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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BSE

College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	3	C
ASU 101-AEE: The ASU Experience	1
CHM 114: General Chemistry for Engineers (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering OR SES 100: Introduction to Exploration (QTRS OR CS)	2-3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	16-17

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
FSE 100 required for first-year students and should be completed in the first semester.
If ENG 105 is taken, a three hour applicable elective must also be taken prior to graduation. See advisor.
Prep for success using the First-Year Student Guide.
Join a Fulton community.
Explore engineering and technical professions.

Term 2 16 - 32 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 242: Elementary Linear Algebra	2	C
MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)	3	C
PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
MAE 215: Introduction to Programming in MATLAB	1	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Create a Handshake profile.
Get involved with EPICS, the Generator Labs, and the Fulton Start-Up Center.

Term 3 32 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAE 201: Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies I: Statics	3	C
MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)	3	C
MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MATH OR MA)	3	C
PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
MAE 214: Computer-Aided Engineering I	1	C
Complete CHM 114 OR CHM 116 course(s).
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	14

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4 46 - 62 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAE 202: Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies II: Dynamics	3	C
MAE 213: Mechanics of Materials	3	C
MAE 242: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics	3	C
EEE 202: Circuits I	4	C
MAE 384: Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers (QTRS OR CS)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	16

Pursue an undergraduate research experience.
Apply for internships.
Attend career fairs and events.

Term 5 62 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

AEE 360: Aerodynamics (L)	3	C
AEE 361: Aerodynamics Laboratory (L)	1	C
MAE 241: Introduction to Thermodynamics	3	C
MAE 301: Applied Experimental Statistics	3	C
MAE 318: System Dynamics and Control I	3	C
EEE 203: Signals and Systems I	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	16

Plan for success using the Junior Guide.
Network at student organization competitions or professional societies.

Term 6 78 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

AEE 325: Aerospace Structures and Materials	3	C
AEE 362: High-Speed Aerodynamics (L)	3	C
AEE 462: Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control	3	C
EEE 350: Random Signal Analysis	3	C
Upper Division HUAD Track Course	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Choose an Upper Division HUAD Track Course from the list at the bottom of the major map.
Research and prepare for graduate school.
Apply for an engineering 4+1 program.
Develop a professional profile online.

Term 7 93 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

AEE 445: Fundamentals of Spacecraft Design	3	C
AEE 465: Rocket Propulsion	3	C
EEE 455: Communication Systems OR EEE 459: Communication Networks	3	C
Upper Division SOBE Track Course	3
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Choose an Upper Division SOBE Track Course from the list at the bottom of the major map.
Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Use Handshake to apply for full-time positions.
Complete an in-person or virtual practice interview.

Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

AEE 480: Space Systems Design	3	C
Upper Division Technical Elective	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	12

For more information about Technical Electives, please visit: Upper Division Technical Electives.

For more information about Upper Division Technical Elective options, please visit: Upper Division Technical Electives.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes:

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

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College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 16 Credit Hours

MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ASU 101-AEE: The ASU Experience

Hours: 1

CHM 114: General Chemistry for Engineers (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering OR SES 100: Introduction to Exploration (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 2-3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
FSE 100 required for first-year students and should be completed in the first semester.
If ENG 105 is taken, a three hour applicable elective must also be taken prior to graduation. See advisor.
Prep for success using the First-Year Student Guide.
Join a Fulton community.
Explore engineering and technical professions.

Term 2

16 - 32 Credit Hours

MAT 242: Elementary Linear Algebra

Hours: 2

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 215: Introduction to Programming in MATLAB

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Create a Handshake profile.
Get involved with EPICS, the Generator Labs, and the Fulton Start-Up Center.

Term 3

32 - 46 Credit Hours

MAE 201: Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies I: Statics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 214: Computer-Aided Engineering I

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Complete CHM 114 OR CHM 116 course(s).

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4

46 - 62 Credit Hours

MAE 202: Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies II: Dynamics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 213: Mechanics of Materials

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 242: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EEE 202: Circuits I

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 384: Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Pursue an undergraduate research experience.
Apply for internships.
Attend career fairs and events.

Term 5

62 - 78 Credit Hours

AEE 360: Aerodynamics (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

AEE 361: Aerodynamics Laboratory (L)

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 241: Introduction to Thermodynamics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 301: Applied Experimental Statistics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 318: System Dynamics and Control I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EEE 203: Signals and Systems I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Plan for success using the Junior Guide.
Network at student organization competitions or professional societies.

Term 6

78 - 93 Credit Hours

AEE 325: Aerospace Structures and Materials

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

AEE 362: High-Speed Aerodynamics (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

AEE 462: Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EEE 350: Random Signal Analysis

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division HUAD Track Course

Hours: 3

Notes:

Choose an Upper Division HUAD Track Course from the list at the bottom of the major map.
Research and prepare for graduate school.
Apply for an engineering 4+1 program.
Develop a professional profile online.

Term 7

93 - 108 Credit Hours

AEE 445: Fundamentals of Spacecraft Design

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

AEE 465: Rocket Propulsion

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EEE 455: Communication Systems OR EEE 459: Communication Networks

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division SOBE Track Course

Hours: 3

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Choose an Upper Division SOBE Track Course from the list at the bottom of the major map.
Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Use Handshake to apply for full-time positions.
Complete an in-person or virtual practice interview.

Term 8

108 - 120 Credit Hours

AEE 480: Space Systems Design

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Technical Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Notes:

For more information about Technical Electives, please visit: Upper Division Technical Electives.

General Notes

For more information about Upper Division Technical Elective options, please visit: Upper Division Technical Electives.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

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