BCT1208 Digital Electronics

This course focuses on the study of digital logic, its operations, principles and applications. The emphasis is on the analysis of number systems and codes, Boolean algebra, and circuit characteristics, followed by Sequential logic circuits such as flip-flops and counters. Foundation in design and analysis of the operation of digital gates. Design and implementation of combinational and sequential logic circuits. Concepts of registers, and counters along with various logic families and comparison of their behavior and characteristics is covered. 

Course Objectives
The course objectives are:

• To provide the basics and necessary theoretical background on digital electronics.     
• To develop skills of performing the analysis and design of various digital electronic circuits.

Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students would gain enough knowledge to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts and techniques used in digital electronics
• Understand and examine the structure of various number systems and its application in digital design
• Understand, analyze and design various combinational and sequential circuits
• Identify basic requirements for a design application and propose a cost effective solution
• Identify and prevent various hazards and timing problems in a digital design
• Develop skill to build, and troubleshoot digital circuits.