# Credit (STEM) courses

Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 1 courses

Source: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/course-descriptions/stem/

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

### STEM 101 — Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/stem.md)

Introduction to sciences (biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, engineering, geography, mathematics, physics) and their interdependence. Discussion of scientific method through project-based activities, testing of hypotheses, systematic questioning and analysis. Basic concepts of the sciences, the role of science as a human endeavor and the power of scientific inquiry. Careers in sciences and educational planning.