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

    Recent Professors
    jhsiao@riohondo.edu, gspieler@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    Not published
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of STEM 049A
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    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.