Engineering Technology (Electronics) - 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, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and IV, students do not need to take any additional courses. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra 3 | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
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 |
| Electronics Concentration Courses | ||
| E T 220 | Internship | 1 |
| E T 253 | Networking Operating Systems II | 3 |
| E T 276 | Electronic Communications | 3 |
| E T 282 | Digital Electronics | 4 |
| ELT 205 | Semiconductor Devices | 4 |
| 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.
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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| 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 | 13 | |
| 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 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| E T 220 | Internship | 1 |
| 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 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| E T 276 | Electronic Communications | 3 |
| E T 283 | Hardware PC Maintenance | 3 |
| ELT 205 | Semiconductor Devices | 4 |
| SOCI 1110G or PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select Area III Laboratory Science course (4 credits total) 1 | 4 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.