Maintenance Mechanics (MM)

General Course Information

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

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MM-051
Introduction to Manufacturing
Credit(s) 0.5

Introduction to Manufacturing
This course provides an introduction to careers in manufacturing. Topics include local job market, pay scales, and an introduction to basic mechanical skills required throughout the industrial areas. Safety and safe work environment will be stressed. (AA/AS)

Class Hours:: 9 Lecture
P/NP
Transfers to:: Not transferable

MM-052A
Trade Mathematics
Credit(s) 1

Trade Mathematics
This course presents trade-related math and calculations. The use of metric system of weights and measures, arithmetic application of integers and fractions, along with ruler and caliper readings commonly used in manufacturing trades.

Class Hours:: 18 Lecture
P/NP
Transfers to:: Not transferable

MM-052B
Comp Fund for Maintenance Mech
Credit(s) 0.5

Comp Fund for Maintenance Mechanics
This course is an introduction to computers, their use, and basic use of popular software packages used in the agriculture maintenance mechanic industry.

Class Hours:: 27 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:: Not transferable

MM-052C
Job Preparation
Credit(s) 0.5

Job Preparation
This course guides students in preparing resumes, portfolios, and improving employment-seeking skills for careers within the agricultural maintenance mechanic industry.

Class Hours:: 27 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:: Not transferable

MM-052D
Technical Report Writing
Credit(s) 0.5

Technical Report Writing
This courses covers the basics of technical report writing as applied to the agricultural industry.Students will identify and write various types of reports, analyze data, and record information that are associated with production work.

Class Hours:: 27 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:: Not transferable

MM-053A
Fluid Power Fundamentals
Credit(s) 0.5

Fluid Power Fundamentals
This course is designed to provide the learner with knowledge and working skills needed in the areas of Fundamentals of Fluid Power,physics principles pertaining to Fluid Power, various differences in hydraulics and pneumatics, and characteristics of liquids and gases. This course will particularly focus on the origins of the fluid power industry.

Class Hours:: 9 Lecture
P/NP
Transfers to:: Not transferable

MM-053B
Pneumatic Fundamentals
Credit(s) 0.5

Pneumatic Fundamentals
This course covers theory and application in the operation, service, and function of pneumatic systems. The design and application of systems in agricultural environments will be covered.

Class Hours:: 27 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:: Not transferable

MM-053C
Hydraulic Fundamentals
Credit(s) 0.5

Hydraulic Fundamentals
This course covers theory and application in the operation, service and function of hydraulic systems. The design and application of systems in agricultural environments will be covered.

Class Hours:: 27 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:: Not transferable

MM-054A
Power Transmission
Credit(s) 0.5

Power Transmission
This is a course in the study and application of chains, belts, gear trains and augers.

Class Hours:: 9 Lecture
P/NP
Transfers to:: Not transferable

MM-054B
Welding Fundamentals
Credit(s) 0.5

Welding Fundamentals
This course covers basic metallurgy and properties of metals, oxyacetylene welding and cutting proceses, arc welding, and safety within the work.

Class Hours:: 27 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:: Not transferable

MM-054C
Electric Fundamentals
Credit(s) 0.5

Electric Fundamentals
This course introduces the basics of electrical funadamentals, AC circuitry, as well as an introduction to motor control and programmable logic controller concepts.

Class Hours:: 27 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:: Not transferable