Program Requirement
Program details
Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026
General Studies Gold
Degree: Bachelor of Science,
BS
College/School:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: LABIPHBS
120
minimum credit hours
45
Upper division minimum credit hours
Curriculum Checksheet
| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Major Requirements | ||
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A minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours used toward the major requirements must be taken from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search.
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| Major Core | ||
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PHY 150 Physics I
(SCIT)
OR PHY 121 University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT) AND PHY 122 University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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PHY 151 Physics II
(SCIT)
OR PHY 131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT) AND PHY 132 University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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PHY 201 Mathematical Methods in Physics I
(MATH)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PHY 252 Physics III
(SCIT)
OR PHY 241 University Physics III AND PHY 202 Programming for Physicists
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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BIO 312 Bioethics
(HUAD)
Biophysics students will take BIO 312 as part of their major. BIO 312 satisfies the upper-division science and society requirement.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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BIO 360 Animal Physiology
OR BIO 353 Cell Biology
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CHM 345 Physical Chemistry I
OR PHY 314 Quantum Physics I CHM 345 is recommended for students enrolled in a campus immersion degree.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CHM 346 Physical Chemistry II
OR CHM 341 Elementary Physical Chemistry If PHY 314 is completed students must enroll in CHM 341.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
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PHY 312 Mechanics and Electromagnetism
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PHY 371 Driving Forces in Biology
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PHY 472 Advanced Biophysics Lab
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PHY 473 From Molecules to Cells
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| The College Requirements | ||
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Mathematics Proficiency Requirement: All students are required to obtain a grade of "C" or higher in any course that satisfies the ASU General Studies MATH requirement.
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Science and Society Requirement: All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://thecollege.asu.edu/student-resources/science-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper division and students must earn a "C" or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields and ASU General Studies requirements.
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Science and Society Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
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MAT 265 Calculus for Engineers I
(MATH)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MAT 266 Calculus for Engineers II
(MATH)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MAT 267 Calculus for Engineers III
(MATH)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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BIO 181 General Biology I
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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BIO 182 General Biology II
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 4 |
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CHM 117 General Chemistry for Majors I
(SCIT)
AND
CHM 111 General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors I
(SCIT)
OR CHM 113 General Chemistry I (SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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CHM 118 General Chemistry for Majors II
(SCIT)
AND
CHM 112 General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II
(SCIT)
OR CHM 116 General Chemistry II (SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | ||
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ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
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ASU 101-LA The ASU Experience
OR LIA 101 Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Students enrolled in a campus immersion degree will enroll in LIA 101. Students enrolled in an online degree will enroll in ASU 101-LA.
1 Credit Hours
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1 | |
| First-Year Composition | ||
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ENG 101 First-Year Composition
AND
ENG 102 First-Year Composition
OR ENG 105 Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 First-Year Composition AND ENG 108 First-Year Composition
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
Notes
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All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. https://catalog.asu.edu/undergraduatereq
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All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. https://catalog.asu.edu/ug_gsr
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Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
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Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years.
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Electives: PHY 191 is recommended for students enrolled in a campus immersion degree.
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Students enrolled in a campus immersion degree can explore research opportunities at https://physics.asu.edu/undergradresearch.
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Students enrolled in an online degree can explore the Online Undergraduate Research Scholars program at https://ours.thecollege.asu.edu/.
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