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: LABSCABS
120
minimum credit hours
45
Upper division minimum credit hours
Curriculum Checksheet
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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 the class search.
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| Core Requirements | ||
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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
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C | 4 |
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BIO 340 General Genetics
OR MBB 347 Molecular Genetics: From Genes to Proteins MBB 347 Molecular Genetics provides students with a deeper understanding of the specific genetic mechanisms and molecular processes that are directly relevant to microbiology. Students gain experience using molecular genetics tools and techniques, which are essential skills for careers in medical microbiology, biotechnology, and environmental microbiology.
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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BIO 345 Evolution
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Major Concentration Courses | ||
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BCH 361 Advanced Principles of Biochemistry
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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BIO 331 Animal Behavior
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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BIO 360 Animal Physiology
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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BIO 436 Sociobiology and Behavioral Ecology
OR BIO 461 Comparative Animal Physiology OR BIO 462 Endocrine Physiology OR BIO 467 Neurobiology OR MIC 420 Immunology: Molecular and Cellular Foundations or BIO 420 Immunology: Molecular and Cellular Foundations
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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1 - 4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 1 - 4 |
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3 - 4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 - 4 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
| 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 |
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Upper Division
Science and Society Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
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CHM 113 General Chemistry I
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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CHM 116 General Chemistry II
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry
(SCIT)
AND
CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory
(SCIT)
ASU Online students complete all experiments for the CHM 235 organic chemistry lab at the ASU Tempe Campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports are completed in later weeks during the same summer term. Pre-health students may need CHM 233 & 237 and CHM 234 & 238, not CHM 231 & 235. Please see advisor for more details.
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences
(MATH)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PHY 101 Introduction to Physics
(SCIT)
Pre-health students may need PHY 111 & 113 and PHY 112 & 114, not PHY 101. Please see advisor for more details.
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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STP 231 Statistics for Life Science
(QTRS)
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
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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| In-Person Labs Required | ||
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In order to complete the requirements of this program, some laboratory courses are completed in-person at the Tempe Campus. These laboratory courses are offered during summer. This may impact your financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify, and students may receive funds to help cover costs for each semester of enrollment. The amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for varies depending on prior education experience and other individual factors. Learn more about summer financial aid at https://tuition.asu.edu.
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