This course aims to convey the CS students' techniques to analyze and design systems utilizing VLSI technology and CAD tools. The course starts with the introduction to VLSI process technology and transistor behavior. Then the circuit simulation techniques and layout design techniques to build up the logic gates are introduced to create your own logic families. Then how to build up a subsystem from logic gates using logic synthesis tools and HDL coding techniques are introduced. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to work in a team of designers or stand-alone to meet system-level specifications.