Course Descriptions

Math - MATH

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

  • MATH-100
  • Pre-Algebra
  • Credit(s) 3

Pre-Algebra
MATH 100 is a pre-algebra course designed to prepare students for MATH 61 (Elementary Algebra). Topics will include the basics and applications of rates, ratios, proportions, percentages (including simple and compounded interest examples), conversions between Imperial and Metric systems, beginning statistics, geometry, simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear equations in one variable.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
Appropriate placement exam score (Required, Previous or concurrent).
Advisory(s):
ENG 100
  • MATH-001A
  • Introduction to Calculus
  • Credit(s) 5

Introduction to Calculus
MATH 001A is an introduction to differential calculus of elementary function (including trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic). The course covers limits, continuity, derivatives, basic integrals, the fundamental theorem, and applications.

Class Hours:
90 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 015
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
MATH 210
  • MATH-001B
  • Calculus With Applications
  • Credit(s) 5

Calculus With Applications
MATH 001B is an introduction to integral calculus. The course covers techniques of integration, applications of integration, improper integrals, polar coordinates, and infinite series.

Class Hours:
90 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 001A
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
MATH 220
  • MATH-002A
  • Multivariate Calculus
  • Credit(s) 4

Multivariate Calculus
MATH 002A is the study of vector-valued functions, the calculus of functions of more than one variable, partial derivatives, multiple integration, Green's theorem, and Stoke's theorem.

Class Hours:
72 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 001B
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
MATH 230
  • MATH-002B
  • Differential Equations
  • Credit(s) 4

Differential Equations
MATH 002B is the study of ordinary science and engineering. It covers the theoretical aspect of existence of solutions and analytical techniques for obtaining solutions, including series solutions, Laplace transformations and linear systems.

Class Hours:
72 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 002A
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
MATH 240
  • MATH-003A
  • Linear Algebra I
  • Credit(s) 4

Linear Algebra I
MATH 003A is an introduction to the techniques and theory needed to solve systems of linear equations solution techniques cover row reduction, Gaussian elimination, and matrix algebra. Vector space theory includes linear transformations, determinants, eigen values and eigenvectors,inner-products, and orthogonality. Students will also study selected applications of linear algebra.

Class Hours:
72 Lecture
Corequisite(s):
MATH 001B (Required, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
MATH 250
  • MATH-010A
  • Structure & Concepts in Math I
  • Credit(s) 3

Structure & Concepts in Mathematics I
MATH 010A is designed for prospective elementary school teachers. The course covers the development of real numbers including integers, rational and irrational numbers, computation, prime numbers and factorization, and problem solving strategies.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 063 or MATH 064 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
MATH 120
  • MATH-010B
  • Structure & Concepts in Math.
  • Credit(s) 3

Structure & Concepts in Mathematics II
MATH 010B is designed for prospective elementary school teachers. The course covers counting methods, elementary probability and statistics. Topics from geometry include polygons, congruence and similarity, measurement, geometric transformations, coordinate geometry, and selected applications.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 010A
Transfers to:
CSU
  • MATH-015
  • Precalculus
  • Credit(s) 5

Precalculus
MATH 015 is an intensive course covering those topics traditionally found in the separate courses of trigonometry and college algebra. This course will include in-depth analysis and application of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric functions and their graphs, systems of equations, and analytic geometry.

Class Hours:
90 Lecture
Prerequisite(s0:
MATH 063 or MATH 064 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • MATH-016
  • Precalculus and Trignometry
  • Credit(s) 6

Precalculus and Trignometry
MATH 016 is designed to prepare students for calculus, and includes the study of polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, and polar coordinates. The study of trigonometric funstions, their inverses and their graphs, identities and proofs relaed to trigonometric expressions, trigonometric equations, solving right triangles, solving triangles using the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines, and introduction to vectors.

Class Hours:
108 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 064
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • MATH-025
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Credit(s) 4

Introduction to Statistics
MATH 025 is an introduction to the use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests, and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education.

Class Hours:
72 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 063, MATH 064, or MATH 052 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
P/NP
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
MATH 110
  • MATH-045
  • Contemporary Math
  • Credit(s) 3

Contemporary Math
MATH 045 is a college level liberal arts mathematics course surveying a collection of topics including Management Science, Social Choice, Statistics and Growth and Symmetry.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 063 or MATH 064 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
Advisory(s):
ENG 001A (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
CSU
  • MATH-052
  • Statistical Literacy
  • Credit(s) 4

Statistical Literacy
MATH 052 is an intensive course that prepares students for transfer-level statistics. Topics include modeling with linear functions, evaluating expressions related to statistical formulas, graphical representation of data, numerical descriptive statistics, sampling methods, probability, and discrete probability distributions. This course is appropriate for students majoring in fields other than math, science, computer science, engineering, or business.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
Prerequisite(S):
MATH 100
  • MATH-061
  • Elementary Algebra
  • Credit(s) 5

Elementary Algebra
MATH 061 is the first course in a two semester sequential elementary and intermediate algebra program. Topics for elementary algebra include arithmetic review, solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables, solving linear systems, operations with polynomials, solving equations by factoring, operations with rational expressions, and addition of radical expressions.

Class Hours:
90 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 100, or MATH 101
P/NP
  • MATH-063
  • Intermediate Algebra
  • Credit(s) 5

Intermediate Algebra
MATH 063 is the second course in a two semester sequential elementary and intermediate algebra program. Topics for intermediate algebra include factoring, solving quadratic, rational and radical equations, inequalities, integer and rational exponents, graphing conics, functions, scientific notation, and applications.

Class Hours:
90 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 061
P/NP
  • MATH-064
  • Elementary & Intermediate Alg
  • Credit(s) 5

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
MATH 064 is designed for students who require a background of elementary algebra and intermediate algebra before taking further mathematics courses. This course includes the fundamental concepts and operation of algebra with problem solving skills emphasized throughout. Topics include properties of real numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations and inequalities, finding equations of lines, polynomials, factoring, simplifying square roots, and solving quadratic equations using the quadratic formula.

Class Hours:
90 Lecture
P/NP
  • MATH-065
  • Algebra for STEM
  • Credit(s) 5

Algebra for STEM
MATH 065 is designed to prepare students for precalculus, and includes the study of equations and inequalities, functions, linear functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and analytic geometry.

Class Hours:
90 Lecture
  • MATH-110A
  • Supp CRSE for Struct & Concep
  • Credit(s) 2

Supp Crse for Struct & Concepts in Math.
MATH 110A is designed as a corequisite support course for students that are concurrently enrolled in the parent course, MATH 010A, and are placed into this course using multiple measures. The parent course is designed for prospective elementary school teachers. This course focuses on the necessary supporting skills for the study of the development of quantitative reasoning and the real number systems and subsystems.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
  • MATH-115
  • Support Course for Precalculus
  • Credit(s) 2

Support Course for Precalculus
MATH 115 is designed as a corequisite support course for students that are concurrently enrolled in the parent course, MATH 015, and are placed into this course using multiple measures. It includes content from MATH 015 and from the prerequisite material.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
  • MATH-125
  • Support CRSE for Intro to Sta
  • Credit(s) 2

Support Crse for Intro to Statistics
MATH 125 is a corequisite support course for students that are concurrently enrolled in MATH 025. The course is additional support hours designed to enhance the course performance and increase success.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
  • MATH-145
  • Support Course for Contemp Mat
  • Credit(s) 2

Support Course for Contemp Mat
MATH 145 is designed as a corequisite support course for students that are concurrently enrolled in the parent course, MATH 045, and are placed into this course using multiple measures. It includes content from MATH 045 and from the prerequisite material.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture