| CT-10 | Introduction to Historic Preservation And Restoration |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| Introduction to the history, theory and practice of historic preservation in the United States from the 19th century to present.Settlement patterns, architectural context and terminology, federal, state, local agencies and private associations, preservation philosophy and present challenges in the field will be studied. Construction techniques and a study of architectural styles within Humboldt County will all be components of this course. |
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| Recommended Prep:ENGL-150 |
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| CT-11 | Architectural History |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| CT-12 | Historic Research and Documentation |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| CT-13 | Historic Building Analysis |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| CT-130A | Fine Woodworking: Theory and Practice |
| (18.00 units LL) | 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-57B or equivalent coursework or experience |
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| CT-130B | Fine Woodworking: Theory and Practice |
| (18.00 units LL) | 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 |
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| CT-133 | Fine Woodworking: Special Studies In Cabinet Making |
| (16.00 units LAB) | Grade Only |
| 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 |
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| CT-135 | Tools and Technique |
| (3.00 units LL) | CR/NC only |
| 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. |
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| CT-14 | Advanced Field School Techniques |
| (2.00 units LAB) | Grade Only |
| An advanced, hands-on study of preservation and rehabilitation involving construction field work at off-campus sites.This Field School format course focuses on the practice of current trade techniques for the conservation of historic buildings. The focus and scope of work will vary each semester with different projects. |
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| CT-15 | Field Techniques for Historic Preservation |
| CSU | (3.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| Field School in hands-on preservation of historic buildings. A practical study of preservation and rehabilitation involving field work at off-campus site. Scope of work will vary each semester with project.Hand and power tool use and safety will be emphasized. |
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| CT-16 | Architectural Millwork |
| CSU | (3.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| 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. Note: Field trips are required. The College does not provide transportation. Basic shop use and machine tool training are recommended. |
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| Recommended Prep:CT-21B |
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| CT-17 | Advanced Material Sciences |
| CSU | (1.0-2.00 units LAB) | Grade Only |
| A practice of skills in working with various construction materials. This course will allow students who have taken other Material Science courses an advanced learning environment to design and develop projects of their choice. |
| Prerequisite: CT-2, CT-3, CT-4, CT-7 or CT-8 |
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| CT-2 | Material Sciences: Wood |
| CSU | (2.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| CT-21A | Survey of Wood Technology |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC/LAB) | CR/NC option |
| 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. |
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| CT-21B | Intermediate Wood Technology |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC/LAB) | Grade Only |
| 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 |
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| CT-3 | Material Sciences: Masonry/Plaster |
| CSU | (2.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| CT-30 | Solar Thermal Design and Installation |
| CSU | (1.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| An introduction to the design and installation of solar hot water systems. Students in this course will become familiar with solar thermal equipment, terminology, installation and the integration of solar thermal components. |
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| CT-32 | Photo-Voltaic System Design and Installation |
| CSU | (1.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| A basic overview of the design and installation of an utility-intertie Photo-voltaic system. Successful completion of this course will provide the student with the entry level skills of a Photo-voltaic system installer. |
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| CT-4 | Materials Science: Interior Surface Materials |
| CSU | (2.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| A survey and analysis of historic interior surface materials application for walls and ceilings; topics include paint, wall coverings, and decorative finishes. |
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| CT-50 | Construction Estimating |
| CSU | (4.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| CT-55 | Advanced Wood Technology |
| CSU | (2.00 units LAB) | Grade Only |
| 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-21Aand CT-21B |
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| CT-56 | Construction Layout |
| CSU | (2.50 units LL) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| Recommended Prep:IT-62 or MATH-380 |
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| CT-57A | Cabinetmaking and Millwork I |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC/LAB) | Grade Only |
| Beginning cabinetmaking for residential applications.Topics include the safe use of power equipment and hand tools, cabinetmaking methods, cabinet layout, joinery, casework, woodworking industry standards, materials, and machinery specific to cabinet construction. Participants will have hands-on experience with a complete set of residential cabinets for the student-built house. |
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| Recommended Prep: CT-21A; and either IT-62 or MATH-376 |
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| CT-57B | Cabinetmaking and Millwork II |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC/LAB) | CR/NC option |
| Intermediate cabinetmaking for residential applications.Topics include: machinery and hand tool safety, European construction, drawer and door construction, shelves and cabinet interiors, counter tops, cabinet installation, wood finishing, and current topics in cabinetmaking. Students participate in the construction of a set of residential cabinets for the student-built house. |
| Prerequisite: CT-57A |
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| CT-57C | Cabinetmaking and Millwork III |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC/LAB) | CR/NC option |
| A hands-on opportunity for students interested in advanced techniques in cabinetmaking. Participants work on cabinets of their own design and choice. Topics include, cabinet history and design, job safety analysis, advanced machinery set-up and techniques, wood bending, wood turning, laminating, inlay, dyeing, coloring and finishing. |
| Prerequisite: CT-57B |
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| CT-7 | Material Sciences: Glass |
| CSU | (4.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| A survey of glass and traditional glazing practices used in modern and historic buildings. Studies include glass manufacture, casting, etching, and "staining," glazing techniques using lead came and copper foil. Materials conservation and restoration strategies will be outlined. Students will learn how to identify/repair/replace wooden window glazing defects. |
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| CT-70 | Building Codes and Standards |
| CSU | (2.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| A course covering technical information and pertinent sections of the International Building Code. This course provides Code information necessary for building inspectors and students enrolled in Architecture and Construction Technology programs. Enrollment in Architecture or Construction Technology courses, or construction trade experience is recommended. |
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| CT-72 | Electrical Codes and Standards |
| CSU | (2.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| Discussion and practice using the National Electric Code by applying its provisions to various technical questions. Oriented especially toward residential wiring. |
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| CT-78A | Residential Wiring I |
| CSU | (2.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| CT-78B | Residential Wiring II |
| CSU | (2.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| 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 |
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| CT-78C | Residential Wiring III |
| CSU | (2.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| 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 |
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| CT-8 | Material Sciences: Casting and Mold Making |
| CSU | (2.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| CT-80 | Carpentry Theory I |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| 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, windows and doors. |
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| CT-81 | Carpentry Theory II |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| A study of residential construction methods and materials. This class parallels progress on the student built project house. Topics will include exterior trim and siding, thermal and sound insulation, drywall, interior doors and trim, stairs and ramps, flooring, and alternative construction techniques. |
| Prerequisite: CT-80 |
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| CT-90 | Beginning Carpentry I |
| CSU | (3.00 units LAB) | Grade Only |
| A practical lab where students physically build a house.Students will lay out the building, form and pour the foundation, frame the floor, walls, and roof, install roof and wall sheathing, install exterior trim and siding, install fascia, roofing and windows. |
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| CT-91 | Beginning Carpentry II |
| CSU | (3.00 units LAB) | Grade Only |
| A practical lab where students physically build a house. Students will install exterior trim and siding, doors, interior trim and hardware, and miscellaneous finish products. They will layout and build decks and form, pour, and finish concrete flat work. |
| Prerequisite: CT-90 |
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| CT-95 | Intermediate Carpentry I |
| CSU | (3.00 units LAB) | Grade Only |
| 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 |
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| CT-95L | Intermediate Carpentry Lab |
| CSU | (3.00 units LAB) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| CT-96 | Intermediate Carpentry II |
| CSU | (3.00 units LAB) | Grade Only |
| 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-95 |
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