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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 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASU 101-MSN: The ASU Experience	1
RAS 101: Foundations of Robotic Engineering I	3	C
CSE 101: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming for Non-Computer Science Majors (QTRS) OR RAS 110: Principles of Programming for Engineers	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 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Term hours subtotal:	16

ASU 101 is required of all first-year students.
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

RAS 102: Foundations of Robotic Engineering II	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
PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
RAS 205: Design and Analysis of Data Structures and Algorithms	3	C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Complete MAT 265 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	16

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

Term 3 32 - 47 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

EGR 216: Engineering Electrical Fundamentals	3	C
MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)	3	C
RAS 210: Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)	3	C
RAS 215: Statics and Mechanics of Materials	3	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Complete MAT 266 course(s).
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4 47 - 62 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 243: Discrete Mathematical Structures	3	C
MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra	3
RAS 220: Dynamics	3	C
RAS 230: Introduction to Robotic Mechanism Design and Deployment	3	C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Complete RAS 215 AND EGR 216 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

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

RAS 304: Embedded Systems Design Project I	3	C
RAS 455: Robotic Systems I	3	C
EGR 280: Engineering Statistics (QTRS OR CS)	3
Upper Division Technical Elective	3
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Term hours subtotal:	16

Technical Electives can be selected from the approved list at the bottom of the major map.
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

RAS 314: Embedded Systems Design Project II	3	C
RAS 456: Robotic Systems II	3	C
PHY 321: Vector Mechanics and Vibration	3
RAS 433: Transforms and Systems Modeling	3	C
Upper Division Technical Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Research and prepare for graduate school.
Apply for an engineering accelerated degree program.
Develop a professional profile online.

Term 7 93 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

RAS 401: Professional Design Project I (L) OR EGR 401: Professional Design Project I (L)	3	C
HST 318: History of Engineering (HUAD OR (L or SB) & G)	3
RAS 446: Robotic and Manufacturing System Control and Optimization	3
RAS 475: Applied Machine Learning and AI for Robotics and Manufacturing	3
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	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

RAS 402: Professional Design Project II	3	C
Upper Division Technical Elective	3
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	12

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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
Robotics and Autonomous Systems, BS

College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Students interested in this program should apply to the BSE in Robotics and Autonomous Systems.

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 16 Credit Hours

ASU 101-MSN: The ASU Experience

Hours: 1

RAS 101: Foundations of Robotic Engineering I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CSE 101: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming for Non-Computer Science Majors (QTRS) OR RAS 110: Principles of Programming for Engineers

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 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Notes:

ASU 101 is required of all first-year students.
Prep for success using the First-Year Student Guide.
Join a Fulton community.
Explore engineering and technical professions.

Term 2

16 - 32 Credit Hours

RAS 102: Foundations of Robotic Engineering II

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

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

RAS 205: Design and Analysis of Data Structures and Algorithms

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

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

Complete MAT 265 course(s).

Notes:

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

Term 3

32 - 47 Credit Hours

EGR 216: Engineering Electrical Fundamentals

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

RAS 210: Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

RAS 215: Statics and Mechanics of Materials

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Complete MAT 266 course(s).

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4

47 - 62 Credit Hours

MAT 275: Modern Differential Equations (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 243: Discrete Mathematical Structures

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra

Hours: 3

RAS 220: Dynamics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

RAS 230: Introduction to Robotic Mechanism Design and Deployment

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Complete RAS 215 AND EGR 216 course(s).

Notes:

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

Term 5

62 - 78 Credit Hours

RAS 304: Embedded Systems Design Project I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

RAS 455: Robotic Systems I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EGR 280: Engineering Statistics (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Technical Elective

Hours: 3

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Notes:

Technical Electives can be selected from the approved list at the bottom of the major map.
Plan for success using the Junior Guide.
Network at student organization competitions or professional societies.

Term 6

78 - 93 Credit Hours

RAS 314: Embedded Systems Design Project II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

RAS 456: Robotic Systems II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 321: Vector Mechanics and Vibration

Hours: 3

RAS 433: Transforms and Systems Modeling

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Technical Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Research and prepare for graduate school.
Apply for an engineering accelerated degree program.
Develop a professional profile online.

Term 7

93 - 108 Credit Hours

RAS 401: Professional Design Project I (L) OR EGR 401: Professional Design Project I (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HST 318: History of Engineering (HUAD OR (L or SB) & G)

Hours: 3

RAS 446: Robotic and Manufacturing System Control and Optimization

Hours: 3

RAS 475: Applied Machine Learning and AI for Robotics and Manufacturing

Hours: 3

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

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

RAS 402: Professional Design Project II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Technical Elective

Hours: 3

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Use Handshake to apply for full-time positions.

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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