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, 212-14
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 34
Area II: Mathematics
College Algebra 33
Area III: Laboratory Sciences
Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) 34
General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences
Survey of Economics 33
General Education Elective
Professional and Technical Communication Honors 33
Introduction to Communication 33
Public Speaking
Core Requirements
PHYS 1230G
PHYS 1230L
Algebra-Based Physics I
and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 3
4
Related Requirements
OETS 102Career Readiness Certification Preparation1
Select 3 credits from the following:3
Introduction to Information Systems 33
Introduction to Information Technology3
Spreadsheet Applications3
Major Requirements
Technical Requirements
BCT 101Introduction to Construction I2
BCT 102Introduction to Construction II2
BCT 217Building and the Environment3
DRFT 151Construction Principles and Print Reading3-4
or BCT 110 Blueprint Reading for Building Trades
ELT 105Basic Electricity and Electronics3
TCEN 101Energy for the Next Generation3
TCEN 105Building Analyst I3
TCEN 106Building Analyst II3
TCEN 110Photovoltaic Application4
TCEN 156Building Envelope3
TCEN 205NEC for Alternative Energy4
Select 6 credits from the following:6
Computer Drafting Fundamentals3
General Building Codes3
Introduction to Construction Laboratory3
Electives, to bring the total credits to 676
Total Credits67-68
1

Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area. 

2

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. 

3

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
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
 Credits15
Semester 2
SPRING
DRFT 151
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
 Credits17-18
Semester 3
SUMMER
Area II: Mathematics 3
College Algebra
 Credits3
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits17
 Total Credits67-68