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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

MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	3	C
BIO 181: General Biology 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	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Elective ( PHY 191 recommended)	1
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
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Term 2 15 - 32 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

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MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)	3	C
PHY 150: Physics I (SCIT OR SQ) OR PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)	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
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	17

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Term 3 32 - 46 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
MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)	3	C
PHY 151: Physics II (SCIT OR SQ) OR PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	14

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Term 4 46 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

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
PHY 201: Mathematical Methods in Physics I (MATH OR CS)	3	C
PHY 252: Physics III (SCIT OR SQ) OR PHY 241: University Physics III AND PHY 202: Programming for Physicists	4	C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)	3
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 345: Physical Chemistry I OR PHY 314: Quantum Physics I	3	C
BIO 360: Animal Physiology OR BIO 353: Cell Biology	3	C
CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I	3	C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

CHM 345 is recommended
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Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

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CHM 346: Physical Chemistry II OR CHM 341: Elementary Physical Chemistry	3	C
PHY 312: Mechanics and Electromagnetism	3	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

If PHY 314 was completed in Term 5 students must enroll in CHM 341
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Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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PHY 371: Driving Forces in Biology	3	C
PHY 472: Advanced Biophysics Lab	3	C
Upper Division Elective OR PHY 484: Internship	3
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

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PHY 473: From Molecules to Cells	3	C
BIO 312: Bioethics (HUAD OR HU)	3
Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Elective	9
Term hours subtotal:	15

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

0 - 15 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BIO 181: General Biology 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

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Elective ( PHY 191 recommended)

Hours: 1

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
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Term 2

15 - 32 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 150: Physics I (SCIT OR SQ) OR PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)

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

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

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

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Join a physics student organization
Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience

Term 3

32 - 46 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

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 151: Physics II (SCIT OR SQ) OR PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

Explore career opportunities in your field
Discover Department of Physics research

Term 4

46 - 60 Credit Hours

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

PHY 201: Mathematical Methods in Physics I (MATH OR CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 252: Physics III (SCIT OR SQ) OR PHY 241: University Physics III AND PHY 202: Programming for Physicists

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

CHM 345: Physical Chemistry I OR PHY 314: Quantum Physics I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BIO 360: Animal Physiology OR BIO 353: Cell Biology

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

CHM 345 is recommended
Gain research experience

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

CHM 346: Physical Chemistry II OR CHM 341: Elementary Physical Chemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 312: Mechanics and Electromagnetism

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

If PHY 314 was completed in Term 5 students must enroll in CHM 341
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Start preparing for life after graduation

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

PHY 371: Driving Forces in Biology

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 472: Advanced Biophysics Lab

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective OR PHY 484: Internship

Hours: 3

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Develop your professional online presence

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

PHY 473: From Molecules to Cells

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BIO 312: Bioethics (HUAD OR HU)

Hours: 3

Complete 3 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 9

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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