Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

Welcome to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Career and Academic Pathway (CAP).

山谷学院理科, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career and Academic Pathway (CAP) is for students interested in exploring majors in the sciences, engineering, mathematics, or computers. STEM fields help us investigate and understand how the world around us works.


If you are a currently enrolled student in the Science, Technology, Engineering, 和数学(STEM, click on the button below to join the STEM CAP Canvas Site, the one-stop hub to help you succeed and complete your pathway at LAVC.  

加入STEM CAP画布网站

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

Program Mapper

Want to explore the majors in this CAP and see what classes you would take?  We have a great tool available to help you plan your college and career path. 

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

STEM CAP项目和部门

 In the STEM CAP, students can STEM majors can open the door to a diverse range of important and challenging career fields. Employers value STEM majors because they have developed multi-disciplinary skills that are highly desirable in the modern workforce. The STEM pathway consists of the natural sciences, math, engineering, 以及技术相关领域, 学生可以主修生物学, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering, 注重技术的工程 & Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics. Most STEM jobs are in high demand but suffer from a lack of qualified candidates. STEM is necessary for growing the economy and staying globally competitive.

STEM Areas of Study

Click on the tabs below to access information about each Area of Study.

人类学研究领域 

人类学系 

人类学系 Chair – Rebecca Stein, @email  

Biology Area of Study 

生物科学系 

生物科学系 Chair – Songqiao (Sara) Huang, @email  

 

化学研究领域 

Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering 

Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Department Chair – Lucas Haley, @email  

地球科学研究领域 

地球科学系 

地球科学系 Chair – Jacquelyn Hams, @email 

 

工程研究领域 

Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering 

Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Department Chair – Lucas Haley, @email 

Geology Area of Study 

地球科学系 

地球科学系 Chair – Jacquelyn Hams, @email 

地理研究范围 

地球科学系 

地球科学系 Chair – Jacquelyn Hams, @email 

 

Math Area of Study 

Math Department 

Math Department Chair - Mostapha (Steve) Barakat, @email  

 

物理研究领域 

Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering 

Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Department Chair – Lucas Haley, @email 

心理学研究领域 

心理学系 

心理学系 Chair – Ali Ghassemi, @email 

认识您的LAVC支持网络

Your CAP is a network of people who are available to help you with your academic, career, and personal goals. Some of your community include Professors, Counselors, Success Coaches, Librarians, and Tutors. 

The career transfer center supports you in reaching your career and educational goals. We can help you discover your dream career, identify majors that can help you get there, and develop the skills needed to land an internship or job. If you are unsure about your major or career, 考虑换专业, 或者需要别人帮忙找工作, the 职业转业中心 is there for you.  We can support you in making informed career decisions, building your resume, developing your interviewing and networking skills, 找工作 & internships. 参观职业转换中心 web page to make an appointment with a career specialist, 报名参加一个研讨会, and learn about our upcoming career events. 
 
参观职业转换中心 
 
Examples of Questions to Ask a Member of the 职业转业中心: 

  • What steps can I take to learn about what career and major best align with my interests, values, and skills? 

  • What career opportunities are available within the major I am considering? 

  • What internships or other opportunities are available to help me develop my job readiness skills? 

  • What jobs are available in my area of interest? 

  • How can I prepare myself to increase my chances of securing a job? 

  • Which career community is best for me based on my interests? 

Counselors are available to answer your academic, career, and personal questions and to help you to develop an educational plan. Counselors can help you plan out your semester-by-semester course selections to maximize your chances of completing your degree, 证书和/或转学目标. They can also help you learn how to choose a career, major, and transfer institution and provide strategies for being academically and personally successful. Be sure to visit your counselor regularly to update your education plan based on your major and transfer goals. 在这里预约咨询师: 

Visit Counseling 
 
Examples of Questions to Ask Your Counselor: 

  • Can we review my Student Educational Plan (SEP)?

  • What courses should I take to meet my career/academic goal(s)? 

  • How do I receive credit for AP (Advanced Placement) test scores? 

  • How do I receive credit for coursework completed at another college? 

  • 我每学期应该上几节课?  

  • How many units are needed to meet my academic goal?  

  • How can I improve my current academic standing? 

LAVC Librarians are experts in academic research and citation. We can guide you through all phases of the research process: understanding research assignments, selecting a topic, 制定研究策略, 寻找可靠的消息来源, 引用信息. We provide one-on-one research assistance at the Reference Desk every hour the library is open, 和24/7在线实时聊天支持. 无需预约. 
 
Get Your questions answered by a librarian anytime, anywhere! 

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向图书管理员提问的例子:  

  • How do I use library databases to find resources relevant to my assignment?  

  • Can you help me understand my research assignment?  

  • How can I determine if the information I found online is credible?   

  • 我如何引用我在网上找到的图片?  

  • What’s the difference between MLA and APA citation format? 

Professors can provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in your academic and professional careers. You can reach your instructor through their LAVC email, which you can find using the directory link on the LAVC website.  You can also find their preferred contact information through the course syllabus. The syllabus will also provide information about faculty office hours, which are times outside of class specifically designated for meeting with students. Office hours sometimes referred to as faculty drop-in hours are a great place to ask questions and build professional relationships with faculty members.  It is important to get to know your professors, especially in your major because they can provide valuable career and/or transfer advice and may be able to provide references/letters of recommendation when you need them. 

Reach out to Professors via email, during office hours, or on Canvas. 

LAVC邮箱地址目录

Examples of Questions to Ask Your Professors: 

  • 你能澄清一下这个任务吗?  

  • 我怎样才能最好地准备你的考试? 

  • What strategies do you recommend for reading the materials/texts in your class?  

  • Where can I go for tutoring and/or supplemental instruction? 

  • What are the common habits of your best students? 

  • 你为什么决定主修这个领域? 

Student Success Coaches are available to help you adjust to all aspects of college including how to do well in your classes, how to connect to clubs and other opportunities to make friends, 以及如何找到学校和生活的平衡.  We are your advocates and partners here to help you navigate college successfully and can connect you to a wide range of support and resources both on and off campus. We will reach out by email to introduce ourselves, so be sure to check your LACCD email regularly.   
 
Examples of Questions to Ask A Success Coach 
 

  • Where can I go for help with _______________? 

  • How do I navigate Canvas or my student email? 

  • 我收到了LAVC发来的邮件. What does it mean? 

  • How do I choose which professors might be a good match for me?  

  • I am struggling with balancing school, work, and other responsibilities, what advice do you have? 

  • I am experiencing food and/or housing insecurity.  我可以向谁寻求帮助?   

  • 我要去看心理咨询师.  What should I do to prepare before I go so I get the most out of my appointment? 

Tutoring is a powerful tool that all students should take advantage of, whether or not they are struggling in a class. Tutors are LAVC students who can help you in a wide range of subjects and can also model the techniques, strategies, and beliefs that successful learners use to acquire new knowledge, solve problems, 完成学术任务. In short, tutors help LAVC students develop the skills they’ll need to do their work independently. 

We offer tutoring and academic support in a wide variety of subjects as well as provide resources like study rooms, laptop/book use, 以及教学讲义.  

Visit the 学术资源中心  (ARC) website to connect with a tutor in person or online! 

学术资源中心
 
可以问导师的问题示例:  

  • What are some things you did to be successful in your courses? 

  • Is there anything I can do before I ask for tutoring to help my session be productive?  

  • As a student, do you have any general advice on being a student here at LAVC? 

  • What are some outside resources and/or tips I can use to help me prepare for an exam? 

CAP in Action

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics CAP is a dynamic and engaging pathway with opportunities to build your network and community.

查看一下日历 CAP events.

Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement  (MESA) Program is a program dedicated to creating exceptionally prepared transfer-ready students in calculus-based STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). 

MESA Program

CAP内的学生社团

Student clubs are a great way to network within the CAP, 与其他学生交流, 探索与共同农业政策相关的主题. 

Anthropology Club: Contact Professor Eugene Scott at scottek@ivantseng.com and visit the 人类学俱乐部网站

California Student Nursing Association (CSNA): Contact Bilma Pellisseri at Pellisbr@ivantseng.com

Psychology Club: Contact Professor Wilson Chu at chuw@ivantseng.com

Society for Advancing Chicano/Hispanic and Native American Students in Science (SACNAS) Club: Contact Professor Pam Byrd-Williams at byrdwipb@ivantseng.com

STEM Club: Contact Professor Humberto Raya Mendoza at rayameha@ivantseng.com

除了CAP特定的俱乐部, the 联合学生会(ASU) also has numerous clubs for students. Visit the ASU website for more information. 

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Programs

Anthropology
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Anthropology AA-T
Biology
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Biology AS-T AS
Chemistry
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Chemistry AS
计算机信息系统(CIS)
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Cloud Computing C
工程图学与设计
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
计算机图形学/设计 C
Computer Science
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Computer Science AS
计算机科学程序设计 C
地质/地理/海洋学
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Earth Science AS
Engineering
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Engineering AS
Manufacturing
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Engineering Technology: Industrial/Manufacturing AS C
Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering AS C
学分英语作为第二语言(ESL)
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
ESL Milestone - Pathway to Environmental Science C
Geography
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Geography AA-T AA
Geology
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Geology AS-T AS
Adult Education
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
IT - Career Prep
Kinesiology
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Kinesiology AA-T
Mathematics
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Mathematics AS-T
微型计算机素养
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
微型计算机素养 C
Nursing
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Nursing AS
Physics
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Physics AS-T AS
Psychology
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Psychology AA-T
Respiratory Therapy
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Respiratory Therapy AS C
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
STEM Foundation AS C