PHYS142

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PHYS142

Electronics for Nonscientists: Inside the Computer PHYS142 FA

Next Offered in 9899 FA

A laboratory course in digital electronics designed to give the student first hand experience in this important area of modern technology. Basic concepts of electrical current and voltage will be covered, as well as fundamentals of Boolean logic. These ideas will then be combined in the construction of electrical circuits to carry out logic operations. Finally, simple digital computers based on Z-80 microprossors will be constructed. Emphasis is given to hands-on work in the lab. We will also discuss some aspects of the technology involved in the integrated circuits so important in the personal computer explosion. No previous physics is assumed.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Preregistered students must attend the first meeting of the course or otherwise communicate with the instructor during the Red period of Drop/Add or be dropped from the course.

COURSE FORMAT: Laboratory

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PHYS

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

About the Photo:

An integrated circuit chip.

Reference:

Cutnell, John D. and Kenneth W. Johnson, PHYSICS. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1989

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