12-18-09

Certificate and Associate Degree Requirements

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The information below is excerpted from the 2008 - 2010 NMSU-Grants Catalog
Until this page has been updated, refer to the 2010 - 2012 catalog for a more accurate list.
(In the catalog, OEES 155 Electronics CAD & PCB Design was incorrectly listed as being a 4 credit course, when it is actually a 3 credit course. This correction is show below.)

ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
Certificate
33 32 credits

Program Manager: Bruce McDowell, 287-6636

ELECTRONICS COURSE REQUIREMENTS –
28 credits
OEES 110, Electronics I ............................................4
OEES 120, Math for Electronics ...............................4
OEES 135, Electronics II...........................................4
OEES 155, Electronics CAD & PCB Design ........... 3
OEES 160, Digital Electronics ..................................4
OEES 175, Soldering Practices .................................2
OEES 205, Semiconductor Devices ..........................4
OEES 221, Cooperative Experience I........................2

RELATED COURSE REQUIREMENT –
5 credits
OEET 120, Basic Motor Skills ..................................5

TOTAL...................................................... 33 32 credits

Note: DRFT 135 may be substituted for OEES 155.
ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Applied Science
67 66 credits
Program Manager: Bruce McDowell, 287-6636

The Associate degree in Electronic Technology
prepares students to enter the workforce as electronic
technicians in a variety of settings. This program
emphasizes laboratory experience and the
development of application skills.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS –
16 credits
COMM 253G, Public Speaking or
COMM 265G, Principles of Human
Communication......................................................3
C S 110G, Computer Literacy ...................................3
ENGL 111G, Rhetoric & Composition ....................4
ENGL 203G, Business & Professional
Communication or ENGL 218G, Technical
& Scientific Communication..................................3
PSY 201G, Introduction to Psychology or
SOC 101G, Introductory Sociology .......................3

ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CORE –
39 credits
OEES 110, Electronics I ............................................4
OEES 120, Mathematics for Electronics or
any higher MATH course ......................................4
OEES 135, Electronics II...........................................4
OEES 155, Electronics CAD & PCB Design ............ 4  3
OEES 160, Digital Electronics I ................................4
OEES 175, Soldering Practices .................................2
OEES 205, Semiconductor Devices ..........................4
OEES 215, Microprocessor Applications I................4
OEES 221, Cooperative Experience I........................3
OEES 225, Computer Applications for Technicians .3
OEES 235, Digital Electronics II...............................3

RELATED COURSE REQUIREMENTS –
5 credits
OEET 120, Basic Motor Controls .............................5

ELECTIVE COURSE REQUIREMENS –
7 credits
COLL 101, College/Life Success ..............................3
Any OEET course(s) not included above ..................4

TOTAL...................................................... 67 66 credits

Note: Students may substitute DRFT 135 for OEES 155


ELECTRICAL TRADES
Certificate
32 credits
Program Manager: Bruce McDowell, 287-6636

This program provides training in the operation,
installation, and service of electrical equipment.
Topics include motors, relays, switches, safety
controls, circuits, loads and requirements. Students
read blueprints and apply the National Electric Code
as they prepare for entry-level positions in the
construction industry.

ELECTRICAL TRADES REQUIREMENTS
OEET 101, Electrical Blueprint Reading...................4
OEET 110, Basic Electricity & Electronics...............4
OEET 115, Wiring Methods & Materials..................5
OEET 118, Math for Electricians ..............................3
OEET 120, Basic Motor Controls .............................5
OEET 205, National Electric Code............................3
OEET 210, Intermediate Electricity ..........................5
OEET 221, Cooperative Experience I .......................3
TOTAL...................................................... 32 credits



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