December 2, 2003

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Homebuilders and rehabbers have access to a wide variety of products that can manage anything from home entertainment and security systems to lighting and climate control. Oakton Community College now offers two courses to help anyone become more familiar with the installation and integration of these "smart" devices.

Home Technology Integration (ELT 108) is a 16-week, three credit-hour course that meets Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Des Plaines campus.

Residential Wiring (ELT 290) is a 16-week, three credit-hour course that meets Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. at the Des Plaines campus.

Among the topics covered by these courses are the integration of telephone, cable television, and Internet services; home theater systems; wireless control of various home devices; HVAC systems; security systems; lighting; smart appliances, and much more.

"These courses provide hands-on experience in the installation and configuration of many types of 'smart' devices," says Majid Ghadiri, associate professor of electronics. "For example, an individual could set up a visual or auditory reminder to take their medication, and have a photo of them taking the medication e-mailed to a family member or nurse at another location."

For more information, contact Majid Ghadiri at 847-635-1909, or mghadiri@oakton.edu.

Spring 2004 classes begin January 20; for a complete list of classes consult Oakton's Credit and Noncredit Class Schedule. Eligible students may register online at webreg.oakton.edu, or via Touch-Tone at 847-635-1616. In-person registration is Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road, and at the Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie.

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