COMSC 8 - Digital Logic Fundamentals

    Recent Professors
    Donald A. Pierce
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    COMSC-9A
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Properties of switching algebra. Minimization of algebraic function using Karnaugh maps and DeMorgan's theorem. Design of combinational logic networks. Design of sequential logic devices including flip-flops, registers, and counters. Analysis and applications of digital devices. Analysis and design of synchronous and asynchronous sequential state machines, state table derivation and reduction. Use of HDL compilers, schematic capture, TTL circuit implementation, and logic simulations tools. Logic design implementation using PLD, FPGA, and TTL. Grades are P/NP Option.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:00am–11:35am