Engineering Technology (Electronics) - Associate of Applied Science

NMSU Alamogordo 2025-2026 Catalog

Note: Per current NMSU policy, to receive both the Electronic and Biomedical Equipment concentrations, the student must apply for them in the same semester.

A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
General Education Requirements
Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits. 1, 212-14
This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and IV, students do not need to take any additional courses.
Area I: Communications
ENGL 1110G
Composition I4
Area II: Mathematics
MATH 1220G
College Algebra 33
Area III: Laboratory Science
Select any Area III Laboratory Science course (4 credits) 2
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences
SOCI 1110G
Introduction to Sociology3
or PSYC 1110G
 Introduction to Psychology
General Education Elective
COMM 1115GIntroduction to Communication3
Program Requirements
E T 104Soldering Techniques1
E T 120Computation Software3
E T 153Fundamentals of Networking Communications3
E T 182Introduction to Digital Logic2
E T 183Applied DC Circuits3
E T 184Applied AC Circuits3
E T 246Electronic Devices I4
E T 273Advanced Networking Communications4
E T 283Hardware PC Maintenance3
ELT 103Math Study Skills for Electronics 42
Electronics Concentration Courses
E T 220Internship1
E T 253Networking Operating Systems II3
E T 276Electronic Communications3
E T 282Digital Electronics4
ELT 205Semiconductor Devices4
Total Credits60
1

Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.

2

See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.

3

MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.

4

Taken twice for a total of 2 cr. ELT 103 Math Study Skills for Electronics is mandatory to be taken along with E T 183 Applied DC Circuits and E T 184 Applied AC Circuits.

NMSU Alamogordo 2025-2026 Catalog

A Suggested Plan of Study

Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.

A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
E T 120 Computation Software 3
E T 153 Fundamentals of Networking Communications 3
E T 183 Applied DC Circuits 3
ELT 103 Math Study Skills for Electronics 1
MATH 1220G College Algebra 3
 Credits13
Spring
COMM 1115G Introduction to Communication 3
E T 104 Soldering Techniques 1
E T 182 Introduction to Digital Logic 2
E T 184 Applied AC Circuits 3
ELT 103 Math Study Skills for Electronics 1
ENGL 1110G Composition I 4
 Credits14
Second Year
Fall
E T 246 Electronic Devices I 4
E T 253 Networking Operating Systems II 3
E T 273 Advanced Networking Communications 4
E T 282 Digital Electronics 4
E T 283 Hardware PC Maintenance 3
 Credits18
Spring
E T 276 Electronic Communications 3
ELT 205 Semiconductor Devices 4
E T 220 Internship 1
SOCI 1110G
or PSYC 1110G
 Introduction to Sociology
or Introduction to Psychology
 3
Select Area III Laboratory Science course (4 credits total) 1 4
 Credits15
 Total Credits60
1

See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.