Science - Associate of Science
NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 Catalog
Note: Some classes are only offered in a particular semester and may have prerequisites.
A grade of C- or better is required for 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 | ||
| 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 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Choose one from the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | 4 | |
| Applications of Calculus I | 3 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 | |
| Areas III/IV: Laboratory Science and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
Select one course from Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 2 | ||
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| Select one course from Area V: Humanities of the General Education list. 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts | ||
| Select one course from Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts of the General Education list. 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| Select one course (not already taken) from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Applications of Calculus I | 3 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 | |
Any General Education area course 2 | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| Select 5 lab science classes (not already taken) to total 20 credits from these prefixes: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, FWCE, GEOL, HORT, PHYS | 20 | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60 3,4 | 5-7 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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MATH 1220G College Algebra fulfills the Area II Mathematics requirement. For students transitioning to a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree, check degree requirements. Most science degrees require calculus and students may need prerequisite courses before entering one of these.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 3
Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, second language requirements, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors and/or minor 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.
- 4
For students transitioning to the Bachelor in Geology or Biology there is a second language requirement. The options to complete this requirement and the number of credits required can be found in the NMSU Las Cruces catalog. Please speak with an advisor for more information as to which courses you will need to take to fulfill the second language requirement for this degree.
NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 Catalog
A Suggested Plan of Study - 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 for all courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| Choose one from the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | ||
| Applications of Calculus I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | ||
| Area V: Humanities course 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G | Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Applications of Calculus I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
Any General Education area course 3 | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences course 3 | 3 | |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 |
| Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| Elective course 4,5 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts Course 3 | 3 | |
| Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| Elective Course 4,5 | 2-4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
MATH 1220G College Algebra fulfills the Area II Mathematics requirement. for student transitioning to a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Ats degree, check degree requirements. Most science degrees require calculus and students may need prerequisite courses before entering one of these.
- 2
Laboratory Science courses must be chosen from the following prefixes: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, GEOL, FWCE, HORT, PHYS.
- 3
See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 4
Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, second language requirements, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors and/or minor 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.
- 5
For students transitioning to the Bachelor in Geology or Biology there is a second language requirement. The options to complete this requirement and the number of credits required can be found in the NMSU Las Cruces catalog. Please speak with an advisor for more information as to which courses you will need to take to fulfill the second language requirement for this degree.