ET 155B

Home Technology Convergence

This course prepares students for the CompTIAs 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.

Units: 3.0