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CIT292Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Computer Laboratory I

This course provides an introduction to digital logic design, covering the fundamental concepts in designing combinational and sequential circuits. It explores basic logic operators, Boolean algebra, and logic gates. Students will learn to design and analyze digital systems, simplify logic circuits using Karnaugh maps, and understand counter design. The course also covers latches, flip-flops, and various types of counters, equipping students with the knowledge to analyze and design digital systems.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Digital LogicBoolean AlgebraLogic GatesFlip-FlopsCounters

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Binary Number Systems

2

Boolean Algebra

3

Logic Gates

4

Combinational Circuits

5

Karnaugh Maps

6

Sequential Circuits

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Digital Design Engineer

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Embedded Systems Developer

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Computer Architect

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Electronics Technician

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Systems Analyst

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Industry Applications

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TelecommunicationsComputer ManufacturingAerospaceAutomotiveConsumer Electronics

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Basic Logic Operators and Logic Expressions

4h

Unit 1: Basic Logic Operations

4 study hours
  • •Understand binary number system and conversion
  • •Learn the use of Truth Tables
  • •Study Boolean algebras and duality principle
Week
2

Module 1: Basic Logic Operators and Logic Expressions

4h

Unit 2: Boolean Algebra and Functions

4 study hours
  • •Simplify logic expressions using Boolean algebra laws
  • •Apply DeMorgan's theorem to simplify equations
  • •Understand minterms and maxterms
Week
3

Module 1: Basic Logic Operators and Logic Expressions

4h

Unit 3: Logic Gates and Circuit Diagrams

4 study hours
  • •Describe the operation of AND, OR, and NOT gates
  • •Implement logical operators with logic gates
  • •Construct circuit diagrams
Week
4

Module 1: Basic Logic Operators and Logic Expressions

4h

Unit 4: Combinatorial Circuit

4 study hours
  • •Derive Boolean functions from combinational circuits
  • •Synthesize combinational circuits from truth tables
  • •Minimize combinational circuits
Week
5

Module 1: Basic Logic Operators and Logic Expressions

4h

Unit 5: Karnaugh Maps

4 study hours
  • •Use Karnaugh maps to simplify logic circuits
  • •Understand the role of don't cares in logic systems
  • •Design logic circuits with and without truth tables
Week
6

Module 2: Latches and Flip-Flops

4h

Unit 1: Sequential Circuits

4 study hours
  • •Understand latches and flip-flops
  • •Study bistable elements
  • •Understand SR and D Latches
Week
7

Module 2: Latches and Flip-Flops

4h

Unit 2: Flip-Flops

4 study hours
  • •Understand SR flip-flops
  • •Study S-R flip-flops based on NOR gates
  • •Study S'-R' flip-flops based on NAND gates
Week
8

Module 2: Latches and Flip-Flops

4h

Unit 3: Clocked Flip-Flops

4 study hours
  • •Understand clocked S-R flip-flops
  • •Study D flip-flops
  • •Understand the initial state of circuits with preset and clear inputs
Week
9

Module 2: Latches and Flip-Flops

4h

Unit 4: J-K Flip-Flops

4 study hours
  • •Understand J-K flip-flops
  • •Study Master-Slave J-K flip-flops
  • •Understand T flip-flops
Week
10

Module 3: Counters

4h

Unit 1: Introduction to Counters

4 study hours
  • •Understand counters and types of counters
  • •Study binary up counters
  • •Study binary up-down counters
Week
11

Module 3: Counters

4h

Unit 2: Asynchronous Counter

4 study hours
  • •Understand asynchronous counters
  • •Study asynchronous up counters
  • •Study asynchronous down counters
Week
12

Module 3: Counters

4h

Unit 3: Synchronous Counter

4 study hours
  • •Understand synchronous counters
  • •Study synchronous counters with ripple carry
  • •Study synchronous down counters
Week
13

Module 3: Counters

4h

Assessment

4 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units
  • •Work on assignments
  • •Prepare for final examination

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create truth tables for all logic gates and flip-flops (Units 3, Module 1 and Units 2-4, Module 2)

2

Practice simplifying Boolean expressions using Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps (Units 2 and 5, Module 1)

3

Focus on understanding the operation and timing diagrams of different flip-flops (Units 2-4, Module 2)

4

Design and simulate simple combinational and sequential circuits (Units 4, Module 1 and Units 1-3, Module 3)

5

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments and self-assessment exercises

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