Digital Circuits and Basics of IoT Devices (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course student knows the main principles of modern digital systems as well as the structure, operation, design and application of digital circuits and devices and is able to set-up and put in work e. g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi etc. The student can do conversions between number systems and binary calculations. The student can also analyze, design, build and test combinational and sequential circuits. Students understand the structure and operating principles of a conventional microcontroller. He or she can write simple programs in assembly language.

Content

- Digital representation of data
- Number systems and conversions
- Binary arithmetic of 2’s complement numbers
- Codes
- Combinational circuits
- Boolean algebra
- Logic functions
- Logic gates
- Truth table and Karnaugh map
- Analysis and design of combinational circuits
- Sequential circuits, latches, flip-flops
- Analysis of synchronous and asynchronous sequential circuits
- Registers and counters
- Operation principles of digital computers
- Structure and operation of microprocessors and microcontrollers.
- Assembly language programming

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student is able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in a minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in information technology and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement in some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of information technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the expertise in information technology and the evolvement of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student is able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in a minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in information technology and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.