Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NJAT-0090
Organization's ID:
J148LM.1; J148LM.2; J148LM.3
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
23 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 video networking technology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide knowledge on basic video technologies and common components of both analog and IP, as well as to become familiar with wired and wireless networks, network technologies used with video surveillance.

Learning Outcomes:

  • identify the components of a network camera and describe the functions that the components perform
  • describe the functionality of network cameras
  • identify the various levels of illuminance created under different lighting conditions and determine what illuminance levels are required to produce a quality image
  • demonstrate the ability to identify resolutions and compression techniques used in the video industry
  • identify various compression techniques used for image compression and compression standards that are currently used in video
  • describe how audio is used with network cameras, identify various types of microphones and demonstrate the ability to adjust settings for audio in a network camera
  • understand the basics of Ethernet and all of its standards
  • explain the principles of radio frequency communication
  • determine the protocol used within a network to perform specific tasks.
  • Identify the components of a network video system and describe the function of the components

General Topics:

  • Evolution of video surveillance systems, components of network video, network cameras, lighting, lenses and image sensors, scanning, image processing, and resolution, thermal cameras, video compression technologies, audio technologies and video encoders, wired networks, wireless networks, networking technologies
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Classroom Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials