Week 1: Foundations of Circuit Theory
Day 1: Introduction to Circuits
• Watch: Khan Academy - Circuit Elements
• Read: All About Circuits - Basic Electrical Theory
• Activity: Familiarize yourself with basic electrical terms: current, voltage, resistance.
Day 2: Ohm's Law and Basic Components
• Watch: Ohm's Law Explained
• Read: SparkFun - Ohm's Law
• Activity: Solve 5 simple Ohm’s Law problems.
Day 3: Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors
• Watch: The Engineering Mindset - Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors
• Read: All About Circuits - Passive Components
• Activity: Create a simple circuit diagram with a resistor and capacitor using a free tool
like Tinkercad.
Day 4: Circuit Diagrams and Tools
• Watch: Learn to Read Circuit Diagrams
• Activity: Practice drawing circuit diagrams with software like Fritzing or EasyEDA.
Day 5: Kirchhoff's Laws
• Watch: Kirchhoff's Voltage and Current Laws
• Read: Kirchhoff’s Laws - Circuit Basics
• Activity: Analyze simple series and parallel circuits using Kirchhoff’s Laws.
Day 6: Hands-On Practice with a Simulation Tool
• Install and Explore: LTSpice or CircuitLab
• Activity: Simulate a basic series and parallel circuit.
Day 7: Weekly Review and Quiz
• Recap: Revise all concepts from Days 1–6.
• Quiz: Solve circuit problems on Electronics Hub Quizzes or create your own questions.
Week 2: Core Circuit Design Concepts
Day 8: Voltage Dividers and Current Dividers
• Watch: Voltage and Current Dividers
• Read: Voltage Divider Circuit
• Activity: Design a voltage divider circuit in a simulator.
Day 9: DC vs AC Circuits
• Watch: Difference Between AC and DC
• Read: All About Circuits - AC vs DC
• Activity: Analyze a simple AC circuit using simulation tools.
Day 10: Introduction to Multimeters
• Watch: How to Use a Multimeter
• Activity: Measure voltage, current, and resistance in your simulated circuits.
Day 11: First Steps in Circuit Design
• Watch: Beginner Circuit Design with Breadboards
• Read: How to Use a Breadboard
• Activity: Create a basic LED circuit on a breadboard (if available).
Day 12: Transistors and Switches
• Watch: The Basics of Transistors
• Read: How Transistors Work
• Activity: Simulate a transistor switch circuit.
Day 13: Introduction to Operational Amplifiers
• Watch: What is an Op-Amp?
• Read: Op-Amps for Beginners
• Activity: Design an Op-Amp voltage follower circuit.
Day 14: Weekly Review and Build a Circuit
• Build: Create a simple circuit that combines resistors, capacitors, and an Op-Amp in a
simulator or breadboard.
Week 3: Intermediate Circuit Analysis
Day 15: Thevenin and Norton Theorems
• Watch: Thevenin's Theorem Explained
• Read: Norton vs Thevenin
• Activity: Simplify a circuit using Thevenin and Norton techniques.
Day 16: Power in Circuits
• Watch: Calculating Power in Circuits
• Activity: Solve power calculation problems in simple circuits.
Day 17: Filters and Frequency Response
• Watch: RC Filters Explained
• Read: All About Circuits - Filters
• Activity: Design a low-pass filter in a simulator.
Day 18: Digital Logic Basics
• Watch: Introduction to Logic Gates
• Read: All About Circuits - Logic Gates
• Activity: Create a simple digital circuit using logic gates.
Day 19: Semiconductor Basics
• Watch: How Semiconductors Work
• Read: Introduction to Semiconductors
• Activity: Learn about diode behavior in circuits.
Day 20: Introduction to PCB Design
• Watch: What is PCB Design?
• Try: EasyEDA PCB Design Tutorial
• Activity: Start designing a simple PCB.
Day 21: Weekly Review and Quiz
• Recap: Practice key concepts and circuits from Week 3.
Week 4: Advanced Topics and Applications
Day 22: Amplifiers and Signal Processing
• Watch: Amplifier Basics
• Read: All About Circuits - Amplifiers
• Activity: Simulate a basic amplifier circuit.
Day 23: Oscillators
• Watch: How Oscillators Work
• Activity: Design an RC oscillator in a simulator.
Day 24: Sensors and Actuators
• Watch: Introduction to Sensors
• Activity: Simulate a sensor-based circuit.
Day 25: Microcontrollers Basics
• Watch: Intro to Microcontrollers
• Activity: Explore programming a microcontroller like Arduino.
Day 26: Troubleshooting Circuits
• Watch: Debugging Electronic Circuits
• Activity: Practice debugging common circuit issues in a simulator.
Day 27: Practical Project (LED Blinking Circuit)
• Build: Create an LED blinking circuit using a timer IC like the 555 timer.
Day 28: Review and Enhance
• Review: Revise all topics from Weeks 1–4.
• Activity: Test your knowledge with a comprehensive project combining multiple
components.
Day 29: Advanced Resources and Research
• Explore: Free resources like MIT’s OpenCourseWare Circuits and Electronics.
Day 30: Capstone Project
• Build: Design and simulate a small circuit that solves a real-world problem (e.g., a simple
temperature alarm).
