Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Rex Di Bona
Contact via email
Friday 10-12
Tutor
Ahsan Saadat
Barry McDonald
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
12cp including (ELEC141(P) or ENGG141(P) or ELEC274(P))
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces some of the hardware components and software tools used to design digital systems, particularly those popular Programmable Logic Devices. For systems of moderate complexity we choose to use Generic Array Logic devices (GALs) and simple software based on Boolean equations (OPALjr). Some set practical exercises are performed individually, while teams are formed to work on a larger project which spans some weeks.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Student Responsibilities
Be familiar with University policy and College procedures and act in accordance with those policy and procedures.
It is the responsibility of the student to retain a copy of any work submitted. Students must produce these documents upon request. Copies should be retained until the end of the grade appeal period each term.
Student is to perform the required due diligent for their assessment grade and rectify as soon as possible upon finding any errors.
Notifications
Formal notification of assessment tasks, grading rubrics and due dates will be posted on iLearn. Although all reasonable measures to ensure the information is accurate, The University reserves the right to make changes without notice. Each student is responsible for checking iLearn for changes and updates.
Report and Assignment Tasks
Assignment Problems will be posted on iLearn at least two weeks before their submission date. Assignment solutions will be posted within a week after the submission date. Submissions will not be accepted once the solution is posted.
Assignment submissions and plagiarism policies
All assignments and reports must be submitted electronically through iLearn (in pdf format). Submissions will undergo plagiarism checkers using the turnitin software and any work deemed to have 30% or higher similarity score may incur academic penalty. For more details on the policies of academic penalties relating to academic honesty, please refer to the policies and procedures section below.
Submissions are expected to be typed set in a logical layout and sequence. Markers WILL NOT grade poorly organized or illegible scans or drafts. The expected workload includes preparation of final copies and clear diagrams.
Late submissions
Late submissions or absences from tutorials and laboratories will not be accepted without prior arrangement made at least one week before the submission date. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgement of a formal notice of disruption of studies.
Hurdle Requirement
Participation and engagement is a hurdle requirement and students are required to attend at least two third (>66%) of classes to pass this unit.
Grading and passing requirement for unit
For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).
Final Examinations
Final examinations will typically take place at the end of the semester. For further information, please refer to the Examination Timetable website on www.mq.edu.au
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Diagnostic Quiz | 0% | Week 3 |
Practical 1 to 3 Report | 5% | Week 4 |
Final Report | 20% | Week 12 |
Engagement | 15% | Continuous |
Exam | 60% | Exam Period |
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 0%
A diagnostic quiz to show the current level of knowledge. This is graded and feedback will be provided. This quiz is designed to provide feedback to the student about their readiness for this unit, and as such will not count towards the final unit mark.
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 5%
An individual report that covers your experience with the first three practicals in the unit. This report will require an evaluation of your work and an explanation of key design decisions made during these practicals.
Grading will take into consideration the level of discovery as evidenced by insight presented in the report in terms of critical evaluation of the practical activity and technical justification of procedure and design.
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 20%
An individual report that covers your experience with the group project in the unit. This report will require an evaluation of your work and an explanation of key design decisions made during these practicals.
Grading will take into consideration the level of discovery as evidenced by insight presented in the report in terms of critical evaluation of the practical activity and technical justification of procedure and design. There are multiple design choices available for the major work, and clear understanding of these choices, and the rational behind the solution chosen, will need to be evidenced. Grading will take into consideration the level of understanding demonstrated as evidenced by the approach taken to solve the technical hurdles present within the limited resources available to perform the required design.
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 15%
Active engagement during scheduled practicals. This unit requires significant group work, and each group member must actively participate in the group. Grading will take into consideration the level of participation as evidenced by attendance and demeanour in the classes. High marks will be awarded for initiative, approach to self-learning and self-management. Students are expected to participate in the learning activities with a developing level of independence as well as group work.
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 60%
Exam (one 3-hour closed-book exam)
Lectures |
There is one lecture per week. Lecture topics are provided in the (attached) timetable. From time to time, important announcements and notices will be made in the lectures. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of these announcements and notices. |
Assignments |
There are two written assignments required for this unit. These are individual assignments and must be submitted as pdfs. The written work must detail both group work and the individual contribution by the student. |
Tutorial/practical sessions |
There are eleven practical sessions (each of three hours duration) starting in Week 2. Students will work in groups of two or teams of four and will attend one practical session in each week. On the completion of each session, each group/team must complete and submit a “check-list” that itemizes each section of tutorial and laboratory work. Each item is to be initialled by the group members on completion of the work. Your performance as recorded in your copies of the practical notes and summarized by your check-list will be used in the assessment of your practical work. Food and drink are not permitted in the laboratory. Students will not be permitted to enter the laboratory without appropriate footwear. Thongs and sandals are not acceptable. |
Laboratory note book |
Each student must have a bound exercise book to be used as a tutorial/laboratory note book. This book is to be used for any preliminary work for the laboratory sessions and for any designs or results recorded during these sessions. On the completion of each session note book entries must be signed and dated by a tutor. |
Reports |
A final report based on the team project is required from each team member). The report should be submitted by 3rd November, 2016 (the Thursday in week 12). |
Text book |
None |
Reference book(s) |
Tocci, R. J., “Digital Systems -- Principles and Applications”, 10th ed, Prentice Hall 2010, Chpater 13. Floyd, T. L., “Digital Fundamentals”, 10th ed., Pearson Prentice-Hall 2009. |
Notes |
Notes for the practical sessions are available online. Each student is required to preview the corresponding notes before each practical session. |
Required unit materials and/or recommended readings |
Required unit materials: Laboratory Notes (online) Recommended readings Floyd, Chapter 11, “Programmable Logic and Software” Tocci, Chapter 13, “Programmable Logic Device Architectures” |
Timetable
This is a tentative timetable and is subject to change during the Session. Please attend all lectures and practicals to ensure you do not miss out on important information.
Week |
Lectures |
Practicals |
1 |
Outline Programmable Logic Devices Generic Array Logics (GALs) |
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2 |
Shift Register Design Applications |
Practical 1 – PLD Implementation of Shift Register Circuits |
3 |
Counter Design and Applications Synchronous Cascadable Counters |
Practical 2 – PLD Implementation of Synchronous Cascadable Counters |
4 |
Finite State Machines (FSM) and Timing control of FSM Traffic Light Controllers |
Practical 3 – Design and Implementation of a Traffic Light Controller, and Design and Implementation of MOD-n Counters with Single-Cycle Operation |
5 |
Boundary Scan Testing |
Practical 4 – Boundary Scan Testing with Signature Analysis |
6 |
Review of Number Systems |
Practical 5 – Boundary Scan Testing with Signature Analysis |
7 |
Introduction to Group Project |
Practical 6 – Traffic Light Controller Design and implementation (GAL – Team Project) |
8 | Product Minimisation and Glitch Free Operation | Practical 7 – Traffic Light Controller Design and implementation |
9 | Group Project Review | Practical 8 – Traffic Light Controller Design and implementation |
10 | Group Project Review | Practical 9 – Traffic Light Controller Design and implementation |
11 | Group Project Review | Practical 10 – Traffic Light Controller Design and implementation |
12 | Group Project Review | Practical 11 – Traffic Light Controller Design and implementation |
13 | Revision | Practical 12 – Revision |
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
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