Lianna Zhao, MD | Dean, Mathematics and Computer Science
Becky Bravo | Senior Administrative Assistant, Mathematics and Computer Science
The Mathematics Department at Irvine Valley College offers a wide range of courses to meet the varied needs of students pursuing their academic and vocational goals. The department offers a comprehensive curriculum for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. In addition, the department offers developmental courses taught in a variety of formats. Students can enroll in these courses for personal enrichment and/or to get ready to take courses at the college level.
The Computer Science Department in the School of Mathematics and Computer Science conducts a program designed for students who are developing computer programming skills in preparation to transfer to a four-year college or university. Courses are intended to meet the needs of students at various levels of competence, from the novice to the expert.
Lianna Zhao, MD | Dean, Mathematics and Computer Science
Becky Bravo | Senior Administrative Assistant, Mathematics and Computer Science
The School of Life Sciences at Irvine Valley College offers a wide range of courses in the biological sciences as well as courses in environmental studies. Introductory courses focus on theories and concepts in five primary areas: cellular and molecular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and whole organism biology. More specialized courses examine extensions of these basic principles as they relate to a variety of specific areas of study, including botany, zoology, human anatomy, human physiology, cellular biology, microbiology, natural history, and marine biology.
All Irvine Valley College (IVC) laboratory personnel who work with laboratory chemicals must know and follow the standard operating procedures outlined in this plan. All laboratory operations must be planned and executed in accordance with the standard operating procedures described in this plan. In addition, each laboratory worker is expected to practice safe personal chemical hygiene habits aimed at reducing exposures to potential hazards, to avoid potential accidents, and to ensure the health and safety of those employees working in the laboratories.
The School of Life Sciences at Irvine Valley College offers a wide range of courses in the biological sciences as well as courses in environmental studies. Introductory courses focus on theories and concepts in five primary areas: cellular and molecular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and whole organism biology.
The Biological Sciences include specialized courses examining extensions of our base courses as they relate to a variety of specific areas of study, including:
Students may complete courses within the School of Life Sciences & Technologies in order ...
If you are enrolled in a current ESL class or are taking a college course and need English language assistance, you can receive individual one-on-one tutoring in the Student Success Center for free. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes to 1 hour long (once a week). This is a great opportunity for you to get individual help with your homework and/or help with conversation, grammar, reading, and writing.