To provide the student with an appreciation for digital logic.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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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 Assessment
100.00%
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