Course Number and Title:
ELC 111 Digital Electronics
Prerequisites
((MAT 183 or concurrent) or higher) and (ELC109 or concurrent)
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
3 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course offers a foundational understanding of digital electronics and their applications, covering key topics such as binary number systems, logic gates, and combinational and sequential circuits, emphasizing both theoretical concepts and practical skills.
Additional Materials
Required: Electronics Parts Kit
Recommended: TI-84+ or TI-89 Calculator.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Explain basic digital concepts, number systems, and codes. (CCC 2, 6; PGC 1 )
- Explain the principles of basic logic gates as used in digital circuitry. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 5;)
- Apply logic simplification techniques to simplify combinational logic circuits. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3)
- Describe the operating characteristics of binary adders, comparators, encoders, decoders, multiplexers, and demultiplexers. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 5)
- Explain the uses and operating characteristics of digital latches and flip-flops. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Explain basic digital concepts, number systems, and codes.
- Differentiate between analog and digital signals.
- Discuss how voltage levels are used to represent digital quantities.
- Perform conversions between binary, hexadecimal, binary coded decimal (BCD), octal, and decimal number systems.
- Compute the 1's and 2's complements of a binary number.
- Express signed numbers in binary form.
- Explain the principles of basic logic gates as used in digital circuitry.
- Identify different packages and pin numbers of a logic gate based on specifications on the datasheets.
- Describe the operation and list truth tables for AND, OR, NAND, NOR, NOT, XOR and XNOR logic gates.
- Derive timing diagrams showing the proper time relationships of inputs and outputs for the various logic gates.
- Apply logic simplification techniques to simplify combinational logic circuits.
- Apply DeMorgan's theorems to Boolean expressions.
- Convert complex logic expressions into simplest sum-of-products form.
- Use AND-OR and NOT gates to implement sum-of-products (SOP) logic.
- Use a Karnaugh map to simplify Boolean expressions and truth table functions.
- Describe the operating characteristics of binary adders, comparators, encoders, decoders, multiplexers, and demultiplexers.
- Describe and characterize half adders and full adders.
- Describe a comparator, encoder, decoder, multiplexer, and demultiplexer.
- Build and test a basic binary BCD to seven-segment decoder circuit.
- Explain the uses and operating characteristics of digital latches and flip-flops.
- Explain the differences between an S-R latch and a D latch.
- Recognize the differences between a latch and a flip-flop.
- Compare D and J-K flip-flops.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
3 - 4 exams (equally weighted) | 50% |
6 - 10 Laboratory Experiments (equally weighted) | 30% |
Formative Assessments |
Homework (equally weighted) | 10% |
Quizzes (equally weighted) | 10% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Apply practical knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to electronics engineering technology problems.
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments using analysis tools and troubleshooting methods.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret electrical wiring, schematics and technical documentation.
- Utilize programming concepts to develop solutions for electronics engineering technology problems.
- Operate, integrate, and configure electronic components, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to safety and design specifications.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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