STEM

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Exploratory Area is for students whose natural strengths are in math and science, and who want to be a part of a constantly changing society. NDSU offers more than 30 STEM-related programs.

Exploratory Area: STEM

Exploratory Areas allow students to explore majors and career options within an interest area. Use the information and resources here to make connections between academic majors and post-graduation plans and career goals. 

IS THIS EXPLORATORY AREA FOR ME?

Do you like to understand how and why things work? Are you interested in developing innovative solutions to issues in fields like science, engineering and agriculture? The STEM Exploratory Area is for students whose natural strengths are in math and science and who want to be part of a constantly changing society.

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Exploratory Classes

ENGR 111: Introduction to Engineering

Designed to provide general engineering students with an opportunity to review, study, discuss, and evaluate various engineering professions as career…

IME 111: Introduction to Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (Spring only)

Overview of industrial engineering and manufacturing engineering professional careers and work environments. Basic skill acquisition using computer software tools to…

ENG 111: Introduction to Engineering

Designed to provide general engineering students with an opportunity to review, study, discuss, and evaluate various engineering professions as career…

NRM 150: Natural Resource Management Orientation

Introduction to natural resources management issues, concepts, and careers.    

ABEN 110: Introduction to Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Introduction to agricultural and biosystems engineering (ABEN) for students interested in pursuing the major and profession. Content emphasizes ABEN sub-disciplines…

PAG 115: Introduction to Precision Agriculture

This course is designed to introduce the student to a broader view of the precision agriculture, crop and livestock production…

PAG 115: Introduction to Precision Agriculture

This course is designed to introduce the student to a broader view of the precision agriculture, crop and livestock production…

SOIL 210: Introduction to Soil Science

This is a 3-credit introductory-level course that will cover the basic principles of soil science. Topics will include the concepts…

BIOL 150: General Biology I

Introduction to cellular and molecular biology, genetics, and evolution.

VETS 101: Student Success Techniques: Veterinary Technology

This course is designed to ease the transition for new students. Students will learn skills and techniques used by successful…

CHEM 121: General Chemistry I

Matter, measurement, atoms, ions, molecules, reactions, chemical calculations, thermochemistry, bonding, molecular geometry, periodicity, and gases. Prereq or Coreq: MATH 103…

CSCI 160: Computer Science I

Introduction to computer science including problem solving, algorithm development, and structured programming in a high-level language. Emphasis on design, coding,…

ABEN 110: Introduction to Ag & Biosystems Engineering

Introduction to agricultural and biosystems engineering (ABEN) for students interested in pursuing the major and profession. Content emphasizes ABEN sub-disciplines…

GEOL 105: Physical Geology

Study of the Earth as a physical body; its structure, composition, and the geologic processes acting on and within the…

ANSC 114: Introduction to Animal Sciences

General principles of the livestock industry and relationships to mankind. 2 lectures, 1 two-hour laboratory.    

MATH 103: College Algebra

Relations and functions, equations and inequalities, complex numbers; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations, and matrices. Prereq:…

ANSC 210: Introduction to Therapeutic Horsemanship

This course will introduce students to perspectives of disabilities, how equine assisted activities may affect individuals with specific disabilities, how…

MATH 105: Trigonometry

Angle measure, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, polar coordinates and applications. Prereq: MATH 103 or placement.…

ANSC 260: Introduction to Equine Studies

Introduction to basic aspects of equine studies and general principles surrounding the horse industry. 2 one-hour lectures.

MATH 165: Calculus I

Limits, continuity, differentiation, Mean Value Theorem, integration, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and applications. Prereq: MATH 105 or MATH 107 or…

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Major/Career Exploration Workshops

The NDSU Career and Advising Center offers major and career exploration services in a variety of ways.  This Fall semester, …

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