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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 is required for 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

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Term 2 - A 14 - 20 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

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Term 2 - B 20 - 28 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
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Elective	1
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 28 - 37 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

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Term 3 - B 37 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

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PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	7

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

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 241: University Physics III AND PHY 202: Programming for Physicists	4	C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)	3
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 4 - B 51 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 201: Mathematical Methods in Physics I (MATH OR CS)	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	9

Term 5 - A 60 - 69 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 302: Mathematical Methods in Physics II	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

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Term 5 - B 69 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 314: Quantum Physics I	3	C
PHY 334: Advanced Laboratory I (L)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

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

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Minimum Grade

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PHY 310: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter I	3	C
PHY 315: Quantum Physics II	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

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

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 311: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter II	3	C
Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective OR PHY 484: Internship	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

Consider completing an internship to gain practical experience

Term 7 - A 90 - 96 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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PHY 441: Statistical and Thermal Physics	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

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Term 7 - B 96 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 412: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter III	3	C
PHY 333: Electronic Circuits and Measurements OR PHY 465: Advanced Laboratory II	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	9

Term 8 - A 105 - 114 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

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

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Term 8 - B 114 - 120 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Upper Division Elective	3
	Elective	3
	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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Physics, BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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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 is required for all first-year students
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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 - 20 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Join a student club or professional organization

Term 2 - B

20 - 28 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

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 1

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

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Term 3 - A

28 - 37 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

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

Term 3 - B

37 - 44 Credit Hours

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

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Term 4 - A

44 - 51 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Term 4 - B

51 - 60 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Term 5 - A

60 - 69 Credit Hours

PHY 302: Mathematical Methods in Physics II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Research career outlooks

Term 5 - B

69 - 75 Credit Hours

PHY 314: Quantum Physics I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 334: Advanced Laboratory I (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Term 6 - A

75 - 81 Credit Hours

PHY 310: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 315: Quantum Physics II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

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Term 6 - B

81 - 90 Credit Hours

PHY 311: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter II

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:

Consider completing an internship to gain practical experience

Term 7 - A

90 - 96 Credit Hours

PHY 441: Statistical and Thermal Physics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Notes:

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Term 7 - B

96 - 105 Credit Hours

PHY 412: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter III

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Term 8 - A

105 - 114 Credit Hours

PHY Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

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Term 8 - B

114 - 120 Credit Hours

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

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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