Online Class: Electronics 101

$65.00
no certificate

- OR -

$90.00
with CEU Certificate*

Start Right Now!

Taking multiple courses? Save with our platinum program.

12

Lessons
23

Exams &
Assignments
19

Hours
average time
1.9

CEUs
2,267

Students
have taken this course

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).

Each lesson provides a sufficient background to help novices understand the principles that underlie the operation of electric and electronic circuits. The course can serve as a review of the basic concepts of circuit theory or as a starting point for a more in-depth study of particular areas of interest, such as semiconductor devices, complex electronic networks, circuit design, and hobbyist electronics.

Completely Online
Self-Paced
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Related Courses

Excel 2016

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that comes packaged with the Microsoft Office family of software products. Just like the other programs by Microsoft, Excel can be used for a wide variety of purposes such as creating an address book, grocery...

$75.00
1.2 CEUs 12h
Statistics 101

Statistics are used in a variety of contexts ranging from scientific experiments to political advertisements and beyond. Because statistics can be used to mislead, an understanding of the topic can be helpful for more than just the mathematical skil...

$120.00
3.5 CEUs 35h
Physics 101: Beginner to Intermediate Concepts

Physics is a foundational science on which many of the concepts of chemistry, geology, biology, and other natural sciences rely. Because physics is a math-intensive subject, it is sometimes intimidating to those who wish to study it. This course fo...

$110.00
2.4 CEUs 24h
Computer Basics 101

Computer Basics is a course that's designed specifically for those who are completely new to computers or who feel they need to have more instruction before they can feel confident buying a new computer for their personal use. Filled with screensho...

$75.00
0.6 CEUs 6h
Geometry 101: Beginner to Intermediate Level

Although we may not always recognize it, we use basic geometry skills regularly in everyday life. For instance, we consider whether a picture on the wall is parallel with the floor, or we calculate the area of a room when installing new carpeting. G...

$110.00
1.7 CEUs 17h
JQuery Programming

JQuery is one of the most popular frameworks on the web that deals with client-side scripting for styling web pages and performing asynchronous events. It's built on the JavaScript language, so anyone familiar with the JavaScript language will pick ...

$85.00
0.9 CEUs 9h
Introduction to SQL

This comprehensive course teaches and demonstrates all aspects of SQL. While you'll learn everything there is to do with SQL, this course assumes you have no prior SQL experience and is for the complete beginner. Structured Query Language (SQL) is t...

$75.00
1.7 CEUs 17h
History of the Universe

For many centuries, scientists generally held the belief that the Universe was truly infinite--it had neither a beginning nor an end. The question of how our Universe began is one of the fundamental questions that all peoples of all cultures have wo...

$75.00
1.2 CEUs 12h
C# Programming

C# is a powerful backend coding language used for Microsoft web and desktop applications. C# is a C-style language, so you can take C# and learn other languages such as Java, C and C++. This course will get you started with C# and the language style...

$120.00
1.7 CEUs 17h
Introduction to CSS

Ever wonder how the latest website designs are made? Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are the main coding files used to lay out a website and its design. CSS3 is the latest in styling standards, and it brings several new properties and declarations you ...

$75.00
1.1 CEUs 11h
MySQL

If you've decided to build a website or need a database, MySQL is an open-source option that's very cost effective and affordable. Without knowing how to install, configure, design and maintain the database, you risk having a poor performing environ...

$80.00
1.0 CEUs 10h
Chemistry 101

At a minimum, a basic understanding of chemistry is needed for it offers a foundation for comprehending the inner workings of biology (how cells function and the behavior of organisms), as well as, the ecological relationships that exist between org...

$95.00
2.0 CEUs 20h
Astronomy 101

The universe is comprised of infinite space both on Earth and beyond. It is quite illuminating to discover the expansiveness that can be found by studying the night skies and not only learning about the array of celestial objects that exist but also...

$75.00
0.7 CEUs 7h
Geography 101

Are you mystified by maps? Would you like to know how mountains are made? You can find out the answers to these questions by taking our Geography Course. In eleven easy lessons, you'll learn all about the different geographical features that make up...

$75.00
1.1 CEUs 11h
Organic Chemistry 101

Organic chemistry is a branch of general chemistry that focuses on carbon-based compounds. Starting with the simplest molecules, alkanes (carbon chains bound to hydrogen atoms), the course expands to examine more complex molecules, including their b...

$105.00
2.5 CEUs 25h
Geology 101

Geology is the study of the world around us and the way it was formed. The study expands beyond the earth and includes the building blocks of the whole universe. Without the study of geology, it would have been very difficult to build the modern wor...

$75.00
1.2 CEUs 12h
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

From the laboratory to the real world, cell and molecular biology has a far-ranging impact upon everything from the environment to health and medical issues. Cell and molecular biology enables researchers to study the minute world of microbes and ce...

$95.00
1.8 CEUs 18h
Introduction to JavaScript

JavaScript is the globally used client-side scripting language for the web. Most browsers support the language by default, so you can get started using JavaScript and HTML with a simple text editor and browser for testing. Client-side, programming l...

$75.00
1.0 CEUs 10h
Learn HTML - Create Webpages Using HTML5

This course teaches you how to create webpages from scratch using the most current standard in HTML -- HTML5. HTML5 is the latest standard in web page coding. Whether you're a new or seasoned web designer, you need to know the latest in HTML archite...

$75.00
1.0 CEUs 10h
Cosmology 101

This course will provide you with a great amount of information about our world, our universe, and beyond our Milky Way. With our guidance, you will be able to investigate many fascinating theories and explore many exciting concepts regarding the hi...

$75.00
0.8 CEUs 8h
Biology 101

Biology, the science of life, concentrates on the structure, function, distribution, adaptation, interactions, origins and evolution of living organisms, a grouping which encapsulates both plants and animals. Biology 101 will encompass the principle...

$95.00
3.5 CEUs 35h
Marine Biology 101

Marine biology is the science of saltwater and everything that lives, moves, and filters through it. The word marine in this sense refers specifically to saltwater that you find in oceans, not freshwater, which is found in lakes. When you look at a ...

$80.00
1.0 CEUs 10h
Microbiology 101

Our comprehensive online course on microbiology covers all aspects of microbiology and includes a CEU Certificate at successful class completion. The study of microbiology is extremely rewarding, leading to advances in the welfare of the environment...

$110.00
3.0 CEUs 30h
Ecology 101

A study of ecology is important to understand in today's world. Ecology is the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment; specifically, ecology identifies and explains the holism, or critic...

$80.00
1.4 CEUs 14h
Meteorology Fundamentals

Meteorology is a fascinating subject. Because of its very nature, it is never constant or boring. Studies and observations of weather and climate and its impact on humans and the environment offer everything from gorgeous sunsets to terrifying hurri...

$75.00
0.9 CEUs 9h

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:

"Extraordinarily Helpful"

(619 votes)

Lesson 1 Fundamentals of Electricity

To begin the course, we introduce some elementary principles of electrical theory specifically related to the study of electronics. 30 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Review 2 Videos: Basic Atomic Structure; Conductors Insulators Semiconductors
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 1 Fundamentals of Electricity

Lesson 2 Voltage and Current

In particular, this lesson will introduce and define the concepts of voltage and currenttwo critical parameters of electrical circuits. 9 Total Points

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

In this lesson, we will consider power supplies (sources of voltage and current) and introduce some very simple circuits. 30 Total Points

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

The lesson discusses a gravitational analogy to resistor circuits to help illustrate what is happening electrically. 30 Total Points

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

In the previous lesson, we studied simple single-resistor circuits. Although these circuits illustrate some key principles of electronics, they arent all that interesting by themselves. 30 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Review Video: Resistors in Parallel
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 5 Resistor Networks

Lesson 6 Capacitor Circuits

This lesson considers another type of electronic component: the capacitor. 30 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review Video: Capacitor charging
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 6 Capacitor Circuits

Lesson 7 Fundamentals of Magnetism

In this lesson, well look very briefly at magnetism and its relationship to electric charge. These concepts will allow us to discuss another important circuit device, the inductor, in the next lesson. 30 Total Points

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

In this lesson, well add another circuit device to our repertoire: inductors. Our discussion will rely heavily on the concepts of magnetism discussed in the previous lesson. 29 Total Points

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

In this lesson, well take a break from our intensive theoretical look at circuits and will turn to some practical considerationsspecifically, some basics of building and testing electronic circuits. 30 Total Points

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

Weve considered a variety of circuit components like resistors, capacitors, and inductors, but perhaps the biggest and most important class of components are based on semiconductors 10 Total Points

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

In this lesson, well consider an application of what we've learned thus far: transformers. Specifically, well apply what we know about magnetism and inductors. 29 Total Points

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

The final lesson of this course looks at another application of material from previous lessons: simple communication circuits. 120 Total Points

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

407

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe wiring and currents.
Define Alternating Current [AC] and Direct Current [DC] Circuits.
Describe Solder, Fuses, Connectors, Adapters and Switches.
Describe transmitters and receivers.
Know the functionalities of Integrated Circuits, Transistors, Resistors, Capacitors and Diodes.
Identify schematic symbols.
Know 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.

Additional Course Information

Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online

View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media