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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BS

College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Term 1 0 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CSE 110: Principles of Programming (QTRS OR CS)	3	C
ASU 101-CAI: The ASU Experience	1
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
MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students and should be taken in the first semester.
If ENG 105 is taken, a 3 credit hour elective must also be taken prior to graduation.
Prep for success using the First-Year Student Guide.
Join a Fulton community.
Explore engineering and technical professions.

Term 2 15 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CSE 205: Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures (QTRS OR CS)	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
MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Additional Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT) course	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Complete MAT 170 OR MAT 171 OR MAT 265 OR MAT 270 course(s).
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

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

EEE 120: Digital Design Fundamentals	3	C
CSE 240: Introduction to Programming Languages	3	C
MAT 243: Discrete Mathematical Structures	3	C
MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA) OR CSE 259: Logic in Computer Science	3	C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Complete MAT 266 OR MAT 271 course(s).
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4 46 - 62 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CSE 230: Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming	3	C
CSE 310: Data Structures and Algorithms	3	C
IEE 380: Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving (QTRS OR CS)	3	C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Complete CSE 259 OR MAT 267 OR MAT 272 course(s).
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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

CSE 360: Introduction to Software Engineering	3	C
CSE 301: Computing Ethics	1	C
CSE 355: Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science	3	C
CSE 365: Information Assurance	3	C
MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
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

CSE 330: Operating Systems	3	C
CSE 340: Principles of Programming Languages	3	C
CSE 412: Database Management OR CSE 434: Computer Networks OR CSE 445: Distributed Software Development	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

CSE 434 is a prerequisite for CSE 468 which is an option for the Cybersecurity Focus Courses requirement.

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

CSE 485: Computer Science Capstone Project I (L)	3	C
Upper Division Cybersecurity Elective	3	C
Upper Division Cybersecurity Focus Courses	3	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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

CSE 486: Computer Science Capstone Project II (L)	3	C
Upper Division Cybersecurity Elective	3	C
Upper Division Cybersecurity Focus Courses	3	C
Upper Division Technical Elective	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	12

Please see course lists below for Technical Electives. Contact SCAI Advising or visit the Scai website for additional information.

Technical Electives may require additional prerequisites.
For additional information on major curriculum, please visit the Computer Science Degree Requirements website and the Concentration Requirements website.

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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.

2024 - 2025 Major Map
Computer Science (Cybersecurity), BS

College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 15 Credit Hours

CSE 110: Principles of Programming (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ASU 101-CAI: The ASU Experience

Hours: 1

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

FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering

Hours: 2

Minimum Grade: C

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

Hours: 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 and should be taken in the first semester.
If ENG 105 is taken, a 3 credit hour elective must also be taken prior to graduation.
Prep for success using the First-Year Student Guide.
Join a Fulton community.
Explore engineering and technical professions.

Term 2

15 - 30 Credit Hours

CSE 205: Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures (QTRS OR CS)

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

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Additional Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT) course

Hours: 3

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

Complete MAT 170 OR MAT 171 OR MAT 265 OR MAT 270 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

30 - 46 Credit Hours

EEE 120: Digital Design Fundamentals

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 240: Introduction to Programming Languages

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 243: Discrete Mathematical Structures

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA) OR CSE 259: Logic in Computer Science

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Complete MAT 266 OR MAT 271 course(s).

Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4

46 - 62 Credit Hours

CSE 230: Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 310: Data Structures and Algorithms

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

IEE 380: Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Complete CSE 259 OR MAT 267 OR MAT 272 course(s).

Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

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

Term 5

62 - 78 Credit Hours

CSE 360: Introduction to Software Engineering

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 301: Computing Ethics

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 355: Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 365: Information Assurance

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Notes:

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

Term 6

78 - 93 Credit Hours

CSE 330: Operating Systems

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 340: Principles of Programming Languages

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 412: Database Management OR CSE 434: Computer Networks OR CSE 445: Distributed Software Development

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Notes:

CSE 434 is a prerequisite for CSE 468 which is an option for the Cybersecurity Focus Courses requirement.

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

Term 7

93 - 108 Credit Hours

CSE 485: Computer Science Capstone Project I (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Cybersecurity Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Cybersecurity Focus Courses

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Elective

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 8

108 - 120 Credit Hours

CSE 486: Computer Science Capstone Project II (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Cybersecurity Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Cybersecurity Focus Courses

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Technical Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Please see course lists below for Technical Electives. Contact SCAI Advising or visit the Scai website for additional information.

General Notes

- Technical Electives may require additional prerequisites.
- For additional information on major curriculum, please visit the Computer Science Degree Requirements website and the Concentration Requirements website.

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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