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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

Mathematics (MATH)	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
SES 121: Earth, Solar System and Universe (SCIT OR SQ) AND SES 123: Earth, Solar System and Universe Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Term hours subtotal:	14

Students who place into MAT 265 should take the course in term 1 to complete the MA requirement.
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
SESE will accept Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, II and III (MAT 270/271/272) in place of MAT 265/266/267.
SESE majors are strongly encouraged to meet with their faculty mentor 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

CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	3	C
SES 122: History of the Earth and Solar System AND SES 124: History of the Earth and Solar System Laboratory OR SES 126: Exploration of the Universe AND SES 128: Exploration of the Universe Lab	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
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Milestone: Complete SESE faculty mentoring.
Term hours subtotal:	14

Students in this major have a choice between taking SES 122/SES 124 or SES 126/SES 128 in their second semester. SES 122/124 has an earth-based focus and SES 126/128 has a space-based focus. Students interested in exoplanets and the potential for life on other worlds should take SES 126/SES 128. Students interested in life in extreme environments and the origins of life should take SES 122/SES 124.
SESE will accept Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, II and III (MAT 270/271/272) in place of MAT 265/266/267.
SESE majors are strongly encouraged to meet with their faculty mentor 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 - 42 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II (MATH OR MA)	3	C
BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	14

SESE will accept Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, II and III (MAT 270/271/272) in place of MAT 265/266/267.
SESE majors are strongly encouraged to meet with their faculty mentor 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 42 - 59 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA) OR STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (QTRS OR CS)	3	C
BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)	4	C
PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Milestone: Complete SESE faculty mentoring.
Term hours subtotal:	17

SESE will accept Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, II and III (MAT 270/271/272) in place of MAT 265/266/267.
SESE majors are strongly encouraged to meet with their faculty mentor 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 59 - 76 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GLG 321: Mineralogy	3	C
BIO 340: General Genetics	4	C
PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II (SCIT OR SQ) OR PHY 112: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 114: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
SES 350: Engineering Systems and Experimental Problem Solving (QTRS OR CS)	3
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Term hours subtotal:	17

Students should start meeting with faculty to discuss research opportunities.
Students who took STP 231 instead of MAT 267 should take PHY112/114 instead of PHY 131/132.

Term 6 76 - 91 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GLG 481: Geochemistry	3	C
BIO 345: Evolution	3	C
SES 311: Essentials of Astrobiology: Exploration for Life in the Universe	3	C
Upper Division Astrobiology & Biogeosciences Major Elective	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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. Students who hope to go to graduate school should consider getting involved in research. Students should talk to faculty mentors about how to find research opportunities.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Students interested in graduate school should be researching programs and preparing application materials. Continue to meet with faculty for input along the way.
Students should meet with an advisor to do a graduation check.

Term 7 91 - 106 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SES 410: Senior Exploration Project I	3	C
Upper Division Astrobiology & Biogeosciences Major Elective	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective OR SES 484: Internship OR SES 499: Individualized Instruction	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Students interested in graduate school should be researching programs and preparing application materials. Continue to meet with faculty for input along the way.
Apply for full-time career opportunities.
If not already completed, students should meet with an advisor to do a graduation check.

Term 8 106 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SES 411: Senior Exploration Project II	3	C
Upper Division Astrobiology & Biogeosciences Major Elective	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	5
Term hours subtotal:	14

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.

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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.

2024 - 2025 Major Map
Earth and Space Exploration (Astrobiology and Biogeosciences), BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

Mathematics (MATH)

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

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

SES 121: Earth, Solar System and Universe (SCIT OR SQ) AND SES 123: Earth, Solar System and Universe Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Students who place into MAT 265 should take the course in term 1 to complete the MA requirement.
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
SESE will accept Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, II and III (MAT 270/271/272) in place of MAT 265/266/267.
SESE majors are strongly encouraged to meet with their faculty mentor at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.

Term 2

14 - 28 Credit Hours

CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SES 122: History of the Earth and Solar System AND SES 124: History of the Earth and Solar System Laboratory OR SES 126: Exploration of the Universe AND SES 128: Exploration of the Universe Lab

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

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

Milestone: Complete SESE faculty mentoring.

Notes:

Students in this major have a choice between taking SES 122/SES 124 or SES 126/SES 128 in their second semester. SES 122/124 has an earth-based focus and SES 126/128 has a space-based focus. Students interested in exoplanets and the potential for life on other worlds should take SES 126/SES 128. Students interested in life in extreme environments and the origins of life should take SES 122/SES 124.
SESE will accept Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, II and III (MAT 270/271/272) in place of MAT 265/266/267.
SESE majors are strongly encouraged to meet with their faculty mentor 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 - 42 Credit Hours

CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

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

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

SESE will accept Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, II and III (MAT 270/271/272) in place of MAT 265/266/267.
SESE majors are strongly encouraged to meet with their faculty mentor 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

42 - 59 Credit Hours

MAT 267: Calculus for Engineers III (MATH OR MA) OR STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Milestone: Complete SESE faculty mentoring.

Notes:

SESE will accept Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, II and III (MAT 270/271/272) in place of MAT 265/266/267.
SESE majors are strongly encouraged to meet with their faculty mentor 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

59 - 76 Credit Hours

GLG 321: Mineralogy

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BIO 340: General Genetics

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) OR PHY 112: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ) AND PHY 114: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

SES 350: Engineering Systems and Experimental Problem Solving (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 3

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Students should start meeting with faculty to discuss research opportunities.
Students who took STP 231 instead of MAT 267 should take PHY112/114 instead of PHY 131/132.

Term 6

76 - 91 Credit Hours

GLG 481: Geochemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

BIO 345: Evolution

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SES 311: Essentials of Astrobiology: Exploration for Life in the Universe

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Astrobiology & Biogeosciences Major Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Notes:

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. Students who hope to go to graduate school should consider getting involved in research. Students should talk to faculty mentors about how to find research opportunities.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Students interested in graduate school should be researching programs and preparing application materials. Continue to meet with faculty for input along the way.
Students should meet with an advisor to do a graduation check.

Term 7

91 - 106 Credit Hours

SES 410: Senior Exploration Project I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Astrobiology & Biogeosciences Major Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective OR SES 484: Internship OR SES 499: Individualized Instruction

Hours: 3

Notes:

Students interested in graduate school should be researching programs and preparing application materials. Continue to meet with faculty for input along the way.
Apply for full-time career opportunities.
If not already completed, students should meet with an advisor to do a graduation check.

Term 8

106 - 120 Credit Hours

SES 411: Senior Exploration Project II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Astrobiology & Biogeosciences Major Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 5

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.

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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