August 2010
FALL REGISTRATION
The fall semester is almost here! Registration began on July 15 and many of our classes have reached capacity. If you have not already enrolled, we encourage you to do so soon. If a class you want to take is full, add yourself to the waitlist and show up on the first day the class meets. Students who do not show up on the first day and/or fail to notify their instructors of their absence may be dropped, leaving a vacancy for you to fill.
REGISTRATION DATES
Enroll by appointment July 15 – August 8*
Open Enrollment August 9 – August 15
Instructor Initiated adds August 16 – August 27
* Check MyCerritos for your appointment date. Go to the following page for detailed instructions.
SELECT COURSES WITH OPENINGS
WMT 102 INTRODUCTION TO SOLID WOOD CASEGOODS (the “Nightstand Class”)
This intermediate course increases the student's skill in the use of hand tools, portable
power tools, and machinery. Topics include project planning and implementation, wood
technology, and hand and machine joinery as it pertains to solid wood construction
in free-standing furniture casework. Emphasis is placed on proper technique, safety,
and shop policies for the woodworking facility.
Ticket # 21632, Mondays & Wednesday from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. with Robert Thornbury in WD-14. Prerequisite: WMT 101.
WMT 185 CNC WOODWORKING
If you are interested in operating the new CNC router, learning Alphacam is your ticket. Alphacam is a comprehensive CAD/CAM system for all types of manufacturing
and is our choice for programming our 3-axis router. Topics include software operations,
preparing G-code instructions for the machine, and use of the router.
Ticket # 23394, Mondays & Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. with Jeff O’Dell in WD-1. No prerequisite.
WMT 211 THE WORKBENCH CLASS
Need a real workbench? One that is solid, holds your work any way you want, and won’t
move across your shop when you lean on it? This course provides the student with
the background and skills required to research, design, purchase materials, select
hardware, and manufacture a workbench. (There is typically room in the class for
one or two students to make a bench for the program. If you’re interested in that
option, contact the instructor. )
Ticket # 30300, Mondays from 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. with Carl Stammerjohn in WD-13. Prerequisites:
WMT 102 & WMT 103.
WMT 235 WINDSOR CHAIR
This course will introduce the student to the materials, methods, and tools used to
make and manufacture a reproduction of an eighteenth century Windsor chair. Topics
include layout, turning, bending, and shaping the various chair components, final
assembly and finishing of the chair. Emphasis is placed on the safe use of tools and
materials used in the chair construction.
Ticket # 30302, Tuesday & Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. with Cliff Trimble in WD-13. No prerequisite.
WMT 268C PRODUCTION CABINETMAKING
This course specializes in the fabrication and installation of mass production cabinetry,
furniture products and millwork. Topics include material selection, product options,
ergonomics, functionality and mass production construction applications. Students
will also receive instruction in mass production systems, materials science, cost
analysis, estimating, time management and building to industry standards. This course
enables students to work as team in the design, manufacturing and installation of
mass production cabinetry and fixtures for on-campus use.
Ticket # 30305, Tuesday & Thursday from 8:00 – Noon with Brian Koford in WD-15. Prerequisite: WMT 151 and one of the following: WMT 102, WMT 103, WMT 153, WMT 155, WMT 181, or WMT 250.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSES
Community Education is offering non-credit weekend woodworking classes this fall! A $25 discount will be given to anyone who signs up for both Woodworking Fundamentals classes. Visit Community Education online for details and a complete list of courses.
TERMITE NEWS
PRODUCTION WOODWORKING
The Production Woodworking class is back, strong and proud. In 1992 there were only 80 students in the Woodworking Department and within eight years there were over 500. This growth is attributed to the energy and excitement of the students, led by those in the Production Woodworking class. The student-built projects on campus have included the Vice President’s office, the President’s office, over 300 computer tables in the Learning Resource Center and many other projects. Due to a collaboration between Dr. Bryan Reece, Dean of Humanities, and Anthony Fortner, Professor of Woodworking, the Production Woodworking class built cabinetry for the Social Sciences Building last semester. This summer the students are busy making wainscoting and furniture for the conference room located in the Social Sciences building.
Watch for the ribbon-cutting ceremony this fall and see the great work produced by our award-winning students.
SAFETY GLASSES
Due to new guidelines from the college's insurance company, regulation safety glasses are now required to be worn by all people working in the shop. Prescription glasses alone are not enough to satisfy the requirement. Technically, safety glasses must pass the requirements described in ANSI Z87.1-2003 and include side shields. Just about any safety glasses you can currently buy will meet this requirement (they will have a Z87 logo on them).
For those wearing prescription glasses, things get more complicated. Prescription glasses need to meet the Z87 impact requirement, but we have no way of verifying that. We’ll leave that up to you. You must, however, have side shields. The club will make them available in the CSAW vending machine. The other option is to wear safety glasses or goggles over your prescription glasses.
PARKING PERMITS
The fee for parking permits has increased to $35 and the permits are in a new peel-and-stick medium. Parking permits can be purchased through the MyCerritos portal by logging in and selecting the “buy parking permit” option on the far right column of the page. Online purchases will be shipped directly to you for a $3.50 processing fee. Parking permits may also be purchased in person at the Admissions Office during regular business hours or at Campus Police when the Admissions Office is closed.
Campus Police is requiring detailed information from everyone who purchases a permit. This information includes the make, model and plate number of your vehicle. Also your name, email address and home address will be required. These peel and stick permits are not tied to the registered vehicle and can be used on other vehicles.
Parking is free the first week of the semester starting August 16 through August 20 in student stalls only. Parking on weekends is always free.