Course Descriptions

Non-Credit - NC

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

  • NC-100
  • Supervised Tutoring
  • Credit(s) N/A

Supervised Tutoring
NC 100 includes one to one and/or students have difficulties. Students may utilize general face to face or online tutoring with a peer. In addition, walk in tutoring with an instructor is available through the English lab or the Nursing program, and/or online tutoring. Students who wish to be tutored should be referred by an instructor and/or counselor. Students will be tutored by trained tutors who receive a B or better in the primary courses. The tutoring sessions are supervised by an instructor, but services are set-up with the Tutor Coordinator.

Class Hours:
108 Laboratory
P/NP
  • NC-101
  • Reading Lab
  • Credit(s) N/A

Reading Lab
NC 101 reading lab is designed as an open entry supplemental learning course. The reading lab is required for all students enrolled in English 101A as well as English 101B. In this course, students will receive additional assistance to help them in their primary course. However, lab time does not replace time needed to complete homework in the primary courses.

Class Hours:
63 Laboratory
P/NP
  • NC-105
  • Writing Lab
  • Credit(s) N/A

Writing Lab
NC 105 writing lab is designed as an open entry supplemental learning course. The writing lab is required for all students enrolled in English 105A as well as English 105B. In this course, students will receive additional assistance to help them in their primary course. However, lab time does not replace time needed to complete homework in the primary course.

Class Hours:
63 Laboratory
P/NP
  • NC-120
  • Beg Reading, Writing, & Speak.
  • Credit(s) N/A

Beg Reading, Writing, & Speaking Skills
NC 120 is for students whose native language is not English. This course includes listening and speaking through correct grammatical use with an emphasis on developing conversation skills for everyday situations.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-125
  • Inter Read., Writing, & Speak.
  • Credit(s) N/A

Inter Reading, Writing, & Speaking
NC 125 is for students whose native language is not English but who can already speak basic English. This course continues conversation practice with an emphasis on increasing vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehension.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-130
  • Advanced Reading, Writi & Spea
  • Credit(s) N/A

Advanced Reading, Writing & Speaking
ESL 130 is for students whose native language is not English. This course emphasizes advanced reading, grammar and sentence writing. This course prepares students for college level reading and writing.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-135
  • Adv Comm Skills for Life & Car
  • Credit(s) N/A

Advanced Communication Skills for Life & Career
NC 135 is for students who have advanced ESL skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Students will practice communication skills necessary for career and life. This will be done through presentations, role playing, and mock interviews.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-140
  • Community Living Skills
  • Credit(s) N/A

Community Living Skills
NC140 is assigned to provide mildly and moderately disabled adults opportunities to develop personal, vocational, social, behavioral and community integrated activities for the purpose of achieving a more normalized lifestyle in the home, work and community environments.

Class Hours:
270 Laboratory
P/NP
  • NC-140A
  • Community Living Skills
  • Credit(s) N/A

Community Living Skills
NC 140A is designed to provide adults with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities the opportunity to develop personal, social, and behavioral skills through a comprehensive program for the purpose of achieving a more normalized lifestyle in the home and community environments.

Class Hours:
270 Laboratory
  • NC-140B
  • Community Living Skills
  • Credit(s) N/A

Community Living Skills
NC 140B is designed to provide adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities the opportunity to develop personal, vocational, social, and behavioral skills through a comprehensive program for the purpose of achieving a more normalized lifestyle in the home, work, and community environments.

Class Hours:
540 Laboratory
  • NC-141
  • Production Occ. Workskills
  • Credit(s) N/A

Production Occupation Workskills
NC 141 provides paid work opportunities to individuals with a variety of disabilities. The class is intended for those individuals who lack competitive job skills due to a disability but who are capable both vocationally and socially of performing work. These individuals receive direct supervision and pay is based on individual productivity.

Class Hours:
540 Laboratory
  • NC-142
  • Service Occup. Workskills
  • Credit(s) N/A

Service Occupational Workskills
NC 142 provides work opportunities to individuals with a variety of disabilities. The program is intended for those individuals who lack competitive job skills at the time of placement due to disability but who are capable both vocationally and socially of performing work with work crews. These crews receive job coaching and follow along support. Pay is based on individual productivity.

Class Hours:
540 Laboratory
  • NC-157
  • Fitness for Life
  • Credit(s) N/A

Fitness for Life
NC 157 is a course in mild exercise designed essentially for middle and older adults who, for one reason or another, have not maintained a satisfactory level of physical activity.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
P/NP
  • NC-160
  • GED Preparation Program
  • Credit(s) N/A

GED Preparation Program
NC 160 is a preparatory course designed to provide instruction to assist students in reviewing the basic skills needed to pass each of the five General Education Diploma tests: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The GED is equivalent to a high school diploma.

Class Hours:
162 Laboratory
P/NP
  • NC-171
  • VESL Truck Driving
  • Credit(s) N/A

VESL Truck Driving
NC 171 is designed to assist limited-English speaking Truck Driving students in the translation of necessary truck driving vocabulary. The course includes preparation for the walk-around inspection portion of the DMV tests which must be taken in English.

Class Hours:
36 Laboratory
Take DT-90 (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).:
P/NP