Learn the Basics of Electronics
Electronics is all about how electrons move and behave through circuits and components. It draws from both physics and electrical engineering and as such is a good introduction to these two areas of study. By learning about electronics we can better understand the practical technology we use every day and use this knowledge to create our own circuits and devices.
Understanding the fundamentals of electricity and how it is applied at work and home; is the starting point for learning to safely use electrical devices, to properly maintain electronics and to develop appropriate applications for the use of electricity.
Understand how electricity can be used to power all sorts of devices:
- Low voltage lights and battery powered machines
- Computers
- Sound and video systems
- Household and workshop tools
- Cars and other large machinery
Course Code: BSC113
Course Duration: 100 hours of self paced studies
COURSE STRUCTURE
There are eight lessons in this course:
Lesson 1. Nature and Scope of Electronics
- Introduction
- Linear and Non Linear Electronics
- AC DC Current
- Electrostatics
- Conductors and Insulators
- Making an Electroscope
- Coulomb's Law
- The Electric Field
- Current
- Safety Warning
- Using an Electrician
Lesson 2. Measuring Electricity
- Measuring Flow
- Voltage
- Resistance
- Ohm's Law
- Relationship between Electricity and Power
- Generating and Storing Electricity
- Turbines and Generators
- Fusion Power
- Solar Cells
- Batteries
Lesson 3. Passive Components
- Resistors
- Capacitors
- Inductors
- Magnets
- Magnetic Forces
- Ferromagnetism
- Creating Magnets
- Curie Temperature
- Earths Magnetic Field
- Geomagnetic Reversal
- Electromagnetism
- Electromagnetism and Solenoids
- Electric Motors
- Magnetic Force
- Right Hand Rule
- Induction
- Lenz's Law
Lesson 4. Circuits
- Conductors
- Insulators and Non Conductors
- Fuses
- Circuit Breakers
- Relays
- Circuits
- Series
- Parallel Circuit
- Reading Schematic Diagrams
Lesson 5. Other Components
- Printed Circuit Boards
- Bread Board
- Switches
- Input/output Types -SPST, SPDT, DPST, DPDT
- Integrated Circuits (IC, Chip, Microchip)
- Relays
- Normal Open and Normal Closed
- Diodes
- Transformers
Lesson 6. Input and Output devices
- Input Devices
- Output Devices
- Interactions with Input and Output Devices
- Sensors
- How some I/O Devices Work
- Signals Processing
Lesson 7. Digital Electronics
- Digital versus Analog Electronics
- Binary
- Mechanical Analog Computers and Noise
- Digital Analog Audio
- Digital Analog Images
- Analog Radio/TV and Digital Transmission of Signals
- Boolean Algebra
- Logic
- Synchronous and Asynchronous Systems
- Algorithms
Lesson 8. Applications - Working with Electronics
- Soldering
- Wire Stripping/Crimping Tools
- Anti Static Straps
- Terminals
- Multimeters
- How to Use a Multimeter
- Forming Connections in a Series or Parallel
- Measuring Voltage
- Measuring Current
- Measuring Resistance
- Electrical Tape, Punch Down Tool, Cable Ties
- Printed Circuit Boards and Etching
Lesson 9. PBL Project to research appliance circuit diagrams and use a bread board to model a key component.
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Why Study This Course?
- Learn about electronic principles to enhance your understanding for your own projects
- A great start point for studying engineering or physics
- Understanding electronics is important in many roles - take this course to enhance your skillset
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