The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is give the student basic knowledge about digital systems and computer system components
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
- know logic algebra (Boolean algebra) and binary representation of information
- carry out binary arithmetic operations
- know different binary codes and to carry out code conversions
- describe logic functions
- know combinatorial circuits, common sequential circuits, and computer system components
Course contents
Binary representation of information, binary codes, logic algebra (Boolean algebra), binary arithmetic, logic elements, kombinatorial circuits, sequential circuits, computer system components, computer program execution, data types
Previous course names
Digital electronics 2010-2011
Additional information
Exercise reports and project report have deadlines
Recommended or required reading
Per Carlson, Staffan Johansson: Digitalteknik, teori och praktik, Liber Utbild ning, ISBN 91-634-0879-1). Available in the handbook collection in the library of Arcada.
Study material on web page of the course
Study activities
- Lectures - 25 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 18 hours
- Practical exercises - 8 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 26 hours
- Individual studies - 26 hours
- Internet-based studies - 30 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the following examinations:
written examination test
project presentation and report
exercise reports
The examinations contribute to the final grade as follows:
written examination test: 2/3
project presentation and report: 1/3
all exercise reports must be approved
Teacher
- Lindqvist Claus
- Pulkkis Göran
Examiner
Pulkkis Göran
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
- 2012-10-31 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions