ELECTRONICS AND PROGRAMMABLE SYSTEMS

Course Code

EG 2060

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Mr N Burns

Pre-requisites

EG 1567

Overview

The course provides an introduction to the fundamental ideas of digital logic and Boolean algebra, and explains the operation and design of simple combinational and sequential digital systems. Binary number systems and the digital conversion and encoding of data are described. The elements of computer operation and the writing of well-structured software are introduced, with specific reference to writing programs using MATLAB. The fundamental concepts of computer hardware are explained with specific reference to a simple microcontroller, and the operation and programming of such systems is explained.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).