Course - Digital Circuits and Programming - IELEG1040
Digital Circuits and Programming
About
About the course
Course content
Digital Circuits
- Number systems and codes
- Boolean algebra
- Karnaugh diagrams
- Logic gates and combinational logic
- Latches, flip-flops, counters and synthesis of synchronous sequential circuits
- Memory circuits
Programming
- Program structure
- Development tools
- Data types, variables
- Operators
- Control structures (loops and conditional statements)
- Functions and parameters
- Structures
- Arrays
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student should have a basic understanding of the topics of digital circuits, programming, and be able to develop a simple computer program.
Knowledge
The candidate must understand
- the basic topics in digital circuits.
- the basic topics in programming and algorithm structure.
- the progress of a programming project from problem formulation to ready-tested solutions, including an example of a development platform with relevant tools.
Skills
The candidate should be able to
- convert between number systems.
- simplify Boolean functions, either using Boolean algebra or Karnaugh diagram.
- perform synthesis of sequence circuits.
- formulate a problem so that it is programmable, and then carry out program development into a working solution.
- create and process simple data structures.
General competence
The candidate must
- be able to analyze a given basic problem, and set up a circuit and program a solution.
- be able to communicate and discuss program solutions.
- be able to combine elements from digital circuits, electronics (sensor circuits), and programming to construct a working system.
- be able to reflect over ethical and sustainability questions related to the topics.
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures.
- Student active teaching (both at the individual level and as part of a group).
- Assignments (case-assignments, laboratory assignment).
- Supervision.
- A number of assignments must be handed in digital circuits and programming.
There will be presentations that focus on innovation/entrepreneurship, the engineer's role in society and give an insight into what awaits in working life after graduation.
Further on evaluation
The final grade (letter grade: A-F) is based on two exams: an exam covering the digital circuits part of the curriculum and an exam covering the programming part . The final grade is calculated as an average of two grade, with the following weights: digital circuit exams (40%) and programming (60%).
In case of repeated examination after passing the course, the whole course must be repeated.
If one or more partial assessments are not passed, only the individual partial assessment, which has not been passed, must be taken up again.
Re-sit exam is in August. For the re-sit exam the form of the exam might be changed to oral exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Electrical Engineering (BIELEKTRO)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
Access to the course requires admission to the study program Electrical Engineering (BIELEKTRO).
Course materials
Stated at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| ELE2131 | 2.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| IMT1031 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| IELEA1002 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| IELET1002 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| IELEG1002 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
Subject areas
- Computer and Information Science
- Information Technology and Informatics
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam (Digital Circuits)
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
School exam (Programming)
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.