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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 - A 0 - 7 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

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 (MATH)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	7

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar is required for all first-year students.
Students who place into MAT 210 should take the course in term 1 to complete the MA requirement.

Term 1 - B 7 - 17 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

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
AST 111: Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Term hours subtotal:	10

View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.

Term 2 - A 17 - 21 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	AST 112: Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
	Term hours subtotal:	4

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Term 2 - B 21 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 210: Brief Calculus (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Elective	3
Complete ENG 101 or ENG 105 or ENG 107 course(s)
Term hours subtotal:	9

Term 3 - A 30 - 37 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

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

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

Term 3 - B 37 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 112: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 114: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 4 - A 44 - 53 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Sustainability (SUST)	3
	Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
	Term hours subtotal:	9

Term 4 - B 53 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SES 106: Habitable Worlds (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 5 - A 60 - 69 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

AST 301: Physics of Astrophysics	3	C
SES 350: Engineering Systems and Experimental Problem Solving (QTRS OR CS)	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

AST 301 and SES 350 are session C courses (15 weeks long).

Term 5 - B 69 - 75 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives	3	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

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

Term 6 - A 75 - 84 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

AST 321: Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics	3	C
SES 376: Communicating Astronomical and Planetary Sciences I	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

AST 321 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
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Term 6 - B 84 - 90 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SES 377: Communicating Astronomical and Planetary Sciences II	3	C
Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives	3-4	C
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 90 - 99 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

AST 322: Introduction to Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics	3	C
Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

AST 322 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
Major Elective options vary in credit hours. Depending on chosen courses, overall elective hours may vary.
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Term 7 - B 99 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

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

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

Term 8 - A 105 - 114 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives	3	C
Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

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

Term 8 - B 114 - 120 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	American Institutions (AMIT)	3
	Upper Division Elective	3
	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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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes:

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.

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
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 - 7 Credit Hours

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 (MATH)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar is required for all first-year students.
Students who place into MAT 210 should take the course in term 1 to complete the MA requirement.

Term 1 - B

7 - 17 Credit Hours

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

AST 111: Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Notes:

View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.

Term 2 - A

17 - 21 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.

Term 2 - B

21 - 30 Credit Hours

MAT 210: Brief Calculus (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

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

Term 3 - A

30 - 37 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Notes:

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

Term 3 - B

37 - 44 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Term 4 - A

44 - 53 Credit Hours

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Term 4 - B

53 - 60 Credit Hours

SES 106: Habitable Worlds (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Term 5 - A

60 - 69 Credit Hours

AST 301: Physics of Astrophysics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SES 350: Engineering Systems and Experimental Problem Solving (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

AST 301 and SES 350 are session C courses (15 weeks long).

Term 5 - B

69 - 75 Credit Hours

Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

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

Term 6 - A

75 - 84 Credit Hours

AST 321: Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SES 376: Communicating Astronomical and Planetary Sciences I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

AST 321 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
Develop your professional online presence.

Term 6 - B

84 - 90 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

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

90 - 99 Credit Hours

AST 322: Introduction to Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

AST 322 is a session C course (15 weeks long).
Major Elective options vary in credit hours. Depending on chosen courses, overall elective hours may vary.
Apply for full-time career opportunities.

Term 7 - B

99 - 105 Credit Hours

Upper Division Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

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

Term 8 - A

105 - 114 Credit Hours

Upper Division Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Major Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

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

Term 8 - B

114 - 120 Credit Hours

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

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.

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

Notes

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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