Module Details

Module Code: DIGT
Module Title: Digital Logic
Title: Digital Logic
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Aidan McManus
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with an appreciation for digital logic.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand computer representation such as integer, floating point and character.
LO2 Understand fundamental concepts of digital logic design including basic and universal gates.
LO3 Analyze small-scale combinational and sequential circuits.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Data representation
Data representation: Twos complement format; IEEE floating point format, ASCII, EBCDIC and Unicode.
Introduction to digital logic.
Basic gates. Simple sequential circuits.
Boolean axioms and theorems
Identity Property, Idempotent Property, Complement Property De morgans theorem
Adders
Half-adder, full adder, 4 bit ripple adder.
Karnaugh Maps
Simplification of logic using K-maps
Decoders
2-4 decoder, 3-8 decoder
Multiplexers
1x2 Multiplexer, 1x4 Multiplexer
Latches and Flip Flops
S-R Latch, D flip flop, J-K flip flop
7 segment display
Illustrate the logic behind a 7 segment display
Counters
2 bit counter, 3 bit counter
Memory
1 bit memory, 4 x 4 memory
SAP-1 computer
Overview of SAP-1 computer
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In class and/or in lab continuous assessment
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Laboratory Contact Lab Exercises 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Self directed work 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bebop to the Boolean Boogie: An Unconventional Guide to Electronics, 3rd Edition. [ISBN: 1856175073].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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