Week 1

Introduction, Electron theory, Materials and conductivity, Magnets and Magnetism, Electromagnetism and its applications.

 

Assigned readings for Class#1 (Read before class!):

1. Electricity Fundamentals (Wisc Online – Wisconsin University)
2. Semiconductors fundamentals- James Fiore. Chapter 1 pages 14-27
3. All about Circuits AAC Chapter 1 Basic concepts of Electricity – Static Electricity
4. All about Circuits AAC Chapter 1 Basic concepts of Electricity – Conductors, Insulators and Electron flow

Other links to explore for class # 1

1. Electromagnetism Simulator by 
   PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder
2. Video about Matter and Atoms
3. Video about Solenoids

 

Review the Lecture for Class #1  On blackboard

Blackboard Log In (Log in and navigate to the Content section and open the Powerpoint file)

 

Assigned Homework for Class #1

1. Look for Quiz online on Blackboard
2. Explore and Post on the Discussion board on Blackboard  two product choices for the Electrical Component Paper.