Time and Place:

Lecture 1: 11:00 - 12:15 PM, MWF, 108 Plant Science
Discussion 301: 4-5 PM Wednesday, 2317 Engineering Hall
Discussion 302: 7-8 PM Tuesday, 2317 Engineering Hall
Discussion 303: 4-5 PM Thursday, 2534 Engineering Hall

Instructor:

Prof. J. Leon Shohet, 1441 Engr. Hall, Tel. 262-1191, E-mail: shohet@engr.wisc.edu. Office Hours: 2-3:00 MW, 3:30-4:30 F.

Teaching Assistants:

ALL TA OFFICE HOURS ARE IN 3610 Engineering Hall.
Rammohan, Rajiv B425B Engineering Hall, 265-8623, rammohan@cae.wisc.edu. Office Hours: 12:00-2:00 TR
Murugesan, Ravishankar (Ravi), B640 Engr. Hall, 262-7310, ravi@cae.wisc.edu. Office Hours: 5:00-6:00 W, 1:30-3:30 F   

Ankireddi, Nalini (Lenny), B425B Engineering Hall, 265-8623, ankiredd@cae.wisc.edu. Office Hours: 2:30-5:30 T, 4:00-5:30 R
Karra, Nandini, B632 Engr. Hall, 265-4885, nkarra@students.wisc.edu. Office Hours: 2:30-4:00 R

Credits

4

Prerequisite:

CS 302 (Algebraic Language Programming)

Goals:

To be able to analyze and design digital logic systems by understanding formal foundations and selected design techniques. 

Topics:

Boolean algebra, Logic components, Combinational logic analysis and synthesis, Synchronous & asynchronous logic analysis and synthesis, Digital subsystems, Basic computer organization and design 

Textbook:

M. Mano and C. R. Kime, Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals, 2nd Ed. or 2nd Ed. Updated, Prentice Hall, 2000 (2001). Course materials from Bob's copy shop are also required.

Computer Usage:

Two projects will be assigned during the semester which require students to carry out simulation and design verification using CAD software on CAE (Computer-Aided Enginering) Unix workstations.

Homework:

Homework assignments will be given (not to be turned in nor graded) that will be essential for preparation for the quizzes and the final examination.

Grading Policy: (tentative)

60% Four quizzes 
20% Two projects 
20% Final exam