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2012-2013 Catalog 53Technical Requirements, continuedor*educeduc181103Field Experience IInternship in Bilingual Education/ESLNOTE: Students majoring in bilingual educationneed to take EDUC 103. See an education advisorbefore enrolling.Choose three of the following:Choose three of the following or other electives asapproved by advisor:C S 110G—College of Education requirement (3)EDUC 204—recommended for bilingual education only (3)*EDUC 315—TEP prerequisite (3)*EDLT 368—TEP prerequisite (3)HIST 261 (3)*SPED 350—TEP prerequisite (3)Electronics TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Degree• General Electronics Technology Option• Biomedical Electronics OptionCertificates of Completion (COSTS LISTED ON PAGE 12):• General Electronics Technology• Biomedical Electronics(575) 527-758619exist in the areas of manufacturing and repair of electronic instruments, audioand video electronics, computers, medical equipment, and industrialand consumer electronic equipment. While positions for electronics techniciansare found in all sectors of the economy, many of the jobs in southernNew Mexico are in government and defense-related industries. Opportunitiesfor advancement in the electronics field are above average.Biomedical Electronics OptionThe Biomedical Electronics Option is a specialized program focusing onmedical equipment. Career opportunities exist in hospital and clinical settings,engineering departments, and medical equipment manufacturingcompanies, as well as other organizations serving the rapidly expandingmedical equipment service market. This course of study will also help preparethe electronics student for the Biomedical Equipment Technician CertificationExam of the International Certification Commission for ClinicalEngineering and Biomedical Technology.Additional Graduation RequirementsTo receive either an associate degree or a certificate of completion, students arerequired to obtain a Career Readiness Certificate in the areas of Applied Math,Reading for Information, and Locating Information at the appropriate level fortheir respective degree option. To facilitate success in obtaining their CareerReadiness Certificate, students will be required to take 1 credit of OETS 102,Career Readiness Certification Preparation. A program advisor can provide additionalinformation.Associate Degree (69–70 credits)NOTES: Courses with course prefixes appearing in italics are identical tothose offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.The explosion in the number and diversity of electronic devices used inhome and industry settings has greatly intensified the demand for qualifiedtechnicians. As orders for high-tech communications equipment and electronicproducts continue to rise, job opportunities for electronics technicianswill expand even more. Salaries in the various branches of electronicsare among the highest for all technology areas.Students in the Electronics Technology program learn using state-of-the-artequipment and instrumentation. They work and train in spacious, modernlaboratories similar to those used in industry. Students have the opportunityto analyze and troubleshoot actual problems while learning from knowledgeableand experienced instructors.The Electronics Technology program may be completed on a part-time basisby taking classes during the evening or during the day. Those who wishto pursue a bachelor of science degree in Engineering Technology at NewMexico State University may apply up to 36 credit hours from the ElectronicsTechnology program toward the four-year degree.While pursuing this program, whether they are taking classes or working asapprentices, students will be required to perform the same job duties andbe able to meet the same physical requirements that they will as a graduatein the field. Depending where they find employment, graduates may be requiredto lift up to 50 pounds from the ground, work safely around electricalequipment using the appropriate safety equipment, work safely using handand power tools, ascend and descend stairs and ladders, and stand, squat,stoop or kneel for long periods of time.Two program options are available:General Electronics OptionThe General Electronics Option prepares graduates for entry-level employmentas technical assistants and technicians in the fabrication, testing, maintenance,and repair of electrical and electronic equipment. Job opportunitiesKEY: 1 Recommended for transfer track; 2 Recommended for career trackCore Requirements17 creditsengl 111g Rhetoric and Composition 4engl 203g Business and Professional Communication 3or engl 218g Technical and Scientific Communicationcomm 253g Public Speaking3or comm 265g Principles of Human Communicationpsy 201g Introduction to Psychology3or soc 101g Introductory Sociologyormathelt190120Related RequirementsPre-Calculus and Trigonometry 1Math for Electronics 2 44 creditsbmgt 140 Principles of Supervision 3oets 102 Career Readiness Certification Preparation 1Technical Requirements48–49 creditsNOTE: A final grade of C or better is required in all 100-level ELT courses to progressto 200-level ELT courses.ELT 110 Electronics I 4ELT 135 Electronics II 4ELT 155 Electronic CAD and PCB Design 3ELT 160 Digital Electronics I 4ELT 175 Soldering Practices 2ELT 205 Semiconductor Devices 4