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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "CT",
  "name": "Credit",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sbcc.edu/course-descriptions/ct/",
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      "code": "CT 104",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "104",
      "title": "Basic Construction Skills",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "72 (45 lecture, 27 lab)",
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      "description": "Introduction to basic construction skills for residential wood construction. Designed for students interested in a career in home construction, focusing on career overview, safety, work ethics, tool use and basic framing.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 110",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "110",
      "title": "Construction Materials & Tools",
      "units": "4.7",
      "hours": "144 (54 lecture, 90 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to basic construction materials and tools. The class will include online lectures that cover the overall materials, the basic power and hand tools used in construction. Labs will be hands-on and students will work in groups to use the tools and materials to build various projects. This class is designed to be taken prior to the other classes in the program.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ct/#ct-110",
          "subject": "CT"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ct/#ct-110",
          "subject": "CT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 111",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "111",
      "title": "Basic Electrical and Plumbing",
      "units": "4.7",
      "hours": "144 (54 lecture, 90 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to the electrical and plumbing trades. The course spends eight weeks exploring each of these trades through hands on learning. The class is designed for an individual with no prior knowledge or basic entry level skills. The goal is provide students with the foundational skills and knowledge of the electrical and plumbing skills.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ct/#ct-111",
          "subject": "CT"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ct/#ct-111",
          "subject": "CT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 112",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "112",
      "title": "Framing",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "72 (45 lecture, 27 lab)",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for English 98.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Intermediate-level class in rough framing skills and concepts in residential framing. Designed for continuing students who have taken CT 110 and for carpenters with some experience in residential framing. Topics include safety, foundations, framing hardware, exterior siding, special wall construction, stair framing and special topics in framing.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ct/#ct-112",
          "subject": "CT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 113",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "113",
      "title": "Roof Framing",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "72 (45 lecture, 27 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Intermediate-level class in rough framing skills and concepts in residential wood construction with an emphasis on roof framing. Designed for continuing students who have taken CT 110 and for carpenters with some experience in residential framing. Topics include safety, layout, rafter design, rake walls, and cornice treatment.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ct/#ct-113",
          "subject": "CT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 114",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "114",
      "title": "Doors, Windows and Trim Work",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "72 (45 lecture, 27 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to finish carpentry, with emphasis on residential wood construction. Designed for students who have already taken CT 110. No prior construction experience is needed. Topics include safety, tool care, door hanging, door and window casing, baseboard, crown molding and closet shelf and pole.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 5,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ct/#ct-114",
          "subject": "CT"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ct/#ct-114",
          "subject": "CT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 115",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "115",
      "title": "Basic Cabinetry",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "72 (45 lecture, 27 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Basic cabinetry, with emphasis on residential wood construction. Designed for students who have taken CT 110 or have some prior experience in carpentry or construction. Topics include cabinet construction and installation through hands on learning.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ct/#ct-115",
          "subject": "CT"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 5,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ct/#ct-115",
          "subject": "CT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 116",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "116",
      "title": "Blueprint Reading",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to blueprint reading in residential construction. Topics include understanding the uses of blueprints, types of plans, drafting conventions, contents of plans, focus on floor plans, elevations and sections, using the architectural scale, drafting simple plans, and shop drawings from plans.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ct/#ct-116",
          "subject": "CT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 118",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "118",
      "title": "Measuring and Calculating",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to measuring and calculating used in residential wood construction. Topics include working with common and decimal fractions, using the standard tape measure, using a calculator for construction, estimating material, understanding the special triangles used in roof rafter calculations, rafter length calculation, and stair stringer calculation.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ct/#ct-118",
          "subject": "CT"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ct/#ct-118",
          "subject": "CT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 120",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "120",
      "title": "Building Green",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 (72 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Overview of Green Building approach and coverage of design, planning and construction details of sustainable building, including site protection, water conservation, solar and electrical energy efficiency, health and indoor air quality, green material and efficient on-site material management.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 122",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "122",
      "title": "Building Green",
      "units": "6",
      "hours": "108 (108 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Overview of Green Building approach to design, planning and construction details in sustainable building. Includes site protection, water conservation and management, energy efficiency, solar heating and PV, material efficiency, deconstruction, insulation, indoor air quality, building performance, and alternative building techniques.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 123",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "123",
      "title": "Outdoor Structures",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "72 (45 lecture, 27 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Designing and building outdoor structures (trellises, pergolas, gazebos, sheds, gateways, decks, etc.). Topics include foundations, finished framing, roofs, hardware, joints, weatherproofing, etc.).",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 124",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "124",
      "title": "Building Performance",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "72 (45 lecture, 27 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Overview of building performance (assessment, diagnosis, and remediation) in residential construction. Topics include: building science, diagnostic testing, visual inspection, remediation, customer relations, and business and job opportunities.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 125",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "125",
      "title": "Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Overview of Photovoltaic (PV) systems and installations. Topics include: solar radiation, site survey, system components and configurations, batteries, inverters, system sizing, mechanical and electrical integration.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 130",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "130",
      "title": "Contractors License Prep",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "A combination online and mandatory in-class course, divided into two eight-week sessions, law and trade, to prepare the student for taking the California State Contractors License Exam in the General Contractor (B-1) category.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 132",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "132",
      "title": "Lighting Systems",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Basic function, operation, installation, and characteristics of various lighting systems.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 133",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "133",
      "title": "Motors, Motor Controllers and Process Controllers",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Basic function, operation, installation, and characteristics of various types of motors (AC, DC, Dual Voltage, Repulsion, Universal, 3 Phase, Squirrel Cage, Synchronous).",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 134",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "134",
      "title": "Transformers",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Basic function, operation, installation, and characteristics of transformers.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 135",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "135",
      "title": "Grounding Systems",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Basic function, operation, and characteristics of grounding systems.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 136",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "136",
      "title": "Electrical Theory",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Basic Electrical Theory. Topics include ohms law, series/parallel circuits, voltage, magnetism, 3-phase systems, AC/DC theory, inductance and capacitance, etc.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 137",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "137",
      "title": "Specialty Systems",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Basic function, operation, and characteristics of specialty electrical systems. Topics include fire alarms, security alarms, voice/data/tv/video, signaling systems, lighting protection systems, fiber-optic systems, etc.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 139",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "139",
      "title": "Construction Project Management",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to managing projects in residential construction. Topics include overview of management programs and software, bidding, preconstruction set up, project budget, daily work plan, team roles, safety plan, job completion.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 194",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "194",
      "title": "Introduction to National Electrical Code",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Layout and content of the National Electric Code. Purpose, intent and scope of electrical codes, as well as utilization and application. Also includes use of the Code for calculations and hazardous locations.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CT 196",
      "subject": "CT",
      "number": "196",
      "title": "Jobsite Management",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to jobsite supervision in the construction industry. Includes industry organization, documentation and record-keeping, personnel and financial management, as well as job planning and safety. (Approved School #138 for California Electrician Trainees).",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}