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  Course Description
Course Name : Advanced Logic Design

Course Code : CENG-503

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MUTLU AVCI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands basic concepts and design principles of FPGA and VHDL.
Comprehends design problems and solutions.
Learns data structures and algorithms for FPGA design.
Implements FPGA design

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide comprehensive background in the design of FPGA VHDL, introduce design steps of FPGA and programming environments and implement design applications.

Course Contents : FPGA: properties, evolution, application areas, structure, design techniques. VHDL: design methoologies, general rules, definitions, design parts, data structures. Standard design methods. Finite state machines, definitions of states. Simulation types, tools and test benchs. Introducing Quartus II and ISE programs. I/O file packages, delays, FPGA programming and applications.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom for master students


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 FPGA properties, structures and evolution Reading corresponding subject of textbooks Lecturing
2 Programmable logic devices and FPGA Reading corresponding subject of textbooks Lecturing
3 FPGA design techniques and design constraints Reading corresponding subject of textbooks Lecturing
4 Properties of VHDL, keywords Reading corresponding subject of textbooks Lecturing
5 General VHDL rules and design parts Reading corresponding subject of textbooks Lecturing
6 Data objects, data types, sub types and operators Reading corresponding subject of textbooks Lecturing and demonstration
7 Parallel and sequential expressions Reading corresponding subject of textbooks Lecturing and demonstration
8 Midterm Exam Examination
9 Finite state machines. Reading corresponding subject of textbooks + Homework 1 Lecturing and demonstration
10 Simulation types, tools and test benchs Reading corresponding subject of textbooks + Homework2 Lecturing and demonstration
11 I/O file packages Reading corresponding subject of textbooks+ Homework3 Lecturing and demonstration
12 Signal delays and general design rules Reading corresponding subject of textbooks Lecturing
13 Introduction to FPGA programming Reading corresponding subject of textbooks+ Homework4 Lecturing and demonstration
14 FPGA applications Reading corresponding subject of textbooks + Homework5 Lecturing and implementation
15 FPGA applications Reading corresponding subject of textbooks + Homework6 Lecturing and implementation
16/17 Problem hour Problem solving


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Design Recipes for FPGAs: Using Verilog and VHDL Peter R.Wilson, 2007
 Every aspect of FPGA and VHDL, Engin Sarıtaş, Sedat Karataş, 2013
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 30
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Reaches wide and deep knowledge through scientific research in the field of computer engineering, evaluates, implements, and comments. 4
2 Describes and uses information hidden in limited or missing data in the field of computer engineering by using scientific methods and integrates it with information from various disciplines. 5
3 Follows new and emerging applications of computer engineering profession, if necessary, examines and learns them 4
4 Develops methods and applies innovative approaches in order to formulate and solve problems in computer engineering. 4
5 Proposes new and/or original ideas and methods in the field of computer engineering in developing innovative solutions for designing systems, components or processes. 3
6 Designs and implements analytical modeling and experimental research and solves the complex situations encountered in this process in the field of Computer Engineering 3
7 works in multi disciplinary teams and takes a leading role and responsibility. 4
8 Learns at least one foreign language at the European Language Portfolio B2 level to communicate orally and written 0
9 Presents his/her research findings systematically and clearly in oral and written forms in national and international meetings. 4
10 Describes social and environmental implications of engineering practice. 0
11 Considers social, scientific and ethical values in collection, interpretation and announcement of data. 4
12 Acquires a comprehensive knowledge about methods and tools of computer engineering and their limitations. 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 12 2 24
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 3 18
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 24 24
    Final Exam 1 39 39
Total Workload: 147
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88
ECTS Credit: 6