1995-1996 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Health and Social Services - Branch Campuses		 NMSU

The purposes of NMSU's branch campuses are to make two years of college education available to students in their home environment; to provide a high quality program of education for all students, both full-time and part-time; and to provide occupational education and noncredit community education courses.

The branches are local community colleges operated by New Mexico State University.

The branches provide lower division courses of the same quality and kind as are given on the Las Cruces campus. Courses offered for transfer credit are coordinated with the appropriate department and college at the Las Cruces campus and can be transferred to other two- and four-year colleges and universities and are consistent with Veterans Administration and Social Security Administration regulations. A student attending a branch of NMSU is enrolled as a New Mexico State University student and may change campuses without completing additional admission procedures.

In addition to the regular degree programs offered by the branch campuses, certificate programs are offered in such varied occupational areas as:

Accounting
Architectural Technology
Automotive Technology
Banking
Child Care/Nanny
Clerical Computer-Aided Drafting
Computer Science Technology
Computer Service and Repair
Data Processing/Programming
Electronic Technology/Service
Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic
Facilities Maintenance Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Microcomputer Accounting
Microcomputer Applications
Nursing Assistant
Occupational Business
Office Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Photographic Technology
Power Mechanics
Practical Nursing
Retail Marketing and Distribution
Secretarial Administration (Office Occupations and Bookkeeping)
Stainless Steel Welding
Water Technology
Welding Trades/Welding Technology
Word Processing

Information concerning branch campus programs, class schedules, catalogs, registration, and other data may be obtained from the individual branch provosts:

Dr. Charles R. Reidlinger, Provost
NMSU, Alamogordo
Box 477 Alamogordo,
New Mexico 88310
(505) 439-3640

Dr. Douglas E. Burgham, Provost
NMSU, Carlsbad
1500 University Ave.
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220
(505) 885-8831

Dr. James L. McLaughlin, Campus Director
NMSU, Doña Ana
Box 30001, Dept. 3DA
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003
(505) 527-7500

Dr. David Leas, Campus Director
NMSU, Grants
1500 Third Street
Grants, New Mexico 87020
(505) 287-7981

ASSOCIATE DEGREE: Occupational Business
OPTIONS: Banking, General, Real Estate,
and Retail

The curriculum is designed for students who wish to prepare for entry- level positions. The required courses focus on the fundamentals of business operations giving special consideration to applied accounting practices, business law, economics, marketing, and management of human resources. A two-year associate degree is available. Students should refer to the appropriate branch catalog for further information.

Required Courses (Total credits 19)

ANTH, ENGL, PHIL, or foreign language elective 3 cr.
COMM 253G, Public Speaking or
COMM 265G, Principles of Human Communication
3 cr.
C S 110G, Computer Literacy or
OECS 105, Introduction to Microcomputer Technology
3 cr.
ECON 201G, Introduction to Economics, or
ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics, or
ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics
3 cr.
ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition 4 cr.
PSY 201G, Introduction to Psychology or
SOC 101G, Introductory Sociology
3 cr.

Additional courses are required to total 66 or more credit hours. Consult appropriate branch catalog.

NOTE: Courses designated by an OE prefix are normally not applicable toward four-year degree programs in New Mexico State University's College of Business Administration and Economics.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE: Medical Laboratory Technology

The curriculum is designed to provide the educational skills and practical experiences necessary to perform the duties of a qualified medical laboratory technologist. The program consists of four semesters and one summer session. Practical experiences will be obtained in local pathology laboratories and hospitals. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students will be qualified to take the registry examination offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Course work leading to this degree is offered only at the Alamogordo Branch.

NOTE: This is a limited enrollment program. In addition to meeting regular undergraduate admission requirements, students must fulfill specific requirements of the program. Interviews are required prior to final acceptance.
FRESHMAN YEAR (39 credits)

Fall Semester

BIOL 190G, Principles of Biology 3 cr.
BIOL 190L, Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 cr.
CHEM 111, General Chemistry I 4 cr.
MATH 115, Intermediate Algebra 3 cr.
OEMT 101, Medical Technology I 3 cr.
OEMT 101L, Medical Technology I Laboratory 2 cr.

Spring Semester

BIOL 221, Microbiology 3 cr.
BIOL 221L, Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr.
CHEM 112, General Chemistry II 4 cr.
ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition 4 cr.
OEMT 102, Medical Technology II 3 cr.
OEMT 102L, Medical Technology II Laboratory 2 cr.

Summer Semester

OEMT 103, Medical Technology Practicum 6 cr.
SOPHOMORE YEAR (29 credits)

Fall Semester

BIOL 271, Anatomy I 4 cr.
PSY 201G, Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
OEMT 201, Medical Technology III 3 cr.
OEMT 201L, Medical Technology III Laboratory 2 cr.
OEMT 231, Medical Technology V 3 cr.

Spring Semester

BIOL 254, Human Physiology 3 cr.
OEMT 202, Medical Technology IV 3 cr.
OEMT 202L, Medical Technology IV Laboratory 2 cr.
OEMT 232, Medical Technology VI 3 cr.
C S 110G, Computer Literacy 3 cr.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE: Nursing

The Associate Degree in Nursing is offered at NMSU-Alamogordo, Carlsbad, and Doña Ana Branch campuses. Refer to the appropriate branch catalog for degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE: Radiologic Technology

The curriculum is designed to provide the knowledge and practical experiences necessary to perform the duties of a qualified medical radiologic technologist. The program consists of four semesters and four summer sessions. It is conducted in cooperation with Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces, Guadalupe Medical Center, Carlsbad, and Gila Regional Medical Center, Silver City, El Paso, and Holloman Air Force Base. Successful completion of the associate degree will entitle the student to challenge the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for certification. Course work leading to this degree is offered only at Doña Ana Branch Community College.

NOTE: This is a limited enrollment program. In addition to meeting regular undergraduate admission requirements, students must fulfill specific requirements of the program. Interviews are required prior to final acceptance.

DABCC Radiologic Technology:
Program Content

FRESHMAN YEAR (46 credits)

Fall Semester (14 credits)

ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition 4 cr.
OERT 103, Radiographic Techniques 3 cr.
OERT 154, Radiologic Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr.
PSY 201G, Introduction to Psychology, or
PSY 325, Psychology and Medicine
3 cr.

Spring Semester (19 credits)

MATH 115, Intermediate Algebra, or
S A 106, Business Mathematics
3 cr.
OERT 100, Radiological Patient Services 3 cr.
OERT101, Radiographic Positioning I 6 cr.
OERT 200, Advanced Principles of Radiologic Technology 4 cr.
SOC 101G, Introductory Sociology, or
SOC 372, Introduction to Medical Sociology
3 cr.

Summer Session I (6-9 credits)

OECS 105, Introduction to Microcomputer Technology, or
C S 110G, Computer Literacy*
3 cr.
OERT 102, Radiographic Positioning II 6 cr.

Summer Session II (6-9 credits)

OECS 105, Introduction to Microcomputer Technology, or
C S 110G, Computer Literacy*
3 cr.
OERT 204, Special Radiologic Modalities 4 cr.
OERT 211, Advanced Positioning 6 cr.

*OECS 105/C S 110 can be taken in either SSI or SSII.

SOPHOMORE YEAR 38 credits)

Fall Semester

OERT 201, Clinical Education I 12 cr.

Spring Semester

OERT 202, Clinical Education II 12 cr.

Summer Session I

OERT 203, Clinical Education III 6 cr.

Summer Session II

OERT 205, Clinical Education IV 4 cr.
OERT 206, Registry Review 4 cr.

NOTE: OERT 155, Special Topics, is optional.

NOTE: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all OERT courses to
graduate.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE: Applied Science

Curricula are designed to provide the educational skills and practical experiences necessary to enable a student to enter an occupational field as a skilled employee.
OPTIONS

The following Associate in Applied Science options are offered at the main and branch campuses:

* Alamogordo: computer technology; electronics technology, fire science, legal assistant, photographic technology

* Carlsbad: computer technology; electrical technology; environmental science and technology; welding technology

* Doña Ana: automotive technology; computer technology; drafting and graphics technology; electrical apprenticeship; electronics technology; emergency medical services; facilities maintenance technology; fashion merchandising; fire science technology; heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration; hospitality services; legal assistant; library technology; respiratory care; welding technology

* Grants: automotive technologies; computer technology; data processing; electronics technology/service; legal assistant

Required Core Courses for Options Listed Above (Total credits 19)

COMM 253G, Public Speaking, or
COMM 265G, Principles of Human Communication
3 cr.
ECON 201G, Introduction to Economics, or
ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics, or
appropriate business-related course
3 cr.
ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition 4 cr.
ENGL 203G, Business and Professional Communication, or
ENGL 218G, Technical and Scientific Communication, or
S A 209, Business and Technical Communications
3 cr.
MATH 115 or higher, or appropriate technology-related math course 3 cr.
PSY 201G, Introduction to Psychology, or
SOC 101G, Introductory Sociology, or
OEBU 240, Human Relations
3 cr.

Additional courses required to bring total credits to 66 or more credit hours. Consult appropriate branch community college adviser or catalog for option requirements.

NOTE: Courses completed with an OE prefix are not applicable toward four-year degrees at New Mexico State University without special approval of the appropriate department head and college dean.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE: Secretarial Administration
OPTIONS: Secretarial Administration, Microcomputer Bookkeeping, Information Processing, Legal Secretary, Medical Secretary, and Word Processing.

The curriculum is designed to develop proficiency in secretarial skills to prepare the student to accept varied secretarial positions. Course work leading to this degree is offered only at the branch campuses. Students should refer to the branch catalogs for information and for specific requirements.

A one-year secretarial or clerical certificate is available. Students should refer to the branch catalogs for information.

Required Core Courses (Total credits 16)

COMM 253G, Public Speaking or COMM 265G,
Principles of Human Communication
3 cr.
C S 110G, Computer Literacy, or
OE CS 105, Introduction to Microcomputer Technology or
S A 211, Microcomputer Information Processing I 3 cr.
ECON 201G, Introduction to Economics, or
ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics, or
ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics, or
appropriate business-related course
3 cr.
ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition 4 cr.
PSY 201G, Introduction to Psychology, or C EP 110G, Human Growth
and Behavior, or SOC 101G, Introductory Sociology
3 cr.

Additional courses required to bring total credits to 66 or more credit hours. Consult appropriate branch community college adviser or catalog.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE: Water Utility Operation

The curriculum is designed to provide the knowledge necessary to perform the tasks of operations, maintenance, supervision, and laboratory analyses in a water supply or wastewater treatment system. The educational skills reflect those needed by the highest classification of certified operator, e.g., a Class IV operator in New Mexico. A one year certificate is available through the Doña Ana Branch Community College. Students should refer to the branch catalog for details. Course work leading to this degree is offered only at the Doña Ana Branch Community College.
Program Content: Associate Degree

First Year (30-32 credits)

ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition 4 cr.
OEBU 140, Principles of Supervision I 3 cr.
OEWU 120, Introduction to Water Systems 3 cr.
OEWU 130, Wastewater Collection and Basic
Treatment Systems
3 cr.
OEWU 140, Applied Water and Wastewater Math I 3 cr.
OEWU 160, Introduction to Systems Maintenance 4 cr.
OEWU 180, Water Chemistry 3 cr.
OEWU 182, Water Chemistry Analysis 1 cr.
OEWU 190, Water and Wastewater Laboratory 3 cr.
OEWU 192, Water and Wastewater Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr.
OEWU 200, Cooperative Experience (usually available in
summer sessions)
3-5 cr.
OEWU 250, Municipal Systems Management 4 cr.

Second Year (39-43) credits)

COMM 265G, Principles of Human Communication or
COMM 253G, Public Speaking 3 cr.
ENGL 203G, Business and Professional Communication, or
ENGL 218G, Technical and Scientific Communication, or
S A 209, Business and Technical Communications
3 cr.
OEWU 220, Water Treatment Systems 3 cr.
OEWU 222, Water Systems Operation 1 cr.
OEWU 230, Advanced Wastewater Treatment 4 cr.
OEWU 232, Wastewater Prototype Operations 1 cr.
OEWU 240, Applied Water and Wastewater Math II 3 cr.

Choose one of the following sets:
OEWU 285, Advanced Water Chemistry, and
OEWU 287, Advanced Water Chemistry Analysis
6 cr.

or
OEWU 290, Advanced Wastewater Microbiology and Chemistry, and
OEWU 292, Advanced Wastewater Analysis
6 cr.
PSY 201G, Introduction to Psychology, or
SOC 101G, Introductory Sociology
3 cr.

Electives (Choose 6 hours from the following):
C E 256, Environmental Science
3 cr.
Any other OEWU, OECS, OEAD, OEBU, or OEES course
1-6 cr.
E T 190, Applied Basic Electronics
4 cr.
S A 119, Microcomputer Keyboarding
3 cr.

Program Content: Certificate

A one-year modified curriculum is available for individuals who choose not to pursue the associate degree. Graduates of the one-year program have the capability to work in a municipal water or wastewater treatment plant. The types of positions available include operations, equipment maintenance, and laboratory analyses. Other areas of employment can include industrial and municipal sales and industrial laboratory analyses.

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