Overview
This course explains how to count in binary, octal, and hexadecimal; three of the counting systems that are used by most digital computers. It also goes into the basic logic elements that make up any digital computer. It shows how addition can be done with binary logic circuits. Some memory techniques are explained, along with the importance of memory in digital computers. The course also explores some of the timing and counting circuits used.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Binary, octal and hexadecimal counting systems
- Binary Coded Decimal
- AND, OR, and NOT logic circuits
- Truth Tables and Minterm Maps
- Half Adders and Full Adders
- Magnetic and Flip Flop memory
- Timing and Oscillators
- Computer Counters
Course
Click on the following link to the PDF document to review the course material before taking the quiz for credit.
The Evolution of the Digital Revolution: Basic Theory
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