Digital and Electronic Devices

Prerequisite: PHYS 244 with minimum grade of "C-" Corequisite: PHOE 342L Students will design digital and electronic circuits, applying engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors. Boolean algebra of switching circuits, binary logic circuits, digital computer logic circuits, as well as analog to digital, digital to analog, and programmable electronics (FPLA's and microprocessors) for data acquisition and control are covered. Written lab reports will be required. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester.