Computer Science - Associate of Applied Science
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 Catalog
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, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Area I, II, and III; students must select one course from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | 4 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science 3 | ||
| Modern Computing in Practice | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Area V: Humanities | ||
Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts | ||
| General Education Elective | ||
| COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| CSCI 1120 | Introduction to Computer Animation | 3 |
| CSCI 1220 | Computer Programming Fundamentals: Python | 3 |
| CSCI 1720 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CSCI 2210 | Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
| CSCI 2220 | Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 |
| CSCI 2310 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 4 |
| CSCI 2996 | Special Topics (Problem Solving) | 3 |
| CIST 2311 | Database Concepts and Principles | 3 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 2415 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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MATH 1250G Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1250G first.
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 Catalog
A Suggested Plan of Study - Computer Science
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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CSCI 1115G | Modern Computing in Practice | 4 |
| CSCI 1120 | Introduction to Computer Animation | 3 |
| CSCI 1220 | Computer Programming Fundamentals: Python | 3 |
| COMM 1130G or COMM 1115G | Public Speaking or Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| MATH 1250G | Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSCI 1720 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CIST 2311 | Database Concepts and Principles | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSCI 2996 | Special Topics (Problem Solving) | 3 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| Select one course from Area IV, V, or VI (3 credits) | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSCI 2210 | Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
| CSCI 2220 | Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 |
| CSCI 2310 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 4 |
| MATH 2415 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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MATH 1250G Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1250G first.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.