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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 - A 0 - 6 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	3	C
ASU 101-BME: The ASU Experience	1	C
FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering	2	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

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 1 - B 6 - 12 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (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
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	6

View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.

Term 2 - A 12 - 19 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 114: General Chemistry for Engineers (SCIT OR SQ)	4	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
Term hours subtotal:	7

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Get involved with EPICS, the Generator Labs, and the Fulton Start-Up Center.

Term 2 - B 19 - 26 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (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
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:	7

Term 3 - A 26 - 32 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
MAT 242: Elementary Linear Algebra	2	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 3 - B 32 - 39 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)	1	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.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 4 - A 39 - 48 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MATH OR MA)	3	C
BME 213: Biomedical and Bioengineering Ethics (HUAD)	3	C
CSE 101: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming for Non-Computer Science Majors (QTRS)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	9

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

Term 4 - B 48 - 55 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BME 200: Conservation Principles in Biomedical Engineering	3	C
EEE 202: Circuits I	4	C
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 5 - A 55 - 62 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BME 350: Signals and Systems for Bioengineers OR BIO 353: Cell Biology	3	C
BME 235: Physiology for Engineers	4	C
Term hours subtotal:	7

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

Term 5 - B 62 - 69 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BME 318: Biomaterials	4	C
BME 331: Transport Phenomena for Biomedical Engineering	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 6 - A 69 - 77 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BME 370: Microcomputer Applications in Biomedical Engineering OR BME 360: Control in Biological Systems AND BME 362: Methods in Molecular and Cellular Biology	3-4	C
BME 301: Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering	2	C
BME 316: Biomechanics for Biomedical Engineers	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	8-9

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

Term 6 - B 77 - 83 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BME 300: Bioengineering Product Design	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 7 - A 83 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BME 417: Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design I (L)	4	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Term hours subtotal:	7

Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Use Handshake to apply for full-time positions.
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 7 - B 90 - 96 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Technical Elective	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Select your Upper Division Technical Elective from the approved list found at the bottom of the major map.

Term 8 - A 96 - 103 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BME 490: Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design II (L)	4	C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 8 - B 103 - 110 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Technical Elective	7	C
	Term hours subtotal:	7

Select your Upper Division Technical Electives from the approved list found at the bottom of the major map.

Term 9 - A 110 - 117 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BME 413: Biomedical Instrumentation (L) AND BME 423: Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory (L) OR BME 467: Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine	4-3	C
Upper Division CIVI Track Course	3
Term hours subtotal:	7-6

Choose an Upper Division CIVI Track Course from the list at the bottom of the major map.

Term 9 - B 117 - 120 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	American Institutions (AMIT)	3
	Term hours subtotal:	3

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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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Biomedical Engineering, BSE

College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1 - A

0 - 6 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ASU 101-BME: The ASU Experience

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering

Hours: 2

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

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 1 - B

6 - 12 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: 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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.

Term 2 - A

12 - 19 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: 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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

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

Term 2 - B

19 - 26 Credit Hours

MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (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

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

Complete FSE 100 course(s).

Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Term 3 - A

26 - 32 Credit Hours

BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 242: Elementary Linear Algebra

Hours: 2

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 3 - B

32 - 39 Credit Hours

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

STP 226: Elements of Statistics (QTRS OR CS) OR STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Term 4 - A

39 - 48 Credit Hours

MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BME 213: Biomedical and Bioengineering Ethics (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 101: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming for Non-Computer Science Majors (QTRS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

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

Term 4 - B

48 - 55 Credit Hours

BME 200: Conservation Principles in Biomedical Engineering

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EEE 202: Circuits I

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Term 5 - A

55 - 62 Credit Hours

BME 350: Signals and Systems for Bioengineers OR BIO 353: Cell Biology

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BME 235: Physiology for Engineers

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

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

Term 5 - B

62 - 69 Credit Hours

BME 318: Biomaterials

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

BME 331: Transport Phenomena for Biomedical Engineering

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Term 6 - A

69 - 77 Credit Hours

BME 370: Microcomputer Applications in Biomedical Engineering OR BME 360: Control in Biological Systems AND BME 362: Methods in Molecular and Cellular Biology

Hours: 3-4

Minimum Grade: C

BME 301: Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering

Hours: 2

Minimum Grade: C

BME 316: Biomechanics for Biomedical Engineers

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

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

Term 6 - B

77 - 83 Credit Hours

BME 300: Bioengineering Product Design

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Term 7 - A

83 - 90 Credit Hours

BME 417: Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design I (L)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Use Handshake to apply for full-time positions.
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 7 - B

90 - 96 Credit Hours

Upper Division Technical Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Select your Upper Division Technical Elective from the approved list found at the bottom of the major map.

Term 8 - A

96 - 103 Credit Hours

BME 490: Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design II (L)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Term 8 - B

103 - 110 Credit Hours

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Technical Elective

Hours: 7

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Select your Upper Division Technical Electives from the approved list found at the bottom of the major map.

Term 9 - A

110 - 117 Credit Hours

BME 413: Biomedical Instrumentation (L) AND BME 423: Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory (L) OR BME 467: Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Hours: 4-3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division CIVI Track Course

Hours: 3

Notes:

Choose an Upper Division CIVI Track Course from the list at the bottom of the major map.

Term 9 - B

117 - 120 Credit Hours

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

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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