STEM Readiness

Catalog description

In this course, students will learn how to effectively engage in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)., This course will introduce the foundations of STEM, lab environment readiness and safety, and will provide an understanding of how to integrate mathematical and scientific research practices. Students will be introduced to and become familiar with lab terminology and learn about the various STEM careers. Students will be able to: apply STEM learning strategies; gain STEM self-awareness and STEM field pathways; identify general lab science equipment and its function; identify basic laboratory safety; utilize basic STEM terminology; research varying STEM career opportunities and internships; identify the different types of STEM scientific literature; disseminate scientific findings verbally and through writing; develop a resume and scientific interview skills.