ECE2072 Digital systems
Faculty of Engineering
ECE2072 Digital systems is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECE2072
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ECE2072
2 units list ECE2072 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: 24 credit points from the Faculty of Engineering or the Faculty of Information Technology
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
This unit introduces you to modern logic design techniques, hardware used and common representations. Topics include two and multi-level combinational logic, decoders, multiplexers, arithmetic circuits, programmable and steering logic, flip-flops, registers, counters, RAM and ROM. Using this hardware the design component will include finite state machine design and applications to computer data path control. This will incorporate simple analogue and digital I/O interfacing. Programmable logic devices will be covered, and the use of a hardware description language for describing, synthesising and testing digital logic. Laboratories cover logic design, implementation, and testing.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Workshop activitiesExerciseThreshold hurdle5%
- Laboratory assessmentDemonstrationThreshold hurdle25%
- Mid-semester testQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- ProjectThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Interpret primitive logic circuitry and apply minimisation and realisation techniques to the resultant problems.
- 2
Analyse complex combinational and sequential digital designs using high-level abstractions.
- 3
Propose solutions to real-world specifications by selecting appropriate technologies, such as FPGAs, PLDs and PLCs, and constructing complex digital systems.
- 4
Construct and simulate efficient and effective digital logic designs using integrated development environments and a hardware description language.
- 5
Discuss the fundamental behaviours of digital systems such as time-delay and metastability and interpret their impact on digital systems.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories22 hours
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Assessments2 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Activity-based workshops and hands-on laboratories.
Learning resources
Technology resources
FPGA boards, Intel Quartus and ModelSim software.
Where it fits
ECE2072 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
- ECSYSENG04Part C. Electrical and computer systems engineering knowledge and applicationElectrical and computer systems engineeringNo reviews yet
- ROBMCTRN04Part C. Robotics and mechatronics engineering knowledge and applicationRobotics and mechatronics engineeringNo reviews yet
- SEMICDMR01Studying mechanical engineering specialisationSemiconductorNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- James Salamy
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Patrick Ho
- James Salamy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE2072?
ECE2072 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ECE2072?
ECE2072 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ECE3073 and ECE4063. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is ECE2072 offered?
In 2026, ECE2072 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is ECE2072?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE2072 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ECE2072?
ECE2072 is part of Electrical and computer systems engineering; Robotics and mechatronics engineering; and Semiconductor.