APSC 2008

This course covers the theory and applications of digital electronics technology and the control of digital devices by computers and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Digital technology has become the dominant method of communication, control, sensing, computation, and amusement in modern society. This course will provide the foundation to better understand current and future digital systems. Digital logic circuits, data forms, and applications are studied. Computers in the laboratory are used to interface with and control a variety of digital devices such as computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines, robotics, cameras, scanners, lab equipment, etc. Students are introduced to Visual Basic programming for interfacing with computer ports and analog input devices. Hands on projects are completed to control real-world applications such as traffic lights, process control and experimentation equipment.