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
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, II, and III; students must select one other course from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements.
Area I: Communications
Public Speaking3
Introduction to Communication
Area II: Mathematics
College Algebra 33
Area III: Laboratory Science
Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors)4
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. 23-4
Program Requirements
OEEM 101CPR for the Health Care Professional1
OETS 120Business Fundamentals3
TCEN 101Energy for the Next Generation3
TCEN 111Basic Electrical Principles I, DC Circuits4
TCEN 112PV Power Generation Design Fundamentals3
TCEN 113OSHA 10 Hour Construction Hazard Identifications1
TCEN 115Wind Power Generation Design Fundamentals3
TCEN 121Basic Electrical Principles II, AC Circuits4
TCEN 221Roofing Materials and Methods3
TCEN 222Photo Voltaic Grid Tie Installation4
TCEN 223National Electric Code Principles in Relation to Photo Voltaic2
TCEN 241Solar Thermal SHW Principles/Installation and Maintenance3
TCEN 246Building Weatherization & Auditor Fundamentals3
TCEN 251Advanced Photo Voltaic On/Off Grid Installation3
TCEN 252NABCEP Entry-Level Exam Review2
TCEN 254Renewable Energy Internship 44
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 is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.

4

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.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
CHEM 1120G
Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors)
or Survey of Physics with Lab
4
COMM 1115G
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits16
 Total Credits62
1

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

2

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