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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 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
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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 three (3) semester 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 - 31 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
Biology or Chemistry Course	4
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	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:	16

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

Term 3 31 - 47 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

EEE 120: Digital Design Fundamentals	3	C
MAT 243: Discrete Mathematical Structures	3	C
MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)	3	C
PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
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 47 - 63 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CSE 220: Programming for Computer Engineering	3	C
CSE 230: Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming	3	C
IEE 380: Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving (QTRS OR CS)	3	C
PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Complete MAT 267 OR MAT 272 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	16

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

Term 5 63 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CSE 310: Data Structures and Algorithms	3	C
CSE 301: Computing Ethics	1	C
CSE 302: Circuits for Computer Engineers	3	C
CSE 320: Design and Synthesis of Digital Hardware	3	C
MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra	3	C
Elective	2
Term hours subtotal:	15

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 325: Embedded Microprocessor Systems	3	C
CSE 330: Operating Systems	3	C
CSE 360: Introduction to Software Engineering	3	C
CSE 365: Information Assurance	3	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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 423: Systems Capstone Project I (L)	3	C
CSE 434: Computer Networks	3	C
Upper Division CSE Technical Elective	3	C
Upper Division Cybersecurity Focus Courses	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	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 424: Systems Capstone Project II (L)	3	C
CSE 420: Computer Architecture I	3	C
Upper Division Cybersecurity Focus Courses	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	12

Technical Electives may require additional prerequisites.
For additional information on major curriculum, please visit the Computer Systems Engineering (Cybersecurity) Degree 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 Systems Engineering (Cybersecurity), BSE

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

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

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 three (3) semester 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 - 31 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

Biology or Chemistry Course

Hours: 4

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

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

31 - 47 Credit Hours

EEE 120: Digital Design Fundamentals

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 243: Discrete Mathematical Structures

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

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

47 - 63 Credit Hours

CSE 220: Programming for Computer Engineering

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 230: Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Complete MAT 267 OR MAT 272 course(s).

Notes:

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

Term 5

63 - 78 Credit Hours

CSE 310: Data Structures and Algorithms

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 301: Computing Ethics

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 302: Circuits for Computer Engineers

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 320: Design and Synthesis of Digital Hardware

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 2

Notes:

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

Term 6

78 - 93 Credit Hours

CSE 325: Embedded Microprocessor Systems

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 330: Operating Systems

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 360: Introduction to Software Engineering

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 365: Information Assurance

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Notes:

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 423: Systems Capstone Project I (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 434: Computer Networks

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division CSE Technical Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Cybersecurity Focus Courses

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

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 424: Systems Capstone Project II (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 420: Computer Architecture I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Cybersecurity Focus Courses

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

General Notes

- Technical Electives may require additional prerequisites.
- For additional information on major curriculum, please visit the Computer Systems Engineering (Cybersecurity) Degree 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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