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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 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GLG 110: Dangerous World (SCIT OR SQ & G) AND GLG 111: Dangerous World Laboratory (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
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Mathematics (MATH)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	14

If students don't place into MAT 251, 265, or 270, they should enroll in the appropriate math prerequisite course in Term 1.
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
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Term 2 14 - 28 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 251: Calculus for Life Sciences (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MATH OR MA)	3-4	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
GLG 108: Water Planet (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
PHY 101: Introduction to Physics (SCIT OR SQ) OR PHY 111: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 113: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Milestone: Complete SESE faculty mentoring.
Term hours subtotal:	14-15

SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
Join a student club or professional organization.
Create a first draft resume.

Term 3 28 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
SES 220: Biology of a Changing Earth	3	C
STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (QTRS OR CS) OR GIS 270: Statistics for Geography and Planning	3	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16

If students choose to take STP 231 for their statistics requirement, they will not need an additional Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) course. Students can take an elective instead.
SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
Develop your skills.

Term 4 44 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
SES 225: Global Biogeochemical Cycles	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Milestone: Complete SESE faculty mentoring.
Term hours subtotal:	16

SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
Explore an internship.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 231: Elementary Organic Chemistry (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I	3	C
GLG 325: Oceanography	3	C
Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with SESE faculty advisors to discuss career options.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GLG 305: Dynamic Earth	3	C
ERM 406: Environmental Chemistry OR CHM 302: Environmental Chemistry	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Major Track Electives	6	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Students have a choice between ERM 406 or CHM 302. Currently, ERM 406 is a spring course only and CHM 302 is a fall course only. If a student wishes to take CHM 302, they should plan to take it in Term 7 and move one of their Term 7 courses to Term 6, such as one of the EES Major Track Electives or their Sustainability (SUST) course.
For the Earth and Environmental Studies Track Electives, students are encouraged to choose a track but they also have the option to choose any combination of courses across multiple tracks.
The list of approved major track electives along with their prerequisites may be viewed on the SESE website.
Research career opportunities.
Students should meet with an advisor to do a graduation check.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GLG 327: Earth's Critical Zone	3	C
Complete 2 courses: 4** (400-level) Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Major Track Electives	6	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

If not already completed, students should meet with an advisor to do a graduation check.
For the Earth and Environmental Studies Track Electives, students are encouraged to choose a track but they also have the option to choose any combination of courses across multiple tracks. Regardless of the chosen track, at least two of the Earth and Environmental Studies Track Electives must be 400-level.
Explore a research or internship opportunity. In order to earn credits for research or an internship, students should work with their SESE advisor for approval.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
The list of approved major track electives along with their prerequisites may be viewed on the SESE website.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GLG 464: Solving Environmental Problems	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Elective	9
Term hours subtotal:	15

The list of approved major track electives along with their prerequisites may be viewed on the SESE website.

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/student-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.
For the Earth and Environmental Studies Track Electives, students are encouraged to choose a track but they also have the option to choose any combination of courses across multiple tracks. Regardless of the chosen track, at least two of the Earth and Environmental Studies Track Electives must be 400-level.
Each of the focused tracks has overlap with a related certificate program that students can choose to pursue along with the chosen track. Students should discuss this option and how to add a certificate with their academic advisor.
Students interested in further study in the field of sustainability are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor and contact the College of Global Futures about additional program opportunities.

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Earth and Environmental Sciences General Elective Track
This track includes all of the courses in the following tracks: 1) Climate/Environmental Change, 2) Earth Resources, 3) Environmental Education, 4) Environmental Management, 5) Environmental Policy and 6) Sustainability. While students are encouraged to pick a focused track, students may choose not to focus on one of the above tracks and may select courses across multiple tracks. Regardless of the chosen track, at least two of the courses must be 400-level.

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.

2024 - 2025 Major Map
Earth and Environmental Sciences, BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

GLG 110: Dangerous World (SCIT OR SQ & G) AND GLG 111: Dangerous World Laboratory (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

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Mathematics (MATH)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

If students don't place into MAT 251, 265, or 270, they should enroll in the appropriate math prerequisite course in Term 1.
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.
Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.

Term 2

14 - 28 Credit Hours

MAT 251: Calculus for Life Sciences (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3-4

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

GLG 108: Water Planet (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 101: Introduction to Physics (SCIT OR SQ) OR PHY 111: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 113: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

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

Milestone: Complete SESE faculty mentoring.

Notes:

SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
Join a student club or professional organization.
Create a first draft resume.

Term 3

28 - 44 Credit Hours

CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

SES 220: Biology of a Changing Earth

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (QTRS OR CS) OR GIS 270: Statistics for Geography and Planning

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

If students choose to take STP 231 for their statistics requirement, they will not need an additional Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) course. Students can take an elective instead.
SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
Develop your skills.

Term 4

44 - 60 Credit Hours

CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

SES 225: Global Biogeochemical Cycles

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Milestone: Complete SESE faculty mentoring.

Notes:

SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
Explore an internship.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

CHM 231: Elementary Organic Chemistry (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GLG 325: Oceanography

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with SESE faculty advisors to discuss career options.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

GLG 305: Dynamic Earth

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ERM 406: Environmental Chemistry OR CHM 302: Environmental Chemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Major Track Electives

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Students have a choice between ERM 406 or CHM 302. Currently, ERM 406 is a spring course only and CHM 302 is a fall course only. If a student wishes to take CHM 302, they should plan to take it in Term 7 and move one of their Term 7 courses to Term 6, such as one of the EES Major Track Electives or their Sustainability (SUST) course.
For the Earth and Environmental Studies Track Electives, students are encouraged to choose a track but they also have the option to choose any combination of courses across multiple tracks.
The list of approved major track electives along with their prerequisites may be viewed on the SESE website.
Research career opportunities.
Students should meet with an advisor to do a graduation check.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

GLG 327: Earth's Critical Zone

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

4** (400-level) Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Major Track Electives

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

If not already completed, students should meet with an advisor to do a graduation check.
For the Earth and Environmental Studies Track Electives, students are encouraged to choose a track but they also have the option to choose any combination of courses across multiple tracks. Regardless of the chosen track, at least two of the Earth and Environmental Studies Track Electives must be 400-level.
Explore a research or internship opportunity. In order to earn credits for research or an internship, students should work with their SESE advisor for approval.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
The list of approved major track electives along with their prerequisites may be viewed on the SESE website.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

GLG 464: Solving Environmental Problems

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Complete 3 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 9

Notes:

The list of approved major track electives along with their prerequisites may be viewed on the SESE website.

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/student-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.
- For the Earth and Environmental Studies Track Electives, students are encouraged to choose a track but they also have the option to choose any combination of courses across multiple tracks. Regardless of the chosen track, at least two of the Earth and Environmental Studies Track Electives must be 400-level.
- Each of the focused tracks has overlap with a related certificate program that students can choose to pursue along with the chosen track. Students should discuss this option and how to add a certificate with their academic advisor.
- Students interested in further study in the field of sustainability are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor and contact the College of Global Futures about additional program opportunities.

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.

Show Course List(s)/Track Group(s)▼

Earth and Environmental Sciences General Elective Track
This track includes all of the courses in the following tracks: 1) Climate/Environmental Change, 2) Earth Resources, 3) Environmental Education, 4) Environmental Management, 5) Environmental Policy and 6) Sustainability. While students are encouraged to pick a focused track, students may choose not to focus on one of the above tracks and may select courses across multiple tracks. Regardless of the chosen track, at least two of the courses must be 400-level.