Electronics S1W2: Learn About Volts, Amps, Ohms & Ohm's Law

Master DC Electronics Fundamentals: Your Gateway to Understanding Circuits

This course is the essential first step in a comprehensive training program designed to teach you how electronic circuits function. We'll build a strong foundation in DC Electronics, the bedrock of all electronics knowledge. This is the starting point for a journey that mirrors the curriculum of introductory electronics degree programs at community and for-profit colleges.

What You'll Learn:

• Ohm's Law: Discover the fundamental law of electronics, named after Georg Ohm, and understand its application in practical circuits.
• Voltage, Current, and Resistance: Define and explain the relationships between these core electrical quantities.
• Circuit Analysis: Learn to apply Ohm's Law to analyze basic electronic circuits.
• Problem Solving: Master the necessary calculations to determine voltage, current, resistance, or power given any two of these values.

Why This Course is Crucial:

This course provides the foundational knowledge needed for success in various fields, including:

• Electronic Engineering
• Electronics Repair
• Electronics Hobbyism

Course Overview:

This course comprises eleven engaging lectures and over two hours of content, suitable for learners of all experience levels. We'll explore the four fundamental characteristics of electronic circuits:

• Voltage
• Current
• Resistance
• Power

Through detailed examples, exercises, and quiz questions, you'll develop the skills to quickly and accurately solve circuit problems and confidently apply Ohm's Law in real-world scenarios. Get ready to build a solid understanding of DC Electronics and unlock the potential of electronic circuits!

Course Progression:

This course is the first in a series covering:

• AC Electronics
• Transistor Theory
• Solid State Devices
• Communications Electronics
• Digital Electronics