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Class Format Definitions
Online (Asynchronous)
Definition:
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no
required real-time or on campus meetings. All content is
delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by
the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes
available, at any time before the due date.
In a real-time online class, course meetings occur virtually on
Zoom. The course meetings occur at scheduled days and times.
Instructors will use Canvas to disseminate grades and potentially
other class content, such as documents, discussions, and
announcements. At the start of the semester, a detailed
schedule for the term, with Zoom meetings, will be posted on
IVC's Schedule Site and in Canvas.
In a HyFlex class, all course meetings are held face-to-face at IVC or a designated physical site, and may also be attended
virtually, via Zoom (or the district-approved video conferencing platform). The course meetings occur at scheduled days and
times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings,
such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements. High-stake assessments, such as mid-term or final will be the
same exam for online or face-to-face students. Training/approvals: Canvas Basics, Zoom, Classroom Technology Tools.
In a hybrid class, course activity occurs both online and face-toface on campus; both the online and face-to-face portion are
required. The face-to-face meetings occur on scheduled days
and times. All online content is delivered in Canvas and/or
zoom. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the
term, with face-to-face meetings, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site
and in Canvas.
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a
designated physical site. The course meetings occur on
scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or
other software products to enhance the class outside of the
face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents,
discussions, and announcements.
Changes may be occurring daily for schedule data and files are subject to change.
Fall 2021 Non Credit
35 sections
Citizenship
5 sections
CITZ 800 - American Citizenship
5 sections
CITZ 800 Course Description:
This course will enable the student to learn the basic facts about the United States Constitution, famous Americans, and important events in American history. Emphasis is in the privileges, duties and responsibilities of citizenship. Additional materials fee applies. (Nontransferrable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 12036 (CITZ 800 - American Citizenship)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
In a hyflex class, all course meetings are held face-to-face at IVC or a designated physical site, and may also be attended virtually, via Zoom (or the district-approved video conferencing platform). The course meetings occur at scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements. High-stake assessments, such as mid-term or final will be the same exam for online or face-to-face students.
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
This course is designed to prepare students with the language skills in reading, writing and comprehension to pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization exam. Students will be provided with English grammar pronunciation, vocabulary development and basic reading skills. The focus of the instruction will be on the concepts of democracy and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
CRN 12055 (ESL 811 - Basic ESL/Civics)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
This course is designed to prepare students with the oral skills needed to be successful in the interview process of becoming a citizen of the United States. Emphasis will be in oral communication and vocabulary development in the basic English language. This course will enable the students to become familiar with the contents of the N-400 application because questions for the interview are drawn from the application. Students will learn interviewing techniques and respond to simple requests for personal information.
CRN 12054 (ESL 812 - Basic Oral English for ESL/Civ)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
A course for speakers with little or no oral or written competency and limited L1 literacy. Students will learn literacy skills that will build a foundation for further ESL training or to form a foundation for their ability to operate within the U.S. culture. Literacy skills include the development of fine motor skills, the ability to follow a line of print from left to right, and the identification of alphabetic, numeric, and time symbols. This course will provide basic literacy foundation for L2 learners so they may operate in their home and their immediate environment.
CRN 12002 (ESL 820 - ESL for Beginning Literacy I)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
A course for speakers with little or no oral or written competency and limited L1 literacy. Students will learn literacy skills that will build a foundation for further ESL training or to form a foundation for their ability to operate within the U.S. culture. Literacy skills include writing of alphabetic, numeric, and time symbols. Included will be instruction in culturally appropriate non-verbal communication, greetings and farewells, basic social skills, school conduct, courtesies, etc. This course will provide basic literacy foundation for L2 learners so they may operate in their home and their immediate environment.
CRN 12003 (ESL 821 - ESL for Beginning Literacy II)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
CRN 12025 (ESL 821 - ESL for Beginning Literacy II)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
A short-term intensive course in Survival English for speakers with little or no oral or written English competency. Mainly for learners whose main interest is to learn a level of English that will allow them to marginally function in the U.S. culture. It will teach students the rudiments of English, utilizing such methods as repetitive drills (TPR), songs, dialog repetition, etc.
CRN 12004 (ESL 824 - ESL for Survival English I)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
A short-term intensive course in Survival English and an extension of Engl. 824 - to build on scheme and knowledge gained in Engl. 824. For learners whose main interest is to learn a level of English that will allow them to function in the U.S. culture. It will teach students the rudiments of English, utilizing such methods as generative themes, jazz chants, basic grammar drills, etc.
CRN 12005 (ESL 825 - ESL for Survival English II)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
ESL 880 is an integrated skills course designed for ESL students to develop literacy and communication skills at the intermediate-beginning level. Students learn how to speak and write about everyday topics in English. Students develop reading skills, knowledge of vocabulary, grammatical competence, and overall language comprehension. This course may be taken concurrently with ESL 881. (CEFR A1) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 880 Students may take courses independently or concurrently. ESL 881 is an integrated skills course designed for ESL students to continue development of literacy and communication skills at the intermediate-beginning level. Students learn how to speak and write about everyday topics, including those focused on the workplace. Students continue to develop reading skills, knowledge of vocabulary, grammatical competence, and overall language comprehension. This course may be taken concurrently with ESL 880. (CEFR A1) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
Class Format: Hybrid (Face-to-Face + Real-Time Online)
In a hybrid class, course activity occurs both online and face-to-face on campus; both the online and face-to-face portion are required. The face-to-face meetings occur on scheduled days and times. All online content is delivered in Canvas. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term, with face-to-face meetings, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site and in Canvas.
Recommended Preparation: Completion of ESL 881. ESL 890 is an integrated skills course designed for ESL student to develop language skills at the high-beginning level. Students learn to speak and write about personal and workplace topics, give presentations, and express ideas in paragraph form. Students continue to develop reading skills, knowledge of vocabulary, grammatical competence, and overall language comprehension. The course may be taken concurrently with ESL 891. (CEFR A2) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 12043 (ESL 890 - High Beginning ESL 1)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 890 ESL 891 is an integrated skills course designed for ESL students to continue the development of language skills at the high-beginning level. Students learn how to speak and write about personal and workplace topics, give presentations, and use the writing process. Students continue to develop reading skills, knowledge of vocabulary, grammatical competence, and overall language comprehension. The course may be taken concurrently with ESL 890. (CEFR A2) (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
Prerequisites: Students must submit a signed medical release form from their physician. Students must have sufficient strength and ability to safely participate in an exercise program and must exhibit appropriate social behavior. This course is designed to meet the specific needs of the adult with a developmental disability who needs assistance and guidance in participating in an exercise program to improve strength, cardio-vascular endurance, and flexibility in order to improve the functional abilities which facilitate independence. This course is designed for people with substantial cognitive disabilities which precludes their participation in general or adaptive PE classes designed for the general student body.
CRN 12041 (ES 800 - Exercise for Devlopmtly Disabl)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
This course is designed to promote the health, safety and well-being of older adults to provide strength, stability and flexibility and improve balance. It is further designed to improve self-confidence and reduce depression/anxiety through mental exercises and social interactions.
CRN 12019 (HE 804 - Health Education-Older Adults)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
CRN 12020 (HE 804 - Health Education-Older Adults)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
CRN 12027 (HE 804 - Health Education-Older Adults)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
An introduction to the mathematical concepts needed for further study in Algebra. Topics covered will include the real number system, variable expressions, solving equations, measurement and conversions, and geometry. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)
CRN 12056 (MATH 871 - Pre-Algebra)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Designed for older students who have an interest in learning to play jazz in a stage band. Performances in the local community and on campus is required. Introduction to music theory as a means of learning to read music rather than learning by rote. The course intends to assist older adults in identifying and examining personal interests and aptitudes in performing jazz music to enhance mental acuity and creativity, as well as appreciation of stage band music.
CRN 12010 (MUS 801 - Stage Band for Older Adults)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Designed for older students who have an interest in learning to sing and who enjoy music. Breath control, tone placement, articulation and enunciation. Rehearsal, performance and study of choral literature. Introduction to music theory as a means of learning to read music rather than learning by rote. The course intends to assist older adults in identifying and examining personal interests and aptitudes in music to enhance mental acuity and creativity, as well as appreciation of the arts.