Engineering Technology (Biomedical Equipment) - Associate of Applied Science
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 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. 1,2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and IV. | ||
Area I: Communication | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra 3 | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science 4 | ||
Select any area III Laboratory Science course (4 credits) 2 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
or PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| E T 104 | Soldering Techniques | 1 |
| E T 120 | Computation Software | 3 |
| E T 153 | Fundamentals of Networking Communications | 3 |
| E T 182 | Introduction to Digital Logic | 2 |
| E T 183 | Applied DC Circuits | 3 |
| E T 184 | Applied AC Circuits | 3 |
| E T 246 | Electronic Devices I | 4 |
| E T 273 | Advanced Networking Communications | 4 |
| E T 283 | Hardware PC Maintenance | 3 |
| ELT 103 | Math Study Skills for Electronics 4 | 2 |
| Biomedical Equipment Concentration Courses | ||
| BMET 1140 | Applied Human Biology for Biomedical Technology | 3 |
| BMET 1141 | Medical Electronics and Safety in Healthcare | 3 |
| BMET 2998 | Biomedical Technology Internship 5 | 4 |
| BMET 2211 | CBET Exam Preparation | 1 |
| BMET 2241 | Advanced Medical Electronics | 3 |
| Elective Course 6 | 1-3 | |
| 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 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.
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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.
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Taken twice for a total of 4 credits. BMET 2998 Biomedical Technology Internship requires special registration procedures.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, and/or certificate coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| E T 104 | Soldering Techniques | 1 |
| 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 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| 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 |
| BMET 1140 | Applied Human Biology for Biomedical Technology | 3 |
| BMET 1141 | Medical Electronics and Safety in Healthcare | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| E T 246 | Electronic Devices I | 4 |
| E T 273 | Advanced Networking Communications | 4 |
| E T 283 | Hardware PC Maintenance | 3 |
| BMET 2998 | Biomedical Technology Internship | 2 |
| Elective Course 2 | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| BMET 2211 | CBET Exam Preparation | 1 |
| BMET 2241 | Advanced Medical Electronics | 3 |
| BMET 2998 | Biomedical Technology Internship | 2 |
| SOCI 1110G or PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select Area III Laboratory Science course (4 credits) 1 | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, and/or certificate coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.