CEN 163 - Digital and Microprocessor Electronics

7.0 Credits
Introduction to digital & microprocessor circuits. Covers operation of basic logic gates, flip-flops, decoders, multiplexers, counters, & microprocessor circuits. Lectures & hands-on exercises to learn how to analyze, test, & troubleshoot digital & microprocessor circuits.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Identify basic logic gates and construct their truth tables. [REASON]
Analyze and predict the operation of complex digital circuits. [REASON]
Identify on a schematic, and describe the function of, the basic blocks of a microprocessor system. [REASON]
Demonstrate the proper use of Electrostatic Discharge protective equipment related to integrated circuits. [ACT]
Write and execute simple looping programs on a microprocessor system. [COMMUNICATE]
Observe and test basic data flow and control line function using a microprocessor system tester for READ and WRITE operations. [EXPLORE]
Use an oscilloscope to display and identify basic microprocessor system operation by displaying data and address bits and control lines. [ACT]