Fundamentals Of Computer Engineering

Host University

Old Dominion University

Semester

Fall 2025

Course Number

ECE 241 CRN 22771

Credits

3

Discipline

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Instructor

Al-Assadi, Waleed K. (WALASSAD@ODU.EDU)

Times and Days

07:25 PM - 10:05 PM

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Course Information

This course develops the foundation of computer engineering for computer engineers as well as an introductory breadth appropriate for electrical engineers. Class topics include computer information, digital design (combinational and sequential circuits), computer organization, and assembly language. The laboratory includes building digital circuits (focusing on programmable logic), assembly language programming, and system interfacing. The use of a hardware description language is employed in class and the laboratory to specify, simulate and synthesize digital circuits. 

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CS 150 or ENGN 150 or ENGN 122 and a grade of C or better in MATH 211.