Program Overview

New Mexico State University Alamogordo Catalog

The New Mexico State University Alamogordo Catalog provides comprehensive information on the university's programs, courses, and policies.

Degrees and Certificates

New Mexico State University Alamogordo offers a wide range of degrees and certificates in various fields, including:

• Allied Health
  • Allied Health - Associate of Science
  • Electrocardiogram Technician - Certificate of Achievement
  • Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science
  • Medical Office Administration & Management - Certificate of Achievement
  • Nurse Aide Theory & Lab - Certificate of Achievement
  • Phlebotomist Technician - Certificate of Achievement
  • San Juan College Surgical Technology Program
• Arts
  • Arts - Associate of Arts
• Automotive and Hybrid Technology
  • Automotive and Hybrid Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Automotive Diagnostic Specialist - Certificate of Completion
  • Engine Performance and Transmission Specialist - Certificate of Completion
• Business Management
  • Business Management (Accounting) - AAS
  • Business Management (General Management) - AAS
  • Business Management (Marketing) - AAS
  • Accounting - Certificate of Completion
  • Business Leadership - Certificate of Completion
  • General Management - Certificate of Completion
  • Marketing - Certificate of Completion
• Computer Science
  • Computer Science - Associate of Applied Science
• Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice - Associate in Criminal Justice
• Digital Photographic Technology
  • Digital Photographic Technology - Certificate of Completion
• Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Education - Associate in Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Development - Certificate of Completion
• Education
  • Education (Elementary) - Associate Degree
  • Education (Secondary Math) - Associate Degree
  • Education (Secondary Science) - Associate Degree
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Intermediate
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Intermediate - Associate of Applied Science
  • EMS Course Completion Certificates
• Engineering Technology
  • Engineering Technology (Biomedical Equipment) - AAS
  • Engineering Technology (Electronics) - AAS
• Fine Arts
  • Fine Arts - Associate in Fine Arts
  • Studio Art - Certificate of Completion
• General Engineering
  • General Engineering - Associate of Science
• Graphic Design
  • Graphic Design - Associate of Applied Science
  • Graphic Design - Certificate of Completion
• Information Technology
  • Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science
• Nursing
  • Licensed Practical Nurse - Certificate of Completion
  • Nursing - Associate of Applied Science
• Online Degrees/Certificates
• Paralegal Studies
  • Legal Assistant - Certificate of Completion
  • Paralegal Studies - Associate of Applied Science
• Prebusiness
  • Prebusiness - Associate Degree
• Science
  • Science - Associate of Science
• Social Work
  • Social Work - Associate of Social Services
• Welding
  • Welding - Certificate of Completion

Electrical (ELTR) Courses

The Electrical (ELTR) program offers various courses, including:

ELTR 1115: National Electric Code

• Credits: 3
• Description: Provides students with a basic understanding of the National Electrical Codes and how they apply to residential, commercial, and renewable energy systems.
• Prerequisite: ELTR 1120
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Navigate and interpret the National Electric Code.
  2. Demonstrate the NEC in system design.
  3. Apply the NEC Code to Solar Installations.
  4. Perform load wiring calculations to comply with NEC regulations.
  5. Apply knowledge of the NEC Codes to commercial and industrial applications.

ELTR 1120: Electrical Theory I

• Credits: 4
• Description: Covers the basic concepts of DC and AC theory with emphasis on electron theory, units of electrical measurement, NEC terminology, and selection of branch circuit conductors.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the components of an electrical circuit.
  2. Demonstrate and identify the characteristics of DC circuits.
  3. Apply the National Electrical Code.
  4. Interpret NEC applications to residential wiring.
  5. Know the differences between AC and DC current.

ELTR 1130: Introduction to Electrical Power Systems

• Credits: 2
• Description: An overview of electrical power systems, equipment, safety practices, first aid, and CPR.
• Corequisite: ELTR 1120
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. List and discuss the major components of the electrical power grid.
  2. Work as a team member with strong work ethics.
  3. Adhere to OSHA ANSI working safety standards.

ELTR 1140: Basic Motor Controls

• Credits: 5
• Description: Developing schematics and wiring simple manual and electromechanical control devices.
• Prerequisite: ELTR 1120 or consent of instructor
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the results of problem-solving.
  2. Memorize and recall facts, procedures, and vocabulary.
  3. Solve application problems using design approaches.
  4. Express symbols and schematics designs as quantities in meaningful circuit analysis.
  5. Evaluate current flow from various electrical systems.

ELTR 1160: Electrical Lineworker Lab I

• Credits: 6
• Description: Climbing and work on utility poles using ropes and rigging, pole setting, and introduction to transmission and distribution line construction.
• Corequisite: ELTR 1120
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. List and discuss the major components of the electrical power grid.
  2. Work as a team member with strong work ethics.
  3. Adhere to OSHA ANSI working safety standards.

ELTR 1165: Electrical Lineworker II

• Credits: 6
• Description: Practice in the installation of electrical power lines, including transformers, voltage regulators, and surge arrestors.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Professionally communicate in oral and written forms.
  2. Work effectively in a team-based environment.
  3. Accurately perform electrical-related calculations and interpret results.
  4. Demonstrate the use of current industry techniques and equipment.
  5. Demonstrate understanding of basic electrical principles.

ELTR 1220: Introduction to Wiring Lab

• Credits: 3
• Description: Covers safety, tools, materials, single-pole switches, receptacles, overcurrent protection, and NEC requirements for light commercial applications.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate and describe jobsite safety procedures.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to install electrical circuits.
  3. Demonstrate and/or describe the function of Overcurrent Protection.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze blueprint applications.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to analyze the National Electrical Code.

ELTR 1230: Residential Wiring II

• Credits: 3
• Description: Introduction to electrical raceways and fittings, electrical conductors and cables, and basic electrical construction drawings.
• Prerequisite: C- or better in ELTR 1220
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate Hand Bending.
  2. Demonstrate Raceway and fittings.
  3. Identify Conductors and Cables.
  4. Interpret Basic Electrical Construction Drawings.
  5. Define Residential Electrical Services.

ELTR 1996: Topics in Electricity

• Credits: 1-6
• Description: Varies.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Varies.

ELTR 2120: Electrical Power Systems II

• Credits: 3
• Description: Theory of power generation and distribution with emphasis on three-phase systems.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Professionally communicate in oral and written forms.
  2. Work effectively in a team-based environment.
  3. Accurately perform electrical-related calculations and interpret results.
  4. Demonstrate the use of current industry techniques and equipment.
  5. Demonstrate understanding of basic electrical principles.

ELTR 2891: Electrical Apprenticeship V

• Credits: 6
• Description: Commercial/industrial applications for electricians, including blueprint interpretation and motor controls.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Varies.

ELTR 2892: Electrical Apprenticeship VI

• Credits: 6
• Description: In-depth commercial applications, including commercial/industrial service calculations and fire/security systems.
• Prerequisite: ELTR 2891 and consent of instructor
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Varies.

ELTR 2893: Electrical Apprenticeship VII

• Credits: 6
• Description: Control devices in commercial/industrial applications, with emphasis on logic in-line diagrams and manual/magnetic solenoids.
• Prerequisite: ELTR 2892 and consent of instructor
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Varies.

ELTR 2894: Electrical Apprenticeship VIII

• Credits: 6
• Description: Miscellaneous topics for the journeyperson electrician, including power distribution/transmission and programmable controllers.
• Prerequisite: ELTR 2893
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Varies.

ELTR 2995: Electrical Cooperative Experience

• Credits: 1-4
• Description: Supervised cooperative work program.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Varies.