Aerospace Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(60 credits)
NOTE: Not all General Education ('G') courses listed below are taught at DACC. Please check DACC's current schedule for actual course offerings.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
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 | ||
| Choose 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, III, IV and V; students do not need to take any additional General Education courses to meet the requirement | ||
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following: | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab 3 | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose one from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Psychology 3 | 3 | |
or SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology | |
Area V: Humanities - Choose one from the following: | ||
| World Literature I 3 | 3 | |
| United States History I 3 | 3 | |
| United States History II 3 | 3 | |
| World History I 3 | 3 | |
| World History II 3 | 3 | |
| Western Civilization I 3 | 3 | |
| Western Civilization II 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy 3 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors 3 | 3 |
| Core Requirements | ||
| MATH 1250G | Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus (transfer track) 3 | 4 |
| or ELT 120 | Mathematics for Electronics | |
| Technical Requirements 4 | ||
| AERT 121 | Introduction to the Aerospace Workplace | 4 |
| or AERT 105 | Aerospace Engineering PLTW | |
| AERT 212 | Materials and Processes (Basic Metallurgy) | 3 |
| or WELD 120 | Basic Metallurgy | |
| AERT 213 | Aerospace Fluid Systems | 3 |
| AERT 214 | Aerospace Systems | 3 |
| AERT 221 | Inspection Requirements and Planning Metrology | 3 |
| AERT 224 | Aerospace Tests and Measurements | 3 |
| ELT 110 | Electronics I | 4 |
| ELT 175 | Soldering Practices | 3 |
| MAT 102 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 |
| MAT 105 | Introduction to Manufacturing | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Machine Operation and Safety | 3 |
| MAT 265 | Special Topics | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 1 | |
| Cooperative Experience | 1-3 | |
| Special Topics | 1-4 | |
| Independent Study | 1-3 | |
| Computer Basics | 1 | |
| Career Readiness Certification Preparation | 1 | |
| 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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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
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A final grade of C- or better is required in all 100-level technical courses to progress to 200-level technical courses.
(60 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may very from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
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.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| FALL | ||
| MATH 1250G or ELT 120 | Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 1 or Mathematics for Electronics | 4 |
| AERT 121 or AERT 105 | Introduction to the Aerospace Workplace or Aerospace Engineering PLTW | 4 |
| ELT 175 | Soldering Practices | 3 |
| MAT 105 | Introduction to Manufacturing | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Machine Operation and Safety | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SPRING | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area V: Humanities - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| World Literature I | ||
| United States History I | ||
| United States History II | ||
| World History I | ||
| World History II | ||
| Western Civilization I | ||
| Western Civilization II | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| ELT 110 | Electronics I | 4 |
| MAT 102 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| SUMMER | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Credits | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FALL | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| AERT 213 | Aerospace Fluid Systems | 3 |
| AERT 214 | Aerospace Systems | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 1 | |
| Cooperative Experience | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Computer Basics | ||
| Career Readiness Certification Preparation | ||
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| SPRING | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | ||
| AERT 212 or WELD 120 | Materials and Processes (Basic Metallurgy) or Basic Metallurgy | 3 |
| AERT 221 | Inspection Requirements and Planning Metrology | 3 |
| AERT 224 | Aerospace Tests and Measurements | 3 |
| MAT 265 | Special Topics | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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While ELT 120 meets program requirements, it does not meet the NM General Education Area II: Mathematics requirements.