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Basic Electricity for Engineers: Electrostatics, Ohm's Law, and Electromagnetic Theory

Build a solid engineering foundation by mastering essential electrical concepts, from static charges and circuit analysis to advanced electromagnetic principles.

Created by Tiffany Miller
BeginnerUpdated Jun 25, 2026
Basic Electricity for Engineers: Electrostatics, Ohm's Law, and Electromagnetic Theory

What You'll Learn

check_circleCalculate electric fields and potentials for discrete and continuous charge distributions using Coulomb's Law and Gauss's Law.
check_circleApply Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's laws to analyze direct current circuits and determine unknown voltages, currents, and power dissipation.
check_circleDetermine magnetic fields generated by steady electrical currents using Ampere's Law and the Biot-Savart Law.
check_circleAnalyze the effects of time-varying magnetic fields on conductive loops using Faraday's Law of Induction.
check_circleApply Maxwell's equations in integral and differential forms to solve foundational electromagnetic engineering problems.

About This Course

Delve into the fundamental principles of electrical engineering with a comprehensive overview of electricity's core mechanics. This course bridges the gap between theoretical physics and practical engineering by exploring the essential concepts of electrostatics, Ohm's Law, and electromagnetic theory.

It provides an in-depth look at electric charges, forces, and fields before transitioning into circuit fundamentals governed by voltage, current, and resistance.

Finally, the curriculum examines electromagnetic phenomena, including magnetic fields, induction, and their practical applications in modern technology.

Tailored specifically for engineers seeking to solidify their technical foundation, this course offers a robust framework for understanding the electrical forces that drive today's engineered systems, devices, and infrastructure.

Your Instructor

Tiffany Miller
Tiffany Miller

Engineering Expert

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Tiffany Miller is an accomplished engineering leader with more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, process optimization, and operational excellence. She began her career through a formal engineering apprenticeship at the age of 16 while earning an Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Design, graduating with three Dean’s List honors. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering, graduating Summa Cum Laude, before serving for over a decade as Head of the Manufacturing Engineer team, leading complex manufacturing operations, process improvements, and cross-functional engineering initiatives. Committed to continuous growth, Tiffany later earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA), graduating with a 3.7 GPA while specializing in Lean Six Sigma and earning her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Today, she serves as an Engineering Manager, providing strategic leadership for both Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams. Her expertise includes manufacturing engineering, product development, Lean manufacturing, quality systems, continuous improvement, project management, and building high-performing engineering teams. Tiffany is passionate about developing practical, innovative solutions that improve efficiency, enhance product quality, and deliver measurable results for both organizations and their customers.

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