Welcome to Basic Electricity & Electronics
Your 18-week interactive roadmap to mastering circuits and power supplies.
Calculated automatically from verified weekly lab work and module milestones. Currently in Stage 2 (Core DC Laws).
Weeks Completed
2/18
Module 1 Foundations
Next Due Lab
Week 5 – Ohm's Law
Due Friday at 17:00
Total Bench Hours
36
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Mastery in stages, precision in practice.
Our 18-week curriculum transforms complex electrical theory into tangible bench skills through structured modules and hands-on fabrication.
Instructional Weeks
Comprehensive roadmap from theory to final assembly.
Foundational Modules
Structured learning blocks for circuit mastery.
Fabrication Hours
Hands-on time with soldering and PCB design.
Competency Coverage
All essential electronics standards addressed.
Technical Skill Breakdown
Structured learning paths ensure you build a solid foundation in DC circuits, component analysis, and professional board fabrication.
Total Curriculum
Core Foundations
Bench Checkpoints
Practical Skills
Master Electronics: From Theory to Capstone
Check off weekly milestones as you advance through bench labs and circuit builds. Your verified telemetry updates live in real-time.
Course Orientation & Shop Safety
Laboratory protocols, high-voltage precautions, PPE requirements, and bench management.
Electricity & Electron Theory
Atomic structure, valence electrons, conductor vs insulator properties, and electric charge physics.
Resistors & Schematics
Color code standards, standard EIA tolerances, potentiometer calibration, and IEEE diagram reading.
Standard Test Instruments
Digital multimeters, resistance measurement, lead safety, four-wire Kelvin sensing, and calibration.
Ohm's Law & Power Calculations
Mathematical relationships between voltage, current, resistance, and Joule heating dissipations.
Series DC Circuits
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL), voltage dividers, cumulative resistance, and series open/short faults.
Parallel DC Circuits
Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL), current divider configurations, and equivalent parallel conductance.
Combination Circuits & Troubleshooting
Series-parallel ladder reductions, node-voltage isolation, and systematic bench fault isolation.
Midterm Examination
Comprehensive written theory examination covering DC network analysis, KVL/KCL problem sets, and practical circuit bench diagnostics.
Basic Soldering Techniques, Wire Splicing & Tool Safety
Thermal regulation, lead-free wetting, IPC-J-STD standards, Western Union splices, and safety checklist validation.
Need Help With Circuit Theory or Lab Work?
Teaching assistants are available daily in Lab Room 204 for bench troubleshooting, multimeter calibration, and schematic review.
Develop practical skills with engineering rigor
ELEC101 provides students with the hands-on laboratory experience required to build, test, and troubleshoot real-world electronic systems.
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Expert Guidance
Certified electronics lab mentors
Need technical help?
Access our lab resources, connect with teaching assistants, and join peer forums to master your circuit projects.
Live lab office hours
Get real-time help with circuit breadboarding and component testing.
Teaching assistant support
Direct access to experienced mentors for complex troubleshooting.
Peer troubleshooting forums
Collaborate with fellow students to solve common circuit challenges.
Available daily for all enrolled students