Automation and Manufacturing Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(61 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required 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 61 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 | ||
| 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, II, III and IV; students do not need to take any additional General Education courses to meet the requirement | ||
Area I: Communications - English Compostion Level 1 | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 3 | 4 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following: | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 3 | 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 | |
| Introduction to Sociology 3 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 |
| Core Requirement | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| DRFT 114 | Introduction to Solid Modeling | 3 |
| ELT 110 | Electronics I | 4 |
| ELT 135 | Electronics II | 4 |
| ELT 160 | Digital Electronics I | 4 |
| ELT 205 | Semiconductor Devices | 4 |
| ELT 225 | Computer Applications for Technicians | 3 |
| ELT 235 | Digital Electronics II | 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 | 4 |
| AERT 211 | Electromechanical Devices | 4 |
| or AERT 121 | Introduction to the Aerospace Workplace | |
| Choose one from the following: | 1 | |
| Cooperative Experience I | 1-6 | |
| Computer Basics | 1 | |
| Career Readiness Certification Preparation | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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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. Students planning to continue their studies at NMSU should choose these courses whenever possible.
(61 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 vary 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 required 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 61 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level I | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | 4 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | ||
| ELT 110 | Electronics I | 4 |
| ELT 225 | Computer Applications for Technicians | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - English Compostion Level 2 | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| DRFT 114 | Introduction to Solid Modeling | 3 |
| ELT 135 | Electronics II | 4 |
| ELT 160 | Digital Electronics I | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ELT 205 | Semiconductor Devices | 4 |
| ELT 235 | Digital Electronics II | 3 |
| MAT 105 | Introduction to Manufacturing | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Machine Operation and Safety | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 1 | |
| Cooperative Experience I | ||
| Computer Basics | ||
| Career Readiness Certification Preparation | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MAT 102 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 |
| MAT 265 | Special Topics | 4 |
| AERT 211 or AERT 121 | Electromechanical Devices or Introduction to the Aerospace Workplace | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |