2023 - 2024 Major Map
Biomedical Engineering (Biological Devices), BSE

School/College: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

ESBMEBDBSE

Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASU 101-BME: The ASU Experience	1	C
CHM 114: General Chemistry for Engineers (SQ)	4	C
MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MA)	3	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering	2	C
STP 226: Elements of Statistics (CS) OR STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (CS)	3	C
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	16

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
If ENG 105 is taken, a three credit 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 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BIO 181: General Biology I (SQ)	4	C
MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MA)	3	C
PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SQ)	3	C
PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SQ)	1	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Complete FSE 100 course(s).
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	14

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

Term 3 30 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 242: Elementary Linear Algebra	2	C
MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MA)	3	C
PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SQ)	3	C
PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SQ)	1	C
BME 210: Programming for Biomedical Engineers: Introduction to Computers, Programming and Data (CS)	3	C
Bioscience Elective	4	C
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Select your Bioscience Elective course(s) from the approved list found at the bottom of the major map.
Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4 46 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BME 200: Conservation Principles in Biomedical Engineering	3	C
MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MA)	3	C
BME 235: Physiology for Engineers	4	C
EEE 202: Circuits I	4	C
Term hours subtotal:	14

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

Term 5 60 - 77 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BIO 353: Cell Biology	3	C
BME 362: Methods in Molecular and Cellular Biology	1	C
BME 318: Biomaterials	4	C
BME 331: Transport Phenomena for Biomedical Engineering	3	C
Upper Division Engineering Elective	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Term hours subtotal:	17

Select your Upper Division Engineering Elective courses from the approved list found at the bottom of the major map.
The general studies requirements for HU, SB, and the awareness areas (C, G, H) do not have to be taken in exact combinations as outlined on the major map. By the end of term 8, all must be completed; however, the combinations may vary.
Plan for success using the Junior Guide.
Network at student organization competitions or professional societies.

Term 6 77 - 92 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BME 360: Control in Biological Systems	3	C
BME 213: Biomedical and Bioengineering Ethics	1	C
BME 300: Bioengineering Product Design	3	C
BME 301: Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering	2	C
BME 316: Biomechanics for Biomedical Engineers	3	C
Upper Division Engineering Elective	3	C
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Select your Upper Division Engineering Elective courses from the approved list found 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 92 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BME 417: Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design I (L)	4	C
BME 467: Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine	3	C
Upper Division Related Elective	3	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Global Awareness (G)	3
Term hours subtotal:	13

Select your Upper Division Related Elective courses from the approved list found at the bottom of the major map.
The general studies requirements for HU, SB, and the awareness areas (C, G, H) do not have to be taken in exact combinations as outlined on the major map. By the end of term 8, all must be completed; however, the combinations may vary.
Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Use Handshake to apply for full-time positions.
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BME 490: Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design II (L)	4	C
Upper Division Related Elective	2	C
Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Select your Upper Division Related Elective courses from the approved list found at the bottom of the major map.
The general studies requirements for HU, SB, and the awareness areas (C, G, H) do not have to be taken in exact combinations as outlined on the major map. By the end of term 8, all must be completed; however, the combinations may vary.

Hide Course List(s)/Track Group(s)

Notes:

First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2023 - 2024 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.