ET 155B - Home Technology Convergence

Credits: 3

Description
This course prepares students for the CompTIA’s Home Technology Integration (HTI+) certification exam (HTO-10, HTI+ Residential System Examination and the HTO-102 HTI+ Systems Infrastructure and Integration Examination for HTI+ certification) and provides hands-on exercises in home technology integration skills. Topics covered include integration and internet control of residential subsystems, structured wiring systems integration, and an introduction to computer networking, safety, and troubleshooting. Subsystems discussed are home security, audio/video, computer networks, electrical wiring, HVAC (Heating Ventilation/Air Conditioning), irrigation, cable/satellite, broadband, and telecommunications. Hands-on lab experiences cover commercial wiring and the installation and troubleshooting of integrated system.

Student Learning Outcomes

Perform tasks related to basic computing, computer networking, structured wiring, home audio and video, lighting, and HVAC subsystems.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of industry, device, local, state, fire and building standards, codes and regulations.
Demonstrate low voltage (Unshielded Twisted Pair, Coax, Shielded Twisted Pair) CAT3/CAT5 Structured Wiring Skills.
Demonstrate high voltage (Nominal 120/220) structured wiring skills.
Install, configure, and integrate the HTI control processors, User Interface, and a home computer network.
Install, configure and integrate a home audio/video subsystem.
Install, configure and integrate a home security surveillance subsystem.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of industry recognized Telecommunication standards.
Configure and integrate home lighting controls and automation features.
Configure and integrate HVAC management automation features.
Configure and integrate water system controls and automation features.
Install and configure Home Access Controls.
Plan, design, and implement a complete home automation system using industry, device, local, state, fire and building standards, codes, and regulations.
Test, troubleshoot and repair a complete, or individual component of, an existing home automation system.
Demonstrate a training session with a homeowner on how to control her/his home environment remotely from the internet.
Write and present, in oral format, a step-by-step plan to sit for and pass the CompTIA HTO-10, HTI+ Residential System Examination and the HTO-102 HTI+ Systems Infrastructure and Integration Examination for HTI+ certification.
Work with a team to accomplish common course tasks.

Prerequisite: None