Digital Fundamentals Syllabus for 2011-2012
Return to Syllabus List

Instructor Information

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.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

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

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

CETT-1425-004 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.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

\N

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Digital Electronics, Hardback, 7th Edition, 2003
\ Author: Tokheim
\ ISBN: 0-07-322275-5
\ Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Supplies

\ Students will require pens, pencils and a spiral notebook or binder to take notes.

\ Scientific calculator
\ Safety eyewear
\ 4 in 1 screwdriver

Student Performance

\ Construct digital circuits such as combinational logic circuits, clocking and timing circuits, and troubleshoot various digital circuits using schematic diagrams.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

\ It is the policy of the Career and Technical Education Division and the Renewable Energy Program 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.

\ It is the policy of the Career and Technical Education Division and the Renewable Energy Program 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.

Grading Criteria

\ Average of Tests / Exams   50%
\ Labs / Activities                 40%
\ Participation / Attendance 10%

\ A = 90 to 100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; F = Below 60

\ The opportunity to make-up an exam and/or lab will be determined by the circumstances of each individual, permitted at the discretion of the instructor. 

\ The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor. 

\ Students who miss gradable coursework due to an absence will be given the opportunity to make up the missed work, with the exception of the final exam.  The final exam may be taken early, if prior arrangements have been 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.

\ INSTRUCTOR'S STATEMENT:  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.

Attendance

\ Attendance in class is regarded as requirement, and obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes and is April 19, 2012.  If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.

\ Students will be warned and after two (2) absences and counseled by the instructor after three (3) absences.

\ Being tardy three (3) times will be considered one (1) absence.

\ Four (4) unexcused absences in any one semester may be cause for students to receive a failing grade for the course. Six (6) total absences (excused/or non-excused will automatically result in the student dropping one (1) letter grade for the course unless otherwise indicated by the instructor.

\ It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work missed due to absences and to gain missed lecture notes through outside reading and/or note from classmates.

\ Make up examinations (and other assignments) will be permitted at the discretion of the instructor. The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.

\ If you are going to be late or absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ Last day to withdraw from 16-week classes is April 19, 2012

\ Final Exam is May 8, 2012.

\  

\ Targeted AWEA Compliance Guideline Outcomes:

\
1. \ Construct digital circuits such as combinational logic circuits, clocking and timing circuits, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog devices.
\
2. \ Troubleshoot various digital circuits using schematic diagrams.
\
3. \ Solve problems, including various numbering systems.
\
4. \ Convert between decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal number systems.
\
5. \ Identify operation, truth tables, and logic symbols for AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, and XOR gates.
\
6. \ Simplify multiple logic gate circuits using Boolean algebra.
\
7. \ Simplify multiple logic gates using Karnaugh mapping.
\
8. \ Implement logic truth tables using programmable memory circuits.
\
9. \ Determine the proper operation of digital encoder and decoder circuits.
\
10. \ Determine proper operation of RS, master-slave, JK, and D-type flip-flop circuits.
\
11. \ Determine the proper orientation of one-shot, monostable, astable, and bistable multivibrator circuits.
\
12. \ Verify normal operations for synchronous and asynchronous shift registers and counters.
\
13. \ Verify normal operations of 4-bit adders and subtractor circuits.
\
14. \ Verify normal operations of a 64-bit memory circuit.
\
15. \ Solve problems, communicate effectively, and build employability skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, adaptability, and work ethics.
\
16. \ Understand all types of cultural environments
\
17. \ Demonstrate the ability to properly inspect, use, maintain, and inventory tools.
\
18. \ Understand and practice proper safety procedures required in labs.
\