2024 - 2025 Major Map
Biomedical Engineering (Biological Devices), BSE

School/College: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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ASU 101-BME: The ASU Experience	1	C
CHM 114: General Chemistry for Engineers (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR 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 (QTRS OR CS) OR STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (QTRS OR 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, including transfer students. Biomedical Engineering majors should take ASU 101-BME to fulfill this requirement.
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

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BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	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 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 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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MAT 242: Elementary Linear Algebra	2	C
MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (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
CSE 101: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming for Non-Computer Science Majors (QTRS)	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4 45 - 62 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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BME 200: Conservation Principles in Biomedical Engineering	3	C
MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MATH OR MA)	3	C
BME 235: Physiology for Engineers	4	C
EEE 202: Circuits I	4	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Term hours subtotal:	17

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

Term 5 62 - 79 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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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 Technical Elective	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	17

Select your Upper Division Technical Electives from the approved list found at the bottom of the major map.
Plan for success using the Junior Guide.
Network at student organization competitions or professional societies.

Term 6 79 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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BME 360: Control in Biological Systems	3	C
BME 213: Ethical and Social Dimensions of Biomedical Engineering (HUAD)	3	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
Term hours subtotal:	14

Research and prepare for graduate school.
Apply for an engineering 4+1 program.
Develop a professional profile online.

Term 7 93 - 106 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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BME 417: Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design I (L)	4	C
BME 467: Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine	3	C
Upper Division Technical Elective	3	C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Term hours subtotal:	13

Select your Upper Division Technical Electives from the approved list found 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 8 106 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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BME 490: Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design II (L)	4	C
Upper Division CIVI Track Course	3
Upper Division Technical Elective	4	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Term hours subtotal:	14

Select your Upper Division Technical Electives and Upper Division CIVI Track Course from the approved lists found at the bottom of the major map.

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

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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.