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

CE 111: Introduction to Civil Engineering (Spring only)

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of civil engineering and to review the disciplines and types…

AGEC 242: Intro to Ag Management

Economic and managerial concepts related to farm or agribusiness production process, development of cost data, enterprise analysis, organization and management…

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…

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…

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…

NRM 150: Natural Resource Management Orientation

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

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…

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…

ECE 111: Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (Spring only)

Introduction to electrical and computer engineering problem solving, design and professional issues. 3 lectures. Prereq: MATH 105.

CM&E 111: Introduction to Construction Management & Engineering

This course provides an introduction to the roles and duties of construction professionals and the various career opportunities available to…

CFS 210: Introduction to Food Science & Technology

Overview of food components, food quality, nutrition, processing, packaging, safety, sanitation laws, sensory evaluation, distribution, and utilization.

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…

ASM 115: Fundamentals of Ag. Systems Management

Overview of agricultural systems management; engines, machinery, structures, electricity, processing, and conservation. 3 lectures. Co-req: MATH 103 or MATH 104…

ANSC 260: Introduction to Equine Studies

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

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…

ANSC 114: Introduction to Animal Sciences

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

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…

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…

BIOL 150: General Biology I

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

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…

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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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