2023 - 2024 Major Map
Computer Science (Software Engineering), BS

School/College: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Term 1 0 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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CSE 110: Principles of Programming (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 (MA)	3	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Global Awareness (G)	3
Complete Mathematics (MA) 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) 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 - 31 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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CSE 205: Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures (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 (MA)	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
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

Three total (SQ) lab science courses are required. Two (SQ) courses must be from the same subject area and one (SQ) course must be from a different subject area.
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

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CSE 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 (MA) OR CSE 259: Logic in Computer Science	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Complete MAT 266 OR MAT 271 course(s).
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Three total (SQ) lab science courses are required. Two (SQ) courses must be from the same subject area and one (SQ) course must be from a different subject area.
Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide

Term 4 47 - 63 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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CSE 230: Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming	3	C
CSE 310: Data Structures and Algorithms	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Elective	3
Complete CSE 259 OR MAT 267 OR MAT 272 course(s).
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Three total (SQ) lab science courses are required. Two (SQ) courses must be from the same subject area and one (SQ) course must be from a different subject area.
Pursue an undergraduate research experience.
Apply for internships.
Attend career fairs and events.

Term 5 63 - 79 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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CSE 355: Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science	3	C
CSE 301: Computing Ethics	1	C
CSE 360: Introduction to Software Engineering	3	C
CSE 365: Information Assurance	3	C
IEE 380: Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving (CS)	3	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Term hours subtotal:	16

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

Term 6 79 - 94 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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CSE 330: Operating Systems	3	C
CSE 340: Principles of Programming Languages	3	C
CSE 445: Distributed Software Development	3	C
MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra	3	C
Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	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 accelerated program.
Develop a professional profile online.

Term 7 94 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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CSE 485: Computer Science Capstone Project I (L)	3	C
CSE 460: Software Analysis and Design	3	C
CSE 464: Software Quality Assurance and Testing	3	C
Upper Division Technical Elective	3	C
Elective	2
Term hours subtotal:	14

Please see course lists below for Technical Electives. Contact SCAI Advising or visit the SCAI website for additional information.
Students should take CSE 434 as the Upper Division Technical Elective in Term 7 if they plan on taking CSE 468 in Term 8. CSE 434 is a prerequisite for CSE 468.
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

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CSE 486: Computer Science Capstone Project II (L)	3	C
CSE 446: Software Integration and Engineering	3	C
CSE 463: Introduction to Human Computer Interaction OR CSE 466: Computer Systems Security OR CSE 467: Data and Information Security OR CSE 468: Computer Network Security	3	C
Upper Division Technical Elective	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	12

CSE 468 requires CSE 434 as a prerequisite.
Please see course lists below for Technical Electives. Contact SCAI Advising or visit the SCAI website for additional information.

- Maximum 3 hours of FSE 301 or FSE 404 can be applied towards major requirements.
- Maximum 6 hours of CSE 484, CSE 492, CSE 493, CSE 499, FSE 301, and FSE 404 can be applied towards major requirements.
- CSE 475 or DAT 402 can be applied towards major requirements but not both.
- 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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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.