EL 161 - Introduction to Digital Logic

Description
This course is a study of the binary number system, codes, boolean algebra, minimization techniques, logic gates, code converters, flip-flops, counters, shift registers, and binary arithmetic techniques.

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: TE 103 (D- or Higher) OR EL 132 OR Math Prerequisite
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): Eligible for MA 107 or Higher; SAT Math Score of 24.5 or Higher
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Electronics Engineering Technology Certificate, Electronics Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S, Industrial Maintenance Certificate, Industrial Maintenance Technology, A.A.A.S., Pre-Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering, A.A. (Western Michigan University)

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Perform arithmetic operations with binary, octal, and hexadecimal numbers.
Develop a process for simplifying boolean expressions.
Draw logic gates and logic circuits.
Design and apply serial and parallel registers.
Design decade counter.
Create state machines.
When communicating, use language that is appropriate to the audience.
Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/issue.
Effectively organize communications ensuring there is a clear introduction and conclusion, the content is well sequenced, and there are appropriate transitions.
Create and/or organize data and information into meaningful patterns in order to interpret and draw inferences from it.
Identify the best solution to a problem or issue.

Course Outline:
I. Binary Numbers

II. Codes and Gates

III. Boolean Algebra and Minimization

IV. Using Karnaugh maps

V. Logic Circuits

VI. Flip-flops

VII. Counters and Registers

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture - Approximately: 40-60%

Lab - Approximately: 40-60%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 6
People Soft Course ID Number: 101430
Course CIP Code: 15.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 18
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Applied Technology
Discipline: EL
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor must have at least 2 years of work experience in the Electronics field to effectively teach this course.

Major Course Revisions: Prerequisite
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230224T18:21:19
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028