Digital 4: ALU

Class Number: ELECFOUN 10660113-1 - Digital 4: ALU
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-660-113 DIGITAL 4: ALU ...unsigned and signed arithmetic using binary numbers, the construction of adder circuits and subtraction circuits, and the analysis of a computer ALU is studied. (Prerequisite: 10-660-103, Digital 3: Registers)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Perform unsigned binary addition
  2. Represent signed numbers complement form
  3. Perform signed binary addition
  4. Perform signed binary subtraction
  5. Use exclusive logic to build adders
  6. Analyze a parallel adder circuit
  7. Compare various types of integrated adders
  8. Use integrated circuit adders to accomplish BCD addition
  9. Analyze the operation of an integrated circuit ALU
  10. Use an ALU to perform various operations typical of a microprocessor

Class Details

Class Number:
ELECFOUN 10660113-1 - Digital 4: ALU
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
Blended-less than 50% online
Term:
2026 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

·         Class Format: Recorded lectures via NWTC Canvas and lab time in ET129

·         Lab Activities: Complete hands-on labs in ET129 during posted open lab times.

·         Online Materials: Access anywhere with internet access.

·         Time Commitment: Plan for approximately 30 hours to complete the course.

·         Preparation: Review online materials and talk to an instructor in ET129 before starting lab work.

·         Questions: Reach out to the instructor through Canvas.

·         Lab Hours: ET129 is open for limited hours during summer; check with your instructor.

·         Campus Closures: Lab observes all college closure dates.

 

This course may require specific safety equipment and/or the purchase of parts kits.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/17/2026 - 10/12/2026 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129
8/17/2026 - 10/12/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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