Electronics Technology (General Electronics) - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(65 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 65 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Choose one from the following: | 1 | |
| Special Topics | 1-6 | |
| Computer Basics | 1 | |
| Career Readiness Certification Preparation | 1 | |
| Concentration Coursework | ||
| ELT 215 | Microprocessor Applications I | 4 |
| ELT 220 | Electronic Communication Systems | 4 |
| ELT 235 | Digital Electronics II | 3 |
| ELT 260 | Instrumentation Control and Signal Conditioning | 4 |
| Total Credits | 65 | |
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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 that 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.
(65 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 65 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| ELT 135 | Electronics II | 4 |
| ELT 160 | Digital Electronics I | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| SUMMER | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | ||
| 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 | ||
| East Asia to 1600 | ||
| East Asia since 1600 | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking | ||
| Philosophy and World Religions | ||
| Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Philosophical Thought | ||
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FALL | ||
| ELT 205 | Semiconductor Devices | 4 |
| ELT 215 | Microprocessor Applications I | 4 |
| ELT 220 | Electronic Communication Systems | 4 |
| ELT 235 | Digital Electronics II | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 1 | |
| Special Topics | ||
| Computer Basics | ||
| Career Readiness Certification Preparation | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| SPRING | ||
| 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 | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| ELT 240 | Introduction to Photonics | 4 |
| ELT 260 | Instrumentation Control and Signal Conditioning | 4 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Total Credits | 65 | |
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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 the Transfer Track.
ELT 120 Mathematics for Electronics is recommended for students pursuing the Career Track.