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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
MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	4-3	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
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15-14

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
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CHM 117 and CHM 111 are introductory courses created specifically for students in the Biochemistry or Chemistry majors. Students are strongly encouraged to select these course options.

Term 2 15 - 30 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
MAT 271: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)	4-3	C
PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT OR SQ)	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
PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15-14

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CHM 118 and CHM 112 are introductory courses created specifically for students in the Biochemistry or Chemistry majors. Students are strongly encouraged to select these course options.

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 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
MAT 272: Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)	4-3	C
PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	15-14

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Term 4 45 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 240: Mathematical Methods in Chemistry (QTRS OR CS)	3	C
CHM 234: General Organic Chemistry II	3	C
CHM 238: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	1	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Complete 2 courses: Elective	5
Term hours subtotal:	15

CHM 240 is only offered in the Spring semester.
Transfer students who cannot take a CHM 240 equivalent course should take MAT 274 or MAT 275 (Differential Equations) and MAT 242 (Linear Algebra) in place of the five credit hours of electives in Term 4. These courses will allow the student to meet Term 4 critical tracking and the prerequisites for CHM 345 in Term 5. If these math courses are taken in place of CHM 240, students will need to take an additional UD BCH/CHM Elective to substitute the CHM 240 major requirement; discuss options with a major advisor.

Term 5 60 - 76 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 302: Environmental Chemistry	3	C
CHM 345: Physical Chemistry I	3	C
CHM 348: Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (L)	1	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	16

CHM 302, CHM 345, and CHM 348 are only offered in the Fall semester.

Term 6 76 - 91 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BCH 361: Advanced Principles of Biochemistry	3	C
BCH 367: Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory	1	C
CHM 303: Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (L)	2	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

CHM 303 is only offered in the Spring semester.
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Term 7 91 - 107 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 325: Analytical Chemistry	3	C
GLG 321: Mineralogy	3	C
CHM 326: Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory	1	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Upper Division Elective OR CHM 484: Internship	3
Term hours subtotal:	16

CHM 326 is only offered in the Fall semester and must be taken on the Tempe campus.
GLG 321 is only offered in the Fall semester.
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Term 8 107 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 481: Geochemistry	3	C
Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	7
Term hours subtotal:	13

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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Chemistry (Environmental 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

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

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

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

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.
CHM 117 and CHM 111 are introductory courses created specifically for students in the Biochemistry or Chemistry majors. Students are strongly encouraged to select these course options.

Term 2

15 - 30 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

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

PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT OR SQ)

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

PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

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

Notes:

Connect with a career advisor by registering for a Handshake account.
CHM 118 and CHM 112 are introductory courses created specifically for students in the Biochemistry or Chemistry majors. Students are strongly encouraged to select these course options.

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 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 272: Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 4-3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

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Term 4

45 - 60 Credit Hours

CHM 240: Mathematical Methods in Chemistry (QTRS OR CS)

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

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 5

Notes:

CHM 240 is only offered in the Spring semester.
Transfer students who cannot take a CHM 240 equivalent course should take MAT 274 or MAT 275 (Differential Equations) and MAT 242 (Linear Algebra) in place of the five credit hours of electives in Term 4. These courses will allow the student to meet Term 4 critical tracking and the prerequisites for CHM 345 in Term 5. If these math courses are taken in place of CHM 240, students will need to take an additional UD BCH/CHM Elective to substitute the CHM 240 major requirement; discuss options with a major advisor.

Term 5

60 - 76 Credit Hours

CHM 302: Environmental Chemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 345: Physical Chemistry I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 348: Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (L)

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

CHM 302, CHM 345, and CHM 348 are only offered in the Fall semester.

Term 6

76 - 91 Credit Hours

BCH 361: Advanced Principles of Biochemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BCH 367: Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 303: Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (L)

Hours: 2

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

CHM 303 is only offered in the Spring semester.
Explore internship opportunities.

Term 7

91 - 107 Credit Hours

CHM 325: Analytical Chemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GLG 321: Mineralogy

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 326: Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective OR CHM 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Notes:

CHM 326 is only offered in the Fall semester and must be taken on the Tempe campus.
GLG 321 is only offered in the Fall semester.
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Term 8

107 - 120 Credit Hours

CHM 481: Geochemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 7

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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