Course Descriptions
CT-2 Material Sciences: Wood
(2 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A survey of the traditional
uses of wood, including construction techniques, joinery,
and structural systems; decorative and weathering details;
deterioration and infestation; and maintenance of elements
commonly used in historic wooden buildings. Students will
learn how to identify/repair/replace wood defects.
CT-3 Material Sciences: Masonry/Plaster
(2 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A survey of the traditional
applications and physical properties of stone, brick, terra
cotta, cement, plaster, mortars and grouts, including three-
coat plaster, masonry deterioration, stabilization, with various
repair and cleaning methods.
CT-4 Materials Science: Interior Surface Materials
(2 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A survey and analysis of
historic interior surface materials application for walls and
ceilings; topics include paint, wall coverings, and decorative
finishes.
CT-7 Material Sciences: Glass
(2 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A survey of the traditional
glazing practices used in historic buildings, covering late
nineteenth century design, application, and techniques
including glazing, etching, painting, lead cane and copper foil.
Students will learn how to identify/repair/replace window
glazing defects.
CT-8 Material Sciences: Casting and Mold Making
(2 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU The study of historic and
current materials and techniques used to produce molds
for architectural ornament in plaster, terra cotta, ceramics,
composition and cast metals. One-part and multi-part molding
techniques will be examined using a variety of molding and
casting materials.
CT-10 Introduction to Historic Preservation And
Restoration
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU An overview of the historic
preservation movement in the United States, primarily
concentrating on 19th and 20th century architectural history of
the Western United States. Settlement patterns, architectural
context, construction techniques, preservation philosophy and
terminology will be presented. Study of architecture within
Humboldt County will be a component of this course. Note:
Field trips are required. The College does not provide transportation.
CT-11 Architectural History
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A survey of American
architecture with an emphasis on the Western United States,
emphasizing indigenous building types and construction
evolution relative to European influences, settlement patterns,
vernacular and regional architectural traditions and styles.
CT-12 Historic Research and Documentation
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A study in the field of historic
preservation with an emphasis on historic plans and details.
National historic building standards for documentation
and Secretary of Interior’s Standards will be introduced.
Students will conduct both primary and secondary historical
research, develop a working architectural vocabulary and gain
knowledge of restoration procedures. Course will emphasize
necessary skills for sketching and designing components of a
structure to scale proportions. Note: Field trips are required. The
College does not provide transportation.
CT-13 Historic Building Analysis
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A survey of the unique
problems found in historic buildings focusing on the
deterioration of building materials and systems, training and
techniques needed to perform a proper building evaluation,
existing condition assessment, and weatherization and
stabilization report. Note: Field trips are required. The College does
not provide transportation.
CT-15 Field Techniques for Historic Preservation
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU Repeatable to a maximum
of two enrollments A practical study of preservation and
restoration involving field work on a project determined by
the instructor each semester. Scope of work will vary each
semester with project. Hand and power tool use and safety
will be emphasized. Note: Safety equipment and appropriate work
clothes will be required of student. Personal carpentry tools may be
helpful.
CT-16 Architectural Millwork
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU Repeatable to a maximum of
two enrollments Practice in the safe use of machinery, tools,
materials, and processes required to successfully produce and
reproduce parts and pieces to historical structures and objects.
This course will teach methods to accomplish restoration
and reproduction work for the field project. Recommended:
CT-21B Note: Field trips are required. The College does not provide
transportation. Basic shop use and machine tool training are
recommended.
CT-18 National Register Nomination
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU Practice in the research and
preparation of a National Register Nomination. Students
will learn how a property is determined eligible for register
designation, the basic skills to undertake the preparation,
and an understanding of what Register listing means for the
property owner.
CT-21A Survey of Wood Technology
(3 units lecture/lab) CR/NC option CSU Introduction to wood
as a material that includes wood science, joinery techniques,
hand/machine tool use, and safety practices. Student will gain
life-long skills through hands-on, project-based learning; both
instructor assigned and student choice projects.
CT-21B Intermediate Wood Technology
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU Advanced skills of wood
joinery techniques using machinery and current millworking
strategies used in cabinetmaking, furniture and architectural
millwork applications. Project-based learning includes both
instructor assigned and student choice projects. Prerequisite:
CT-21A
CT-50 Construction Estimating
(4 units lecture) Grade Only CSU An introduction to the
techniques and methods of building construction estimating.
This course includes a study of employer’s cost of labor
including payroll, taxes, insurance and overhead. Worker
hours and material are computed for each component needed
to complete the total building. This class will start with manual
estimating skills and then progress to computer estimating.
CT-55 Advanced Wood Technology
(2 units lab) Grade Only CSU Repeatable to a maximum of four
enrollments Application and analysis of woodworking
techniques and skills developed in CT-21A and CT-21B will
direct student through completion of hands-on project
determined through planning with the instructor. Prerequisite:
CT-21A and CT-21B
CT-56 Construction Layout
(2.5 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A fundamental
course for those who need to know how to start a building
project. This course will cover the use and care of leveling
instruments in laying out buildings, establishing grade
elevations, making excavation computations, and staking out
a building using batter boards and string. Study of basic math
used in construction and the use of a framing square will
be components of this course. Students will learn to layout
roof rafters: common, hip, valleys, and jacks. Students will
also learn to layout a straight staircase. Hands-on lab will
strengthen lecture theory. Recommended: IT-161 or MATH-
105/106
CT-57A Cabinetmaking and Millwork I
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU Hands-on experience
with a complete set of kitchen and bathroom cabinets for the
student project house. The course will cover the safe use of
all power equipment and hand tools necessary to complete
the work. Lecture topics will include: Story Pole, Basic Case
Work, Construction Problems, Cabinetmaking Joints, Gluing
and Clamping, Frame and Panel Construction, Cabinet Doors,
Drawers and Drawer Guides, and Wood--Its Nature and
Properties. Recommended: CT-21A; and either IT-161 or MATH-
375/376 Note: A basic tool set will be required: tape measure, pencil,
and safety glasses.
CT-57B Cabinetmaking and Millwork II
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A continuation of work
on cabinets for the student project house. Students will build
counter tops with both plastic laminate and ceramic tile.
This course also covers finishing techniques and installation
of cabinets and appliances. Personal cabinets/projects
are permitted when the course cabinets are completed.
Prerequisite: CT-57A Note: A basic tool set will be required: tape
measure, pencil, and safety glasses.
CT-57C Cabinetmaking and Millwork III
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU Repeatable to a maximum of
two enrollments A hands-on opportunity for students to work
on advanced techniques in cabinetmaking principles and
practices for cabinets of their own choice. Prerequisite: CT-57B
Note: A basic tool set will be required: tape measure, pencil, and
safety glasses.
CT-70 Building Codes & Standards
(2 units lecture) Grade Only CSU Technical information covering
pertinent sections of the Building Code and Standards
necessary for building inspectors and related workers in the
trade will be covered.
CT-72 Electrical Codes and Standards
(2 units lecture) Grade Only CSU Discussion and practice
using the National Electric Code by applying its provisions
to various technical questions. Oriented especially toward
residential wiring.
CT-77A Residential Plumbing I
(2 units lecture/lab) CR/NC option CSU An introductory course
including safety, care and use of tools; blueprint reading;
material estimating; developing basic skills and the ability to
apply a wide range of technical information relative to the
trade. Students will plumb the project house.
CT-77B Residential Plumbing II
(2 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A continuation of
plumbing skills covering the installation of water closets,
lavatories, tubs and showers, sinks and laundry trays, water
heaters, faucets, gauges and hydronic heaters. Students will
plumb the student project house. Prerequisite: CT-77A
CT-78A Residential Wiring I
(2 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A study of the basic theory
of residential wiring circuits, blueprint reading, materials,
selection, installation methods, basic code requirements and
practice in wiring the student project house.
CT-78B Residential Wiring II
(2 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A continuation of
knowledge and skills learned in CT-78A. Topics include:
service calculations, installation, additional theory, use of
conduit in wiring, remodel wiring, estimating and line drop
calculations and completion of the wiring of the student
project house. Prerequisite: CT-78A
CT-78C Residential Wiring III
(2 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU Repeatable to a maximum of
two enrollments Improvement and refinement of skills learned
in CT-78A and CT-78B. Students will act as group leaders and
be involved in problem solving. Specific instruction in relays,
motors, 3-phase power, schematics, heating equipment and
electronic controls. Prerequisite: CT-78B
CT-80 Carpentry Theory I
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A study of residential
construction methods and materials. This class parallels
progress on the student built project house. Topics will
include: building layout, foundations, floor, wall and roof
framing, wall and roof sheathing, soffits and roof coverings.
CT-81 Carpentry Theory II
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A study of residential
construction methods and materials. This class parallels
progress on the student built project house. Topics will
include: exterior doors and windows, exterior siding and
trim, thermal ande sound insulation, drywall, interior doors
and trim, stairs, finish flooring, and alternative construction
techniques. Prerequisite: CT-80
CT-90 Beginning Carpentry I
(3 units lab) Grade Only CSU A practical lab where students
physically build a house. Students will lay out the building;
form and pour the foundation (or lay a block foundation),
frame the floor, walls, and roof; install roof and wall sheathing,
fascia and roofing, and windows. Corequisite: CT-80
CT-90L Beginning Carpentry Lab
(3 units lab) Grade Only CSU Repeatable to a maximum of two
enrollments A course to strengthen and reinforce skills through
hands-on experience. This course will provide additional
instruction in house layout, setting up floor joists, laying
the subfloor, house framing, installation of wall and roof
sheathing, installation of the finished roof, gutter and fascia,
windows, siding, exterior trim and exterior doors, installing
insulation, drywall, prehanging and installing doors, installing
cabinets, shelving, finish hardware, base and interior trim,
building stairs, taping and texturing drywall, staining and
painting, and final clean up. Prerequisite: Credit for or enrollment
in CT-90 or CT-91
CT-91 Beginning Carpentry II
(3 units lab) Grade Only CSU A lab where students build a
house. Students will install exterior trim and siding, doors,
interior trim and hardware and miscellaneous finish products,
build decks, and form and pour concrete flatwork. Corequisite:
CT-81
CT-95 Intermediate Carpentry I
(3 units lab) Grade Only CSU A lab to practice and reinforce
skills through hands-on experience. Students will lay out
the building, form, and pour the foundation (or lay a block
foundation); frame the floor, walls, and roof; install roof and
wall sheathing; fascia and roofing, and windows. Prerequisite:
CT-91
CT-95L Intermediate Carpentry Lab
(3 units lab) Grade Only CSU Repeatable to a maximum of
two enrollments A lab to reinforce skills through hands-on
experience. Students will install exterior trim and siding, doors,
interior trim and hardware and miscellaneous finish products;
and build decks, and form and pour concrete flatwork.
CT-96 Intermediate Carpentry II
(3 units lab) Grade Only CSU A course to strengthen and
reinforce skills through hands-on experience. Includes
instruction in hanging interior doors, installing paneling,
building wardrobe and clothes closets, installing baseboards,
window jambs, casing, stools and aprons, installing masonry
work for wood stove, installing wood stove, completing
cathedral ceilings and setting finish hardware. Prerequisite:
CT-91
CT-130A Fine Woodworking: Theory and Practice
(18 units lecture/lab) CR/NC option An introduction to
traditional and contemporary cabinetmaking. Students study
refinements in the use of joinery, tools, the elements of design,
and incorporation of these into individual projects is included.
Prerequisite: CT-57A and CT-57B
CT-130B Fine Woodworking: Theory and Practice
(18 units lecture/lab) Grade Only The second class in a series
in Fine Woodworking. Students will have the opportunity to
learn and apply fundamental furniture-making skills and to
improve and strengthen their existing skills through different
applications. A survey of the aesthetics of project design,
construction procedures, and advance techniques will be
presented. Prerequisite: CT-130A
CT-133 Fine Woodworking: Special Studies in
Cabinetmaking
(16 units lab) Grade Only Repeatable to a maximum of two
enrollments Individual study in advanced cabinetmaking.
Course hours are divided among in-depth study of technical
and aesthetic aspects of cabinetmaking, machine techniques,
and hand-tool methods relating to excellence in woodworking,
i.e. (the creation of fine furniture that combines personal
expression with function and that is pleasing and proper).
Students will plan and stage a fine furniture exhibition.
Prerequisite: CT-130B
CT-135 Tools and Technique
(3 units lecture/lab) CR/NC only Repeatable to a maximum of
two enrollments Students will receive instruction in the
making, tuning and proper use of wooden hand planes
including the jointer, polisher and curved-bottom plane.
Traditional woodworking joinery techniques will be studied
and performed at the bench including: edge joining and
coopering, dowelling, hand-cut dovetails, frame and panel
work and mortise work.
CT-195A Carpentry and Remodeling
(5 units lecture/lab) Grade Only A course designed to provide
the student with an overview of the theoretical and practical
aspects of construction remodeling.
CT-195B Carpentry and Remodeling
(5 units lecture/lab) Grade Only A course designed to provide
the student with an advanced overview of the theoretical
and practical aspects of construction. Emphasis will be on the
hands-on approach in remodeling and constructing structures.
Prerequisite: CT-195A
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