Automotive and Hybrid Technology - Associate of Applied Science

NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 Catalog

A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.

Total Credits Required for Degree: 62

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 62 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 Requirements
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 and II; students must select two courses from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements.
Area I: Communications
Public Speaking3
Introduction to Communication
Area II: Mathematics
College Algebra3
Survey of Mathematics
Area III: Laboratory Science
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences
Area V: Humanities
Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts
General Education Elective
Select one course from any General Education area. 23-4
Program Requirements
AUTO 113Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT I4
AUTO 114Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT II4
AUTO 115Automotive Engine Repair4
AUTO 122Automotive Brakes4
AUTO 124Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning4
AUTO 129Automotive Steering and Suspension4
AUTO 201Engine Performance I4
AUTO 203Engine Performance II4
AUTO 205Manual Drive Train and Axles4
AUTO 206Automatic Transmissions5
AUTO 208Introduction to Alternative Fueled Vehicles3
or AUTO 209 Hybrid Vehicle Service Techniques
OETS 120Business Fundamentals3
Total Credits62
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

MATH 1220G College Algebra  or MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.

NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 Catalog

A Suggested Plan of Study - Automotive and Hybrid Technology

Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.

A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
AUTO 113 Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT I 4
AUTO 115 Automotive Engine Repair 4
AUTO 122 Automotive Brakes 4
MATH 1220G
College Algebra
or Survey of Mathematics
3
 Credits15
Spring
AUTO 114 Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT II 4
AUTO 124 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 4
AUTO 129 Automotive Steering and Suspension 4
OETS 120 Business Fundamentals 3
 Credits15
Second Year
Fall
AUTO 201 Engine Performance I 4
AUTO 205 Manual Drive Train and Axles 4
AUTO 208
Introduction to Alternative Fueled Vehicles
or Hybrid Vehicle Service Techniques
3
Select one course from Area III, IV, V, or VI (an area not already chosen) 1 3-4
Select one course from any General Education area. 1 3-4
 Credits17
Spring
AUTO 203 Engine Performance II 4
AUTO 206 Automatic Transmissions 5
COMM 1130G
Public Speaking
or Introduction to Communication
3
Select one course from Area III, IV, V, or VI (an area not already chosen) 1 3-4
 Credits15
 Total Credits62
1

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