Porter Ridge High School – Electronics AC - Honors

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course covers advanced practices, principles, and special equipment and materials based upon the Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) areas of analog and alternating current. Topics include safety, alternating current, inductive/capacitive/RCL circuits, semiconductor devices, rectifiers/filter circuits, and bipolar transistors. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for ETA certification in Analog and Alternating Current. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Algebra I is recommended as good preparation for this course. Aligned Credential: ETA EM2