This sequence of courses is designed to help non-native English language learners acquire basic communication skills and cultural/civic proficiencies used in everyday life situations encountered at home, at school, at work, and in the community. The program prepares students to participate in simple conversations, read and understand basic directions and texts, fill out basic forms, and write simple sentences. It also prepares students for the intermediate level program.

 

Complete the following courses:
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitle
AESLBeginning Adult ESL Skill Course
AESL 501Beginning Adult ESL Level 1 
AESL 502Beginning Adult ESL Level 2
  • This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
DMP 20Basic Model Making3
DMP 200Introduction to Model Making and Design1.5
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
DMP 21Advanced Model Making I3
DMP 210Rapid Visualization3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
DMP 22Advanced Model Making II3
DMP 130Solidworks3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
DMP 403D Rapid Model Making and Prototype Development I3
DMP 260Modeling and Prototyping Methods and Materials2
Semester 5
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
DMP 413D Rapid Model Making and Prototype Development II3
  • This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH Math GE Course1C3-5
DMP 20Basic Model MakingMajor3
DMP 200Introduction to Model Making and DesignMajor1.5
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
Communication/ThinkingCommunication/Analytical Thinking GE Course1B3-4
DMP 21Advanced Model Making IMajor3
DMP 210Rapid VisualizationMajor3
Social SciencesSocial Sciences GE Course33
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
DMP 22Advanced Model Making IIMajor3
DMP 130SolidworksMajor3
Arts/HumanitiesArts or Humanities GE Course43
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
DMP 403D Rapid Model Making and Prototype Development IMajor3
DMP 260Modeling and Prototyping Methods and MaterialsMajor2
Natural SciencesNatrual Sciences GE Course23
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)1.5
Semester 5
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
DMP 413D Rapid Model Making and Prototype Development IIMajor3
  • Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
  • This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area or ElectiveUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
COMM 1Communication Fundamentals1C3
MATH*Math IGETC GE Area24-5
COUN 12Career Exploration and Life PlanningElective 3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area or ElectiveUnits
WR 2College Writing 21B4
MATH*Next Level Math Course25
ARTSArts IGETC GE Course3A3
Physical ScienceChemistry 35A and 5C4
  1. Math course will depend on your math self-placement results and may vary in units. Please see a counselor to determine the appropriate math course to take.
  • This is only a sample academic plan.  Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area or ElectiveUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
COMM 1Communication Fundamentals1C3
ARTSArts IGETC GE Course3A3
COUN 12Career Exploration and Life PlanningElective 3
ElectiveTransferable ElectiveElective 2
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area or ElectiveUnits
WR 2College Writing 21B4
MATH*Math IGETC GE Course23
HumanitiesHumanities IGETC GE Course3B3
Social ScienceSocial and Behavioral Sciences IGETC GE Course43
ElectiveTransferable ElectiveElective 2
  1. Math course will depend on student major and will vary in units. Please see a counselor to determine the appropriate math course to take.
  • This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH 3A*Analytic Geometry and Calculus I2A & Major5
CHEM 1AGeneral Chemistry I5A & Major5
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
WR 2College Writing Critical Thinking 1B4
MATH 3BAnalytic Geometry and Calculus IIMajor5
Arts or Humanities Arts or Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences GE CourseC1, C2 or D3
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
PHYS 4AGeneral Physics5A & Major4
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
WR 2College Writing Critical Thinking 1B4
MATH 24Elementary Differential Equations2A & Major4
PHYS 4BGeneral Physics5A & Major4
CS -TBD**Computer Science Course for Major - TBDMajor3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
MATH 4A Analytic Geometry and Calculus III2A & Major5
MATH 26 Introduction to Linear Algebra2A & Major4
PHYS 4CGeneral Physics5A & Major4
ENGR 70***Inroduction to Network AnalysisMajor3
  1. This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.
  2. Please see a counselor, check assist.org, and check specifically UC admissions websites to see which computer science course is required or recommended.
  3. Some UC campuses require or highly recommend Engineering 70 for transfer as Electrical Engineeering majors. Please check assist.org and individual UC campus admission websites for details.

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.

  • This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH 10 or PSYC 10Introduction to Statistics or Statistical Methods in Behavioral Sciences1C & Major3
BIO 10 or CHEM 4Biochemistry for Health Sciences or Introduction to General & Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry2 & Major4-5
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
Communications/ThinkingCommunication/Analytical Thinking GE Course1B3-4
BIO 11Human Anatomy2& Major4
HLTH 5Introduction to Public Health 3 & Major3
CS 1 or CIM 107Introduction to Computer Systems or Introduction to Personal Computer Applications3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
BIO 15General Microbiology2 & Major5
PSYC 1 or SOC 1Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology 3 & Major3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
BIO 12Human Physiology2 & Major4
Arts/HumanitiesArts or Humanities GE Course43
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
  • Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
  • This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH 3A*Analytic Geometry and Calculus I2A & Major5
CHEM 1AGeneral Chemistry I5A & Major5
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
WR 2College Writing Critical Thinking 1B4
MATH 3BAnalytic Geometry and Calculus II2A & Major5
PHYS 4AGeneral Physics5A & Major4
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
ENGR 54**Principles of Material Science and EngineeringMajor3
Arts or Humanities
or Social & Behavioral Sciences"Arts or Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences GE CourseC1, C2 or D3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
MATH 24Elementary Differential Equations2A & Major5
PHYS 4B and/or 4C***General Physics5A and Major4-8
ENGR 20Intro to Programming and Problem Solving w/MatLabMajor3
ENGR 30Statics of Rigid Bodies and StructuresMajor3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
MATH 4A Analytic Geometry and Calculus III2A & Major5
MATH 26 Introduction to Linear Algebra2A & Major5
ENGR 23 or ENGR 70**Engineering Graphics and Descriptive Geometry
or Introduction to Network Analysis (Spring Only)"Major3
CS or ENGR - TBDComputer Science/Engineering Major Preparation CourseMajor3
  1. This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.
  2. Please see a counselor, check assist.org, and check specifically UC admissions websites to see what is required or recommended.
  3. Some UC campuses may require or recommend three physics coures for transfer.

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.

  • This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
WR1College Writing 11A4
MATH 3A*Analytic Geometry and Calculus I1C5
ENGR 21Introduction to Engineering and TechnologyMajor1
CS 36C Programming3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
ENGR 20**Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving with Matlab or Major3
MATH 3BAnalytic Geometry and Calculus II1C5
PHYS 4AGeneral Physics24
Social SciencesSocial Sciences GE Course33
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
Communication/ThinkingCommunication/Analytical Thinking GE Course1B3-4
MATH 4A or MATH 24Analytic Geometry and Calculus III or Elementary Differential Equations1C4-5
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
ENGR MajorENGR Major Course from List AMajor3
MATH 4A or MATH 24Analytic Geometry and Calculus III or Elementary Differential Equations1C4-5
PHYS 4BGeneral Physics24
ENGR 30Statics of Rigid Bodies and StructuresMajor3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
ENGR MajorENGR Major Course from List CMajor3-4
MATH 26Introduction to Linear Algebra1C4
Arts/HumanitiesArts or Humanities GE Course43
ENGR 70 or ENGR 80Introduction to Network Analysis or Engineering DynamicsMajor3
  1. This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.
  2. Students should take CS 36 before they take ENGR 20 if they do not have any programming experience.
  • Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
  • This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 1A24
MATH 3A*Analytic Geometry and Calculus IB4 & Major5
CHEM 1A**General Chemistry IB1/B3 & Major5
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
COMM 1Communication FundamentalsA13
Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking GE CourseA33-4
MATH 3BAnalytic Geometry and Calculus IIB4 & Major5
HIST 20 or HIST 21American History CourseC23
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
PHYS 4A**General PhysicsB1/B3 & Major4
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
MATH 4A Analytic Geometry and Calculus IIIB4 & Major5
MATH 26 Introduction to Linear AlgebraB4 & Major4
PHYS 4B**General PhysicsB1/B3 & Major4
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
MATH 24Elementary Differential EquationsB4 & Major4
ENGR Major PrepEngineering Major Preparation CourseMajor4-5
PHYS 4C**General PhysicsB1/B3 & Major4
PS 1American GovernmentD3
  1. This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.
  2. Depending on the engineering area (chemical, electrial, mechanical, etc…), one or two chemistry courses and two or three physics courses is required or recommended for transfer.

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.