TECH-123 Digital Electronics

This course focuses on the theory and application of digital devices and circuits. Topics investigated include digital signals, binary number systems, Boolean algebra and Karnaugh mapping circuit reduction techniques. Digital devices/circuits tested include basic logic gates, flip-flops, counters, adders, registers, encoders, decoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, and analog-digital converters. The course will also provide an introduction to microcontrollers and applications.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MAT-145 or placement into Math Level 3 or higher

Department

• Science & Technology

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TECH 123: Digital Electronics

Department

Science and Technology

Course Description

This course focuses on the theory and application of digital devices and circuits. Topics investigated include digital signals, binary number systems, Boolean algebra and Karnaugh mapping circuit reduction techniques. Digital devices/circuits tested include basic logic gates, flip-flops, counters, adders, registers, encoders, decoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, and analog-digital converters. The course will also provide an introduction to microcontrollers and applications.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	2
Lab	3
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

MAT-145 or placement into Math Level 3 or higher

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Use Boolean Algebra to simplify digital circuits.
2. Simulate digital circuits.
3. Construct and verify digital circuits.