College
6 courses · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
COLL-47 UC Stem Transfer Experience
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 0.5 hour lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers important information for students who plan to transfer to one of the nine University of California campuses in one of the STEM disciplines. Topics include exploration of STEM academic and professional pathways, acceptance of UC admission, assessment of campus resources and methods for maintaining health and wellness in the transition to a new institution of higher education. Students have the opportunity to broaden their perspectives by examining the role of STEM education in society and explore the impact of STEM education as a holistic, transformative process. Students will complete a UC cost analysis, as well as explore resources pertaining to STEM disciplines to help fund their education while simultaneously improving their academic experience. (03/21)
COLL-53 Orientation and Strategies for College Success
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
The course is designed to orient students to Merced College and introduce practical strategies for college success. Topics addressed will include: Orientation; Assessment and Awareness of Values, Choices and Behaviors that Impact College Success; Understanding the College Catalog, College Policies, and Campus Resources; Navigating Technology; Goal Setting; Study Strategies; and Clarifying Major/Career Pathways in relation to the students’ intended “School of” study.(12/18)
COLL-54 Math Strategies
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
This comprehensive course is designed for students who need additional instruction in compensatory strategies that typically lead to success within the traditional classroom. Specialized instruction will occur in formulating efficient personal, test-taking and study strategies specifically related to learning math. (05/19)
COLL-55 Making the Move: Transition to College
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
This course is designed for new and reentry students who need additional instruction and compensatory strategies to learn to be successful within the traditional classroom. (11/19)
COLL-56 First Year Seminar
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
This comprehensive course is designed to provide specialized instructions to students to maximize their learning potential and increase academic efficiency. (11/19)
COLL-57 Reaching Your Stem Potential
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
This first-year experience course for STEM majors will explore both the challenges associated with pursuing a two- or four-year degree in STEM as well as the benefits of successfully completing such a degree. Content will be informed by the research-based application of Expectancy Value Theory and will include strategies for success in STEM. The course will include career exploration and a career assessment to aid students in evaluating their own personal alignment in a STEM discipline.