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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Certificate

The purpose of this certificate program is to assist students in developing an educational foundation for transferability to a STEM field at a university. In addition, the goal is to develop student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Students must be familiar with the admission requirements and course transferability of the university they plan to attend.

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Certificate Requirements - Minimum of 19 Credit Hours Print Requirements

Program Requirements        (13 hours)
ENG111Freshman Composition I 3 credits
MATH180College Algebra 4 credits
STEM105Computer Use for Scientific Research 3 credits
STEM117Introduction to Engineering 3 credits
Approved Electives        (6 hours)
MATH116Intermediate Algebra 4 credits
MATH190Trigonometry 4 credits
MATH195Calculus I 4 credits
BIO110General Biology I 4 credits
CHEM105Introduction to Chemistry 4 credits
CHEM111General Chemistry I 4 credits
ENVS102Environmental Science 4 credits
GEOL101Survey of Earth Science 4 credits
PHYS111Introduction to Physics 4 credits
PHYS115General Physics I 4 credits
DTEC101Engineering Graphics and Basic AutoCAD 3 credits
DTEC109Introduction to Architectural Drafting 3 credits
ELEC101Electronic Circuits/DC 4 credits
ELEC102Electronic Circuits/AC 4 credits
CS105Introduction to Computer Science 3 credits
CS112Introduction to Operating Systems 3 credits

Requirements for the STEM Certificate:

  • A student who has previously earned an associate degree from LCC STEM Department is ineligible to receive the STEM Certificate.
  • The STEM Certificate will not be awarded concurrently with any associate degree offered through LCC STEM Department.
  • A minimum of 12 credit hours for the certificate requirements must be completed at LCC and all courses must be completed within five years of term of graduation.
  • Additional courses offered through the STEM Department may be used as approved electives.

Program Resources

Program Director: Francisco Apodaca
Phone: (505)454-2510
Email: fapodaca@luna.edu
Office Manager: Amanda, Tapia
Phone: (505)454-5370
Email: atapia@luna.edu

Academic Center for Excellence (ACE Lab)

Technologies Center

Coordinator: Raymond Varela
Phone: (505) 454-5306
Email: rvarela@luna.edu

Student Success Center (Student Services Center)

Director: Renee Maestas
Phone: (505)454-5355
Email: rmaestas@luna.edu
Advisor: Janice Medrano
Phone: (505)454-2546
Email: jmedrano@luna.edu

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