ele3dec digital electronics and controllers
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AND CONTROLLERS
ELE3DEC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Digital electronics and programmable microcontrollers are pervasive throughout the modern world, controlling everything from our communications and health systems through to transportation and entertainment. This subject covers the fundamentals of digital design and design with digital microcontroller.Topics covered include: digital logic, flip-flops, binary arithmetic, microcontrollers and serial communication. The course includes problem classes and laboratories which allow the students to develop and debug digital circuits, and microcontroller systems which are programmed in Embedded C.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRobert Ross
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ELE1IEL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ELE2MDD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Digital systems, principles and applications, | Recommended | Tocci, R. J., 1998 (7th edition) | PRENTICE HALL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop software flow diagrams from a list of non-technical problem requirements
- Activities:
- Laboratory classes and tutorials where students need to create flow diagrams to solve complex problems. Modelled as worked examples in lectures and tutorial classes
02. Analyse digital logic circuits using truth tables and waveform timing diagrams to determine the output of the digital system.
- Activities:
- The design and analysis techniques are modelled in lectures and then practiced in laboratories, tutorials and assignments.
03. Perform binary arithmetic and conversions between different number bases.
- Activities:
- Number bases are demonstrated in lectures and tutorials. Students perform practical problem solving in assignments and laboratory sessions and use discipline-specific terminology.
04. Interface microcontrollers with a range of input and output devices.
- Activities:
- Throughout laboratories, assignments and tutorials students are required to design circuits and use data sheets to interface microcontrollers with other common components.
05. Develop software to solve engineering problems using Embedded C whilst using an industry standard IDE for code debugging.
- Activities:
- For 6 laboratory classes and throughout assignments and tutorials students are required to develop code to solve specific problems.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRobert Ross
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Introductory lecture - meet the lecturer"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"All online video followed with online quizzes"
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"All online video content"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"3 hours problem solving in laboratory"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Online multiple choice quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | These quizzes will help keep students on track with online lecture content and provide formative feedback about what they are learning | 10 | 02, 03, 05 |
| 3 x written assignments (1,000-words equivalent total) | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| Laboratory design tasks (1,000-words equivalent) | Students demonstrate completed tasks to demonstrators across ten 2-hour laboratories | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| 2 hour written exam (2,000-words equivalent) | 50 | 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRobert Ross
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Introductory lecture - meet the lecturer"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"All online video followed with online quizzes"
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"All online video content"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"3 hours problem solving in laboratory"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Online multiple choice quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | These quizzes will help keep students on track with online lecture content and provide formative feedback about what they are learning | 10 | 02, 03, 05 |
| 3 x written assignments (1,000-words equivalent total) | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| Laboratory design tasks (1,000-words equivalent) | Students demonstrate completed tasks to demonstrators across ten 2-hour laboratories | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| 2 hour written exam (2,000-words equivalent) | 50 | 02, 03 |