The first is to cover basic concepts on which the stored program digital computer is formulated. This goal addresses the question, how does a computer work and how is it organized. The second goal is to provide students with a firm foundation for follow-on courses later in their program. While the material presented on gates, Boolean Logic and circiut design provides a basis for further courses in digital design, computer engineering, or microprocessor systems. Students are expected to attend and participate in all classes.
Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class.
Please notify the instructor in advance of any anticipated absence whenever possible. It is your responsibility to make up any material missed whenever you are absent from class. Assignments are taken from exercises in the text. The homework problems are always covered in class and you are expected to read the section of text corresponding to the homework assignment. Questions about the problems should be raised at the next class meeting.