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Digital Fundamentals Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Philip Pursley (Curriculum Vitae)

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Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Administrative Drop Policy

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Student Withdrawal Procedures

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Course

CETT-1425-001 Digital Fundamentals

Prerequisites

Course Description

An entry level course in digital electronics covering number systems, binary mathematics, digital codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra and combinational logic. Emphasis on circuit logic analysis and troubleshooting digital circuits.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Digital Electronics, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
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\ R. Tokheim

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Student Performance

\ After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty of the department/ program.
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  1. \ Convert between decimal,, binary, and hexadecimal number systems
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  2. \ Identify operation, truth tables, and logic symbols for AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, and XNOR gates.
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  3. \ Simplify multiple logic gate circuits using Boolean algebra
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  4. \ Simplify multiple logic gate circuits using Karnaugh mapping
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  5. \ Determine the proper operation of digital encoder and decoder circuits
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  6. \ Determine the proper operation of RS, J-K and D-type flip-flop circuits
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  7. \ Determine the proper operation of one-shot, monostable, astable, and bistable multivibrator circuits
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  8. \ Verify the normal operation for synchronous and asynchronous shift registers and counters
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  9. \ Verify the normal operation of 4 bit adder and subtractor circuits
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\ OBJECTIVES AND GOALS OF COURSE:        The student will explain the operation of digital logic gates and use Boolean algebra and Karnaugh mapping to express logic operations and minimize logic circuits in design. The student will construct, analyze, and troubleshoot combinational logic circuits; create a truth table for standard digital logic gates, and add, subtract, multiply, and divide using the binary numbering system.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ It is the policy of the Sciences and Engineering Division and the Electronics Technology Department that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the discretion of the instructor, but food and drink are not allowed in labs.

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\  It is the policy of the Sciences and Engineering Division and the Electronics Technology Department that pagers and cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode in the classroom setting and pagers and cell phones must be turned off while in labs.

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\   Disability Statement: any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services at (806) 371-5436

Grading Criteria

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\ Your report card grade is based upon objective documentation consisting of the laboratory experiments, your course notebook, any unit or midterm exams and the final exam. Students present in class when an exam is given are required to take the exam. Students are required to take the final exam. Students who do not take the final exam will receive a grade of “F”. Students who violate safety rules resulting in injury to themselves or others person or damage to school or property will receive a grade of “F”. Cell phone calculators or cell phone applications cannot be used on tests and exams.

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\ All work has a due date as shown on the course schedule. All labs and any make up work must be completed the week prior to the final exam.

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\ GRADE CALCULATION:

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\ The student’s numerical course grade will be calculated according to the following:

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\ Labs = 50%

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\ Course notebook = 10%

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\ Unit exams or Midterm exam = 20%

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\ Final exam = 20%

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\ The student’s course numerical grade will be converted to a course letter grade according to the following scale:

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\ A = 90 – 100%

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\ B = 80 – 89.x%

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\ C = 70 – 79.x%

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\ D = 60 – 69.x%

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\ DROP DEADLINE:

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\ The deadline for dropping the course is published in the Amarillo College Class Schedule. Students who stop attending class and do not drop the course by this date will receive a grade of “F”.

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\ As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined. If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.

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\                                 COURSE NOTEBOOK GRADING CRITERIA   

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\ Use the format below to prepare your course notebook. You may reclaim your notebook after the beginning of the next semester or make other arrangements with the instructor. Your notebook is due at the time of the final exam for your course.
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\ [   ]       5 pts – This sheet must be the FIRST INSIDE PAGE. Fill in the above blanks, except for the grade.
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\ [   ]       5 pts – The SECOND INSIDE PAGE is the TITLE PAGE showing your name, course number, course title, instructor’s name, semester and year, in 12 point Times New Roman, double spaced, center justified, centered vertically and horizontally
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\  [   ]      5 pts – The THIRD INSIDE PAGE is the TABLE OF CONTENTS showing the following section entries in 12 point, Times New Roman, left justified, double spaced
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\  [   ]      5 pts – Use tabbed dividers labeled with the section titles given below. Use a three a hole punch and place all materials into the appropriate sections
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\  [   ]      20 pts – Section 1: Course Information
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\                         Syllabus
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\                         Grading Policy
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\                         Attendance Policy
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\                         Course Schedule
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\                         Tool and Supply list
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\ [   ]       20 pts – Section 2: Lecture Notes – 8 ½ x 11 inch ruled notebook paper, three hole punched, original handwritten notes
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\ [   ]       10 pts – Section 3: Tests
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\ [   ]       10 pts - Section 4: Homework
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\ [   ]       10 pts – Section 5: Handouts
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\ [   ]       10 pts – Section 6: Labs or other assignments
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\ MAKEUP POLICY:
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\ Students who miss gradable coursework due to absence will be given the opportunity to make up the missed work except for the final exam. The final exam may be taken early if prior arrangements are made. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor as soon as possible after return to class to arrange to make up missed coursework.
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Attendance

\ Amarillo College policy states that students must attend class and that attendance is the responsibility of the student.
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\ A student is credited with attendance when present for roll call and remains in class until dismissed by the instructor.
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\ Attendance in scheduled lab time is required and roll will be taken in lab.
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\ Excused absences are neither recorded nor used for any purpose since the grading policy already provides limited opportunity to make up missed work.
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\ Statistical analysis shows that, on average, college students drop one letter grade for each absence simply because students fail to cover any missed material or activities.
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\ This attendance policy will be relaxed during periods of adverse weather when roads are slick from ice or snow. Your safety is more important than an absolute requirement to attend class. Use common sense. You will have sufficient opportunity to make up missed work.

Calendar

\ Written and/or Lab Exams required as shown on course schedule

\ Final exam required as shown on course schedule

\ Tentative course outline will be given to students in class and is subject to change by Instructor).

Additional Information

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Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM