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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 - 8 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
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Elective	1
Term hours subtotal:	8

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
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Term 1 - B 8 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	3	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
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	6

View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.

Term 2 - A 14 - 21 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)	3	C
BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Term hours subtotal:	7

Join a student club or professional organization.
Explore the Online Undergraduate Research Scholars program.

Term 2 - B 21 - 29 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

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
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	8

Term 3 - A 29 - 36 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	7

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Term 3 - B 36 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

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CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	8

Term 4 - A 44 - 51 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I	3	C
PHY 241: University Physics III AND PHY 202: Programming for Physicists	4	C
Term hours subtotal:	7

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Term 4 - B 51 - 57 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 201: Mathematical Methods in Physics I (MATH OR CS)	3	C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)	3
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 5 - A 57 - 66 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BIO 360: Animal Physiology OR BIO 353: Cell Biology	3	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

Consider Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) opportunities.

Term 5 - B 66 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 314: Quantum Physics I	3	C
BIO 312: Bioethics (HUAD OR HU)	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

Term 6 - A 75 - 81 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 341: Elementary Physical Chemistry	3	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

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Term 6 - B 81 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

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PHY 312: Mechanics and Electromagnetism	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

Term 7 - A 90 - 99 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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PHY 371: Driving Forces in Biology	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

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Term 7 - B 99 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

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PHY 472: Advanced Biophysics Lab	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

Term 8 - A 108 - 114 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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PHY 473: From Molecules to Cells	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

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Term 8 - 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/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 - 8 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

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 1

Notes:

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

Term 1 - B

8 - 14 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

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

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.

Term 2 - A

14 - 21 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Join a student club or professional organization.
Explore the Online Undergraduate Research Scholars program.

Term 2 - B

21 - 29 Credit Hours

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

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

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Term 3 - A

29 - 36 Credit Hours

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

Notes:

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

Term 3 - B

36 - 44 Credit Hours

CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

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

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Term 4 - A

44 - 51 Credit Hours

CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 241: University Physics III AND PHY 202: Programming for Physicists

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Explore an internship.

Term 4 - B

51 - 57 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Term 5 - A

57 - 66 Credit Hours

BIO 360: Animal Physiology OR BIO 353: Cell Biology

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Consider Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) opportunities.

Term 5 - B

66 - 75 Credit Hours

PHY 314: Quantum Physics I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BIO 312: Bioethics (HUAD OR HU)

Hours: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Term 6 - A

75 - 81 Credit Hours

CHM 341: Elementary Physical Chemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Start preparing for after graduation.

Term 6 - B

81 - 90 Credit Hours

PHY 312: Mechanics and Electromagnetism

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Term 7 - A

90 - 99 Credit Hours

PHY 371: Driving Forces in Biology

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Develop your professional online presence

Term 7 - B

99 - 108 Credit Hours

PHY 472: Advanced Biophysics Lab

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Term 8 - A

108 - 114 Credit Hours

PHY 473: From Molecules to Cells

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Create a resume.
Complete a virtual practice interview.

Term 8 - 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/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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