a presentation to eecs faculty by g. serpen 8 april 2009
TRANSCRIPT
A Presentation to EECS FacultyBy G. Serpen
8 April 2009
Why Use Student Learning Outcomes? Clear expectations for students and faculty Common institutional language Context for course design and revision Curriculum Map and Assessment Faculty self-assessment Curricular match with industry standards Accrediting Agency standards
Adapted from: http://depts.washington.edu/grading/slo/benefits.html
Student Learning Outcomes are Specific: Students will be able to <action
verb> <something> Prescribe artifacts to be analyzed:
Measurable characteristics Specified methods of evaluation: exam
responses, portfolio section, performance Indicator: Combined data indicating
relative degree of achievement.
3 cr. hrs. Lecture, 1 cr. hr. Lab History and overview Number systems and binary arithmetic Switching theory Combinational logic circuits Modular design of combinational circuits Programmable Logic Devices Memory elements Sequential logic circuits
SUBTOPICS
Number systems and codes
Binary arithmetic Boolean and switching
algebra Representation and
manipulation of switching functions
Minimization of switching functions
Incompletely specified switching functions
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Work with binary
number systems and arithmetic.
Derive and manipulate switching functions that form the basis of digital circuits.
Reduce switching functions to simplify circuits used to realize them.
SUBTOPICS
Basic logic gates (AND,OR,NOT,NAND,NOR)
Realization of switching functions with networks of logic gates
2-level networks: AND-OR,OR-AND,NAND-NAND,NOR-NOR
Multi-level networks Physical properties of
logic gates (technology, fan-in, fan-out, propagation delay)
Elimination of timing hazards/glitches
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Realize switching
functions with networks of logic gates.
Explain and apply fundamental characteristics of relevant electronic technologies, such as propagation delay, fan-in, fan-out, and power dissipation and noise margin.
The list of outcomes that draw direct and substantial support from listed SLOs include: Outcome 3k (use modern engineering techniques,
skills, and tools) The list of outcomes that were partially
(nevertheless to a reasonable degree) supported by the SLOs include: Outcome 3b (conduct experiments, analyze and
interpret data) Outcome 3c (design a system, component, or
process) Outcome 3g (communicate effectively)
SLO
a b c d e f g h
1 2 √3 √4 √5
Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) are used to demonstrate support forABET Engineering Criterion 3 Program Outcomes a through k.