Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey N. Denenberg
jdenenberg@fairfield.edu or jeffrey.denenberg@ieee.org
(203) 767-3850 (Google Voice)
Room: Bannow 133
Hours: Section 01-Tuesday 2:00PM to
4:00PM
Section 02-Wednesday 2:00PM to 4:00PM
Office Hours: M/T/W/R 5:00 – 6:00 or
by appointment
II.
Course Description
This hands-on
lab covers the basic concepts of digital circuit design. Students will use both
schematic capture and HDL synthesis design methodologies in the Altera Quartus
II development environment to create, analyze, and build various combinational
and/or sequential logic circuits. These circuits will be implemented on the
DE2-115 development board, which includes an Altera Cyclone IV Field
Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), along with many standard peripheral components.
III.
Class Structure
Most sessions
will begin with a brief presentation by the professor, followed by a project for
the students to complete.
IV.
What to Bring
All labs, with the possible exception of the final project,
are intended to be self-contained. All necessary reference material and
equipment will be provided.
V.
Computer & Handheld
Device Usage Policy
Students may not use personal
computers, tablet computers, or handheld electronic devices while the
instructor is presenting for any reason. When the instructor is not presenting,
students may use such devices for course purposes only.
VI.
Academic Integrity
Students are encouraged to work together and to help one
another during class. However, written assignments must be the original work of
the student or group of
students in their entirety, and they must be completed
without any assistance from others. Failure to comply with these standards will
result in a failing grade and
referral to the Dean for disciplinary action.
VII.
Grading
a. Lab
execution – 25%.
For all labs, with the exception of
the Lab Practical, students will be required to demonstrate a working circuit
or solution to the professor during the lab session. These labs will be graded
on a pass / fail basis.
b.
Lab Reflections – 10%.
After
doing each lab all students will submit, via Blackboard, a short thoughtful reflection
on what was learned and how it relates to what the professor is discussing in
the lecture course.
c.
Lab Practical – 25%.
The last lab of the course will be a
Lab Practical. For this lab, students will work individually to complete a
comprehensive lab. This lab will be graded on a letter grade basis.
d.
Final Project – 30%.
Students may work in groups of three or four on the final project. A
concept proposal for the final project must be approved by the professor prior
to March 22, 2018. Students
will be asked to write a report for their final project which will be due,
along with a final demonstration, on the last day of class.
e.
Course “Citizenship” – 10%
Students are expected to be good “citizens” of the course and
will be graded accordingly at the discretion of the professor. The following
guidelines describe good course citizenship.
Do – Participate in class, share your questions,
thoughts, experiences, and humor.
Do Not – Monopolize class time, lead the discussion
off topic, or be distracting or disruptive.
Do – Help your classmates if they are stuck, and help
them learn the material.
Do Not – Do your classmate’s work for them.
Do – Hold the University, class, and professor to high
standards, and voice any concerns or issues you may have in a professional
manner.
Do Not – Wine, complain excessively, or be unrealistic
in your expectations.
Do – Get to know and connect with your classmates and
the instructor, and get extra help when needed.
Do Not – Be disrespectful of the professor’s time.
Do – Come to class on time, stay focused, be positive
and enthusiastic.
Do – Take good care of the lab equipment and return it
in the neat, clean condition in which you found it.
VIII.
Course Schedule
|
Sec 01 |
Sec 02 |
Topic |
|
1/16 |
1/17 |
Course Introduction & Lab 1 |
|
1/23 |
1/24 |
Lab 2 |
|
1/30 |
1/31 |
Lab 3 |
|
2/6 |
2/14 |
Lab 4 |
|
|
2/7 |
Snow – No Class |
|
2/13 |
2/21 |
Lab 5 |
|
2/20 |
|
No
Class – Tuesday is Monday |
|
2/27 |
2/28 |
Lab 6 |
|
3/6 |
3/7 |
Lab 7 |
|
3/13 |
3/14 |
No Class - Spring Break |
|
3/20 |
3/21 |
Lab 8 |
|
3/27 |
3/28 |
Lab Practical |
|
4/3 |
4/4 |
Final Project I |
|
4/10 |
4/11 |
Final Project II |
|
4/17 |
4/18 |
Final Project III |
|
4/24 |
4/25 |
Final Project & Presentation Due |
|
5/4-5/11 |
|
Final
Exam Week – No class |
IX.
Absence from Class, Tardiness & Late Assignments
a. Absence from
Class
Attendance for each session is mandatory. In the event of absence due to
extenuating circumstances, students must provide an acceptable explanation
along with documented verification. In such a case, the professor may at his
discretion excuse the student from the lab.
b. Tardiness
from Class
The instructor will begin presenting promptly at 2:10, at which time all
students are required to be in their seat and ready to begin. Students who
arrive after 2:10 will receive a warning the first time, and will be turned
away thereafter. In the event that a student is turned away due to late
arrival, he or she will be treated as absent and may be excused according to
the absence policy described above.
c. Late
Assignments
Any written assignments must be turned in on time. In the event that a
student is unable to turn in an assignment on time due to extenuating
circumstances, he or she must provide an acceptable explanation along with
documented verification. If such information is provided, the professor will
determine an appropriate remedy at his discretion.
d.
Timeliness for Extenuating Circumstances
In the event of extenuating circumstances, students are required to notify the
professor as soon as is practical, and if applicable, will be required to complete
any missed work as soon as their situation allows.
X. Laboratory Materials – All lab descriptions and data files are available here and on BlackBoard