Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Explain the standard symbols and units used in electronics
• Describe electro-motive force (EMF) and electric current
• Outline the factors affecting capacitance value
• Identify factors that affect the performance of batteries
• Describe the components and mechanics of a battery
• Compare DC and AC shocks
• Describe marine power distribution systems
• Discuss the performance characteristic of a DC generator
• Analyze the detection of an electric malfunction and location of faults
• Define the concepts of resistance, conductor, insulator and semiconductor
• Define Ohm's law and how it relates to the basic laws of electricity
• describe mapping circuits consisting of resistor, inductor, and capacitor