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Electricity and Electronics

Electricity and Electronics

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Basic Electricity and Electronics Curriculum
developed by Roy Stamps
Mission College, Santa Clara

Revised: Feb 15, 2001

In the Basic Electricity and Electronics module, students will study fundamental concepts of electrical resistance, voltage, current, energy and power. Laboratory exercises are used to demonstrate concepts and design principles. Students will apply practical problem solving tools and become proficient in elementary electrical calculations.

The units and lessons within the module are:

  • Introduction to electrical concepts and history of electronics
  • Physics of electrical resistance
  • Voltage and potential energy
  • Current and electrical circuits
  • Energy and energy storage
  • Electrical power