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Course Catalog 00/01


Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

SMD115 Logic Design 7.5 ECTS credits

TIMEPERIOD:
Quarter 1

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EXAMINER
Mats Blomquist Univ adj


PREREQUISITES
General and specific eligibility for the BSc and MSc programmes in computer science or
electrical engineering. A basic course in Imperative Programming (SMD109 or SMD091)
is desired.

COURSE AIM
The course shall provide basic insight into analysis and design of digital circuit using manual
methods and computer tools.

CONTENTS
Combinational and sequential logic design principles and practices. Minimization methods.
Timing and hazard. State machine analysis and design. Standard circuits (e.g. multiplexter,
comparator, adder, counter, shif register). Computer tools for specification, design and
simulation of logic circuits.

TEACHING
The teaching will take the form of lectures, lessons and laboratory work. Part of the lessons
are used for project guidance. Laboratory work are compulsory.

EXAMINATION

COURSE GRADE SCALE:

ITEMS/CREDITS
Laboratory work 0.75ECTS
2.25ECTS
Written exam 4.50ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
Wakerly, John F.: Digital Design, Principles & Practices, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-082599-9.
Laboratory exercises and design specifications for logic design. Documentation of used
computer tools.

Further information: International Office

Valid for the academic year 00/01.

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