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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 0 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 117: General Chemistry for Majors I (SCIT OR SQ) AND CHM 111: General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors I (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR 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
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	4-3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15-14

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Students placing into lower level math courses can still graduate in 4 years -- see an academic advisor for planning.
Select your Career Interest Areas and play me3@ASU.
Students are encouraged to take CHM 117 & CHM 111 where possible.

Term 2 15 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
CHM 118: General Chemistry for Majors II (SCIT OR SQ) AND CHM 112: General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR 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 271: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)	4-3	C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15-14

Research the timeline for health careers and professional program admissions preparation.
Students are encouraged to take CHM 118 & CHM 112 where possible.

Term 3 30 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I	3	C
CHM 237: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1	C
PHY 111: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)	4	C
PHY 113: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 4 45 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 112: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
CHM 234: General Organic Chemistry II	3	C
CHM 238: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	1	C
PHY 114: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Elective	1
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BCH 341: Physical Chemistry with a Biological Focus	3	C
BCH 461: General Biochemistry	3	C
BIO 353: Cell Biology	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Consider applying for a Pre-Health Internship to gain hands-on clinical experience. For other types of internship opportunities, students can go to Handshake or connect with an academic advisor to discuss options.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BCH 462: General Biochemistry	3	C
BCH 463: Biophysical Chemistry	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

This is an ideal semester to study abroad. BCH courses may be taken in the final two terms.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 433: Advanced Organic Chemistry I	3	C
BCH 467: Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory (L)	3	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Upper Division Elective OR BCH 484: Internship	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Due to lower-division prerequisites, pre-health students are encouraged to choose an upper-division Science and Society course.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 435: Medicinal Chemistry	3	C
Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
BCH OR CHM Upper Division Elective	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Upper Division BCH or CHM Elective must be completed at Tempe campus and cannot be met with BCH 361, BCH 367, BCH 371, BCH 372, BCH 373, CHM 341, CHM 460, or CHM 480.
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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/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.

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Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry), BS

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 15 Credit Hours

CHM 117: General Chemistry for Majors I (SCIT OR SQ) AND CHM 111: General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors I (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR 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

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 4-3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Students placing into lower level math courses can still graduate in 4 years -- see an academic advisor for planning.
Select your Career Interest Areas and play me3@ASU.
Students are encouraged to take CHM 117 & CHM 111 where possible.

Term 2

15 - 30 Credit Hours

BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 118: General Chemistry for Majors II (SCIT OR SQ) AND CHM 112: General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR 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 271: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 4-3

Minimum Grade: C

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

Notes:

Research the timeline for health careers and professional program admissions preparation.
Students are encouraged to take CHM 118 & CHM 112 where possible.

Term 3

30 - 45 Credit Hours

CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 237: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 111: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 113: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

Research admission requirements for health-related professional schools.

Term 4

45 - 60 Credit Hours

PHY 112: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 234: General Organic Chemistry II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 238: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 114: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 1

Notes:

Connect with a Career Advisor by registering for a Handshake account.
Create a first draft resume.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

BCH 341: Physical Chemistry with a Biological Focus

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BCH 461: General Biochemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BIO 353: Cell Biology

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Consider applying for a Pre-Health Internship to gain hands-on clinical experience. For other types of internship opportunities, students can go to Handshake or connect with an academic advisor to discuss options.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

BCH 462: General Biochemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BCH 463: Biophysical Chemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

This is an ideal semester to study abroad. BCH courses may be taken in the final two terms.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

CHM 433: Advanced Organic Chemistry I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BCH 467: Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective OR BCH 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Notes:

Due to lower-division prerequisites, pre-health students are encouraged to choose an upper-division Science and Society course.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

CHM 435: Medicinal Chemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BCH OR CHM Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Upper Division BCH or CHM Elective must be completed at Tempe campus and cannot be met with BCH 361, BCH 367, BCH 371, BCH 372, BCH 373, CHM 341, CHM 460, or CHM 480.
Apply for full-time career opportunities.

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/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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