Renewable Energy Systems Technology - Associate of Applied Science
NMSU Alamogordo 2023-2024 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 |
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General Education Requirements | ||
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, and III; students must select one other course from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
Public Speaking | 3 | |
or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
College Algebra 3 | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 | |
or PHYS 1115G | Survey of Physics with Lab | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Area V: Humanities | ||
Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts | ||
General Education Elective | ||
Select one couse from any General Education area. 2 | 3-4 | |
Program Requirements | ||
OEEM 101 | CPR for the Health Care Professional | 1 |
OETS 120 | Business Fundamentals | 3 |
TCEN 101 | Energy for the Next Generation | 3 |
TCEN 111 | Basic Electrical Principles I, DC Circuits | 4 |
TCEN 112 | PV Power Generation Design Fundamentals | 3 |
TCEN 113 | OSHA 10 Hour Construction Hazard Identifications | 1 |
TCEN 115 | Wind Power Generation Design Fundamentals | 3 |
TCEN 121 | Basic Electrical Principles II, AC Circuits | 4 |
TCEN 221 | Roofing Materials and Methods | 3 |
TCEN 222 | Photo Voltaic Grid Tie Installation | 4 |
TCEN 223 | National Electric Code Principles in Relation to Photo Voltaic | 2 |
TCEN 241 | Solar Thermal SHW Principles/Installation and Maintenance | 3 |
TCEN 246 | Building Weatherization & Auditor Fundamentals | 3 |
TCEN 251 | Advanced Photo Voltaic On/Off Grid Installation | 3 |
TCEN 252 | NABCEP Entry-Level Exam Review | 2 |
TCEN 254 | Renewable Energy Internship 4 | 4 |
Total Credits | 62 |
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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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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.
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Taken twice for a total of 4 credits.
NMSU Alamogordo 2023-2024 Catalog
A Suggested Plan of Study - Renewable Energy Systems 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.
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
OEEM 101 | CPR for the Health Care Professional | 1 |
TCEN 101 | Energy for the Next Generation | 3 |
TCEN 111 | Basic Electrical Principles I, DC Circuits | 4 |
TCEN 112 | PV Power Generation Design Fundamentals | 3 |
TCEN 113 | OSHA 10 Hour Construction Hazard Identifications | 1 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
OETS 120 | Business Fundamentals | 3 |
TCEN 115 | Wind Power Generation Design Fundamentals | 3 |
TCEN 121 | Basic Electrical Principles II, AC Circuits | 4 |
TCEN 222 | Photo Voltaic Grid Tie Installation | 4 |
TCEN 223 | National Electric Code Principles in Relation to Photo Voltaic | 2 |
Credits | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
CHEM 1120G or PHYS 1115G | Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) or Survey of Physics with Lab | 4 |
COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G | Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
TCEN 221 | Roofing Materials and Methods | 3 |
TCEN 251 | Advanced Photo Voltaic On/Off Grid Installation | 3 |
TCEN 254 | Renewable Energy Internship | 2 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
General Education Elective (choose from any area) 2 | 3-4 | |
TCEN 241 | Solar Thermal SHW Principles/Installation and Maintenance | 3 |
TCEN 246 | Building Weatherization & Auditor Fundamentals | 3 |
TCEN 252 | NABCEP Entry-Level Exam Review | 2 |
TCEN 254 | Renewable Energy Internship | 2 |
Select one course from either Area IV, V, or VI 2 | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 62 |
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.