# Science Technology Math And Engineering - STEM (STEM) courses

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 5 courses

Source: https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/science-technology-math-and-engineering-stem

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

### STEM B17 — Introduction to STEM Careers

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Non-repeatable credit

This course covers the methods for development of career pathways in fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students will learn to use STEM-related job search tools, identify key job skills, develop a plan for acquiring those skills, and how to use communication skills related to a particular career or area of research in which the student has an interest.

### STEM B17NC — Introduction to STEM Careers

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Non-Credit
- This is a noncredit course. Student can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress.
- Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG)

This noncredit course covers the methods for development of career pathways in fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students will learn to use STEM-related job search tools, identify key job skills, develop a plan for acquiring those skills, and how to use communication skills related to a particular career or area of research in which the student has an interest.

### STEM B25NC — STEM Undergraduate Research Experience

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 36 lecture hours
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Non-Credit
- This is a noncredit course. Student can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress.
- Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG)

Offers selected students recognition for their academic interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by providing an opportunity for them to engage in an original research project to explore their chosen discipline in greater depth. Instructor authorization is required to enroll in this course.

### STEM B48WE — Work Experience Education

- **Units:** 1-14
- **Hours:** 54-756 activity hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- 1-14 units per semester for a total of 14 units.
- Limitation on enrollment: Declared major or occupational goal and evaluation of student's qualifications and objectives.

College credit for STEM related learning experiences obtained on the job in accordance with a training plan developed cooperatively between the employer, college, and student. One credit hour of community college work shall require a minimum of 54 hours of total student work. Work experience credit may accrue at the rate of 1 to 14 credits per enrollment term for a total of 14 credits. Repetition allowed per Title 5 55253.

### STEM B50NC — Step Up to Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 18 lecture hours
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Non-Credit
- This is a noncredit course. Student can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress.
- Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG)

This course prepares students for future courses on their path toward completing a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degree. This course will increase students’ quantitative reasoning skills and introduce students to metacognitive learning strategies. Students will also explore potential barriers to academic success, discover campus resources to support their education, and create a transfer plan to a 4-year institution.