ELPE1400 Digital Technology Course description

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student:

• has knowledge of numerical systems
• has knowledge of logical algebra
• has knowledge of methods for analysing and designing digital circuits
• is familiar with the most commonly used combinatory and sequential circuits and knows how to use them
• is familiar with FPGA

Skills

The student is capable of:

• reading and understanding a circuit diagram and performing troubleshooting if necessary
• discussing a circuit solution and explaining how it works

• using manufacturer manuals and data sheets
• designing digital circuits and verifying the solution

General competence

The student:

• is capable of analysing a problem and specifying a solution method
• is capable of discussing different solution methods
• is capable of programming an FPGA
• has basic knowledge of the structure and functioning of digital circuits

Theory lectures, laboratory work and computer exercises. Theoretical exercises are not compulsory.

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

• five lab exercises

Individual written exam, 3 hours.

The exam result can be appealed.

A handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. If the calculator’s internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out.

Grade scale A-F.

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.