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Crash Course American History

What will I learn?

Join us for a 'Quick Look at American History,' designed for folks who work with electronics. We'll be looking at big moments like when the transistor was invented, how personal computers became popular, and when integrated circuits were developed. You'll see how things that happened in the past, like the Second World War and the changes brought by computers, affected how technology moved forward. You'll also learn how to make timelines to show what happened when, write short and clear reports, and use pictures and other things to explain things well. This course is all about getting good knowledge and practicing real skills.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online courses available for life
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Set your own course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet needed

Develop skills

Enhance the practical skills listed below

Know the transistor inside and out: Understand how important it is for electronics today.

Develop Integrated Circuits: Learn to develop working and effective circuits.

Understand how personal computers became big: Find out how they grew and why they matter.

Make historical timelines: Connect when things happened in tech with what else was going on in history.

Write short and clear reports: Share your understanding of history in a way that's easy to understand.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before beginning, feel free to change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not akin to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.