We live in an amazingly high-tech world, surrounded by electronic gizmos and gadgets. Because our lives are so infused with electronics, everyone – engineers, educators, entrepreneurs, students, and artists alike – can greatly benefit from learning more about them. Understanding how to read schematics, solder, program, and build circuits instills a unique understanding of the world we live in; not to mention, hacking and making with electronics is just plain fun! Anyone can (and should!) learn electronics. It’s just a matter of finding somewhere to start. Start here! In this introductory level course you'll learn the fundamentals of electrical engineering and basic electronic theory. We'll start with the very basics of circuit design and work our way up to programming electronics using the Arduino platform. You'll then apply your newly acquired engineering and programming skills to build real life products that uniquely express your creativity and engineering skills. This is an ideal class for kids who want to tinker with, build, and create their own electronic gadgets!