Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NJAT-0057
Organization's ID:
J240LM.I1
Organization:
electrical training ALLIANCE
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
38 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 digital circuits
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce the fundamental concepts of digital electronic theory. The first lesson gives an introduction to digital electronics, directly followed with lessons that introduce AND Logic, OR Logic, Buffers and Inverters, NAND and NOR Logic, XOR and XNOR Logic, and finishing up with Digital Switching Circuits - Debouncing. Many of the lessons contained in this course are reinforced with hands-on lab assignments that complement the lesson material.

Learning Outcomes:

  • list at least five historical developments leading up to the development of the modern digital computer and identify the persons responsible
  • draw a block diagram of a digital computer and explain the major purpose of each block
  • list several types of memory used in a digital computer
  • explain the operative symbols for AND, OR, and NOT
  • write the Boolean expression for a logic circuit
  • draw a switching circuit using a Boolean equation
  • simplify a logic circuit using the laws, operatives, and theorems of Boolean Algebra
  • define the AND gate functions
  • construct a truth table for the AND function with three inputs
  • define the OR gate functions
  • construct a truth table for the OR function with three inputs
  • explain the phase relationships between the inputs and outputs of the BUFFER and INVERTER amplifiers
  • wire an INVERTER or BUFFER amplifier using discrete component parts
  • explain the phase relationships between the inputs and outputs of the BUFFER and INVERTER amplifiers
  • wire an INVERTER or BUFFER amplifier using discrete component parts
  • write Boolean equations to express NAND and NOR logic functions
  • explain the operation characteristics of XOR logic and XNOR logic
  • draw circuits using the INVERTER and the NAND gates to prevent bouncing signals from reaching the input of a digital control circuit.

General Topics:

  • Introduction to digital electronics
  • Introduction to Boolean Algebra
  • AND Logic
  • Lab - AND Logic Gates
  • OR Logic
  • Lab - OR Logic Gates
  • BUFFERS and INVERTER Amplifiers
  • Lab - BUFFERS and INVERTER Amplifiers
  • NAND and NOR Logic
  • Lab - NAND Logic Gates
  • Lab - NOR Logic Gates
  • XOR and XNOR Logic
  • Lab - XOR Logic Gates
  • Lab - XNOR Logic Gates
  • Debouncing circuits
  • Lab - debouncing circuits
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Classroom Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials