Digital Technology (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

You understand the basics of digital number systems and know how to apply the knowledge in practice. You can rationalize simple technical problems logically and produce an implementation corresponding to the solution. You understand the use of traditional codes and how to correct errors in them.

EUR-ACE Knowledge and Understanding  
You know the concepts and principles related to digital technology. You can analyze logical structures

EUR-ACE Engineering practice 
You know how to plan and implement logical systems related to digital technology

Content

In this course you will learn the basics of digital numbering systems and their practical application. You will be able to solve technical problems logically and implement appropriate solutions. You will understand the use of traditional codes and be able to correct errors in them. This course will give you a strong basis for solving technical problems and managing codes.

Number systems
Basics of Boolean algebra
Sequential logic
Logical design
Codes

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments. Simulation exercises
Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently solved and returned learning tasks.

Exam schedules

Exam and two resit at the end of the course in autumn 2025.

Student workload

A total of 54 hours of learning work.
Lectures 16 h
Study of materials 16 h
Exercises and assignments 20 h
Examination 2 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1)
You understand the key issues of the course to some extent

Satisfactory (2)
You can apply knowledge of number systems in programming

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3)
You understand the concepts of logical design and know how to apply them in practice

Very good (4)
In addition to the previous ones, you know the basics of codes used in data transfer and know how to correct errors programmatically

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
You know how to choose the best reading system for the application and perform effective error correction for it based on logical planning

Further information

The course has an 80% attendance requirement. Attendance is monitored. Absences are agreed with the teacher for justified reasons. For example, cases of illness or otherwise demonstrated competence. The assessment criteria will take into account the student's active participation in the course.
The student must sign the course feedback as given (task in Moodle).

Self-assessments are mainly done through the learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exam.