Apartment TechnologyTechnical Certificate Programs
Computer Technology
Course Descriptions
Program InformationCOM101 - Smart Home Technology I
This course develops skills in automating a home. The students will learn how to install and control a security, surveillance, lighting, stereo, HVAC, programmable thermostat, phone, motion detection, vehicle detection, irrigation, pool, and spa system. More importantly, they will learn how to install the devices without causing damage to the home.
COM102 - Smart Home Technology II
This course develops skills in viewing and/or controlling automated devices in a home via the internet. The students will learn about interface options and software application necessary to monitor the devices remotely from any computer that has an internet connection, or from any Smartphone/PDA.
COM103 - Computer Hardware Applications
This course develops skills in understanding the function of computer hardware; e.g.: motherboard, hard drive, floppy drive, power supply, monitor, video display controller, removable media devices, memory, sound card, networking devices, and other peripherals. Students will also learn about hardware options for smart home technology applications.
COM104 - Computer Software Applications
This course develops skills in utilizing computer software. Students will learn how to prepare various type documents by utilizing a word processor and/or electronic spreadsheet. Moreover, the students will gain exposure to utilizing the internet. They will also learn computer terminology, other software applications, and more.
COM105 - Electronic Presentations
This course develops skills in converting documents, photos, and video images into an electronic presentation. Specifically, the students will learn essential powerpoint techniques; advanced presentation formatting; how to import tables, graphics, drawings, and/or photos; how to add special effects such as animation and video clips, how to record narration and broadcast the presentation.