Digital Fundamentals Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

CETT-1325-001 Digital Fundamentals

Prerequisites

CETT 1303

Course Description

An entry level course in digital electronics to include numbering systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra and combinational logic.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Digital Electronics Principles & Applications, Hardbound, 8th edition, 2014
ISBN 13: 978-0-07-337377-5
Author: Tokheim
Publisher: McGraw

Supplies

Required Supplies:

Notebook, Paper, pens, and pencils, minimum 4GB flash drive.

Scientific Calculator  - Texas Instruments TI 30X

Required Technical Tools:

DMM (digital multimeter) capable of measuring

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

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

~Amarillo College Technical Education
Code of Professional Conduct
Amarillo College has the responsibility to provide you with the education, training and
“hands on” practice to become a professional in your chosen field. The instruction,
equipment, facilities and apparatus are provided for your use. Studying, practicing and
learning are required by you.
As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected
to act, perform and train in a professional manner. The following rules and guidelines
are to be followed by everyone.
Attendance:
Unless it is an emergency, it is highly recommended that you do not miss class.
Recovery of missed information will be the responsibility of the student. Class begins at
the scheduled time. If you are not in your seat in class or at the designated location
during laboratory exercises, you will be counted as tardy. The student will be required to
show an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) covered during their absence. Check
syllabus for your instructor’s policy regarding attendance.
Professional Attire:
Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt to both class and lab.
Shirts must be ordered through your advisor during the registration period. It is
recommended that each student purchase one shirt for every class in which they are
registered.
Pants will be:
• clean and well maintained
• no large rips or tears
• held at the waist (i.e no sagging)
• blue jeans or long pants (no sweats/exercise pants)
• have no hanging chains/loose strings (safety issue)
You are expected to reflect the dignity, pride and respectfulness of an industry
professional. As a representative of Amarillo College’s Technical Education Program
you shall wear your AC logo shirt while in the classroom and on the training field or in
the laboratory.
There will be no caps, hats, bandanas, beanies, or hoods allowed to be worn in the
classroom. Lab attire will be determined by your instructor. Please check your syllabus.
Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn when indicated by the
instructor in charge during any training, field, or laboratory exercises. It is your
responsibility to keep your equipment clean and in good shape.
Required professional attire is mandatory for class and laboratory participation.
Tools / Equipment / Books / Supplies / PPE:
You must show up to class with the required list of tools/equipment/books/supplies/PPE
listed on your syllabus in order to be allowed to participate and earn credit for the day.
Conduct:
Due to the importance of maintaining a safe atmosphere in the training field/laboratory
environment as well as in the classroom, any disruptive behavior will not be
tolerated. All students are expected to be respectful, courteous, attentive and quiet in
order to support the learning environment.
There shall be no smoking except in designated areas and during designated breaks.
Students shall refrain from the use of abusive or slanderous language. There is to be
no horseplay, fighting, harassment or misconduct by anyone. Any student who uses,
has in their possession, or is under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol on campus
or at the training field will immediately be turned over to the campus police for
appropriate action. This will be a ZERO tolerance policy with immediate steps taken
toward withdrawal from Amarillo College.
Anyone who is caught cheating on an exam or quiz will immediately be excused from
class and not allowed to return. This is an Amarillo College rule and will be strictly
enforced. This applies to plagiarism as well.
Electronic Devices:
All electronic devices which produce audible sounds must be silenced during class
and on the laboratory/training field. All visual slides and materials are the property of
the instructor and may be copyright protected, hence no photocopy is allowed.
See the syllabus for your instructor’s policy on this matter.
Grievances:
Any student who feels that there is a conflict with a course instructor should first make
every effort to resolve that matter with the instructor. If you are unable to resolve
differences then you should seek resolution from the immediate supervisor of the
instructor or the course coordinator.
NOTE: Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of
Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation.Pagers and cell phones must be turned off  in the classroom setting and while in labs.

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

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\ \  Average of Test/Exams (all Test and Exams must score 80% or better) \	\ \ 40% \
\ \ Labs / Activities \	\ \ 40% \
\ \ Final Exam \	\ \ 20% \
\ \ Total \	\ \ 100% \

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

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\ 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.

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

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.  If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.

There are no 'free' absences for this course. 

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

A student will be considered AS BEING IN ATTENDANCE  when seated in the classroom at the posted start time for the class, and remaining in the class until dismissed 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 notes 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

1-21-14 Classes Begin

3-10 / 3-16 -2014    Spring Break 

4-24-14   Last day to withdraw from class