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Degree: BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 - A 0 - 11 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

AST 111: Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy (SQ)	4	C
ASU 101-LA: 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
Mathematics (MA)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	11

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar is required for all first-year students.
AST 111 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
Students who place into MAT 210 should take the course in term 1 to complete the MA requirement.

Term 1 - B 11 - 17 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Global Awareness (G)	3
	Elective	3
	Term hours subtotal:	6

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Term 2 - A 17 - 27 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

AST 112: Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology (SQ)	4	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 210: Brief Calculus (MA)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	10

AST 112 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
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Term 2 - B 27 - 33 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
	Elective	3
	Complete ENG 101 or ENG 105 or ENG 107 course(s)
	Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 3 - A 33 - 40 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 111: General Physics (SQ) AND PHY 113: General Physics Laboratory (SQ)	4	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)	3
Term hours subtotal:	7

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Term 3 - B 40 - 47 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 112: General Physics (SQ) AND PHY 114: General Physics Laboratory (SQ)	4	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 4 - A 47 - 54 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SES 106: Habitable Worlds (SQ)	4	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 4 - B 54 - 60 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)	3
	Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
	Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 5 - A 60 - 66 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

AST 301: Physics of Astrophysics	3	C
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

AST 301 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
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Term 5 - B 66 - 72 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives	3-4	C
Elective	3-2
Term hours subtotal:	6

Major Elective options vary in credit hours. Depending on chosen courses, overall elective hours may vary.

Term 6 - A 72 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SES 350: Engineering Systems and Experimental Problem Solving	3	C
SES 376: Communicating Astronomical and Planetary Sciences I	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

SES 350 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
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Term 6 - B 78 - 84 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SES 377: Communicating Astronomical and Planetary Sciences II	3	C
Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives	3-4	C
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	6-7

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Major Elective options vary in credit hours. Depending on chosen courses, overall elective hours may vary.

Term 7 - A 84 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

AST 321: Introduction to Planetary and Stellar Astrophysics	3	C
Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

AST 321 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
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Term 7 - B 90 - 96 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives	3-4	C
Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Term hours subtotal:	6-7

Major Elective options vary in credit hours. Depending on chosen courses, overall elective hours may vary.

Term 8 - A 96 - 102 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

AST 322: Introduction to Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

AST 322 is a session C course (15 weeks long).

Term 8 - B 102 - 108 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives	3-4	C
Upper Division Elective	3-2
Term hours subtotal:	6

Major Elective options vary in credit hours. Depending on chosen courses, overall elective hours may vary.

Term 9 - A 108 - 114 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives	3	C
Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 9 - B 114 - 120 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
	Term hours subtotal:	6

All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://thecollege.asu.edu/student-resources/science-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.

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Upper Division Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives
BIO 340: General Genetics
BIO 345: Evolution
MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra
MCO 307: The Digital Audience
MCO 335: Social Media
MCO 425: Digital Media Literacy I
PHI 314: Philosophy of Science (HU)
TWC 401: Fundamentals of Technical Communication (L)
TWC 446: Technical and Scientific Reports (L)

Notes:

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.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

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 2022 - 2023 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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Astronomical and Planetary Sciences, BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1 - A

0 - 11 Credit Hours

AST 111: Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy (SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

ASU 101-LA: 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

Mathematics (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar is required for all first-year students.
AST 111 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
Students who place into MAT 210 should take the course in term 1 to complete the MA requirement.

Term 1 - B

11 - 17 Credit Hours

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Global Awareness (G)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.

Term 2 - A

17 - 27 Credit Hours

AST 112: Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology (SQ)

Hours: 4

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 210: Brief Calculus (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

AST 112 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
Select your career interest areas and play me3@ASU.

Term 2 - B

27 - 33 Credit Hours

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 or ENG 105 or ENG 107 course(s)

Term 3 - A

33 - 40 Credit Hours

PHY 111: General Physics (SQ) AND PHY 113: General Physics Laboratory (SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Review the Career Guide for ASU Online Students to learn about available career planning resources.

Term 3 - B

40 - 47 Credit Hours

PHY 112: General Physics (SQ) AND PHY 114: General Physics Laboratory (SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Term 4 - A

47 - 54 Credit Hours

SES 106: Habitable Worlds (SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Term 4 - B

54 - 60 Credit Hours

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Term 5 - A

60 - 66 Credit Hours

AST 301: Physics of Astrophysics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

AST 301 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
Build your professional connections -- join the ASU Mentor Network.

Term 5 - B

66 - 72 Credit Hours

Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives

Hours: 3-4

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3-2

Notes:

Major Elective options vary in credit hours. Depending on chosen courses, overall elective hours may vary.

Term 6 - A

72 - 78 Credit Hours

SES 350: Engineering Systems and Experimental Problem Solving

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SES 376: Communicating Astronomical and Planetary Sciences I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

SES 350 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
Develop your professional online presence.

Term 6 - B

78 - 84 Credit Hours

SES 377: Communicating Astronomical and Planetary Sciences II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives

Hours: 3-4

Minimum Grade: C

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Major Elective options vary in credit hours. Depending on chosen courses, overall elective hours may vary.

Term 7 - A

84 - 90 Credit Hours

AST 321: Introduction to Planetary and Stellar Astrophysics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

AST 321 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
Apply for full-time career opportunities.

Term 7 - B

90 - 96 Credit Hours

Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives

Hours: 3-4

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Major Elective options vary in credit hours. Depending on chosen courses, overall elective hours may vary.

Term 8 - A

96 - 102 Credit Hours

AST 322: Introduction to Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

AST 322 is a session C course (15 weeks long).

Term 8 - B

102 - 108 Credit Hours

Upper Division Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives

Hours: 3-4

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3-2

Notes:

Major Elective options vary in credit hours. Depending on chosen courses, overall elective hours may vary.

Term 9 - A

108 - 114 Credit Hours

Upper Division Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Term 9 - B

114 - 120 Credit Hours

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

General Notes

All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://thecollege.asu.edu/student-resources/science-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.

Notes

- 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.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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Upper Division Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives
BIO 340: General Genetics
BIO 345: Evolution
MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra
MCO 307: The Digital Audience
MCO 335: Social Media
MCO 425: Digital Media Literacy I
PHI 314: Philosophy of Science (HU)
TWC 401: Fundamentals of Technical Communication (L)
TWC 446: Technical and Scientific Reports (L)

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
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

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