This is a fundamental course which covers basic theory and practical applications of electricity and electronics through combination of lecture and hands-on practical sessions. This course is suitable for those intending to pursue Engineering as a career, practicing technologists who want to enhance their knowledge and Hobbyist. No prior knowledge of electricity is needed.
Entry Requirements
Above 14 years old & Basic Mathematics Knowledge is required
Course Outline
Electrical components
Resistors
Inductors
Capacitors
Magnetism
Fundamentals of magnetic circuits
Concept of generation of electricity & force
DC Circuits
Interpret the resistor colour code in terms of value & tolerance
Apply Ohm's law to calculate voltages, currents and resistances in a series, parallel and series series-parallel circuits
Calculate the power and energy in electrical circuits
AC Circuits
Fundamentals of alternating current waveform
Calculate the voltage, current and iimpedence in an ac circuits
Semiconductor Diode
Behaviour of the PN Junction with a forward or reverse bias
Characteristics and operation of a half wave and full wave rectifier
Applications
Basics of Digital Electronics
Number Systems
Logic Gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, EX-OR) and its applications
Duration
Type
Part-Time
Local
30 hours
Method of Delivery
Lecture / Practical
Award Criteria
Students, who satisfy the minimum attendance requirements (75%) will be issued with the ‘Certificate of Attendance’ by BMC.
Grading System
No assessment
Assessment Information
No assessment
Appeal Process
Not applicable
Expected date of release of Assessment result
Not applicable
Fees & Funding
Please enquire below for course fees and financial grants:
