General Engineering - Associate of Science
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 Catalog
The student must work closely with an Advisor to select the best options for a successful transition to the four-year institution of his/her choice.
A grade of C- or better is required in all courses for the degree.
Total Credits Required for Degree: 61
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61 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 | ||
| Courses specified in the General Education areas below are Program required courses that will also fulfill General Education requirements. | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| Areas III/IV: Laboratory Science and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| Select one course from Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts | ||
| Select one course from Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| CSCI 1720 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ENGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| ENGR 190 | Introduction to Engineering Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 2530G | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS 1320G & PHYS 1320L | Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | 4 |
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Object-Oriented Programming | 4 | |
| Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | |
| Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 4 | |
| Physical Geology | 4 | |
| Introduction to Chemical Engineering Calculations and Material Balances | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 Catalog
A Suggested Plan of Study - General Engineering
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 for the degree.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| ENGR 190 | Introduction to Engineering Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| ECON 2110G | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ENGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| CSCI 1720 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| PHYS 1310G & PHYS 1310L | Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | 4 |
| Select one course from Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 2530G | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS 1320G & PHYS 1320L | Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | 4 |
| Select one course from Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Object-Oriented Programming | ||
| Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms | ||
| Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Introduction to Chemical Engineering Calculations and Material Balances | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
- 1
MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.
- 2
See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.