Udemy
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
Subscribe
Turn what you know into an opportunity and reach millions around the world.
Learn More
Your cart is empty.
Keep shopping
Basics of Electricity
Rating: 3.9 out of 5(112 ratings)
428 students

Basics of Electricity

How to test and understand basic electrical circuits.
Created byDaniel Miller
Last updated 2/2015
English

What you'll learn

  • Calculate circuits
  • Explain the interaction of amps, volts, and resistance
  • Explain the interaction of volts, amps, and watts
  • Understand basic safety concerns of electrical circuits
  • Use of a multimeter to test circuits
  • Compare parallel and series circuits
  • Compare direct and alternating currents
  • Calculate the cost of operating electrical components

Explore related topics

Course content

5 sections • 6 lectures • 37m total length

  • Basics of Electricity and Calculating Circuits6:28

    Topics covered in this lecture include: Ohms Law. Explanation of what Volts, Amps and Ohms are. Explanation of what Watts are and how to calculate them. How to calculate the cost of running an electrical circuit.

Requirements

  • Use of a calculator, possesion of a multimeter

Description

In order to understand, make or repair anything electrical from house wiring, automotive wiring, small electronic kits, electric motors etc. a basic understanding of electricity is needed.

This course will explain the basic principles of electricity along with how to test and apply them.

The course is intended as an introductory course for those who would like to be able to dabble in electronics and electricity. It is not intended to make you a proficient electrician. Remember electricity can be dangerous and have lasting consequences.

The course will consist of video clips/lectures. Images, charts, and brief reading as supplemental information. Quizzes are available for self assessment and practice of the information.

Who this course is for:

  • The course is intended for those who want to dabble in electronic kits
  • If you aren't afraid of electricity, but don't really undestand it.
  • Increase confidence in testing simple electrical circuits and appliances
  • IT IS NOT to teach you how to make complicated electrical systems
  • IT IS NOT intended to teach you how to wire anything
  • IT IS NOT going to make you an electrician

Report abuse