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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 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
ASU 101-LA: The ASU Experience	1
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Term hours subtotal:	7

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
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Term 1 - B 7 - 13 Credit Hours

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
MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

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Term 2 - A 13 - 20 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	7

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Term 2 - B 20 - 27 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 3 - A 27 - 34 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 111: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
PHY 113: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Term hours subtotal:	7

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Term 3 - B 34 - 41 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 112: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
PHY 114: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 4 - A 41 - 48 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	7

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Term 4 - B 48 - 55 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)	4	C
CHM 234: General Organic Chemistry II	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	7

Summer 4 55 - 57 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 237: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1	C
CHM 238: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	1	C
Term hours subtotal:	2

ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the Organic Chemistry labs at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term.

Term 5 - A 57 - 61 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BCH 341: Physical Chemistry with a Biological Focus	3	C
CHM 343: Elementary Physical Chemistry Laboratory	1	C
Term hours subtotal:	4

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Term 5 - B 61 - 67 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BCH 463: Biophysical Chemistry	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 6 - A 67 - 73 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BIO 353: Cell Biology	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 6 - B 73 - 80 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Sustainability (SUST)	3
	Upper Division Elective	4
	Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 7 - A 80 - 86 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BCH 461: General Biochemistry	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 7 - B 86 - 92 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BCH 462: General Biochemistry	3	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

Summer 7 92 - 95 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	BCH 467: Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory (L)	3	C
	Term hours subtotal:	3

ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the Analytical Biochemistry lab at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term.

Term 8 - A 95 - 102 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 433: Advanced Organic Chemistry I	3	C
Upper Division Elective	4
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 8 - B 102 - 108 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BCH OR CHM Upper Division Elective	3	C
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Upper Division BCH or CHM Elective cannot be met with BCH 361, BCH 367, BCH 371, BCH 372, BCH 373, CHM 341, CHM 460, or CHM 480. Talk with your academic advisor for options.

Term 9 - A 108 - 114 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective OR BCH 484: Internship	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 9 - B 114 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 435: Medicinal Chemistry	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

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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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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1 - A

0 - 7 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

ASU 101-LA: The ASU Experience

Hours: 1

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Select your Career Interest Areas and play me3@ASU.

Term 1 - B

7 - 13 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

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.

Term 2 - A

13 - 20 Credit Hours

CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Research timelines for health careers and professional program admissions preparation.

Term 2 - B

20 - 27 Credit Hours

CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)

Hours: 3

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

Term 3 - A

27 - 34 Credit Hours

PHY 111: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 113: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Research admission requirements for health-related professional schools.

Term 3 - B

34 - 41 Credit Hours

PHY 112: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 114: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Term 4 - A

41 - 48 Credit Hours

BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

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Term 4 - B

48 - 55 Credit Hours

BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 234: General Organic Chemistry II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Summer 4

55 - 57 Credit Hours

CHM 237: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 238: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the Organic Chemistry labs at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term.

Term 5 - A

57 - 61 Credit Hours

BCH 341: Physical Chemistry with a Biological Focus

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 343: Elementary Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

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 5 - B

61 - 67 Credit Hours

BCH 463: Biophysical Chemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Term 6 - A

67 - 73 Credit Hours

BIO 353: Cell Biology

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Term 6 - B

73 - 80 Credit Hours

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 4

Term 7 - A

80 - 86 Credit Hours

BCH 461: General Biochemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Term 7 - B

86 - 92 Credit Hours

BCH 462: General Biochemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Summer 7

92 - 95 Credit Hours

BCH 467: Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the Analytical Biochemistry lab at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term.

Term 8 - A

95 - 102 Credit Hours

CHM 433: Advanced Organic Chemistry I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 4

Term 8 - B

102 - 108 Credit Hours

BCH OR CHM Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Upper Division BCH or CHM Elective cannot be met with BCH 361, BCH 367, BCH 371, BCH 372, BCH 373, CHM 341, CHM 460, or CHM 480. Talk with your academic advisor for options.

Term 9 - A

108 - 114 Credit Hours

Upper Division Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective OR BCH 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Term 9 - B

114 - 120 Credit Hours

CHM 435: Medicinal Chemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

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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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