Electronics Technology (Biomedical Electronics) - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(68 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required ELT courses 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 68 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 |
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General Education | ||
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, IV, V, and VI; students do not need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
Composition I | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Select one from the following: 3 | ||
Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
Area V: Humanities | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 | |
Film as Literature | 3 | |
World Literature I | 3 | |
United States History I | 3 | |
United States History II | 3 | |
World History I | 3 | |
World History II | 3 | |
Western Civilization I | 3 | |
Western Civilization II | 3 | |
Islamic Civilization to 1500 | 3 | |
Islamic Civilizations since 1800 | 3 | |
East Asia to 1600 | 3 | |
East Asia since 1600 | 3 | |
Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking | 3 | |
Philosophy and World Religions | 3 | |
Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | 3 | |
Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
Philosophical Thought | 3 | |
Or any other approved New Mexico General Education Requirements Area V courses listed in the current NMSU Catalog. | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
Orientation in Art | 3 | |
Visual Concepts | 3 | |
History of Art I | 3 | |
History of Art II | 3 | |
Dance Appreciation | 3 | |
Music Appreciation: Jazz | 3 | |
Music Appreciation: Western Music | 3 | |
Introduction to Theatre | 3 | |
Or any other approved New Mexico General Education Requirements Area VI courses listed in the current NMSU Catalog. | ||
General Education Elective | ||
Select one from the following: | 3 | |
Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 | |
Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
Public Speaking | 3 | |
Core Requirements | ||
Select one from the following: | 4 | |
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 4 | 4 | |
Mathematics for Electronics 5 | 4 | |
Major Requirements | ||
Technical Requirements 6 | ||
ELT 110 | Electronics I | 4 |
ELT 135 | Electronics II | 4 |
ELT 155 | Electronics CAD and PCB Design | 3 |
ELT 160 | Digital Electronics I | 4 |
ELT 175 | Soldering Practices | 3 |
ELT 205 | Semiconductor Devices | 4 |
ELT 225 | Computer Applications for Technicians | 3 |
ELT 240 | Introduction to Photonics | 4 |
ELT 260 | Instrumentation Control and Signal Conditioning | 4 |
Choose one from the following: | 1 | |
Special Topics | 1-6 | |
Computer Basics | 1 | |
Career Readiness Certification Preparation | 1 | |
Concentration Coursework | ||
AHS 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
AHS 202 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
BIOL 1130G | Introductory Anatomy & Physiology (non-majors) | 4 |
ELT 270 | Biomedical Equipment Instrumentation | 4 |
Total Credits | 68 |
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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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BUSA 2230G Human Relations in Business is also an available course to count towards General Education
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Recommended for transfer track.
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Recommended for career track.
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A final grade of C- or better is required in all 100-level ELT courses to progress to 200-level ELT courses.
(68 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 ELT courses/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 68 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 | |
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FALL | ||
Choose one from the following: | 4 | |
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 2 | ||
Mathematics for Electronics 1, 2 | ||
ELT 110 | Electronics I | 4 |
ELT 155 | Electronics CAD and PCB Design | 3 |
ELT 175 | Soldering Practices | 3 |
ELT 225 | Computer Applications for Technicians | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 2 | ||
SPRING | ||
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
Composition I | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts - Choose one from the following (or any other approved Area VI course in the NMSU/DACC Catalog): | 3 | |
Orientation in Art | ||
History of Art I | ||
History of Art II | ||
Visual Concepts | ||
Dance Appreciation | ||
Music Appreciation: Jazz | ||
Music Appreciation: Western Music | ||
ELT 135 | Electronics II | 4 |
ELT 160 | Digital Electronics I | 4 |
Choose one from the following: | 1 | |
Special Topics | ||
Computer Basics | ||
Career Readiness Certification Preparation | ||
Credits | 16 | |
Semester 3 | ||
SUMMER | ||
Area V: Humanities - Choose one from the following (or any other approved Area V course in the NMSU/DACC Catalog): | 3 | |
Introduction to Literature | ||
Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
Film as Literature | ||
World Literature I | ||
United States History I | ||
United States History II | ||
World History I | ||
World History II | ||
Western Civilization I | ||
Western Civilization II | ||
Islamic Civilization to 1500 | ||
Islamic Civilizations since 1800 | ||
Introduction to Philosophy | ||
Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking | ||
Philosophy and World Religions | ||
Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | ||
Introduction to Ethics | ||
Philosophical Thought | ||
Credits | 3 | |
Semester 4 | ||
FALL | ||
General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
Introduction to Communication | ||
Public Speaking | ||
AHS 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
AHS 202 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
BIOL 1130G | Introductory Anatomy & Physiology (non-majors) | 4 |
ELT 205 | Semiconductor Devices | 4 |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 5 | ||
SPRING | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to Psychology | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
ELT 240 | Introduction to Photonics | 4 |
ELT 260 | Instrumentation Control and Signal Conditioning | 4 |
ELT 270 | Biomedical Equipment Instrumentation | 4 |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 68 |
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While ELT 120 Mathematics for Electronics meets program requirements, it does not meet the NM General Education Area II: Mathematics requirements.
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MATH 1250G Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus is recommended for students pursuing Transfer Track.
ELT 120 Mathematics for Electronics is recommended for students pursuing Career Track.