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Submitter's Information

Name

Iolani Sodhy-Gereben

Title

Coordinator, Academic Support Services

Region

Bay Area

College

Laney College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Peter Crabtree

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Residential Automation Cloud Based

Submission Type

n/a

TOPs Code

Telecommunications Technology (093430)

Projected Start Date

01/01/19

Catalog Description
Home and building automation is one of the fastest growing industries, and the Residential Automation Cloud Based certificate will cover the new technologies and how to connect smart devices to communicate efficiently. The program addresses specific areas of interest in the field, for a significant number of students and provides an opportunity for students to upgrade their skills in digital communications in conjunction with industry requirements. Communications technologies taught in this program will enable students to run cables and manage music throughout the house, home theaters, and much more. The majority of courses are project-based, and students will use the latest technology and devices in communications technology.
Enrollment Completer Projections
CA=15

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal
Residential Automation Cloud Based degree combines Electrical concepts, safety issues, combined with hands on skills, related to electrical field work. E/ET Curriculum provides an opportunity for students to 1) learn and understand how electrical systems, networking systems, and data lines work safely; 2) increase their working knowledge, and hands on skills; 3) Develop skills in understanding and applying National Electric Code and networking; Courses also include opportunities for students to work in a team environment, solve technical problems, and troubleshoot the systems in the lab.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

18

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

n/a

Program Requirements
E/ET 203 Basic Electricity 3 E/ET 220 Electronics and Semiconductors 3 E/ET 224 Security and Fire Alarm Systems 3 E/ET 225 Audio & Video Technology 3 E/ET 228 Advanced Lighting Controls 3 E/ET 234 Programmable Devices 3 CA Total: 18

Supporting Documents

Bay Area Regional Questions

Goal of Program

CTE

Include any other information you would like to share.
Residential Automation Cloud Based degree combines Electrical Concepts, networking, and telecommunication, and safety with day-to-day practical installation application to achieve Building Code, and safety goals. Curriculum provides an opportunity for networking students to 1) to increase their working knowledge; 2) develop their installation skills; and 3) understand the multiple roles of residential and commercial electricians. Courses also include opportunities for students to role play and address team work, solve problems collaboratively using acquired knowledge and skills. For the past 10 years, we have partnered with industrial labor division of the state to offer the Electrician Trainee program, and we have seen an increasing high demand, and enrollment
Please list similar programs at other colleges in the service area which may be impacted, including the name of the college, the name of the program that may be impacted, the name of the person you contacted and the outcome of that contact.
Laney is the only one college in the district that offers an CA in Residential Automation Cloud Based. Outside the district, there isn't a similar program in our service area.

Submission Details

Published at

08/02/18 - 01:54 PM

Status

Recommended

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