ECE230: Digital Logic Fundamentals

Fall 2018

Instructor: Dr. Wen Li

Office: Bio Engineering Facility, RM 4313
Phone: (517) 353-7832
Email: [email protected]

Class Hours: M W F: 8:00 – 8:50 am

Classroom: 100 Packaging Bldg
Course Website: https://d2l.msu.edu/d2l/home
Office Hours: MW: 4:00-5:30pm or by appointment
RM2308A Engineering Building

Prerequisite(s): CSE 131 or CSE 231

Required Text
Brown, Vransic. “Fundamentals of Digital Logic with VHDL Design,” Third Edition, McGraw-
Hill, 2009, ISBN= 0077221435.

Reference Books
1. Marcovitz, “Introduction to Logic Design,” McGraw-Hill, 2002. ISBN: 0-07-247699-0.
(Reserved in the Main Library)
2. Katz, “Contemporary Logic Design,” Benjaminnn Cummings Publishing Company, 1994,
ISBN: 0-8053-2703-7. (Reserved in the Main Library)
3. Perry, “VHDL Programming by Example,” McGraw-Hill, 2002. ISBN: 0-07-140070-2.
(Electronic resource through the MSU Library)

Course Outline
Chapter 1: Design Concepts
Chapter 5: Number Representation and Arithmetic Circuits
Chapter 2: Introduction to Logic Circuits
Chapter 4: Optimized Implementation of Logic Functions
Chapter 6: Combinational Circuits Building Blocks
Chapter 7: Flip-Flops, Registers and Counters
Chapter 8: Synchronous Sequential Circuits
Chapter 9: Asynchronous Sequential Circuits
Chapter 10: Digital Circuit Design

ABET Syllabus:
http://www.egr.msu.edu/ece/courses/syllabi/ece230_syllabus.html
Grading Policy
There will be 3 50-minute exams, 6 projects (5 individual, 1 group), and various homework
assignments. Graded homework assignments and projects will be returned. Exams will be
returned in class and then re-collected. For regrades, please see “Regrade Policy” section. In the
event that you must miss an exam (for any reason), the makeup exam will be arranged with the
instructor. The request for the makeup oral exam must be made prior to the exam day and
approved by the instructor.

Grade Breakdown
Exams: 60% total (3 exams, 20% each)
Homework: 10% total (30 points each, normalized)
Mini Projects: 15% total (individual projects, 3% each)
Final Project: 15% (group project)

Exam Dates: Sept. 26th (Exam 1), October 31st (Exam 2), December 5th (Exam 3)

Final Exam: There is no final exam. The final project will take place of the final exam.

Grading Scale (Not on a curve)

≥ 90% = 4.0 ≥ 85% = 3.5
≥ 80% = 3.0 ≥ 75% = 2.5
≥ 70% = 2.0 ≥ 65% = 1.5
≥ 60% = 1.0 < 60% = 0.0

Attendance Policy
Attendance is required. Spartan Life, Section 2.3.3: “The student shares with the faculty the
responsibility for maintaining the integrity of scholarship, grades, and professional standards”

Academic Integrity
Student Life, Section 2.3.3: “The student shares with the faculty the responsibility for
maintaining the integrity of scholarship, grades, and professional standards”. In addition, the
(insert college/department/school name) adheres to the policies on academic honesty as specified
in General Student Regulations 1.0, Protection of Scholarship and Grades, and in the all-
University Policy on Integrity of Scholarship and Grades, which are included in Spartan Life:
Student Handbook and Resource Guide.

All course work should be completed entirely on your own. You are encouraged to discuss
general concepts and ideas in homework or lab assignments.

Students who commit an act of academic dishonesty may receive a 0.0 on the assignment or in
the course.
Classroom Policy
Spartan Life, Section 2.3.5: “The student's behavior in the classroom shall be conducive to the
teaching and learning process for all concerned." This means that I do not appreciate sleeping,
reading the paper, ringing cell phones, etc. Please try to develop your professional skills while in
this class.

Regrade Policy
If you would like for me to look at the grading of an assignment, please send me an e-mail which
details the reason why you feel you deserve more credit. Then, re-submit the assignment to me
and I will reply to your e-mail with my decision. Be aware that I randomly make photocopies of
your assignments.

E-Mail Policy
All e-mails to me regarding this course should start the subject with “ECE230”. E-mail
questions will be replied to within 24 hours of receipt (during the semester). I reserve the right to
respond on Monday to e-mails sent to me on Friday. If you wish to request a meeting with me
via e-mail, I suggest e-mailing me more than 24 hours in advance. Please send me three
days/times that you can meet.

Calculator Policy
Calculator is permitted in the exams unless it has features described on the “Prohibited” list
below. A list of approved calculators can be found in D2L course website.
Pocket organizers
Handheld or laptop computers
Electronic writing pads or pen-input devices
Calculator built into cell phones or other electronic communication devices
Calculators with a typewriter keyboard (key in QWERTY format)

Assignment Policy
1. All assignments are collected at the beginning of class. It will be closed in FIVE minutes after
the class starts! No exceptions!

(a) In the case that you have a special event (doctor's appointment, etc.) scheduled during
the class time, you should turn your assignment in early (see below). This will account
for situations where you get stuck in traffic, etc. It is your responsibility to get the
assignment to me on time.
(b) If you are sick, you need to show me a doctor's note stating that you were unable to
attend class. I will then accept your late assignment.
(c) If you have a family emergency, please e-mail me as soon as possible. We can make
arrangements at a later date. Family comes first.

2. Write neatly.
3. 1 staple, upper left corner.
4. Box answers, when applicable.

You are strongly encouraged to make a copy of your assignments before turning them in. This is
advice that you may want to use in all of your courses. There are at least 2 benefits to this:
➢ In case the instructor loses your assignment, at least you have a copy.
➢ In case the instructor is unable to return the graded assignment in time for an
exam, you have a copy.
Note: You are also encouraged to turn assignments in early.
Also, if I find the assignment under my office door when I get back from lecture, it will not be
accepted.