MATH 049 - Introduction to MESA

Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement

This standalone, one-unit course is designed for students entering the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) and/or TRIO Student Support Services STEM Program. The course will introduce the student to the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career paths, transfer and graduation requirements, effective STEM study skills, priority and time management, and the importance of participating in internships and appropriate extracurricular activities. Students are expected to be concurrently enrolled in at least one mathematics or science course in order to apply skills covered in this course.