ELEN20006 Digital Systems
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 35%: mostly coursework
Is ELEN20006 hard?
ELEN20006: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own, 1 other hurdle task. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How digital logic works and how to design digital systems in Verilog on FPGA hardware.
After it you can
- Analyse combinational and sequential logic
- Design digital systems in Verilog
- Use FPGA boards in the lab
What you need first
(PHYC10002 or PHYC10004) and (MAST10006 or MAST10009 or MAST10021 or MAST10019) and (MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022 or MAST10018)
- PHYC10002 Physics 2: Advanced
- PHYC10004 Physics 2: Physical Science & Technology
- MAST10006 Calculus 2
- MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
- MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced
- MAST10007 Linear Algebra
- MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1
- MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
- ELEN30010
Careers
Helps toward: Chemical engineer, Environmental engineer, Mechanical engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Digital infrastructure engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Tests 15%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 35%, Reports and essays 35%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is ELEN20006 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ELEN20006?
- Needs (PHYC10002 or PHYC10004) and (MAST10006 or MAST10009 or MAST10021 or MAST10019) and (MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022 or MAST10018).
- Does ELEN20006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 35% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Tests 15%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 35%, Reports and essays 35%.
- Can I take ELEN20006 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after ELEN20006?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ELEN30013.
- Can I rate ELEN20006?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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