ECMT 185 - Introduction to Alarms and Low Voltage Systems

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): ECMT 110

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course will present the principles of supervised and unsupervised alarm systems and low voltage systems installed with copper wiring. The course will introduce the students to standard communications protocols, fire and intrusion alarms, building access control, home automation and entertainment system installation and fiber optics. This course includes a lecture and lab component.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Understand current wiring and cable terminology and concepts
Understand the basic operation of equipment related to the low voltage, communication and alarm industries
Install low voltage wire and cable to meet current industry and National Electrical Code standards
Demonstrate the proper safety techniques for working in the low voltage, communication and alarm industries
Demonstrate the proper use of specialized tools used in the low voltage, communication and alarm industries
Identify system design and equipment specifications