General Engineering - Associate of Science
NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 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: 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 | ||
| 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 Honors | 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 | |
Select one course from Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 credits) 2 | ||
| 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 |
| or GEOL 1110G | Physical Geology | |
| DRFT 109 | Computer Drafting Fundamentals | 3 |
| ECON 2110G | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ENGR 100G | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| ENGR 111 | Mathematics for Engineering Applications | 3 |
| Select 6-8 credits from the following: | 6-8 | |
| Mechanics-Statics | 3 | |
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| Physical Geology | 4 | |
| Calculus III | 3 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | 4 | |
| Elective, to bring the total credits to 60 3 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 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.
- 3
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 - 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 100G | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1225G or GEOL 1110G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors or Physical Geology | 4 |
| DRFT 109 | Computer Drafting Fundamentals | 3 |
| ENGR 111 | Mathematics for Engineering Applications | 3 |
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| Select one course from Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON 2110G | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 |
| PHYS 1310G & PHYS 1310L | Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | 4 |
| Select one course from Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Select one (not already chosen) from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Mechanics-Statics | ||
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Select one course from Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 3 | 3 | |
| Select one (not already chosen) from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Mechanics-Statics | ||
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 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.
- 3
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.