# Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22181/25453/24571

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

### STEM 049A — How to be a Successful STEM Student (formerly MATH 049)

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 18 Lecture
- **Advisory:** It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/stem.md)

This course is designed for students entering science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degree programs who plan to transfer to earn a bachelor's degree in their field. The course introduces students to effective STEM study skills, the importance of participating in internships, and appropriate extracurricular activities. Topics covered are designed to increase student success in STEM fields. Students are expected to be concurrently enrolled in at least one mathematics or science course in order to apply skills covered in this course.

### STEM 049B — Becoming a STEM Researcher

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 18 Lecture
- **Advisory:** It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed for students intending to explore careers as researchers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Students learn how to apply and prepare themselves for undergraduate research opportunities by developing their resumes/curricula vitae, learning how to read research papers, and writing and presenting their research. Students also learn how to fund their research through research experiences for undergraduates (REU) and scholarships. Completion of these activities provides students with a competitive application for transfer and REUs. The course is offered on a pass/no pass basis.