STEM  - Freshman Focus |BYU-Idaho

# Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Focus Area

Majors, Possible Careers, and the Course list for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Focus Area.

About the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Focus Area

Do you enjoy investigating how and why things work? Do you like doing math and using computers? The STEM focus area will let you explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Improve your critical thinking and reasoning skills as you pursue innovative career options. Prepare for the future and contemporary issues through scientific and mathematical solutions!

## Course Requirements

Semester One (12 Total Credits)

Complete all of the following 

- Take the following: 
 - BYUI101 - Experience BYU-Idaho (1)
- Take the following: 
 - BYUI154 - Mission to Mars (3) ******(This course will not be available until Fall 2026)******
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - REL200C - The Eternal Family (2)
 - REL225C - Foundations of the Restoration (2)
 - REL250C - Jesus Christ and His Everlasting Gospel (2)
 - REL275C - The Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon (2)
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - MATH109 - Precalculus (5)
 - MATH110X - College Algebra (3)
 - MATH112X - Calculus I (4)
- Take at least 3 credits from any eligible University credits.

Semester Two (12 Total Credits)

Complete all of the following 

- Take 1 of the following: 
 - REL200C - The Eternal Family (2)
 - REL225C - Foundations of the Restoration (2)
 - REL250C - Jesus Christ and His Everlasting Gospel (2)
 - REL275C - The Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon (2)
- Take the following: 
 - ENG150 - Writing and Reasoning Foundations (3)
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - CSE110 - Introduction to Programming (2)
 - ECN 100 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (2)
 - WDD130 - Web Fundamentals (2)
 - ITM101 - Introduction to Cloud Technologies (2)
 - CONST105 - Survey of Virtual Design and Construction Management (1)
 - GEOL109 - Introduction to Geology (3)
 - MATH191 - Introduction to the Mathematical Sciences (1)
 - MATH190 - Tutoring Mathematics (1)
 - AUTO125 - Automotive Ownership and Maintenance (1)
 - ME101 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology (1)
 - WELD170 - Welding Science and Allied Processes (2)
 - PH135 - Introduction to Scientific Computing in Physics (2)
 - CHEM100A - Chemistry Connections (1)
- Take at least 5-8 credits from any eligible University credits.

## Majors and Careers

- Advanced Vehicle Systems
- Agricultural Engineering Technology
- Agricultural Science and Technology
- Automotive Engineering Technology
- Automotive Technology Management
- Biochemistry
- Biostatistics
- Business Analytics
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Data Science
- Earth Science Education
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Geoscience
- Food Science - Technology
- GeoBusiness and Data Analytics
- Geology
- Geospatial Computing
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Mathematical Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Software Engineering
- Virtual Design and Construction
- Web Design and Development
- Welding and Fabrication Technology
- Welding Engineering Technology

- Agricultural Engineer
- Architectural and Civil Drafters
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Atmospheric and Space Scientist
- Automotive Educator
- Automotive Service Engineer
- Automotive Specialty Technician
- Automotive Writer
- Biochemical Engineer
- Biochemist / Biophysicist
- Bioinformatics Scientist
- Biological Technician
- Biophysicist
- Biostatistician
- Building Surveyor
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemical Technician
- Chemist
- Computer and Information Research Scientist
- Computer Hardware Engineer
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Construction Manager
- Data Scientist
- Data Warehousing Specialist
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Engineering Technician
- Environmental Engineer
- Estates Manager
- Forensic Science Technician
- Geoscientist
- Geospatial Information Technologist
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Hydrologist
- Information Security Analysts
- Information Technology Project Manager
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
- Mapping Technician
- Math Teacher
- Mathematician
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mining Engineer
- Network and Computer System Administrator
- Online Merchant
- Operation Research Analyst
- Physicist
- Remote Sensing Technician
- Research and Development Technician
- Science Teacher
- Software Developer
- Statistician
- Web Administrator
- Web Developer
- Web Graphic Designer