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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 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	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Elective ( PHY 191 recommended)	1
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15-14

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
MAT 270 is recommended
PHY 191 is recommended
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Term 2 15 - 31 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 271: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)	4-3	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
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	2
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16-15

MAT 271 is recommended
PHY 150 is recommended
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Term 3 31 - 48 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 272: Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)	4-3	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
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	17-16

MAT 272 is recommended
PHY 151 is recommended
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Term 4 48 - 63 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

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
Complete 2 courses: Elective	5
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

PHY 252 is recommended
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Term 5 63 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

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PHY 302: Mathematical Methods in Physics II	3	C
PHY 310: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter I	3	C
PHY 314: Quantum Physics I	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 6 78 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 311: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter II	3	C
PHY 315: Quantum Physics II	3	C
PHY 334: Advanced Laboratory I (L)	3	C
Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective OR PHY 484: Internship	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 7 93 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 412: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter III OR PHY 416: Quantum Physics III	3	C
PHY 441: Statistical and Thermal Physics	3	C
PHY 333: Electronic Circuits and Measurements OR PHY 465: Advanced Laboratory II	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY Upper Division Elective	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	12

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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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Physics, BS

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 15 Credit Hours

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

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

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
MAT 270 is recommended
PHY 191 is recommended
Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU

Term 2

15 - 31 Credit Hours

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 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

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: 2

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

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

MAT 271 is recommended
PHY 150 is recommended
Join a student club or professional organization

Term 3

31 - 48 Credit Hours

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 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

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

MAT 272 is recommended
PHY 151 is recommended
Take a look at internship or research opportunities

Term 4

48 - 63 Credit Hours

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

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 5

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

PHY 252 is recommended
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Term 5

63 - 78 Credit Hours

PHY 302: Mathematical Methods in Physics II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 310: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 314: Quantum Physics I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

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Term 6

78 - 93 Credit Hours

PHY 311: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 315: Quantum Physics II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 334: Advanced Laboratory I (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective OR PHY 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Notes:

Explore graduate programs
Prepare for graduate school exams

Term 7

93 - 108 Credit Hours

PHY 412: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter III OR PHY 416: Quantum Physics III

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 441: Statistical and Thermal Physics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 333: Electronic Circuits and Measurements OR PHY 465: Advanced Laboratory II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Develop your professional online presence
Submit graduate school applications

Term 8

108 - 120 Credit Hours

PHY Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

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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