Engineering Technology (Biomedical Equipment) - Associate of Applied Science

NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 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. 1,212-14
This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and IV.
Area I: Communication
Composition I4
Area II: Mathematics
College Algebra 33
Area III: Laboratory Science 4
Select any area III Laboratory Science course (4 credits) 2
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences
Introduction to Sociology3
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
Biomedical Equipment Concentration Courses
OEBM 140Applied Human Biology for Biomedical Technology3
OEBM 141Medical Electronics and Safety in Healthcare3
OEBM 200Biomedical Internship 54
OEBM 211CBET Exam Preparation1
OEBM 241Advanced Medical Electronics3
Elective Course 61-3
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.

5

 Taken twice for a total of 4 credits. OEBM 200 Biomedical Internship requires special registration procedures.

6

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 2024-2025 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 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
 Credits14
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
OEBM 140 Applied Human Biology for Biomedical Technology 3
OEBM 141 Medical Electronics and Safety in Healthcare 3
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
E T 246 Electronic Devices I 4
E T 273 Advanced Networking Communications 4
E T 283 Hardware PC Maintenance 3
OEBM 200 Biomedical Internship 2
Elective Course 2 1-3
 Credits14
Spring
COMM 1115G Introduction to Communication 3
OEBM 211 CBET Exam Preparation 1
OEBM 241 Advanced Medical Electronics 3
OEBM 200 Biomedical Internship 2
SOCI 1110G
Introduction to Sociology
or Introduction to Psychology
3
Select Area III Laboratory Science course (4 credits) 1 4
 Credits16
 Total Credits60
1

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

2

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.