Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Wisconsin – Madison

ECE/CS 352: Digital System Fundamentals

Summer 8-week session 2003

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Last Updated: June 13, 2003

Time and Place	Lecture: 11:45 – 1:00 PM MTWR; 1.10-2.25 T, 2540 Engineering Hall Discussion 301: 4:00-5:00 PM Wednesday, 2540 Engineering Hall Discussion 302: 2.35-3.35 PM Thursday, 2540 Engineering Hall
Instructor	Prof. J. Leon Shohet, 1441 Engr. Hall, Tel. 262-1191, Email: shohet@engr.wisc.edu Office Hours: 3.00 – 4.00 M, 4.00 – 5.00 T, 3.00 – 4.00 W, 3.00 – 4.00 R
Teaching Assistant	Ravi Murugesan, B632 Engr. Hall, Tel. 265-4885, Email: ravi@cae.wisc.edu Office Hours: 2.30 – 4.00 T, 5.00 – 6.30 W (TA will hold office hours in 3610 Engineering Hall)
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). Four supplements (available on the course website http://courses.engr.wisc.edu/ecow/get/ece/352/3shohet/) are also part of the course syllabus.
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 Engineering) 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% Three quizzes  20% Two projects  20% Final exam