Smart Houses
| PROJECT BASED LEARNING | SMART HOUSE/HOME | | Foundation in Computing | March 2011 Intake |
This document contains the requirements for the Foundation in Computing March 2011 intake’s Project-Based Learning initiative. It is a group project assignment that covers certain aspects of the coursework assessment for the following subjects: Introduction to Computing (COMF 0314), English 1 (COMF 0013) and Practical IT Skills (COMF 0324). The project contributes 15%, 20% and 20% to the final marks for Introduction to Computing, English 1 and Practical IT Skills respectively. |
Read the description and requirements below carefully. If you have any questions, please see your lecturers for further clarification.
Description of the Theme and Project
Today, you can easily control your home’s mechanical systems and appliances over your cellular phone or Internet, and the lighting in your home can be set to save your money when you leave the room.
The Internet provides even more incredible access to information and services. We believe that the Internet will become the next essential utility in the home. Similar to the use of water, electricity and gas, the Internet will become common and expected. Smart Home Systems are also known as “Computer Homes”, “Electronic Houses”, “Intelligent Homes”, “Interactive Homes”, “Home Informatics” and “Home Telematics”.
A smart house is a house that has highly advanced automatic systems for lighting, temperature control, multi-media, security, window and door operations, and many other functions.
A smart home appears "intelligent" because its computer systems can monitor so many aspects of daily living. For example, the refrigerator may be able to inventory its contents, suggest menus, recommend healthy alternatives, and order groceries. The smart home systems might even take care of cleaning the cat 's litter box and watering the plants.
The idea of a smart home may sound like something out of Hollywood. A 1999
This document contains the requirements for the Foundation in Computing March 2011 intake’s Project-Based Learning initiative. It is a group project assignment that covers certain aspects of the coursework assessment for the following subjects: Introduction to Computing (COMF 0314), English 1 (COMF 0013) and Practical IT Skills (COMF 0324). The project contributes 15%, 20% and 20% to the final marks for Introduction to Computing, English 1 and Practical IT Skills respectively. |
Read the description and requirements below carefully. If you have any questions, please see your lecturers for further clarification.
Description of the Theme and Project
Today, you can easily control your home’s mechanical systems and appliances over your cellular phone or Internet, and the lighting in your home can be set to save your money when you leave the room.
The Internet provides even more incredible access to information and services. We believe that the Internet will become the next essential utility in the home. Similar to the use of water, electricity and gas, the Internet will become common and expected. Smart Home Systems are also known as “Computer Homes”, “Electronic Houses”, “Intelligent Homes”, “Interactive Homes”, “Home Informatics” and “Home Telematics”.
A smart house is a house that has highly advanced automatic systems for lighting, temperature control, multi-media, security, window and door operations, and many other functions.
A smart home appears "intelligent" because its computer systems can monitor so many aspects of daily living. For example, the refrigerator may be able to inventory its contents, suggest menus, recommend healthy alternatives, and order groceries. The smart home systems might even take care of cleaning the cat 's litter box and watering the plants.
The idea of a smart home may sound like something out of Hollywood. A 1999
References: PBL Marking Scheme for ENGLISH 1 (COMF 0013) – Total : 20% | Component | Aspect | Marks | PBL Marking Scheme for Introduction to Computing (COMF 0314) – Total 15% | Component | Aspect | Marks |