CSSE2000 - Sem 1 2008 - St Lucia - Internal

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1. General Course Information

1.1 Course Details

Course Code: CSSE2000 Course Title: Introduction to Digital Systems
Coordinating Unit: School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Semester: Semester 1, 2008    Mode: Internal
Level: Undergraduate
Location: St Lucia
Number of Units: 2    Contact Hours Per Week: 1L4P
Pre-Requisites: CSSE1000
Incompatible: COMP2100
Course Description: Minimisation of digital circuits, common MSI devices, analysis of flip-flops, design and implementation of synchronous finite state machines and sequencers, timing analysis & considerations, metastability; extensive use made of FPGAs in the laboratory experiments.
Assumed Background: CSSE1000 Introduction to Computer Engineering (in particular, the digital logic material covering combinational logic and flip-flops).

1.2 Course Introduction

CSSE2000 provides introductory knowledge and skills in digital system design. By the end of the course, you should understand the operations and electrical and timing properties of basic digital building blocks.  You should be able to analyse and design simple combinational and sequential digital systems. Through extensive laboratory experiments you should gain understanding of and skills in implementing small systems with standard digital circuits and Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs).

1.3 Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Neil Bergmann
Phone: 3365 1182     Email: n.bergmann@uq.edu.au
Campus: St Lucia Building: General Purpose South (Map)   Room: 614

Demonstrator:  Len Payne
Phone: (07) 3365 4137     Email: payne@itee.uq.edu.au
Campus: St Lucia Building: Axon Building (Map)   Room: 312


1.4 Timetable

Timetables are available on mySI-net.

Additional Timetable Information
There are two laboratory session per week, starting in week 1 (but only on the Thursday and Friday session).  You should enrol in one two hour session labelled 'P' (on Moday through Wednesday) AND one two hour session labelled 'T' (on Thursday and Friday).  Please don't complain to me about the use of these symbols - it is part of the software system that UQ now uses.

2. Aims, Objectives & Graduate Attributes

2.1 Course Aims

The aim of this course is to provide students with the basic tools to analyse and design combinational and sequential digital circuits, with a special emphasis on the design of sequential circuits. Students will gain experience in using state-of-the-art design tools and FPGA-based design.

2.2 Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:


1. COMBINATIONAL CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
1.1  Analyse a combinational circuit to determine the operation of the circuit.

2. COMBINATIONAL CIRCUIT DESIGN
2.1  Produce a minimized sum-of-products realisation of a combinational truth table.
2.2  Produce a schematic diagram of the logic circuit.

3. PROPERTIES OF COMBINATIONAL GATES AND CIRCUITS
3.1  Demonstrate an understanding of the electrical properties of practical logic gates.
3.2  Demonstrate an understanding of the timing properties of practical logic gates.

4. SEQUENTIAL CIRCUIT DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
4.1  Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of flip-flops.
4.2  Develop a state diagram for sequencing circuits, principally counters.
4.3  Convert a state diagram into a state table.
4.4  Convert a state table into a logic circuit containing gates and flip-flops.

5. SEQUENTIAL CIRCUIT ANALYSIS FUNDAMENTALS
5.1  Analyse a sequential circuit to determine the operation of the circuit.

6. PROPERTIES OF FLIP-FLOPS & SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS
6.1  Demonstrate an understanding of the electrical properties of practical flip-flops
6.2  Demonstrate an understanding of the timing properties of practical flip-flops.

2.3. Graduate Attributes

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following UQ (Undergrad Pass) graduate attributes:

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTELEARNING OBJECTIVES
A. IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY
A1. A comprehensive and well-founded knowledge in the field of study.1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
A4. An understanding of how other disciplines relate to the field of study. 
A5. An international perspective on the field of study. 
B. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
B1. The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms.2.2, 3.1
B2. The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome. 
B3. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.2.2
B4. The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.1.1, 2.1, 2.2
C. INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY
C1. The ability to work and learn independently.1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
C3. The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments.3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
C4. The ability to identify problems, create solutions, innovate and improve current practices.1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4
D. CRITICAL JUDGEMENT
D1. The ability to define and analyse problems.1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
D2. The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement.1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
D3. The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions.2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1
E. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING
E1. An understanding of social and civic responsibility. 
E2. An appreciation of the philosophical and social contexts of a discipline. 
E4. A knowledge and respect of ethics and ethical standards in relation to a major area of study. 
E5. A knowledge of other cultures and times and an appreciation of cultural diversity. 

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following Engineers Australia graduate attributes:

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTELEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
2. Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers, but also with the community at large2.2
3. In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
4. Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.2
5. Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2
6. Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member 
7. Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and for the need for sustainable development 
8. Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development 
9. Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities 
10. Expectation and capacity to undertake life-long learning4.4, 6.1, 6.2


Additional Course Information on Graduate Attributes
This course is a prerequisite for CSSE3000 and later year Computer Systems Engineering courses.

3. Learning Resources

3.1 Required Resources

Charles H. Roth, Fundamentals of Logic Design, 5th Edition, Thomson Brookes/Cole, 2004.

  
 

3.2 Recommended Resources

You may not have done a relevant course on electronics prior to CSSE2000 (e.g., ELEC1000)..  In that case, you should read and understand the article Electrical Circuits Review by Bruce Fleischer.

Books that you may find useful in the library are:

Morris Mano, Digital Design, Prentice Hall
Frank Vahid, Digital Design, Wiley
John F Wakerly, Digital Design: Principles & Practices, Prentice Hall		  
 

3.3 University Learning Resources

Access to required and recommended resources, plus past central exam papers, is available at the UQ Library website (http://library.uq.edu.au/search/r?SEARCH=CSSE2000).

The University offers a range of resources and services to support student learning. Details are available on the myServices website (https://student.my.uq.edu.au/).

3.4 School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Learning Resources

Students enrolled at St Lucia who wish to retain a hard copy of this profile can use the free print quota provided each semester to students enrolled in courses in the School of Information Technology & Electrical Engineering. For information on how to use this print quota, see the School Policy on Student Photocopying and Printing (St Lucia) (http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/about_ITEE/policies/copy-print.html). Students enrolled at the Ipswich campus will either be provided with a hard copy or given directions in class on how to obtain a free copy.

ITEE course websites can be found at http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/~COURSECODE. Many ITEE courses also have Usenet newsgroups, named uq.itee.COURSECODE. Instructions for accessing newsgroups are available at http://studenthelp.itee.uq.edu.au/faq/1stYearFAQ.html#accessnews.

3.5 Other Learning Resources & Information

Lecture and Practical information, notes tec.  will be available on the course website:   www.itee.uq.edu.au/~csse2000

4. Teaching & Learning Activities

4.1 Learning Activities

Date
Activity
Learning Objectives
25 Feb 08 - 31 May 08
 Lecture series - 1 hour per week (Lecture): These lectures will be linked to the lab experiments ( 2 x 2 hours per week)
Readings/Ref: Textbook ; Useful Reading
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
25 Feb 08 - 31 May 08
 Two 2-hour sessions per week (Laboratory ): These are to be completed individually. Students will need to register for the two sessions, and attend in only these sessions over the semester. Attendance is compulsory and assessed as part of the final grade.
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
17 Mar 08 - 24 May 08
 IN Class Quiz (Quiz): These are short quizes undertaken at the start of a lab session.
Readings/Ref: Textbook ;
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2

5. Assessment

5.1 Assessment Summary

This is a summary of the assessment in the course. For detailed information on each assessment, see 5.5 Assessment Detail below.

Assessment Task
Due Date
Weighting
Learning Objectives
Laboratory
Laboratory Projects and Experiments
25 Feb 08 00:00 - 30 May 08 00:00
25%
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
In Class Quiz
Classroom test
17 Mar 08 00:00 - 21 Mar 08 00:00
5%
1.1, 2.1, 2.2
In Class Quiz
Classroom Test
31 Mar 08 00:00 - 4 Apr 08 00:00
5%
4.2, 4.3, 5.1
In Class Quiz
Classroom Test
21 Apr 08 00:00 - 25 Apr 08 00:00
5%
4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1
In Class Quiz
Classroom Test
5 May 08 00:00 - 9 May 08 00:00
5%
4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
In Class Quiz
Classroom Test
19 May 08 00:00 - 23 May 08 00:00
5%
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Final Examination
Examination Period
50%
1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2

5.2 Course Grading


Grade 1, Fail: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course: See table below for details of grade determination.

Grade 2, Fail: Demonstrates clear deficiencies in understanding and applying fundamental concepts; communicates information or ideas in ways that are frequently incomplete or confusing and give little attention to the conventions of the discipline: See table below for details of grade determination.

Grade 3, Fail: Demonstrates superficial or partial or faulty understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study and limited ability to apply these concepts; presents undeveloped or inappropriate or unsupported arguments; communicates information or ideas with lack of clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline: See table below for details of grade determination.

Grade 4, Pass: Demonstrates adequate understanding and application of the fundamental concepts of the field of study; develops routine arguments or decisions and provides acceptable justification; communicates information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline: See table below for details of grade determination.

Grade 5, Credit: Demonstrates substantial understanding of fundamental concepts of the field of study and ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; develops or adapts convincing arguments and provides coherent justification; communicates information and ideas clearly and fluently in terms of the conventions of the discipline: See table below for details of grade determination.

Grade 6, Distinction: As for 5, with frequent evidence of originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and in creating solutions; uses a level, style and means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience: See table below for details of grade determination.

Grade 7, High Distinction: As for 6, with consistent evidence of substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critically evaluates problems, their solutions and implications: See table below for details of grade determination.

Other Requirements & Comments : Based on your assessment component marks, an overall percentage will be calculated according to the following weightings. Your overall percentage will be rounded to the nearest whole percent.

Assessment Component Weighting (%)
Final Exam 50
Class Tests 25
Laboratory Work 25

Your final grade for CSSE2000 will be the highest grade for which your overall percentage and component results satisfy the criteria in the following table. For example, if you achieve final exam, class tests and laboratory results of 76, 59 and 85 respectively, your overall percentage will be 76% (76%*0.45+59%*0.35+85%*.25), however your final grade will be a 5 due to the 59% in the class tests. Any work submitted which has no academic merit attributable to the student submitting the work will receive a mark of 0% for the assessed item. To be awarded this requires that you achieve this...

To be awarded this requires that you achieve this...
Final Grade Overall Percentage Final Exam Class Tests Laboratory Lab Attendance
7 (High Distinction) 85% or higher 80% or higher 75% or higher 90% or higher 100%
6 (Distinction) 75% or higher 70% or higher 60% or higher 80% or higher 100%
5 (Credit) 65% or higher 60% or higher 50% or higher 70% or higher 100%
4 (Pass) 50% or higher 50% or higher 40% or higher 60% or higher 100%
3 (Fail) 45% or higher No requirement. 100%
2 (Fail) 20% or higher No requirement.
1 (Fail) At least one item of work submitted or exam/test/labs attempted.
X No work submitted or tests/exams/labs attempted.


5.3 Late Submission

No extensions will be granted except in exceptional personal circumstances (documented medical reason or family emergency). Personal hardware or computer failures are not grounds for extension.

5.5 Assessment Detail

Laboratory Projects and Experiments
Type: Laboratory
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
Due Date:
         25 Feb 08 00:00 - 30 May 08 00:00
Weight: 25%
Task Description: Students must sign up for two lab sessions per week. Students cannot attend other sessions except by arrangement with the Head Tutor. To obtain a passing grade, students must attend every scheduled laboratory session.
Criteria & Marking: Students must maintain a laboratory work book. This is to be an A4 book with pages that are not easily removed. No loose pieces of paper are permitted. Marks are awarded for the maintenance and neatness of this laboratory book. It MUST be brought to EVERY laboratory session and shown to the tutor at the time of performance assessment in each session. From the list of objectives above, it can be seen that the laboratory work performs a major part of the learning process for this course. It will be seen later that a large proportion of the marks for this course come from the performance in the laboratory. In order to ensure that all students have the same opportunities to develop the necessary skills, students will work individually and NOT in pairs as is often the case in other courses.
Submission: The marking of the lab books is done during the lab session. Each student is to maintain their own lab book.
Classroom test
Type: In Class Quiz
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 2.1, 2.2
Due Date:
         17 Mar 08 00:00 - 21 Mar 08 00:00
Weight: 5%
Duration: 10 minutes
Format: Problem solving
Task Description: These will take the form of a number of quizes conducted in the first 15 minutes of a lab session. You will be asked to solve a problem and to hand in your answer for marking. It is anticipated that there will be up to five(5) quizes over the semester, starting in week 4 and every 2 weeks thereafter. If you miss the lab session, then you also miss the test. There are no make up tests, so do not miss the lab class.
Criteria & Marking: Marks indicated on each test.
Classroom Test
Type: In Class Quiz
Learning Objectives Assessed: 4.2, 4.3, 5.1
Due Date:
         31 Mar 08 00:00 - 4 Apr 08 00:00
Weight: 5%
Duration: 10 minutes
Format: Problem solving
Task Description: These will take the form of a number of quizes conducted in the first 15 minutes of a lab session. You will be asked to solve a problem and to hand in your answer for marking. It is anticipated that there will be up to  five(5) quizes over the semester, starting in week 4  and every 2 weeks thereafter. If you miss the lab session, then you also miss the test. There are no make up tests, so do not miss the lab class.
Criteria & Marking: Marks indicated on each test.
Classroom Test
Type: In Class Quiz
Learning Objectives Assessed: 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1
Due Date:
         21 Apr 08 00:00 - 25 Apr 08 00:00
Weight: 5%
Duration: 10 minutes
Format: Problem solving
Task Description: These will take the form of a number of quizes conducted in the first 15 minutes of a lab session. You will be asked to solve a problem and to hand in your answer for marking. It is anticipated that there will be up to  five(5) quizes over the semester, starting in week 4 and every 2 weeks thereafter. If you miss the lab session, then you also miss the test. There are no make up tests, so do not miss the lab class.
Criteria & Marking: Marks indicated on each test.
Classroom Test
Type: In Class Quiz
Learning Objectives Assessed: 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
Due Date:
         5 May 08 00:00 - 9 May 08 00:00
Weight: 5%
Duration: 10 minutes
Format: Problem solving
Task Description: These will take the form of a number of quizes conducted in the first 15 minutes of a lab session. You will be asked to solve a problem and to hand in your answer for marking. It is anticipated that there will be up to  five(5) quizes over the semester, starting in week 4  and every 2 weeks thereafter. If you miss the lab session, then you also miss the test. There are no make up tests, so do not miss the lab class.
Criteria & Marking: Marks indicated on each test.
Classroom Test
Type: In Class Quiz
Learning Objectives Assessed: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
Due Date:
         19 May 08 00:00 - 23 May 08 00:00
Weight: 5%
Duration: 10 minutes
Format: Problem solving
Task Description: These will take the form of a number of quizes conducted in the first 15 minutes of a lab session. You will be asked to solve a problem and to hand in your answer for marking. It is anticipated that there will be up to  five(5) quizes over the semester, starting in week 4  and every 2 weeks thereafter. If you miss the lab session, then you also miss the test. There are no make up tests, so do not miss the lab class.
Criteria & Marking: Marks indicated on each test.
Final Examination
Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2
Due Date:
         Examination Period
Weight: 50%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 120 minutes
Format: Problem solving
Task Description: A two hour final examination will be held during the final examination period. This exam will be open-book and may be required to answer short-answer questions and attempt problems to be solved. You may also bring a battery-operated non-programmable calculator. Programmable calculators and other computing or communication devices are NOT permitted.
Criteria & Marking: Marks indicated on each question.  Grades awarded according to published assessment criteria.

6. Policies & Guidelines

 
This section contains the details of and links to the most relevant policies and course guidelines. For further details on University Policies please visit myAdvisor and the University Handbook of Policies and Procedures.

6.1 Assessment Related Policies and Guidelines

University Policies & Guidelines

An overview of the University’s assessment-related policies can be found on myAdvisor (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2910).

Academic Integrity
It is the University's task to encourage ethical scholarship and to inform students and staff about the institutional standards of academic behaviour expected of them in learning, teaching and research. Students have a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity in their work. Students must not cheat in examinations or other forms of assessment and must ensure they do not plagiarise.

Plagiarism
The University has adopted the following definition of plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of misrepresenting as one's own original work the ideas, interpretations, words or creative works of another. These include published and unpublished documents, designs, music, sounds, images, photographs, computer codes and ideas gained through working in a group. These ideas, interpretations, words or works may be found in print and/or electronic media.

Students are encouraged to read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25128) which makes a comprehensive statement about the University's approach to plagiarism, including the approved use of plagiarism detection software, the consequences of plagiarism and the principles associated with preventing plagiarism.

Feedback on Assessment
Feedback is essential to effective learning and students can expect to receive appropriate and timely feedback on all assessment. For a detailed explanation of the feedback you are entitled to, you should consult the policy on Student Access to Feedback on Assessment. (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25114&pid=25075)

As a student you have a responsibility to incorporate feedback into your learning; make use of the assessment criteria that you are given; be aware of the rules, policies and other documents related to assessment; and provide teachers with feedback on their assessment practices.

There are certain steps you can take if you feel your result does not reflect your performance. Please refer to the myAdvisor web site. (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2953&pid=2910)

School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Assessment Guidelines

Misconduct

Further to the statement on academic integrity and plagiarism above, students are required to read and understand the ITEE policy on Student Misconduct (http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/about_ITEE/policies/student-misconduct.html).

Late Arrival or Non-attendance at Examinations

The policy and procedure for late arrival or non-attendance at centrally controlled examinations is set out in the University's Examinations policy (HUPP 3.30.5), sections 8 and 10.2.

The way in which late arrival at a School-controlled examination is dealt with will be at the discretion of the course coordinator, who may be guided by the policy for centrally controlled exams.

In the case that a student requests a special exam for a School-controlled exam, the request will be considered and, if allowed, the timing shall be determined by the course coordinator, in consultation with the School's Chief Examiner where necessary, and in accordance with HUPP 3.30.5. Unless otherwise indicated in the Course Profile, applications must be made in writing to the Head of School no later than one week after the exam. Late applications will not be accepted.
 
Examination Feedback
 
In addition to the advice above, students wishing to view examination answer scripts and/or question papers should consult with the School office (Room 217, General Purpose South Building [78], St Lucia; Room 218, Building 1, Ipswich) regarding arrangements. The ITEE policy on exam script viewing is available at http://study.itee.uq.edu.au/current_students/exam_script_viewing.html.

Supplementary Assessment

If you fail this course you may be eligible for supplementary assessment - see the general award rules and/or your program rules for details. You should note that even though you may be eligible for supplementary assessment under these rules, in some circumstances there may be no practical assessment that can be offered to allow you to meet the minimum passing requirements. These circumstances may include failure based on:
  • group or team based assessment;
  • attendance or class participation requirements;
  • laboratory-based assessment, where laboratories can't practically be made available after classes have finished;
  • project or thesis-based assessment, where a significant period of time would be required to undertake supplementary assessment;
  • progressive assessment, where subsequent assessment items build on earlier assessment items; or
  • multiple assessment items, where it is impractical to offer multiple supplementary assessment items.
If the course coordinator determines that there is no practical supplementary assessment that can be offered to allow you to improve your grade, then you will not be offered supplementary assessment and your grade will remain unchanged.

6.2 Other Policies and Guidelines

University Policies and Guidelines

Placement Courses
Students on a placement course – also known as a work placement, internship, industry study, industry experience, clinical practice, clinical placement, practical work, practicum, fieldwork, teaching practice – should refer to the University policy, Placement Courses (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25120&pid=25075) for detailed information.
 
Working with Children
Students whose studies include a professional/work placement, internship, clinical practice, teaching practice or other similar activity which involves them in regular contact with children should refer to the University policy, Working with Children Check - "blue card" (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25004&pid=24963) to find out how to apply for a ‘blue card’.
 
Students with a Disability
Any student with a disability who may require alternative academic arrangements, including assessment, in the course/program is encouraged to seek advice at the commencement of the semester from a Disability Adviser at Student Support Services. Refer to the University policy, Students with a Disability (Disability Action Plan) (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25122&pid=25075) and to the policy on Special Arrangements for Examinations for Students with a Disability (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25111&pid=25075

Where an adjustment is made to an accredited program, it is the responsibility of the relevant Faculty to liaise with professional and registration bodies regarding the acceptability of the change/s.  

Occupational Health and Safety
Undergraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25055&pid=25015) and Postgraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25057&pid=25015) should be familiar with the University policies on occupational health and safety in the laboratory.

Other School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Guidelines

Ethical Clearance
If your course involves assignment or project work involving human subjects or human-related materials, you must investigate the need for ethical clearance and obtain it when required. Information on ethical clearance can be found at http://www.uq.edu.au/research/orps/index.html?page=5064&pid=5256.

Learning Summary

 

Below is a table showing the relationship between the learning objectives for this course and the broader graduate attributes developed, the learning activities used to develop each objective and the assessment task used to assess each objective.

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

1. COMBINATIONAL CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
1.1  Analyse a combinational circuit to determine the operation of the circuit.
2. COMBINATIONAL CIRCUIT DESIGN
2.1  Produce a minimized sum-of-products realisation of a combinational truth table.
2.2  Produce a schematic diagram of the logic circuit.
3. PROPERTIES OF COMBINATIONAL GATES AND CIRCUITS
3.1  Demonstrate an understanding of the electrical properties of practical logic gates.
3.2  Demonstrate an understanding of the timing properties of practical logic gates.
4. SEQUENTIAL CIRCUIT DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
4.1  Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of flip-flops.
4.2  Develop a state diagram for sequencing circuits, principally counters.
4.3  Convert a state diagram into a state table.
4.4  Convert a state table into a logic circuit containing gates and flip-flops.
5. SEQUENTIAL CIRCUIT ANALYSIS FUNDAMENTALS
5.1  Analyse a sequential circuit to determine the operation of the circuit.
6. PROPERTIES OF FLIP-FLOPS & SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS
6.1  Demonstrate an understanding of the electrical properties of practical flip-flops
6.2  Demonstrate an understanding of the timing properties of practical flip-flops.


Assessment & Learning Activities

  Learning Objectives
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Learning Activities
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IN Class Quiz (Quiz)
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Assessment Tasks
Laboratory Projects and Experiments
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Graduate Attributes

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following UQ (Undergrad Pass) graduate attributes:

  Learning Objectives
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Graduate Attributes
A IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY
A1. A comprehensive and well-founded knowledge in the field of study.
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A4. An understanding of how other disciplines relate to the field of study.                        
A5. An international perspective on the field of study.                        
B EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
B1. The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms.    
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B2. The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome.                        
B3. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.    
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B4. The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.
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C INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY
C1. The ability to work and learn independently.
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C3. The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing e