T he objective of this course is to provide you with a good working knowledge in fundamentals of electricity. This will be accomplished by learning to solve representative problems from each chapter of the textbook, and learning to perform experiments in laboratory work by systematically gathering and analyzing data. The course begins with units of measurement and unit conversion. An introduction to capacitance, magnetic circuits, and inductors will conclude the material. As a technical course, there is a lot of information presented which must be read and thought through that will require a great deal of time and commitment on your part.
Independent study requires discipline in order to successfully complete the course.
This course is designed using a problem-solving concept, and the written assignments will require you to work many problems. In order to master the course material, you should not only be able to work the assignment problems, but you must also have a thorough understanding of the techniques and formulas and know how to use them. Set a time aside each week to work on your assignments. By regularly working on them, you will gain the understanding necessary to have a good working knowledge of electrical principles. If you run into an area that stumps you, set it aside for awhile, think about it, and then work on it some more.