• Binary Systems (number systems, conversion, binary numbers and arithmetic, Boolean logic)
• Boolean algebra, DeMorgan theorems, absorption theorem, logic operations, logic functions, logic gates, ICs, minimization needs, minterms
• Gate & level minimization of 2, 3, 4, and 5 variable logic functions, NAND/NOR gates, HDL acquaintance
• Combinational logic, analysis and design of arithmetic logic circuits, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, HDL acquaintance
• Synchronous sequential logic circuits, latches, flip-flops, clocked circuits, HDL examples for sequential circuits, state reduction, design
• Registers, counters
• Memory, programmable logic devices, RAM, ROM, PLA, PAL, sequential programmable devices
• Register transfer level, review

Here is a list of errors from the textbook (ignore the errors related to the lecture notes, as those refer to a different instructor.

Please make sure that you have a CS department computer account - you will need it for the programming assignments. You can obtain a CS department account by filling out the account registration form at the CS department.

Late policy: Each late homework will incur a 10% penalty for each day of delay, but no homework may be submitted later than 3 days after the deadline. Homework is due at the begining of class. No late lab reports will be accepted.

Quizzes: There will be approximately 5 quizzes. The quizzes could be given witout prior announcement.

Academic integrity: Students are encouraged to study together, however each student must individually prepare his/her solutions. Cheating or plagiarism are not permitted and will be sanctioned according with the UNR policy on Academic Standards. You should carefully read the section on Academic Dishonesty found in the UNR Student Handbook (copies of this section are on-line). Your continued enrollment in this course implies that you have read it, and that you subscribe to the principles stated therein.

Exams: there will be one mid-term and one final exam. Both exams will be closed books, closed notes. Permission to take exams on other dates than scheduled will not be given, except for extreme medical emergencies.

Grading policy (tentative, subject to change):

	Homework:	15%
	Labs:	15%
	Quizzes:	15%
	Mid-term:	25%
	Final exam:	25%
	Attendance and class participation:	5%

Grading scheme (tentative, subject to change):

	A:	90 and above
	B:	80-89
	C:	65-79
	D:	55-64
	F:	<55

• The date of the mid-term exam has changed from October 18 to October 16.
• The due date of homework 3 has moved to October 23.