# Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (NC) (STMN) courses

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://hancockcollege.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/28544/28869/31492

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### STMN 7000 — Chemistry Skills Lab

- **Hours:** 16-96 hours
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/summer-2026/stmn.md); Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/stmn.md); Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/winter-2027/stmn.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/stmn.md)
- Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress

This course provides skill-building support for students enrolled in or preparing to enroll in Introductory Chemistry or General Chemistry I/II in order to set students up for success in chemistry, ensuring they are as prepared as possible for their upcoming or current chemistry classes. Topics include study skills, lab safety skills, algebra and calculator literacy, scientific notation, significant figures, unit conversions, chemical nomenclature, atoms and molecules, and balancing chemical reactions. This course is designed to help students needing to review and/or catch up with their previously learned chemistry course material and/or to stay up to date and gain confidence with their current chemistry course material. Material in this course is presented in multiple fully accessible modules to encourage students to practice at their own pace and according to their own personal learning needs in an approachable and accommodating environment. Ideal for students who are seeking supplemental instruction alongside their main chemistry course before, during, and/or after the semester. Requires a minium of 16 hours participation.

### STMN 7010 — Pre-Calculus/Calculus Skills Lab

- **Hours:** 16-96 hours
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/summer-2026/stmn.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/stmn.md); Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/winter-2027/stmn.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/stmn.md)
- Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress

This course provides skill-building support for students enrolled in or preparing to enroll in Precalculus or Calculus 1 or Calculus 2 in order to set students up for success in these courses, ensuring they are as prepared as possilbe for their upcoming or current precalculus/calculus course. Topics include foundational algebra, trigonometry, function analysis, limits, and introductory differentiation and integration techniques. Students will develop or improve problem-solving strategies, critical thinking skills, and mathematical confidence through guided practice and personalized instruction. The course focuses on conceptual understanding and application while also reinforcing current concepts critical for coursework. Ideal for students who are seeking supplemental instruction alongside their main precalculus/calculus course before, during, and/or after the semester. Requires a minium of 16 hours participation.

### STMN 7200 — Exploring Careers in STEM

- **Hours:** 1-32 hours
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Course Offered: Summer
- Grading Method: Noncredit

Students will be introduced to a variety of career paths in STEM fields that may include, but not limited to, automotive technology, agriculture, veterinary technician, robotics and electronics, welding and machining, engineering, architecture design and drafting, environmental health and safety, and the life and physical sciences. The explorative experience will include demonstrations and hands-on opportunities to learn about these thriving career options and the different degree and certificate programs available at Allan Hancock College.