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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 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	3	C
ASU 101-MEE: The ASU Experience	1
CHM 114: General Chemistry for Engineers (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)	4	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
FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering	2	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	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 is 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 - 32 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 242: Elementary Linear Algebra	2	C
MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (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
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
MAE 215: Introduction to Programming in MATLAB	1	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 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 32 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAE 201: Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies I: Statics	3	C
MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)	3	C
MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MATH OR MA)	3	C
PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
MAE 214: Computer-Aided Engineering I	1	C
Complete CHM 114 OR CHM 116 course(s).
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	14

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4 46 - 62 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAE 202: Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies II: Dynamics	3	C
MAE 213: Mechanics of Materials	3	C
MAE 241: Introduction to Thermodynamics	3	C
EEE 202: Circuits I	4	C
MAE 384: Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers (QTRS OR CS)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	16

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

Term 5 62 - 77 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MEE 322: Structural Mechanics	3	C
CHM 231: Elementary Organic Chemistry (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I	3	C
MAE 242: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics	3	C
MAE 301: Applied Experimental Statistics	3	C
MSE 250: Structure and Properties of Materials	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	15

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

Term 6 77 - 91 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAE 318: System Dynamics and Control I	3	C
MEE 340: Heat Transfer	3	C
MEE 323: Computer-Aided Engineering II	2	C
MEE 342: Principles of Mechanical Design	3	C
Upper Division SUST Track Course	3
Term hours subtotal:	14

Research and prepare for graduate school.
Apply for an engineering 4+1 program.
Develop a professional profile online.
Upper Division SUST track course must be selected from the course list at the bottom of the major map.

Term 7 91 - 107 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MEE 445: Energy Systems Design I	1	C
MEE 482: Intermediate Thermodynamics	3	C
ASB 344: Technology and Society (SOBE OR L or SB) OR SOC 334: Technology and Society (SOBE OR L or SB)	3
MAE 417: System Dynamics and Control II	3	C
Upper Division Energy and Environment Technical Elective	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	16

For additional information about Upper Division Energy and Environment Technical Electives, please see: Upper Division Energy and Environment Technical Electives.
Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Apply for full-time positions.
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 8 107 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MEE 446: Energy Systems Design II	2	C
MEE 491: Experimental Mechanical Engineering (L)	2	C
PUP 411: Environment, Justice and Cities (CIVI)	3
Upper Division Technical Elective	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Term hours subtotal:	13

For additional information about Upper Division Technical Electives, please go to: Upper Division Technical Electives.
Upper Division HUAD track course must be selected from the course list at the bottom of the major map.

For additional information about Upper Division Energy and Environment Technical Electives, & Upper Division Technical Electives, please go to: Upper Division Energy and Environment Technical Electives & Upper Division Technical Electives

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Upper Division Energy and Environment Technical Electives
ATE 521: Building Environmental Science
ATE 556: Architectural Technology V
ATE 560: Building Energy Analysis
ATE 582: Environmental Control Systems
BIO 320: Fundamentals of Ecology
CEE 361: Introduction to Environmental Engineering
CEE 440: Hydrology
CEE 494: Energy Efficient Buildings and Systems
CEE 494: Sustainable Energy and Material Use
CEE 494: Sustainable Energy Technologies
CHE 473: Fuel Cells and Biofuel Cells
CHE 478: Biomass Energy Conversion Technology
CHM 302: Environmental Chemistry
EEE 360: Energy Systems and Power Electronics
EEE 460: Nuclear Power Engineering
EEE 463: Electrical Power Plants
EVE 302: Environmental Engineering Fundamentals: Physical and Chemical Processes
MAE 494: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
MAE 494: Energy Efficiency
MAE 494: Solar Thermal Engineering
MEE 434: Internal Combustion Engines
MEE 440: Renewable Energy: Mechanical Systems
MEE 441: Wind Energy
MSE 460: Nanomaterials in Energy Production and Storage
MSE 466: Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion
By approval only:
MAE 484: Internship
MAE 492: Honors Directed Study
MAE 493: Honors Thesis (L)
MAE 499: Individualized Instruction
*Students who do not meet the enrollment requirements for these courses may be allowed to enroll with instructor consent. Courses not listed here require a program petition prior to enrollment. Please check with your advisor. A max of 3 credits from MAE 484/499 can be applied toward the TE requirements.

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
Mechanical Engineering (Energy and Environment), BSE

College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 16 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ASU 101-MEE: The ASU Experience

Hours: 1

CHM 114: General Chemistry for Engineers (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: 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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering

Hours: 2

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.
FSE 100 is 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 - 32 Credit Hours

MAT 242: Elementary Linear Algebra

Hours: 2

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (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

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 215: Introduction to Programming in MATLAB

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 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

32 - 46 Credit Hours

MAE 201: Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies I: Statics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

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

MAE 214: Computer-Aided Engineering I

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Complete CHM 114 OR CHM 116 course(s).

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4

46 - 62 Credit Hours

MAE 202: Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies II: Dynamics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 213: Mechanics of Materials

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 241: Introduction to Thermodynamics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EEE 202: Circuits I

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 384: Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

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

Term 5

62 - 77 Credit Hours

MEE 322: Structural Mechanics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 231: Elementary Organic Chemistry (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 242: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAE 301: Applied Experimental Statistics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MSE 250: Structure and Properties of Materials

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

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

Term 6

77 - 91 Credit Hours

MAE 318: System Dynamics and Control I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MEE 340: Heat Transfer

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MEE 323: Computer-Aided Engineering II

Hours: 2

Minimum Grade: C

MEE 342: Principles of Mechanical Design

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division SUST Track Course

Hours: 3

Notes:

Research and prepare for graduate school.
Apply for an engineering 4+1 program.
Develop a professional profile online.
Upper Division SUST track course must be selected from the course list at the bottom of the major map.

Term 7

91 - 107 Credit Hours

MEE 445: Energy Systems Design I

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

MEE 482: Intermediate Thermodynamics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ASB 344: Technology and Society (SOBE OR L or SB) OR SOC 334: Technology and Society (SOBE OR L or SB)

Hours: 3

MAE 417: System Dynamics and Control II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Energy and Environment Technical Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Notes:

For additional information about Upper Division Energy and Environment Technical Electives, please see: Upper Division Energy and Environment Technical Electives.
Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Apply for full-time positions.
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 8

107 - 120 Credit Hours

MEE 446: Energy Systems Design II

Hours: 2

Minimum Grade: C

MEE 491: Experimental Mechanical Engineering (L)

Hours: 2

Minimum Grade: C

PUP 411: Environment, Justice and Cities (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Technical Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Notes:

For additional information about Upper Division Technical Electives, please go to: Upper Division Technical Electives.
Upper Division HUAD track course must be selected from the course list at the bottom of the major map.

General Notes

For additional information about Upper Division Energy and Environment Technical Electives, & Upper Division Technical Electives, please go to: Upper Division Energy and Environment Technical Electives & Upper Division Technical Electives

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Show Course List(s)/Track Group(s)▼

Upper Division Energy and Environment Technical Electives
ATE 521: Building Environmental Science
ATE 556: Architectural Technology V
ATE 560: Building Energy Analysis
ATE 582: Environmental Control Systems
BIO 320: Fundamentals of Ecology
CEE 361: Introduction to Environmental Engineering
CEE 440: Hydrology
CEE 494: Energy Efficient Buildings and Systems
CEE 494: Sustainable Energy and Material Use
CEE 494: Sustainable Energy Technologies
CHE 473: Fuel Cells and Biofuel Cells
CHE 478: Biomass Energy Conversion Technology
CHM 302: Environmental Chemistry
EEE 360: Energy Systems and Power Electronics
EEE 460: Nuclear Power Engineering
EEE 463: Electrical Power Plants
EVE 302: Environmental Engineering Fundamentals: Physical and Chemical Processes
MAE 494: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
MAE 494: Energy Efficiency
MAE 494: Solar Thermal Engineering
MEE 434: Internal Combustion Engines
MEE 440: Renewable Energy: Mechanical Systems
MEE 441: Wind Energy
MSE 460: Nanomaterials in Energy Production and Storage
MSE 466: Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion
By approval only:
MAE 484: Internship
MAE 492: Honors Directed Study
MAE 493: Honors Thesis (L)
MAE 499: Individualized Instruction
*Students who do not meet the enrollment requirements for these courses may be allowed to enroll with instructor consent. Courses not listed here require a program petition prior to enrollment. Please check with your advisor. A max of 3 credits from MAE 484/499 can be applied toward the TE requirements.