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Course Information: EE/CE 2310: HONORS: Introduction to Digital Systems; Spring 2010
Class schedule: Sec 001, MW 12:30-1:45 PM – ECSN 2.110
Course Pre-requisite: None. The only required prior knowledge or skill is a working ability
in basic algebra and knowledge of some of the fundamentals of programming.
Course Description: This course covers principles of digital systems, assembly language
programming, and an overview of computer architecture. It provides a background in
basic technology areas that are required to understand computer architecture and design.
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes: By the end of EE 2310, the student should have a
firm basic knowledge of:
a. Binary and hexadecimal numbers c. Basic combinational logic circuits
b. Fundamentals of Boolean Algebra d. Sequential logic circuits
and digital logic gates e. Assembly language programming
The student should also have good overview knowledge of modern computer organization.
Course material (including this syllabus) is available on-line. To obtain all EE 2310 course
material, go to the instructor’s research lab web site at
http://www.essp.utdallas.edu/Main/Courses and click on “EE 2310.” See also “Course and
Instructor Policies,” below. The password to the page will be announced in class.
NOTE: WE DO NOT USE WEBCT! TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT EE 2310 YOU MUST
GO TO THE WEBSITE LISTED ABOVE.
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These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the
instructor.