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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-MSE: 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
FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering	2
CHM 114: General Chemistry for Engineers (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)	4	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 in the first semester. Non-first year students: see advisor for petitioning replacement electives.
If students take ENG 105, a 3 credit 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

PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)	3	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
MSE 250: Structure and Properties of Materials	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Complete CHM 114 OR CHM 116 course(s).
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 - 48 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)	3	C
MSE 215: Materials Synthesis	3
PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
Math or Science Elective	3-4
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Complete MSE 250 course(s).
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16-17

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4 48 - 64 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra	3	C
MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MATH OR MA)	3	C
MSE 211: Introduction to Mechanics of Materials	3	C
MSE 212: Microstructure and Properties Lab	1	C
IEE 380: Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving (QTRS OR CS)	3
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	16

For additional information about Advanced Science Electives options, please go to: Advanced Science Electives.
Pursue an undergraduate research experience.
Apply for internships.
Attend career fairs and events.

Term 5 64 - 80 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MSE 330: Thermodynamics of Materials	3
MSE 355: Structure and Defects	3	C
MSE 356: Thin Film and Microelectronic Devices Lab	1
MSE 415: Mathematical and Computer Methods in Materials (CS)	3
MSE 457: Quantum Mechanics for Understanding Properties of Atoms and Solids	3
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 80 - 96 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	MSE 450: Introduction to Materials Characterization	3
	MSE 451: Nanomaterials and Electronics Characterization Lab	1
	MSE 482: Materials Engineering Design (L)	3
	MSE 335: Materials Kinetics	3
	MSE 458: Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Properties	3
	Sustainability (SUST)	3
	Term hours subtotal:	16

For additional information about Materials Elective options, please go to: Materials Elective.
Research and prepare for graduate school.
Apply for an engineering 4+1 program.
Develop a professional profile online.

Term 7 96 - 109 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	MSE 489: Capstone Design Project I (L)	1
	MSE 440: Mechanical Behavior of Materials	3
	Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Materials Elective	6
	Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
	Term hours subtotal:	13

For additional information about Materials Elective options, please go to: Materials Elective.
Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Use Handshake to apply for full-time positions.

Term 8 109 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	MSE 490: Capstone Design Project II (L)	2
	MSE 420: Advanced Metallurgical Alloys and Processes	3
	Advanced Science Elective	3
	Upper Division Technical Elective	3
	Term hours subtotal:	11

For additional information about Advanced Science Electives and Technical Electives, please go to: Advanced Science Electives and Technical Electives.

For more information about course options for Math or Science Electives, Materials Electives, Advanced Science Electives, or Technical Electives, please go to: MSE Elective Course Options.

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Upper Division Materials Elective
Please choose two courses from the following options:
BME 318: Biomaterials
CHE 468: Polymer Principles and Processing
MSE 470: Polymers and Composites
MSE 471: Introduction to Ceramics
MSE 494: Polymer Synthesis, Characterization, & Processing
MSE 494: Electrochemical Materials Science
MSE 494: Semiconductor materials, devices, and fabrication

Technical Electives
Advanced Science Elective
ART 494: Foundry Research Methods for Non-Majors
CEE 353: Civil Engineering Materials
CHE 211: Introduction to Chemical Processing
CHE 494: Fundamentals of Scaleup
CHE 494: Innovation in Engineering
CHE 494: Quantum Mechanical Simulations of Chemical Process or MSE 494: Quantum Mechanical Simulations of Chemical Process
CIS 310: Business Data Visualization
EEE 202: Circuits I
EEE 241: Fundamentals of Electromagnetics
EEE 352: Properties of Electronic Materials
EEE 435: Fundamentals of CMOS and MEMS
EEE 436: Fundamentals of Solid-State Devices
EEE 460: Nuclear Power Engineering
EEE 465: Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
EGR 219: Computational Modeling of Engineering Systems
EGR 494: Engineering in Semiconductors and Microelectronics
FSE 301: Entrepreneurship and Value Creation
FSE 404: EPICS Gold: EPICS in Action
FSE 494: History and Technology of Microelectronics
IEE 300: Economic Analysis for Engineers
IEE 369: Work Analysis and Design (L)
IEE 385: Engineering Statistics: Probability
IEE 437: Human Factors Engineering
IEE 474: Quality Control
MAT 300: Mathematical Structures (L)
MEE 322: Structural Mechanics
MEE 342: Principles of Mechanical Design
MFG 472: Additive Manufacturing
MSE 4** Elective
PUP 442: Environmental Planning
SES 311: Essentials of Astrobiology: Exploration for Life in the Universe
By approval only:
MSE 484: Internship
MSE 492: Honors Directed Study
MSE 493: Honors Thesis (L)
MSE 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.

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.

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Materials Science and Engineering, 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-MSE: The ASU Experience

Hours: 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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering

Hours: 2

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

Hours: 4

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 in the first semester. Non-first year students: see advisor for petitioning replacement electives.
If students take ENG 105, a 3 credit 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

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

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

Hours: 3

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

MSE 250: Structure and Properties of Materials

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Complete CHM 114 OR CHM 116 course(s).

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 - 48 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MSE 215: Materials Synthesis

Hours: 3

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

Math or Science Elective

Hours: 3-4

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Complete MSE 250 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

48 - 64 Credit Hours

MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MSE 211: Introduction to Mechanics of Materials

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MSE 212: Microstructure and Properties Lab

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

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

Hours: 3

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

For additional information about Advanced Science Electives options, please go to: Advanced Science Electives.
Pursue an undergraduate research experience.
Apply for internships.
Attend career fairs and events.

Term 5

64 - 80 Credit Hours

MSE 330: Thermodynamics of Materials

Hours: 3

MSE 355: Structure and Defects

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MSE 356: Thin Film and Microelectronic Devices Lab

Hours: 1

MSE 415: Mathematical and Computer Methods in Materials (CS)

Hours: 3

MSE 457: Quantum Mechanics for Understanding Properties of Atoms and Solids

Hours: 3

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Notes:

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

Term 6

80 - 96 Credit Hours

MSE 450: Introduction to Materials Characterization

Hours: 3

MSE 451: Nanomaterials and Electronics Characterization Lab

Hours: 1

MSE 482: Materials Engineering Design (L)

Hours: 3

MSE 335: Materials Kinetics

Hours: 3

MSE 458: Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Properties

Hours: 3

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Notes:

For additional information about Materials Elective options, please go to: Materials Elective.
Research and prepare for graduate school.
Apply for an engineering 4+1 program.
Develop a professional profile online.

Term 7

96 - 109 Credit Hours

MSE 489: Capstone Design Project I (L)

Hours: 1

MSE 440: Mechanical Behavior of Materials

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Materials Elective

Hours: 6

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Notes:

For additional information about Materials Elective options, please go to: Materials Elective.
Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Use Handshake to apply for full-time positions.

Term 8

109 - 120 Credit Hours

MSE 490: Capstone Design Project II (L)

Hours: 2

MSE 420: Advanced Metallurgical Alloys and Processes

Hours: 3

Advanced Science Elective

Hours: 3

Upper Division Technical Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

For additional information about Advanced Science Electives and Technical Electives, please go to: Advanced Science Electives and Technical Electives.

General Notes

For more information about course options for Math or Science Electives, Materials Electives, Advanced Science Electives, or Technical Electives, please go to: MSE Elective Course Options.

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 Materials Elective
Please choose two courses from the following options:
BME 318: Biomaterials
CHE 468: Polymer Principles and Processing
MSE 470: Polymers and Composites
MSE 471: Introduction to Ceramics
MSE 494: Polymer Synthesis, Characterization, & Processing
MSE 494: Electrochemical Materials Science
MSE 494: Semiconductor materials, devices, and fabrication

Technical Electives
Advanced Science Elective
ART 494: Foundry Research Methods for Non-Majors
CEE 353: Civil Engineering Materials
CHE 211: Introduction to Chemical Processing
CHE 494: Fundamentals of Scaleup
CHE 494: Innovation in Engineering
CHE 494: Quantum Mechanical Simulations of Chemical Process or MSE 494: Quantum Mechanical Simulations of Chemical Process
CIS 310: Business Data Visualization
EEE 202: Circuits I
EEE 241: Fundamentals of Electromagnetics
EEE 352: Properties of Electronic Materials
EEE 435: Fundamentals of CMOS and MEMS
EEE 436: Fundamentals of Solid-State Devices
EEE 460: Nuclear Power Engineering
EEE 465: Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
EGR 219: Computational Modeling of Engineering Systems
EGR 494: Engineering in Semiconductors and Microelectronics
FSE 301: Entrepreneurship and Value Creation
FSE 404: EPICS Gold: EPICS in Action
FSE 494: History and Technology of Microelectronics
IEE 300: Economic Analysis for Engineers
IEE 369: Work Analysis and Design (L)
IEE 385: Engineering Statistics: Probability
IEE 437: Human Factors Engineering
IEE 474: Quality Control
MAT 300: Mathematical Structures (L)
MEE 322: Structural Mechanics
MEE 342: Principles of Mechanical Design
MFG 472: Additive Manufacturing
MSE 4** Elective
PUP 442: Environmental Planning
SES 311: Essentials of Astrobiology: Exploration for Life in the Universe
By approval only:
MSE 484: Internship
MSE 492: Honors Directed Study
MSE 493: Honors Thesis (L)
MSE 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.