B340A Circuit Lab

Synopsis

In this course, you will explore electronic circuits and discover how voltage, current, and resistance interact through hands-on projects and Tinkercad simulations. This includes reading schematics, simulating designs, and building the circuits on a breadboard or stripboard.

Technical objective: Gain foundational understanding of electrical concepts, apply Ohm's Law, interpret schematics, simulate circuits in Tinkercad, construct circuits on a breadboard, and experimenting with circuit behaviour by adjusting parameters like resistance and capacitance.

Life skills objective:  Working with electronic circuits, both hands-on and in simulation, fosters problem-solving, creativity, and attention to detail while teaching patience and persistence through debugging and troubleshooting.

Prerequisite

This course is suitable for learners in Lower and Upper Secondary with a basic command of English and computer skills.

You will require a computer (Windows or Mac) with a mouse and a pair of headphones.

Prerequisite course(s): None

Structure

You can complete the course at your own pace.

There are 3 parts to the course:

1. Project A - Learn the foundations of electricity and circuits
2. Project B - Build and simulate a 555 timer circuit in Tinkercad
3. Project C - Challenge yourself 

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