CS315
Computer Logic and Digital Design
Southern Illinois University
Instructor: Dr. Henry Hexmoor

Instructor office: Faner 2130

Fall 2007
Class times: Tu/Th 9:35-10:50am
Instructor office hours: Tu/Th 2:00-3:00pm
Class Location: Parkinson 107

Teaching Assistant (TA): Mr. Sai Chand Tallam,
TA office: Faner 3129
Email: saichand@siu.edu
TA office hours: Tu/Th 11:00AM-12:00PM

Out of town (10-20 - 10-31)

Required Textbook:
Morris Mano and Chales Kime, 2003. Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals (3rd Edition)
Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-13-031486-2


Course Description:

This course presents an introduction to switching algebra and its applications. Combinational logic and combinational
circuit components. Sequential logic and sequential circuit components. Asynchronous sequential circuits.

Grading: There will be three tests worth 25% each. The Lowest of the three test grades will be dropped. Homeworks are worth 40%. Attendance and participation is worth 10%.
Grading Scale: A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F < 60.

HWs will be due one week after corresponding lecture is complete. HW statement for each chapter is included on the lecture slides from that chapter.

Missing Exam policy: If you must miss a test, you must let me know before the exam. You may call me, send me E-mail, or come by my office to inform me. If the excuse is reasonable, I will replace your exam score with your final exam percentage.

Pre-requisites:

CS202 and CS215 each with a grade of C or better.

Policy on Class ethiquette : Personal laptops and cell phones are not permitted in class. On the due date, your assignment must be turned in before I begin my lecture, unless I have formally issued an extension.

Important Dates (course pace will affect the lectures and dates)
August 23, 2007 HW 1 assigned Lecture Chapter 1
September 4, 2007 HW 1 collected, HW 2 assigned Lectures Chapter 2, 3
September 11, 2007 HW 2 due, HW 3 assigned Lecture Chapter 3, 4
September 18, 2007 HW 3 postponed Lecture Chapter 4, 5
September 25, 2007 HW 3 due, HW 4 assigned Lecture Chapters 4, 5, etc.
October 2, 2007 HW 4 due test 1 review
October 4, 2007 In-class test 1 Chapters 1-4
October 9, 2007 HW 5 due Chapter 6
October 16, 2007 HW 6 assigned Chapter 6
October 23, 2007 HW 6 due Chapter 7
October 30 , 2007 HW 7 assigned Test 2 review (chapters 5, 6, 7)
November 6, 2007 HW 7 due, Test 2  

November 13

HW 8 and HW 9 assigned Chapters 8 and 9
November 19-Nov. 23, 2007 Thanksgiving Break No classes
November 27, 2007 HW 8 and HW 9 due, HW 10 assigned Chapters 9 and 10
December 4, 2007 HW 10 due Chapter 10
December 6 Test 3