STEM
The Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Area offers a wide variety of courses. We offer coursework for the first two years of many science, math or engineering majors. The Area also offers a variety of courses that support other majors on campus including: Allied Health majors, Ag majors and Liberal/University Studies majors; for a more detailed listing of the programs please see the respective departments.
The Area faculty are committed to helping students attain their educational goals; be it transfer to a four-year school, obtaining an associate’s degree or completing pre-requisites for another program. Our students have successfully transferred to all major universities within California.
Our Programs
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Biology
Biological science prepares you for transfer to a four-year institution and a career in research, teaching, lab technology, one of the health care professions, or related fields.
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Biotechnology
The Biotechnology program would include but may not be limited to working as a lab technician, in research or agricultural biotechnology.
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Chemistry
The Chemistry program would prepare you for transfer to a four-year university or for entry into an allied health program.
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Computer Science
The Associate in Science Degree in Management Information Systems is designed for students pursuing degrees in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems.
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Computer Tech and Information Systems
The CTIS program introduces you to computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level IT professionals.
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Geology
Geology/Earth Sciences are intended to help you pursue a degree in teaching as well as to major in geology.
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Engineering
The Engineering department offers a full range of engineering courses for you to transfer to any four-year school to complete your engineering degree.
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Mathematics
The Merced College Math Department offers a wide range of math classes – from Basic Arithmetic to Differential Equations.
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Physics
The Physics department offers a full range of physics coursework that is designed for physics and engineering majors as well as other science majors.
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Location
Merced Main Campus
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Main Office
Sci-134
Contact
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Douglas E Kain
Dean Math Science & Engineering - Area 1Instruction -
Angelica T Campos
Area Administrative CoordinatorMath Science Engineering