EE 2341 Syllabus

Fall 2011

Instructor:

R. Stephen Gibbs

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Office: NH 504

Phone: 817 272 3470

Office Hours: Mon/Wed 2:30 – 3:30

 

 

Theory Teaching Assistant:

Name: Zhaohao Ding
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Office: IEEE
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Office Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 pm Tuesdays

Lab Teaching Assistant:

Name: Mohammad Reza
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Office: NH148A
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Office Hours: 1 Hour before each Lab

 

Catalog Data

EE 2341 DIGITAL CIRCUITS DESIGN (2-3) Theory and design of digital logic circuits. Review of number systems and binary arithmetic. Boolean function theorems and minimization by algebraic and mapping methods, logic gates, arithmetic logic units, multiplexers/demultiplexers, analysis and synthesis of combinatorial logic circuits, ROM memories, synchronous and asynchronous state machines, hazards and races in pulse mode and fundamental mode state machines. Design and fabrication project utilizing digital integrated circuits. Laboratory consists of "proof of concept" experiments using digital components. Prerequisite: EE 2303. Grading Policy

 

Point Values for Activities

 

Percentages for Grades

Exam 1

15%

 

90% -- 100%

A

Exam 2

20%

 

80% -- 89%

B

Homework

5%

 

70% -- 79%

C

Labs

25%

 

60% -- 69%

D

Project

10%

 

Less than 59%

F

Final Exam

25%

 

 

 

 

The Textbook

Fundamentals of Logic Design, 6th Edition by Charles H Roth, Jr. and Larry L. Kinney, Cengage Learning, 2010

Labs Assignments

The purpose of Lab Assignments is to reinforce the material studied in the course.  There will be 9 Lab Assignments distributed over the semester, with a Design Project at the end.  Students will work individually. 

Detailed Instructions regarding Lab Procedures are found in the Lab Policies and Procedures document.

The Final Project will require solving a more complex design assignment that builds on work performed earlier in the semester.   A student must successfully complete the Final Project with a grade of 70 or better to pass the course.  

Homework

Homework is assigned on the Class Schedule.  Homework is due at the beginning of the class.  Once the lecture begins, homework is late.  Late homework assignments will not be accepted.

Software Requirements

MS Word or equivalent will be necessary for Lab Reports.  Graphics must be created using a graphics program.  Since you will perform your simulations in MultiSim, it is recommended.  Additional acceptable programs include Visio, PowerPoint, or similar graphics programs.  Graphics may not be hand-drawn.

Exams

The two major examinations and the comprehensive final examination will be old-fashioned paper, pencil and calculator exercises. 

Americans with Disabilities Act

The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 93112 ¾ The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of new federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act ¾ (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.

As a faculty member, I am required by law to provide "reasonable accommodation" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty at the beginning of the semester and in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels.

Academic Dishonesty

It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.

"Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." (Regents' Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3, Subsection 3.2, Subdivision 3.22).

The first time a student is found guilty of Academic Dishonesty a grade of 0 will be assigned for the assignment.  This 0 may not be dropped when the lowest grade is dropped.  The second time a student is found guilty of Academic Dishonesty a grade of F will be assigned for the course.