School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Building Sciences
Department
Energy Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Renewable Energy
Course Number
130
Course Title
Smart Home Control Technology
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description
Examines both the advantages and the drawbacks of using smart home technology. Explores all of the options currently available in the different types of systems and technologies. Topics discussed include the economics of smart home technology, smart home technology and conservation of energy, and how smart home technology can improve standards of living. Demonstrations of the technology and laboratory exercises are included.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Overview of conservation techiques and economic savings using smart home technology.
- Survey of available companies and products
- Heating and AC Control
- Lighting Control
- Security and Alarm Systems
- Entertainment Systems
- Communication and Data Systems
- Monitoring and Remote Control
- Wireless Technology
- Installation in new construction
- Installation of smart home technologies during remodeling
- Installation of smart home technologies in existing homes.
- Local and national building codes governing smart home technology systems
- Summary, smart home technologies conservation and substantial economic savings.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Define the term, "smart home technology."
- Demonstrate how smart home technology can be integrated into a home.
- Describe the various technologies available for use today.
- Calculate how the use of smart home technology can conserve energy.*
- Describe how smart home technology can be used along with renewable energy sources such as solar energy systems.
- Examine the economics of using smart home technology.*
- Evaluate how the use of smart home technology can affect the standard of living in a home.*
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Methods for measuring achievement of objectives:
- Tests will be given throughout the semester. Test scores represent 65% of the course grade.
- Laboratory activities and performance exercises will be done where students will demonstrate an understanding of practical applications. These will make up 10% of the course grade.
- A written final exam will be given which will represent 25% of the course grade.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Summer 2014
Review Semester
Summer 2014