CSE 369: Introduction to Digital Design
Welcome to CSE 369!
- The most important information throughout the quarter will be found on the Syllabus (course policies), the Course Schedule (course materials and assignment specs), and the Weekly Calendar (this week's course events).
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Weekly Calendar (Subscribe)
Asking Questions & Getting Help
It is very important to us that you succeed in CSE 369! Outside of lectures and labs, there are several ways to ask questions or discuss course issues:
- Visit labs and office hours! See the Weekly Calendar for current availability.
- Make a public post about course content on the discussion board, where they benefit the whole class. This also allows other students to answer your question so can receive a faster response. This is the best way of asking questions about class-related topics.
- Make a private post to just the course staff on the discussion board with any issues you would prefer to discuss privately or questions that involve solutions or partial solutions for ongoing assignments.
- Request a 1-on-1 via a private post on the discussion board. If you feel like you need extra time, can't make it to office hours, or want to discuss something privately, please feel free to request a 1-on-1 from the staff!
- Send anonymous feedback to the course staff. The instructor will try to address the issue and share it with others only as appropriate, but will not have a way to reply to you without addressing the whole class.
Course Staff & Mini-Bios (click our faces)
Staff Mini-Bio: Naomi Alterman
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? WHAT WAS YOUR ACADEMIC PATH?
- When I was a baby I got lost in the forest, where I was found and raised by a pack of wild integrated circuits. At age 12 we were foraging near a hunting party of nomadic digital designers, who rescued me and finally taught me human language.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOGIC GATE?
- NOR, because I'm a contrarian.
CAN I SEE A PICTURE OF YOUR CAT?
- Of course:
- When I was a baby I got lost in the forest, where I was found and raised by a pack of wild integrated circuits. At age 12 we were foraging near a hunting party of nomadic digital designers, who rescued me and finally taught me human language.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOGIC GATE?
- NOR, because I'm a contrarian.
CAN I SEE A PICTURE OF YOUR CAT?
- Of course:
Naomi Alterman
(she/her)
naomila@uw
Lecture A
Staff Mini-Bio: Derek de Leuw
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? WHAT WAS YOUR ACADEMIC PATH?
- I grew up in Bothell, WA, though spent a few years during the pandemic down in Santa Barbara, CA. I earned my AA in Computer Science from North Seattle before transferring to UW in Spring 2024, where I am now in my Senior year.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOGIC GATE?
- My favorite logic gate is going to have to be the NOR gate, for both its versatility, and it's my favorite one to draw.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES, TALENTS, AND SKILLS?
- I'm always down for a good hike or run! I've also spent a number of years involved with the Seattle-area rowing community, so don't be surprised to find me down at the Cut cheering on the Dawgs when they have a home regatta!
- I grew up in Bothell, WA, though spent a few years during the pandemic down in Santa Barbara, CA. I earned my AA in Computer Science from North Seattle before transferring to UW in Spring 2024, where I am now in my Senior year.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOGIC GATE?
- My favorite logic gate is going to have to be the NOR gate, for both its versatility, and it's my favorite one to draw.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES, TALENTS, AND SKILLS?
- I'm always down for a good hike or run! I've also spent a number of years involved with the Seattle-area rowing community, so don't be surprised to find me down at the Cut cheering on the Dawgs when they have a home regatta!
Derek de Leuw
(he/him)
ddeleuw@cs
Lab
Staff Mini-Bio: Isabel Froelich
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? WHAT WAS YOUR ACADEMIC PATH?
- I grew up in Redmond, WA! I'm a senior studying Computer Engineering.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOGIC GATE?
- My favorite logic gate is XNOR because it is the most fun to draw!
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES, TALENTS, AND SKILLS?
- I ride horses competitively. I spent 10 years focused on Dressage before switching to Hunter/Jumpers.
- I grew up in Redmond, WA! I'm a senior studying Computer Engineering.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOGIC GATE?
- My favorite logic gate is XNOR because it is the most fun to draw!
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES, TALENTS, AND SKILLS?
- I ride horses competitively. I spent 10 years focused on Dressage before switching to Hunter/Jumpers.
Isabel Froelich
(she/her)
ifroel@cs
Lab
Staff Mini-Bio: Kevin
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? WHAT WAS YOUR ACADEMIC PATH?
- I grew up in Orondo, Washington, and moved around in Central Washington before staying in East Wenatchee. I wasn't exposed to programming till I came here at UW. Originally, I wanted to study Electrical Engineering because I loved playing with circuits in my physics classes during high school, but I enjoyed the 12X series a lot that I changed my mind after freshman year and got into the Computer Engineering major (still wanted a bit of hardware that's why lol)! Now, I'm a senior set to graduate this upcoming June!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOGIC GATE?
- My favorite logic gate has to be OR because I don't have to think too hard about the result lol
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES, TALENTS, AND SKILLS?
In my free time, I really like to munch and try new foods (though I can't handle spice), like to play board games, and enjoy watching movies!
- I grew up in Orondo, Washington, and moved around in Central Washington before staying in East Wenatchee. I wasn't exposed to programming till I came here at UW. Originally, I wanted to study Electrical Engineering because I loved playing with circuits in my physics classes during high school, but I enjoyed the 12X series a lot that I changed my mind after freshman year and got into the Computer Engineering major (still wanted a bit of hardware that's why lol)! Now, I'm a senior set to graduate this upcoming June!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOGIC GATE?
- My favorite logic gate has to be OR because I don't have to think too hard about the result lol
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES, TALENTS, AND SKILLS?
In my free time, I really like to munch and try new foods (though I can't handle spice), like to play board games, and enjoy watching movies!
Kevin Hernandez
(he/him)
kevinh33@cs
Lab
Staff Mini-Bio: Packard
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? WHAT WAS YOUR ACADEMIC PATH?
- I grew up in Kennewick, Washington! I was a Computer Science major at UW for 2 years before realizing it wasn't really my thing, and switched to Computer Engineering this year. I'm currently a junior.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOGIC GATE?
- And! Surround yourself with positive signals and you will output a positive signal! (I'm sorry, I'm cooler than this in real life)
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES, TALENTS, AND SKILLS?
- I love music, I've been playing bass guitar for about 5 years and it's my favorite thing to do! Recently I've been really into the Talking Heads, Led Zeppelin, and Marvin Gaye. I also love to watch baseball (Big Dumper is MY MVP) and go to the gym.
- I grew up in Kennewick, Washington! I was a Computer Science major at UW for 2 years before realizing it wasn't really my thing, and switched to Computer Engineering this year. I'm currently a junior.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOGIC GATE?
- And! Surround yourself with positive signals and you will output a positive signal! (I'm sorry, I'm cooler than this in real life)
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES, TALENTS, AND SKILLS?
- I love music, I've been playing bass guitar for about 5 years and it's my favorite thing to do! Recently I've been really into the Talking Heads, Led Zeppelin, and Marvin Gaye. I also love to watch baseball (Big Dumper is MY MVP) and go to the gym.
Packard Stephenson
(he/him)
psteph@cs
Lab
Staff Mini-Bio: Aarjav
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? WHAT WAS YOUR ACADEMIC PATH?
- I grew up in Redmond, Washington. I'm now finishing up my bachelor's in Computer Science and will be graduating after this quarter!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOGIC GATE?
- My favorite logic gate is XOR because I feel like its criminally underated and deserves more love
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES, TALENTS, AND SKILLS?
Whenever I get the chance, I spend time reading any science fiction or fantasy book I can get my hands on (I'm always open to recommendations). I've also recently been trying to pick up chess!
- I grew up in Redmond, Washington. I'm now finishing up my bachelor's in Computer Science and will be graduating after this quarter!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOGIC GATE?
- My favorite logic gate is XOR because I feel like its criminally underated and deserves more love
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES, TALENTS, AND SKILLS?
Whenever I get the chance, I spend time reading any science fiction or fantasy book I can get my hands on (I'm always open to recommendations). I've also recently been trying to pick up chess!
Aarjav Jain
(he/him)
aarjavj@cs
Lab
Acknowledgements
Many of the materials posted here were shared and refined by many staff members in previous offerings of CSE 369. This version of the course was significantly influenced by Scott Hauck, Justin Hsia, and Mark Wyse.
This website is derived from simple-courseweb-template, maintained by the CSE Lab and originally written by Xi Wang. The calendaring code was originally written by Adam Blank in 2017 for their common-course project and updated by Aaron Johnston in 19su.