ACADEMICS
Course Details
ELE 225 Fundamentals of Digital Systems
2020-2021 Spring term information
The course is not open this term
Timing data are obtained using weekly schedule program tables. To make sure whether the course is cancelled or time-shifted for a specific week one should consult the supervisor and/or follow the announcements.
Course definition tables are extracted from the ECTS Course Catalog web site of Hacettepe University (http://akts.hacettepe.edu.tr) in real-time and displayed here. Please check the appropriate page on the original site against any technical problems. Course data last updated on 24/02/2021.
ELE225 - FUNDAMENTALS of DIGITAL SYSTEMS
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNDAMENTALS of DIGITAL SYSTEMS | ELE225 | 3rd Semester | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisite(s) | None | |||||
| Course language | English | |||||
| Course type | Must | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer Drill and Practice Problem Solving Other: This course must be taken together with ELE227 FUNDAMENTALS of DIGITAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY. | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Faculty members | |||||
| Course objective | The aim of this course is to teach the basics of digital systems to students and to equip them with the capability of analyzing and designing combinational and sequential systems. Also, to provide them with essential background for advanced computer related courses in the following semesters. The topics covered in the course are reinforced via experiments conducted in ELE 227 laboratory course. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
| |||||
| Course Content | Review of number systems and Boolean algebra Simplification of Boolean functions Analysis and design using logic gates Description of basic logic building blocks, analysis and design using these blocks Analysis and design of combinational and sequential logic circuits Memory structures, programmable logic devices | |||||
| References | Mano M.M., Ciletti M.D., Digital Design, 6/e, Pearson, 2019. Wakerly J.F., Digital Design: Principles and Practices, 5/e, Pearson, 2018. Ciletti M.D., Advanced Digital Design with the Verilog HDL, 2/e, Pearson, 2011. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Number systems, binary arithmetic, signed numbers, binary codes |
| Week 2 | Basics of Boolean algebra, algebraic simplification, canonical and standard forms |
| Week 3 | Karnaugh maps, SOP and POS simplification, two level design |
| Week 4 | NAND and NOR designs, analysis and design of multilevel circuits, EXOR gates, parity bit generation |
| Week 5 | Combinational circuit blocks: Adders, multipliers, comparators |
| Week 6 | Combinational circuit blocks: Decoders, encoders, multiplexers and combinational circuit implementation using these blocks |
| Week 7 | Latch circuits, flip-flops, triggering of flip-flops |
| Week 8 | Analysis of synchronous sequential circuits, the state table and the state diagram |
| Week 9 | MIDTERM EXAM |
| Week 10 | Design of synchronous sequential circuits, state assignment and state reduction |
| Week 11 | Registers, shift registers, synchronous and asynchronous counters |
| Week 12 | Memory structures, types of RAM , memory decoding, error correcting codes |
| Week 13 | Programmable logic arrays: ROM, PLA and PAL |
| Week 14 | Sequential programmable devices: SPLD, CPLD and FPGA |
| Week 15 | Preparation for Final exam |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 |
| Final exam | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 1 | 40 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
Workload and ECTS calculation
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 7 | 4 | 28 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Workload | 37 | 35 | 150 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. PO1. Possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required in Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline. | X | ||||
| 2. PO2. Utilizes his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and electrical and electronics engineering towards finding engineering solutions. | X | ||||
| 3. PO3. Determines and defines a problem in electrical and electronics engineering, then models and solves it by applying the appropriate analytical or numerical methods. | X | ||||
| 4. PO4. Designs a system under realistic constraints using modern methods and tools. | X | ||||
| 5. PO5. Designs and performs an experiment, analyzes and interprets the results. | X | ||||
| 6. PO6. Possesses the necessary qualifications to carry out interdisciplinary work either individually or as a team member. | X | ||||
| 7. PO7. Accesses information, performs literature search, uses databases and other knowledge sources, follows developments in science and technology. | X | ||||
| 8. PO8. Performs project planning and time management, plans his/her career development. | X | ||||
| 9. PO9. Possesses an advanced level of expertise in computer hardware and software, is proficient in using information and communication technologies. | X | ||||
| 10. PO10. Is competent in oral or written communication; has advanced command of English. | X | ||||
| 11. PO11. Has an awareness of his/her professional, ethical and social responsibilities. | X | ||||
| 12. PO12. Has an awareness of the universal impacts and social consequences of engineering solutions and applications; is well-informed about modern-day problems. | X | ||||
| 13. PO13. Is innovative and inquisitive; has a high level of professional self-esteem. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest