Course Numbering System

Long Beach City College
College catalog

Course Numbering System

Course numbers relate to the design of the class and applicability to degree and transfer programs.

1-599 Applicable to associate degree

1-99 Transferable for at least elective credit to any college having similar courses in its lower division curriculum.

100-199 Courses not intended for transfer but meeting a limited number of requirements for the AA/AS degrees.

200-299 Occupational courses.

300-399 Short term or short unit courses which parallel other 1-400 level courses.

400-499 Continuing education courses in occupational fields.

500-599 Vocational courses for apprentices.

600-699 Self-enrichment or basic skills courses which do not carry credit and for which no grade is awarded.

800-899 Courses in basic skills which have credit value that is not applicable to transfer or an associate degree.

Check with the catalog or a counselor if you have questions about course credit applicability.

Skills and performance courses in which enrollment may be repeated are designated with a fixed course number followed by letters indicating the number of times the course may be taken for credit. The following letters when not separated by a hyphen authorize enrollments as follows: AB = 2 semesters, AC = 3 semesters, AD = 4 semesters.

Courses which extend for more than one semester in length and in which each semester of the class contains different content have a fixed course number and a single letter indicating the specific semester of the course.

In some instances, a three-digit course number in the schedule of classes or on the transcript is not listed under the same course number in the catalog. In such cases, the course has been listed in the catalog with the first digit changed. For example, DRAFT 205A in the catalog may be listed as 305A in the schedule of classes.

Some courses are modular courses. Such courses carry an additional desig-nation: M1, M2, M3, M4, etc. Example: WELD 211M1, Introduction to Welding, is the first module of a class section listed in the schedule of classes for the primary course, WELD 211 (Introduction to Welding) as listed in this catalog.

California Articulation Number (CAN)

Some courses are identified with the California Articulation Number (CAN). This identifies some of the transferable, lower division, introductory (preparatory) courses commonly taught within each academic discipline on California college campuses.

Lists of courses from campuses who have qualified to participate in the CAN system are available in Counseling offices. The system assures students that CAN courses on one participating campus will be accepted "in lieu of" the compar-able CAN course on another participating campus. For example: CAN ECON 2 on one campus will be accepted for CAN ECON 2 on another participating campus. Each campus retains its own numbering system.

Course Prerequisites, Corequisites and Recommended Preparation

Prerequisites, corequisites and recommended preparation advice are listed with some courses in this Catalog and the Schedule of Classes.

A PREREQUISITE is a course or assessment that must be completed with a grade of "C" or better before enrolling in the course or compl,ete it concurrently, if that is permitted. Satisfactory completion of an assessment requires a passing score on a SOAR assessment test.

If you have completed the prerequisite at another college or in high school, you must bring a copy of your official transcript to the Admissions and Records Office and ask for an equivalency evaluation before registering. You may challenge the prerequisite if you think you have knowledge and the ability to succeed in the course, particularly if you are drawing upon your work experience and wish to take a vocational course.

A COREQUISITE is a course in which you must be enrolled at the same time as the companion course. This is often the case in science classes which include a lab. Sometimes, you may be allowed to complete the corequisite course in a prior semester.

A RECOMMENDED PREPARA-TION statement is advice which the faculty want to give you.

Curriculum Offerings

The college reserves the right to determine which of the courses listed in the catalog are to be offered in each semester. Changes in curriculum or course content may occur after the printing of this catalog.

Student Alert: Understanding Transfer Course Descriptions

The phrase at the bottom of the course descriptions offered under "Courses of Instruction" must be read with care. Students should be aware of this key phrase, Transferable to CSU/UC, see a counselor for limitations. A course can transfer to the CSU or UC system as an elective part of a major, and/or as general education credit. Since general education courses can be certified by LBCC when completed, students should consult pages 18-29 to see if the course is on the appropriate general education pattern. If the course is not found on the general education pattern, the course may be counted as part of the major or as an elective by the institution receiving the transfer student. It is the student's responsibility to select courses that meet his/her educational goals. The best advice for interpreting this phase, therefore, is to see a counselor.

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Long Beach City College College catalog
		*Course Numbering System* Course numbers relate to the design of the class and applicability to degree and transfer programs. 1-599 Applicable to associate degree 1-99 Transferable for at least elective credit to any college having similar courses in its lower division curriculum. 100-199 Courses not intended for transfer but meeting a limited number of requirements for the AA/AS degrees. 200-299 Occupational courses. 300-399 Short term or short unit courses which parallel other 1-400 level courses. 400-499 Continuing education courses in occupational fields. 500-599 Vocational courses for apprentices. 600-699 Self-enrichment or basic skills courses which do not carry credit and for which no grade is awarded. 800-899 Courses in basic skills which have credit value that is not applicable to transfer or an associate degree. Check with the catalog or a counselor if you have questions about course credit applicability. Skills and performance courses in which enrollment may be repeated are designated with a fixed course number followed by letters indicating the number of times the course may be taken for credit. The following letters when not separated by a hyphen authorize enrollments as follows: AB = 2 semesters, AC = 3 semesters, AD = 4 semesters. Courses which extend for more than one semester in length and in which each semester of the class contains different content have a fixed course number and a single letter indicating the specific semester of the course. In some instances, a three-digit course number in the schedule of classes or on the transcript is not listed under the same course number in the catalog. In such cases, the course has been listed in the catalog with the first digit changed. For example, DRAFT 205A in the catalog may be listed as 305A in the schedule of classes. Some courses are modular courses. Such courses carry an additional desig-nation: M1, M2, M3, M4, etc. Example: WELD 211M1, Introduction to Welding, is the first module of a class section listed in the schedule of classes for the primary course, WELD 211 (Introduction to Welding) as listed in this catalog. *California Articulation Number (CAN)* Some courses are identified with the California Articulation Number (CAN). This identifies some of the transferable, lower division, introductory (preparatory) courses commonly taught within each academic discipline on California college campuses. Lists of courses from campuses who have qualified to participate in the CAN system are available in Counseling offices. The system assures students that CAN courses on one participating campus will be accepted "in lieu of" the compar-able CAN course on another participating campus. For example: CAN ECON 2 on one campus will be accepted for CAN ECON 2 on another participating campus. Each campus retains its own numbering system. *Course Prerequisites, Corequisites and Recommended Preparation* Prerequisites, corequisites and recommended preparation advice are listed with some courses in this Catalog and the Schedule of Classes. A PREREQUISITE is a course or assessment that must be completed with a grade of "C" or better before enrolling in the course or compl,ete it concurrently, if that is permitted. Satisfactory completion of an assessment requires a passing score on a SOAR assessment test. If you have completed the prerequisite at another college or in high school, you must bring a copy of your official transcript to the Admissions and Records Office and ask for an equivalency evaluation before registering. You may challenge the prerequisite if you think you have knowledge and the ability to succeed in the course, particularly if you are drawing upon your work experience and wish to take a vocational course. A COREQUISITE is a course in which you must be enrolled at the same time as the companion course. This is often the case in science classes which include a lab. Sometimes, you may be allowed to complete the corequisite course in a prior semester. A RECOMMENDED PREPARA-TION statement is advice which the faculty want to give you. *Curriculum Offerings* The college reserves the right to determine which of the courses listed in the catalog are to be offered in each semester. Changes in curriculum or course content may occur after the printing of this catalog. *Student Alert: Understanding Transfer Course Descriptions* The phrase at the bottom of the course descriptions offered under "Courses of Instruction" must be read with care. Students should be aware of this key phrase, Transferable to CSU/UC, see a counselor for limitations. A course can transfer to the CSU or UC system as an elective part of a major, and/or as general education credit. Since general education courses can be certified by LBCC when completed, students should consult pages 18-29 to see if the course is on the appropriate general education pattern. If the course is not found on the general education pattern, the course may be counted as part of the major or as an elective by the institution receiving the transfer student. It is the student's responsibility to select courses that meet his/her educational goals. The best advice for interpreting this phase, therefore, is to see a counselor.


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