Engineering

Are you interested in earning a bachelor’s degree in engineering at a leading university while saving tens of thousands of dollars? Enroll in the IVC Engineering Program today and follow our transfer pathway to the engineering degree of your choice while enjoying small class sizes, a highly advanced learning site, and advanced course material which has been developed with the direct assistance of our university partners.

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The Engineering Program allows students to prepare for university transfer while developing marketable engineering technical skills. The goal of the Engineering Program is to deliver an advanced engineering educational experience that is, in every way, equivalent to the first two years within a formal university environment. The program provides an outstanding opportunity for students seeking to minimize their time to completion and dramatically decrease the cost of their undergraduate education. The Engineering Program currently offers over ten fully transferable engineering courses which are coordinated to all major engineering disciplines. Developed in conjunction with our university partner, UC Irvine, the Engineering Program at IVC is the most effective way to reach your undergraduate engineering goals and ensure your long term success.

Program Length

The average time to completion for our Engineering AS Degrees is approximately 4 semesters, or two years.
The average time to completion for our Certificate of Proficiency in Pre-Engineering is approximately 3 semesters, or 18 months.

Transfer Options

The Engineering Program currently offers over ten core engineering courses which integrate almost all major engineering disciplines. The Engineering Program has been developed with the direct input of our primary university partner, UC Irvine in order to provide all required prerequisites and engineering courses for mechanical, electrical, computer, civil, chemical, materials science, and biomedical engineering transfer students. Every course within the Engineering Program maintains an active articulation agreement with multiple university partners, including UC Irvine, UC Riverside, CalPoly Pomona, and Cal State Fullerton. By completing the AS Degree, students are able to transfer with full junior status to the university of their choice and dramatically decrease the time to degree completion compared to traditional two year college transfer programs.

Program Specific Support

Students enrolled in the Engineering Program enjoy a wide array of instructional services and benefits. All classes are currently offered within the dedicated IDEA learning facility at the ATEP campus. This site provides students with access to three advanced computer labs, a full machine shop, a wide array of highly advanced pieces of equipment, counseling office, and dedicated faculty and staff members who specialize in STEM based education. Additionally, the college has one of the first dedicated transfer agreements in California through the IVC-UCI Engineering Academy and several NSF Scholarships for low income students.

Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates

Sample Academic Plans

AS CSU Transfer

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	A2	4
MATH 3A*	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	B4 & Major	5
CHEM 1A**	General Chemistry I	B1/B3 & Major	5

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	A1	3
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
MATH 3B	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II	B4 & Major	5
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	C2	3

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
PHYS 4A**	General Physics	B1/B3 & Major	4

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
MATH 4A	Analytic Geometry and Calculus III	B4 & Major	5
MATH 26	Introduction to Linear Algebra	B4 & Major	4
PHYS 4B**	General Physics	B1/B3 & Major	4

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
MATH 24	Elementary Differential Equations	B4 & Major	4
ENGR Major Prep	Engineering Major Preparation Course	Major	4-5
PHYS 4C**	General Physics	B1/B3 & Major	4
PS 1	American Government	D	3

This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.
Depending on the engineering area (chemical, electrical, mechanical, etc…), one or two chemistry courses and two or three physics courses is required or recommended for transfer.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
WR1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH 3A*	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	1C	5
ENGR 21	Introduction to Engineering and Technology	Major	1
CS 36	C Programming		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
ENGR 20**	Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving with Matlab or	Major	3
MATH 3B	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II	1C	5
PHYS 4A	General Physics	2	4
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	3	3

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
Communication/Thinking	Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course	1B	3-4
MATH 4A or MATH 24	Analytic Geometry and Calculus III or Elementary Differential Equations	1C	4-5

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
ENGR Major	ENGR Major Course from List A	Major	3
MATH 4A or MATH 24	Analytic Geometry and Calculus III or Elementary Differential Equations	1C	4-5
PHYS 4B	General Physics	2	4
ENGR 30	Statics of Rigid Bodies and Structures	Major	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
ENGR Major	ENGR Major Course from List C	Major	3-4
MATH 26	Introduction to Linear Algebra	1C	4
Arts/Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	4	3
ENGR 70 or ENGR 80	Introduction to Network Analysis or Engineering Dynamics	Major	3

This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.
Students should take CS 36 before they take ENGR 20 if they do not have any programming experience.

*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.

Mechanical Engineering

UC Transfer

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH 3A*	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	2A & Major	5
CHEM 1A	General Chemistry I	5A & Major	5

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
WR 2	College Writing Critical Thinking	1B	4
MATH 3B	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II	2A & Major	5
PHYS 4A	General Physics	5A & Major	4

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ENGR 54**	Principles of Material Science and Engineering	Major	3
Arts or Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences	Arts or Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	C1, C2 or D	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
MATH 24	Elementary Differential Equations	2A & Major	5
PHYS 4B and/or 4C***	General Physics	5A and Major	4-8
ENGR 20	Intro to Programming and Problem Solving w/MatLab	Major	3
ENGR 30	Statics of Rigid Bodies and Structures	Major	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
MATH 4A	Analytic Geometry and Calculus III	2A & Major	5
MATH 26	Introduction to Linear Algebra	2A & Major	5
ENGR 23 or ENGR 70**	Engineering Graphics and Descriptive Geometry or Introduction to Network Analysis (Spring Only)	Major	3
CS or ENGR - TBD	Computer Science/Engineering Major Preparation Course	Major	3

This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.
Please see a counselor, check assist.org, and check specifically UC admissions websites to see what is required or recommended.
Some UC campuses may require or recommend three physics courses for transfer.

Pre-Engineering

COP

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
MATH 3A*	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	5
CHEM 1A	General Chemistry I	5
ENGR 21	Introduction to Engineering Technology	1

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENGR 20 or CS 36	Programming	3
PHYS 4A	General Physics	4

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
MATH 3B	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II	5
ENGR 54	Principles of Materials Science and Engineering	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENGR 30 or ENGR 80	Statics or Engineering Dynamics	3
MATH 24	Elementary Differential Equations	4
PHYS 4B	General Physics	4

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENGR 70 or ENGR 91	Introduction to Network Analysis or Introduction to Thermodynamics	3
ENGR 83	Computer-Aided Design Techniques	3

This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.

Note: This sample academic plan shows additional units for this certificate as compared to the IVC catalog due to prerequisite requirements.

Explore Careers

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Median Salary

$173,766

Job Growth

-8%

Education

Associate's Degree
1%

Bachelor's Degree
47%

Master's Degree
51%

Doctoral or More
1%

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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

New workers start around $111,899. Normal pay is $173,766 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $250,652.

Education

Associate's Degree
1%

Bachelor's Degree
47%

Master's Degree
51%

Doctoral or More
1%

Core Tasks

Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.
Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.
Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.
Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.
Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.

Median Salary

$173,766

Job Growth

-8%

Aerospace Engineers

Median Salary

$128,787

Job Growth

-13%

Education

Associate's Degree
8%

Bachelor's Degree
59%

Master's Degree
33%

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Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

New workers start around $76,191. Normal pay is $128,787 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $191,846.

Education

Associate's Degree
8%

Bachelor's Degree
59%

Master's Degree
33%

Core Tasks

Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.
Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.
Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
Evaluate product data or design from inspections or reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, environmental regulations, or quality standards.
Develop design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, environmental standards, or completion dates.
Analyze project requests, proposals, or engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical products.
Maintain records of performance reports for future reference.

Median Salary

$128,787

Job Growth

-13%

Agricultural Engineers

Median Salary

$76,156

Job Growth

+6%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
81%

Master's Degree
12%

Doctoral or More
8%

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Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.

New workers start around $64,772. Normal pay is $76,156 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $120,179.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
81%

Master's Degree
12%

Doctoral or More
8%

Core Tasks

Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.
Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.
Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.
Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.
Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.
Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.
Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.
Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.

Median Salary

$76,156

Job Growth

+6%

Biomedical Engineers

Median Salary

$86,050

Job Growth

+4%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
57%

Master's Degree
30%

Doctoral or More
13%

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Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

New workers start around $57,429. Normal pay is $86,050 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $152,069.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
57%

Master's Degree
30%

Doctoral or More
13%

Core Tasks

Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.
Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.
Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs.
Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.
Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.
Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.
Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.

Median Salary

$86,050

Job Growth

+4%

Chemical Engineers

Median Salary

$110,255

Job Growth

-13%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
82%

Master's Degree
9%

Doctoral or More
9%

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Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.

New workers start around $72,842. Normal pay is $110,255 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $160,788.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
82%

Master's Degree
9%

Doctoral or More
9%

Core Tasks

Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments.
Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions.
Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes.
Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new products and test proposed processes in small-scale operation, such as a pilot plant.
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.
Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in pilot plant operations.
Determine most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying.
Perform tests and monitor performance of processes throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
Direct activities of workers who operate or are engaged in constructing and improving absorption, evaporation, or electromagnetic equipment.
Design and plan layout of equipment.

Median Salary

$110,255

Job Growth

-13%

Civil Engineers

Median Salary

$112,045

Job Growth

-7%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
90%

Master's Degree
10%

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Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

New workers start around $53,658. Normal pay is $112,045 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $178,429.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
90%

Master's Degree
10%

Core Tasks

Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.
Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
Design energy-efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.

Median Salary

$112,045

Job Growth

-7%

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Engineering

CSU Transfer: Engineering, Major*

Engineering, AS

Mechanical Engineering

UC Transfer: Mechanical Engineering, Major*

Pre-Engineering

Pre-Engineering, COP

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Engineering

Program Length

Transfer Options

Program Specific Support

Drafting Technology and Engineering Department Contact

Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates

Engineering

CSU Transfer: Engineering, Major*

Engineering, AS

Mechanical Engineering

UC Transfer: Mechanical Engineering, Major*

Pre-Engineering

Pre-Engineering, COP

Explore Careers

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Aerospace Engineers

Agricultural Engineers

Biomedical Engineers

Chemical Engineers

Civil Engineers

Not sure if Engineering is the right fit?

Affordable

Career Preparation

#1 Transfer Rate

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