Fall Semester 2002
Mr. Athar Mahboob
Computer Science and MIS Department
Institute of Business Administration
Karachi
Introduction
This is a course on the principles of Digital Computer Logic. It is expected that after successful completion of the course students will be able to undertake further studies and practical work in the field of digital systems.
Topics covered in the course and the complete Lecture Plan is available.
Text Book
Logic and Computer Design Fundamental, International
Edition
M. Morris Mano and Charles R. Kime
Prentice Hall International Editions
Prentice Hall, 1997 Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Reference Books
Digital Design
John F. Wakerly
1996
A lot of reference material will be made available on-line.
The teaching of this course will consist of classroom lectures. Extensive on-line (WWW based) materials will be provided on all aspects of the course. Homework assignments that reinforce concepts will be assigned. Similarly laboratory assignments will be assigned towards the same goal. The URL for Official Course Web Page is http://www.atharmahboob.com/courses/digital-logic.
Instructor
Mr. Athar Mahboob holds a Master of Science and Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering both from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA. Mr. Mahboob is a specialist in the field of Data & Computer Communications and Computer & Network Security. His special interests are in the area of Internetworking with TCP/IP suite of protocols, Network Security and the Linux Operating System. Mr. Athar Mahboob is currently working towards his Ph. D. from the National University of Science & Technology where his research is centered on “Efficient Hardware Implementations of Elliptic Curve Cryptography.”
Athar Mahboob
Faculty Member
Computer Science and MIS Department
Institute of Business Administration
City Campus, Kiyani Shaheed Road, Karachi
Tel: 111677677 Ext. 31
Email: amahboob@iba.edu.pk, athar@atharmahboob.com
WWW: http://www.atharmahboob.com
Office
Second Office (Next to Chairman's Office) on Ground Floor in New Building at IBA City Campus.
Office/Counseling Hours
Tuesday/Wednesday: 2:00 PM to 4:45 PM.
Homework
Homework Assignments and Class Quizzes (surprise) will be assigned/conducted and graded during the semester. According to Institute Policy, Homework/Quizzes will account for 10% of the grade.
Attendance
Attendance is required as per Institute Policy.
Hourly Tests
Three Hourly Tests will be held which will account for 40% of the grade. The best two Hourly Test results will be used.
Practical and Laboratory Work
Practical and laboratory work will account for 10% of the grade. Students will be tested to prove their proficiency in the practical assignments in order to obtain points. Lab Assignments will be conducted by the students in scheduled Lab Hours.
Final Exam
A comprehensive Final Exam will be held which will account for 40% of the grade.
Grade Distribution
As outlined above the grade distribution policy boils down to:
| Homework Assignments and Class Quizzes | 10% |
| Hourly Tests | 40% |
| Laboratory Assignments | 10% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
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