Environmental and Energy Technologies - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(67-68 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required TCEN courses/Technical Requirements/Electives 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 67-68 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, II, III and IV; students do not need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra 3 | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) 3 | 4 | |
or CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Survey of Economics 3 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication 3 | 3 | |
or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| PHYS 1230G & PHYS 1230L | Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 3 | 4 |
| Related Requirements | ||
| OETS 102 | Career Readiness Certification Preparation | 1 |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Information Systems 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| Spreadsheet Applications | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| BCT 101 | Introduction to Construction I | 2 |
| BCT 102 | Introduction to Construction II | 2 |
| BCT 217 | Building and the Environment | 3 |
| DRFT 151 | Construction Principles and Print Reading | 3-4 |
| or BCT 110 | Blueprint Reading for Building Trades | |
| ELT 105 | Basic Electricity and Electronics | 3 |
| TCEN 101 | Energy for the Next Generation | 3 |
| TCEN 105 | Building Analyst I | 3 |
| TCEN 106 | Building Analyst II | 3 |
| TCEN 110 | Photovoltaic Application | 4 |
| TCEN 156 | Building Envelope | 3 |
| TCEN 205 | NEC for Alternative Energy | 4 |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Computer Drafting Fundamentals | 3 | |
| General Building Codes | 3 | |
| Introduction to Construction Laboratory | 3 | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 67 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 67-68 | |
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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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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus. The remaining courses are applicable toward the bachelor of applied studies degree offered by the NMSU College of Extended Learning.
(67-68 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 receive a final grade of C- or better in all required TCEN courses/Technical Requirements/Electives 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 67 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 | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics | ||
| TCEN 101 | Energy for the Next Generation | 3 |
| TCEN 105 | Building Analyst I | 3 |
| TCEN 106 | Building Analyst II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SPRING | ||
| DRFT 151 or BCT 110 | Construction Principles and Print Reading or Blueprint Reading for Building Trades | 3-4 |
| ELT 105 | Basic Electricity and Electronics | 3 |
| TCEN 110 | Photovoltaic Application | 4 |
| TCEN 156 | Building Envelope | 3 |
| TCEN 205 | NEC for Alternative Energy | 4 |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| SUMMER | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Credits | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FALL | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| BCIS 1110 | Introduction to Information Systems or Introduction to Information Technology or Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| OETS 102 | Career Readiness Certification Preparation | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| SPRING | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences | 4 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) or General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors or Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | ||
| BCT 101 | Introduction to Construction I | 2 |
| BCT 102 | Introduction to Construction II | 2 |
| BCT 217 | Building and the Environment | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 67-68 | |