Many STEM programs at community colleges are high-unit programs and degrees (associate of science degrees or associate degree for transfer). The intent is to develop a student's course sequence to ensure that no time is wasted taking unnecessary courses. New scheduling software will allow administration to schedule courses one to two or more years in advance, so students will know in advance when courses are offered. Students will not wonder when classes will be offered, or try to piece together a class schedule around a particular course.

A student's suggested course sequence will provide an optimum experience in their guided pathway. ​Faculty are working to develop these optimized course sequences to determine if certain sequences of courses result in a better learning opportunity for our students.