2023 - 2024 Major Map
Chemical Engineering, BSE

School/College: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

ESCHEBSE

Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SQ)	4	C
FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering	2	C
MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MA)	3	C
ASU 101-CHE: The ASU Experience	1
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
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
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.
FSE 100 required for first-year students and should be completed the first semester. Non-first-year students: see advisor for petitioning replacement electives.
If ENG 105 is taken, a 3 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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CHM 116: General Chemistry II (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: 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
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 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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CHE 211: Introduction to Chemical Processing	3	C
MAT 242: Elementary Linear Algebra	2	C
MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MA)	3	C
CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I	3	C
CHM 237: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1	C
Bioscience Elective	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	15

For more information about Bioscience Elective course options, please visit here.
Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4 45 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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CHE 231: Introduction to Transport Phenomena I: Fluids	3	C
MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MA)	3	C
PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SQ)	3	C
CHM 234: General Organic Chemistry II	3	C
Engineering Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

For more information about the Engineering Elective, please visit here.
Pursue an undergraduate research experience.
Apply for internships.
Attend career fairs and events.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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CHE 334: Introduction to Transport Phenomena II: Heat and Mass Transfer	3	C
CHE 342: Introduction to Applied Chemical Thermodynamics	3	C
CHE 384: Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers (CS)	3	C
Upper Division Advanced Chemistry/Biochemistry Technical Elective	3
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

For more information about the Upper Division Advanced Chemistry/Biochemistry Technical Elective, please visit here.
Plan for success using the Junior Guide.
Network at student organization competitions or professional societies.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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CHE 433: Modern Separations	3	C
CHE 442: Introduction to Chemical Reactor Design	3	C
CHE 352: Chemical Engineering Lab I (L)	3	C
IEE 300: Economic Analysis for Engineers	3	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Global Awareness (G)	3
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

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

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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CHE 432: Principles of Chemical Engineering Design	3	C
CHE 451: Chemical Engineering Laboratory II	3
CHE 461: Process Dynamic Control (CS)	3
Upper Division CHE Technical Elective	3
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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

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	CHE 462: Process Design (L)	3
	Upper Division Advanced Chemistry/Biochemistry Technical Elective	3
	Upper Division CHE Technical Elective	3
	Upper Division Natural Science or Materials Science Technical Elective	3
	Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
	Term hours subtotal:	15

For more information about Upper Division Advanced Chemistry/Biochemistry Technical Electives, Upper Division CHE Technical Electives, and Upper Division Natural Science or Materials Science Technical Electives, please visit: CHE Elective Course Options

For a list of Engineering Electives, Upper Division Advanced Chemistry/Biochemistry Technical Electives, CHE Upper Division Technical Electives, and Upper Division Natural Science or MSE Technical Elective course options please visit: CHE Elective Course Options.

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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.