Description:

This course is a general introduction to the rapidly growing field of home technology and its integration and use. Lectures, demonstrations and lab work will be used to teach the types of home technology being sold and installed. This course is designed to assist new users to implement this technology in their own homes and as an introduction for students wanting to proceed further into the field as contractors or installers. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Understand the various areas for the application of home technology.
2. Describe the various types of home technology systems currently available and their uses.
3. Demonstrate proper safety procedures when working with home technology systems.
4. Install basic computer networking hardware such as Network Interface Cards (NIC’s), cables and hubs/routers.
5. Install a representative sample of home technology hardware.
6. Program a representative sample of home technology systems.
7. Develop a plan for the installation and use of home technology systems.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Application of home technology
   A. Control lighting systems
   B. Adjust environmental control systems including HVAC and Automated
window systems.
   C. Monitor security systems
   D. Install distributed entertainment systems
      1. Video systems
      2. Audio systems
   E. Route and Access data/Internet systems
   F. Interface communications systems
      1. Phone systems
      2. Intercoms
   G. Control appliance systems

II. Types of home technology systems currently available and their uses
   A. Install and control X10
   B. Install and control HomePlug
   C. Install and control CEBus
   D. Install and control LONworks
   E. Install and control Ethernet (10/100 BaseT)
   F. Install and control Wi-Fi (80211.a/b/g/n)

III. Safety procedures when working with home technology systems
   A. Practice electrical safety
   B. Practice general Safety

IV. Demonstration of a representative sample of home technology hardware
   A. Install a basic X10 circuit
   B. Install a basic peer-to-peer network

V. Programming a representative sample of home technology systems
   A. Program X10 modules and controller
   B. Configure a peer-to-peer network

VI. Install basic computer networking hardware
   A. Install a Network Interface Card (NIC)
   B. Make network cables as needed

VII. Development of a plan for the installation and use of home technology
systems
   A. Design an overall plan to meet a set of requirements
   B. Determine the software and hardware needed to support the plan
   C. Create drawings and other documentation as needed

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Grading Scale:

Tests and Quizzes: 60-80%
Class Exercises:   20-40%
  Total:            100%

A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 –  89%
C = 70 –  79%
D = 60 –  69%
F = below 60%

Caveats:

1. Credit for Prior Learning: Any student who has already passed the Home Technology Integration Plus (HTI+) Certification test will be considered to have met the requirements of this course.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.