ELCM 2640 - Structured Cabling Systems

Credit hours: 4

Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or MATH 1050 or MATH 1130 or MATH 1530 or MATH 1630 or MATH 1710 or MATH 1720 or MATH 1730 or MATH 1830 or MATH 1910

Course Description:
This course covers structured cabling and low voltage applications. Topics such as fire alarm, voice/alarm systems, temperature control, phone and communication, interfaces, and home automation are covered. The course topics are intended to parallel US Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs such as that of the IBEW.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Use related code interpretation TIA/EIA standards and wiring methods
Understand various systems such as: fire alarm systems, interface systems, voice and alarm systems (i.e. motion detectors), home automation
Understand cabling: plans & specifications, structured cabling, twisted pairs / shielded and unshielded, telecommunications (cabling and grounding)
Understand residential telecommunications
Identify sensors
Understand and identify I/O devices