Digital Systems 1: Fundamentals

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

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This course serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of digital system design and to the technical language used in this field. This includes Boolean algebra; number systems and digital arithmetic; the analysis and design of combinational logic systems with examples ranging from designs based on logic gates to designs involving decoders and multiplexers to achieve target functionality; the use of Karnaugh maps for combinational logic simplification; an introduction to bit storage units (latches and flip-flops); the analysis and design of synchronous (ie. clocked) sequential logic systems with examples ranging from registers and counters to generic finite state machine design; and a brief introduction to memory units, microprocessor systems and configurable logic devices (PLDs).

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

• ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large

• ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

• ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance

• ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member

• expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so

• capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning

• intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity