Introduction to Residential Technologies

An engaging and thorough review of the capabilities, benefits, and technical infrastructure of today’s residential technologies. Designed for anyone new to the residential technology industry, including aspiring installers, builders, developers, contractors, real estate professionals, and interested homeowners, this course is the ideal orientation to the current state of the industry, market, and technology.

Students learn about the products and services that are available today including all the major subsystem categories, including Structured Wiring, Residential Telecommunications (phone systems and intercoms, Home Networking (wired and wireless), Entertainment (distributed audio and video), Lighting and Energy Management, Security, Health, and Safety, and the integration of multiple home technologies (home automation).