Engineering, Associate of Science

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Engineering Banner School of Math, Science & Engineering (MSE)

The engineering degree includes foundation courses in math and the sciences, introducing the concepts and methods of engineering. The associate degree is designed as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in engineering and graduates are encouraged to continue their studies in a specified area of engineering at a four-year institution. Students planning to transfer to a bachelor of science degree program are advised to refer to the catalog of their intended transfer institution before making course selections.

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Educational Option Information

This educational option is an Associate of Science degree program
This educational option can be completed Part-Time or Full-Time
This educational option can be started Any Term
Scheduling Information: Follow course catalog recommendations to avoid scheduling problems.
Primary course location: Main Campus

Special Requirements

Students are expected to purchase textbooks, lab manuals and safety goggles.

Information for people with felony convictions

A felony conviction will not prevent entry into the program or employment; however, it may limit available employment opportunities.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

Financial Aid Considerations

This is a financial aid eligible program.
- Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule
- Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.

Career and Educational Opportunities

This educational option is designed for

Immediate employment and/or transfer into a baccalaureate program

Educational Opportunities

Many of our courses are transferable to universities and CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges in New Mexico.

Program Requirements

Courses

Minimum Credit Hours Required to Complete Degree: 61

Program Approved Electives

BIOL 1110 - General Biology 3 credit hour(s)
BIOL 2110 - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 credit hour(s)
BIOL 2110L - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Lab 1 credit hour(s)
CAD 1001 - Basics of CAD 1 credit hour(s) *
and
CM 1205 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling 3 credit hour(s) *
CHEM 1225 - General Chemistry II for STEM Majors 3 credit hour(s)
CHEM 1225L - General Chemistry II Laboratory for STEM Majors 1 credit hour(s)
CHEM 2130 - Organic Chemistry I 3 credit hour(s)
CHEM 2130L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
CSCI 1153 - Programming in Matlab 4 credit hour(s)
CM 1210 - Mechanical Electrical Systems and Construction 3 credit hour(s)
CSCI 1220 - Computer Programming Fundamentals: Python 3 credit hour(s)
CSCI 1230 - C Programming 4 credit hour(s)
CSCI 1260 - Computer Programming Fundamentals Java I 4 credit hour(s)
ENGR 1101 - Survey of Engineering Fields 3 credit hour(s)
ENGR 2088 - Engineering Specialty 1-16 credit hour(s) ***
ENGR 2150 - Explosives Technology & Safety 3 credit hour(s)
ENGR 2710 - Thermodynamics 3 credit hour(s)
ENGR 2810 - Engineering Statics 3 credit hour(s)
ENGR 2815 - Engineering Dynamics 3 credit hour(s)
ENGR 2910 - Circuit Analysis I 3 credit hour(s)
ENGR 2915 - Circuit Analysis II 3 credit hour(s)
GEOL 1110 - Physical Geology 3 credit hour(s)
GEOL 1110L - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
MATH 2410 - Applied Ordinary Differential Equations 3 credit hour(s)
MATH 2420 - Applied Linear Algebra 3 credit hour(s)
MATT 1060 - Machine Tool Technology Skills 3 credit hour(s) ****
PHYS 2310 - Calculus-based Physics III 4 credit hour(s)
WELD 1110 - Introduction to Welding Fundamentals 3 credit hour(s) ****
For all program approved electives, check with your intended transfer university. Not all are accepted for degree requirements at all universities.

* Students must take both of these courses in order for them to transfer to UNM. Please see CNM’s Engineering Transfer agreement with UNM to understand specifically how these courses transfer.

** Recommend ECON 2110 or ECON 2120. Check with your intended transfer university for their preferred social/behavioral science course.

*** This course is used to transfer approved courses from other colleges and universities.

**** These courses are required for students pursuing the Explosives Technician Certificate

Notes

‡ Students who plan to take CSCI 1230 or CSCI 1260 in Term 3 should take either BCIS 1110 or CSCI 1108 . The prerequisite for both courses is either BCIS 1110 or CSCI 1108 .

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