Introduction to Electronics

This program provides students with a introduction to electronics and the most common electronic components. The program introduces students to the basic properties of electricity and electronics including current, voltage, conductors, insulators and semiconductors. The students will learn the resistor color code and how common electronic components work.

This program gives the student quick access to each individual component. Students can select any of the components below from a main menu, quickly learning what the component looks like and a real world example of its function.

Switches           LED's            Speakers               

 Sensors               Resistors           Capacitors    

SCR's                 Diodes               IC's           Transistors

The program includes a computer based test and an instructor grade book. The instructor can view and/or print out the student grades. Students can print a certificate of completion at the end of the program. Also included are paper based word searches, crossword puzzles and student worksheets. The program also introduces: matter, elements & compounds, charges, printed circuit boards, analog & digital circuits.