Course Descriptions

Business - BUS

General Information

Unless stated otherwise, all courses are non-repeatable except under certain conditions.

Open Enrollment

It is the policy of West Hills College Lemoore, unless specifically exempted by statute, that every course section or class, the average daily attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the District, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the College and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter 11, Division 2, Part VI, Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, commencing with Section 41820.

Unit or Credit Value

Each course carries a certain credit or unit value. The amount is indicated in parentheses at the right of the title. A lecture class requires the equivalent of one academic hour, (50 minutes) per week for each semester unit conferred. Laboratory classes require three academic hours, (150 minutes) per week for each semester unit conferred.

Prerequisite

Prerequisites are prescribed courses covering skills and/or knowledge that are normally expected to be acquired prior to enrolling in another course. The intent of prerequisites is to ensure that any student enrolling in a course in which specific information is required will have the necessary background so that every opportunity exists to experience success. Therefore, any course with a prerequisite presumes that subject matter will be acquired in a sequential way.

Students enrolling in courses without the appropriate prerequisite may find that they are ill-prepared to continue their studies in that course. Prerequisites are designed to enhance success. Please refer to the West Hills College Lemoore prerequisite policy in the Academic Regulations portion of this catalog for additional information.

Corequisite

Corequisites are courses that a student is required to take simultaneously in order to enroll in another course. (Successful completion is defined as a grade C or better for the minimum prerequisite/corequisite requirement.)

Class Hours

The total number of class lecture and laboratory hours for each course is indicated in its course description. The schedule of classes, which is available at the time of class registration, will indicate which dates, days and times a given class is scheduled to meet.

Course Subject

Courses are classified by subjects as they exist at West Hills College Lemoore. All courses within an area usually count towards a major in that area. Other institutions may classify their courses differently. Transfer students should consult the catalog of the four-year college to which they intend to transfer for its classification of identical or comparable courses.

Course Numbering

Courses numbered 001-049 are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. These courses are transferable to four-year institutions. However, the institution that the student transfers to determines the specific transferability of courses.

Courses numbered 050-99 are associate degree level courses. These courses are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses numbered 100-199 are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial courses.

Courses in some subject areas that are traditionally taught as combination lecture- laboratory courses at four-year colleges are split into two separate courses:  one a lecture course for transfer students and one a laboratory course for both transfer and non-transfer students. Students wishing to transfer must take both the lecture and laboratory courses.

  • NOTE:  In case of transfer and non-transfer courses taught concurrently, a student may receive credit only for the course in which he/she is enrolled, not both. A student cannot change from one course to the other except according to regular drop/add procedures. He/She should be guided by the course description and may need to consult a counselor or advisor for aid.
Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer and non-degree applicable courses:

(AA/AS) Associate Degree Applicable

(CSU) Transferable to California State University System

(UC) Transferable to University of California System

(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

  • BUS-019A
  • Intro to Project Management
  • Credit(s) 3

Introduction to Project Management
Bus 019A provides an overview of project management and the role of the project manager. Project management software will be used to develop a schedule for a project, develop dependencies between work packages, as well as track resources, work packages, and milestones.(AA/AS, CSU)

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Advisory(s):
ENG 051A
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
  • BUS-019B
  • Project Integr & Scope Mgmt
  • Credit(s) 3

Project Integration & Scope Management
BUS 019B builds upon the introductory fundamentals of project management and the required technical skills, but goes further in understanding the actual implementation and development process of a plan through execution and adherence to scope management.(AA/AS, CSU)

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 019A
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
  • BUS-019C
  • Project Time & Cost Management
  • Credit(s) 3

Project Time & Cost Management
BUS 019C provides project managers tools and techniques to plan, manage, and control the project schedule and budget elements effectively. The time management portion of this course covers activity breakdown, estimation, sequencing and scheduling to know how to best use time to complete the work on or before its scheduled finish date. The cost management portion discusses budget estimation and development such as resource planning, cost estimation, cost control systems, project budgeting and the basic accounting principles needed to ensure the success of the project.(AA/AS, CSU)

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Perequisite(s):
BUS 019B
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
  • BUS-019D
  • Project Quality Management
  • Credit(s) 3

Project Quality Management
BUS 019D expands upon the introductory project management class to explore the project quality management processes of quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control necessary to successfully meet conformance to project requirements and fitness of use. Quality standards and various methodologies are explored as well as the tools and techniques used to manage project quality. The cost of poor quality is discussed, as well as the cost/benefit associated with quality processes and procedures.(AA/AS, CSU)

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 019C
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
  • BUS-019E
  • Proj. Human Resources & Com M
  • Credit(s) 3

Project Human Resources & Com Management
BUS 019E builds on the understanding that project management involves team members from across and outside an organization. Project Managers use leadership, organization, and planning skills for successful collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and vendors. The course covers the creation of a human resource and staffing management plan, acquisition of resources, and management of resources in a project environment. The course also addresses how effective project managers understand the communication process as well as the importance of communication to lead, support, coach, and build the project teams.(AA/AS, CSU)

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 019D
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
  • BUS-019F
  • Project Risk & Procurement Mgm
  • Credit(s) 3

Project Risk & Procurement Management
BUS 019F prepares project managers to successfully manage and respond to risks and opportunities through probability assessment and risk mitigation strategies. The course also equips project managers with tools to research and acquire goods and services needed by the project.(AA/AS, CSU)

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 019E
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU