Online Class: Electronics 101

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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12Lessons
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23Exams &
Assignments -
3,863Students
have taken this course -
19Hours
average time -
1.9CEUs
Course Description
Perhaps nothing is more representative of modern technological culture than electronic devices. But how do these often mysterious "black boxes" really work? This course presents an overview of the fundamentals of electric/electronic circuit analysis, starting with an overview of electrical theory and moving to simple circuit components like power supplies, resistors, capacitors, and inductors.
The course also provides an introduction to the actual circuit design, construction, test, and measurement, giving the hobbyist a jumping-off point for further pursuit of the subject. In addition, the course highlights some key concepts of semiconductors and semiconductor devices (like transistors). Finally, the lessons conclude with a look at some applications of the principles discussed throughout the course. The lessons are designed to serve students with a variety of backgrounds, and they require only a minimal level of mathematical aptitude (some algebra is helpful but not necessary to understand the main ideas of the course).
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1 Fundamentals of Electricity
Lesson 1 Video
Review 2 Videos: Basic Atomic Structure; Conductors Insulators Semiconductors
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 1 Fundamentals of Electricity
Lesson 2 Voltage and Current
Lesson 2 Video
Review Article: Kinetic Energy vs. Potential Energy
Review Video: Current and Voltage
Complete Exam: Lesson 2 Voltage and Current
Lesson 3 Power Supplies and Simple Circuits
Lesson 3 Video
Review 2 Articles: Elementary Circuits; How Do Batteries Work?
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 3 Power Supplies and Simple Circuits
Lesson 4 Resistor Circuits and Ohms Law
Lesson 4 Video
Review 2 Videos: Ohm's Law; What Is a Resistor?
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 4 Resistor Circuits and Ohms Law
Lesson 5 Resistor Networks
Lesson 5 Video
Review Video: Resistors in Parallel
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 5 Resistor Networks
Lesson 6 Capacitor Circuits
Lesson 6 Video
Review Video: Capacitor charging
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 6 Capacitor Circuits
Lesson 7 Fundamentals of Magnetism
Lesson 7 Video
Review 2 Videos: Electric Currents and Magnetic Fields; Electromagnetic Induction
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 7 Fundamentals of Magnetism
Lesson 8 Inductor Circuits
Lesson 8 Video
Review 2 Videos: Inductor Basics; Understanding Inductors
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 8 Inductor Circuits
Lesson 9 Building Electronic Circuits
Lesson 9 Video
Review Video: How to Set Up an Electronics Lab
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 9 Building Electronic Circuits
Lesson 10 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices
Lesson 10 Video
Review 2 Videos: How do they make Silicon Wafers and Computer Chips?; Semiconductor Technology at TSMC
Complete Exam: Lesson 10 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices
Lesson 11 Electronics Applied: Transformers
Lesson 11 Video
Review 2 Videos: DC and AC; How Transformers Work
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 11 Electronics Applied: Transformers
Lesson 12 Electronics Applied: Basic Communication Circuits
Lesson 12 Video
Take Poll: Let us know what you think of this course
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete Exam: Lesson 12 Electronics Applied: Basic Communication Circuits
Complete: Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe wiring and currents.
- Define Alternating Current [AC] and Direct Current [DC] Circuits.
- Describe Solder, Fuses, Connectors, Adapters and Switches.
- Describe transmitters and receivers.
- Summarize the functionalities of Integrated Circuits, Transistors, Resistors, Capacitors and Diodes.
- Identify schematic symbols.
- Summarize the functionalities and purposes of power supplies and multimeters.
- Describe amplifiers and transistors.
- Describe voltage regulators, transformers and transducers.
- Define basic electronic formulas, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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