Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
This course provides an introduction to the design and implementation of digital circuits and microprocessors. Topics include transistor network design, Boolean algebra, combinational circuits, sequential circuits, finite state machine design, processor pipelines, and memory hierarchy. Design methodology using both discrete components and hardware description languages is covered in the laboratory portion of the course.
Prerequisites CS 1110 or CS 1112.
Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA
Learning Outcomes
Understand Boolean logic and state machines as theoretical foundations of digital systems.
Be able to conceive, analyze, design, and build combinational and sequential digital logic solutions to everyday problems.
Comprehend the basic structure and functionality of ROM and RAM memories.
Understand the basic structure and functionality of central processing units, and build a simple one using FPGAs.
Understand the structure and operation of memory hierarchies and input/output systems.
Regular Academic Session.Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory.
Combined with:
ENGRD 2300
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
11798ECE 2300 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
TR
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Batten, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11799ECE 2300 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Batten, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11800ECE 2300 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Batten, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11801ECE 2300 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Batten, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11802ECE 2300 LAB 401
Meeting Pattern
M
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Batten, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11803ECE 2300 LAB 402
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Batten, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11804ECE 2300 LAB 403
Meeting Pattern
M
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Batten, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
11805ECE 2300 LAB 404
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Batten, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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