Major Map
2024
- 2025 Catalog Year
General
Studies Gold
In order to complete the requirements of this program, some laboratory courses will be completed in-person at the Tempe Campus. These laboratory courses will be offered during summer. This may impact your financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify, and students may receive funds to help cover costs for each semester of enrollment. The amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for varies depending on prior education experience and other individual factors. Learn more about summer financial aid and additional ways to cover summer costs.
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Term 1 - A
0 - 7 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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1 |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. College of Health Solutions students take CHS 101 to fulfill this requirement.
- Explore pre-health resources and attend an online Pre-Health 101 Workshop.
- Visit the CHS website for current student resources including forms and policies, advising appointment scheduling, internship information, and more.
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Term 1 - B
7 - 14 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Students who enter the major as first-year students must complete CHS 100; students who enter the major with more than 30 hours should complete CHS 300.
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Term 2 - A
14 - 21 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Research professional schools and their admission requirements, including required courses.
- After you've attended an online Pre-Health 101 Workshop, meet with a pre-health advisor to begin planning your pathway to professional school.
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Term 2 - B
21 - 32 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
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Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
11 |
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- Research career pathways and decide on a professional track from the lists at bottom of major map prior to registering for term 3-B.
- Track your progress and learn how to run your Graduation Audit (DARS).
- Join a student club or professional organization.
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Term 3 - A
32 - 39 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Follow the professional track list at the bottom of the major map for your desired career.
- Start volunteering for health organizations and shadowing health professionals to learn more about opportunities in the field.
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Term 3 - B
39 - 42 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
3 |
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- The course chosen from the list in this term (CDE 232, COM 100, ECN 211, SOC 101) should be selected from the professional track list in the Graduation Audit (DARS).
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Term 4 - A
42 - 49 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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4 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Follow the professional track list at the bottom of the major map for your desired career.
- Meet with a pre-health advisor to discuss coursework and application timeline.
- Begin researching professional school entrance exams.
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Term 4 - B
49 - 55 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- Organic Chemistry labs (CHM 237 for CHM 233, and CHM 238 for CHM 234) are required and available at ASU over the summer. Please speak with an advisor for more information.
- Learn about the Pre-Health Internship Program.
- Continue volunteering and shadowing in health organizations.
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Summer 4 Session 1
55 - 56 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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1 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
1 |
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- ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the CHM 237 organic chemistry lab at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in later weeks during the same summer term.
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Term 5 - A
56 - 63 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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Sustainability (SUST)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Admissions to health professions graduate schools is very competitive. Students should research recommended cumulative and science GPA minimums for their desired programs.
- Begin studying for professional school entrance exams and make a plan to register.
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Term 6 - A
70 - 76 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- Any of the courses from the list in this term (CHS 484, CHS 493, CHS 494, HSC 484, MED 484, or MED 494) will fulfill the college's experiential learning requirement. Visit the CHS website for more information.
- Take the professional school entrance exam.
- Consider using upper division medical studies breadth electives to fulfill upper division science pre-requisites for desired graduate programs.
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Term 6 - B
76 - 82 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- Organic Chemistry labs (CHM 237 for CHM 233, and CHM 238 for CHM 234) are required and available at ASU over the summer. Please speak with an advisor for more information.
- Follow the professional track list at the bottom of the major map for your desired career.
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Summer 6 Session 1
82 - 83 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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1 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
1 |
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- ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the CHM 238 organic chemistry lab at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in later weeks during the same summer term.
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Term 7 - A
83 - 90 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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American Institutions (AMIT)
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3 |
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1 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Admissions to health professions graduate schools is very competitive. Students should research recommended cumulative and science GPA minimums for their desired programs.
- Consider using upper division medical studies breadth elective to fulfill upper division science pre-requisites for desired graduate programs (biochemistry with lab is highly recommended).
- If needed, the elective should be used to complete a professional track course.
- Take the professional school entrance exam.
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Term 7 - B
90 - 96 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- Consider using upper division medical studies breadth elective to fulfill upper division science pre-requisites for desired graduate programs.
- If needed, the upper division elective should be used to complete an upper division professional track course.
- Meet with a pre-health advisor to review your professional school application.
- Apply early!
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Term 8 - A
96 - 102 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 8 - B
102 - 108 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- Continue gaining hands on experience.
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Term 9 - B
114 - 120 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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In order to complete the requirements of this program, some laboratory courses will be completed in-person at the Tempe Campus. These laboratory courses will be offered during summer. This may impact your financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify, and students may receive funds to help cover costs for each semester of enrollment. The amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for varies depending on prior education experience and other individual factors. Learn more about summer financial aid and additional ways to cover summer costs.
Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1 - A
0 - 7 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. College of Health Solutions students take CHS 101 to fulfill this requirement.
- Explore pre-health resources and attend an online Pre-Health 101 Workshop.
- Visit the CHS website for current student resources including forms and policies, advising appointment scheduling, internship information, and more.
Term 1 - B
7 - 14 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Students who enter the major as first-year students must complete CHS 100; students who enter the major with more than 30 hours should complete CHS 300.
Term 2 - A
14 - 21 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Research professional schools and their admission requirements, including required courses.
- After you've attended an online Pre-Health 101 Workshop, meet with a pre-health advisor to begin planning your pathway to professional school.
Term 2 - B
21 - 32 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Research career pathways and decide on a professional track from the lists at bottom of major map prior to registering for term 3-B.
- Track your progress and learn how to run your Graduation Audit (DARS).
- Join a student club or professional organization.
Term 3 - A
32 - 39 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
- Follow the professional track list at the bottom of the major map for your desired career.
- Start volunteering for health organizations and shadowing health professionals to learn more about opportunities in the field.
Term 3 - B
39 - 42 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- The course chosen from the list in this term (CDE 232, COM 100, ECN 211, SOC 101) should be selected from the professional track list in the Graduation Audit (DARS).
Term 4 - A
42 - 49 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
- Follow the professional track list at the bottom of the major map for your desired career.
- Meet with a pre-health advisor to discuss coursework and application timeline.
- Begin researching professional school entrance exams.
Term 4 - B
49 - 55 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Organic Chemistry labs (CHM 237 for CHM 233, and CHM 238 for CHM 234) are required and available at ASU over the summer. Please speak with an advisor for more information.
- Learn about the Pre-Health Internship Program.
- Continue volunteering and shadowing in health organizations.
Summer 4 Session 1
55 - 56 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the CHM 237 organic chemistry lab at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in later weeks during the same summer term.
Term 5 - A
56 - 63 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
- Admissions to health professions graduate schools is very competitive. Students should research recommended cumulative and science GPA minimums for their desired programs.
- Begin studying for professional school entrance exams and make a plan to register.
Term 5 - B
63 - 70 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Students must have a minimum ASU cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher to apply for the MED 484 internship.
- Update your resume.
Term 6 - A
70 - 76 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Any of the courses from the list in this term (CHS 484, CHS 493, CHS 494, HSC 484, MED 484, or MED 494) will fulfill the college's experiential learning requirement. Visit the CHS website for more information.
- Take the professional school entrance exam.
- Consider using upper division medical studies breadth electives to fulfill upper division science pre-requisites for desired graduate programs.
Term 6 - B
76 - 82 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Organic Chemistry labs (CHM 237 for CHM 233, and CHM 238 for CHM 234) are required and available at ASU over the summer. Please speak with an advisor for more information.
- Follow the professional track list at the bottom of the major map for your desired career.
Summer 6 Session 1
82 - 83 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the CHM 238 organic chemistry lab at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in later weeks during the same summer term.
Term 7 - A
83 - 90 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
- Admissions to health professions graduate schools is very competitive. Students should research recommended cumulative and science GPA minimums for their desired programs.
- Consider using upper division medical studies breadth elective to fulfill upper division science pre-requisites for desired graduate programs (biochemistry with lab is highly recommended).
- If needed, the elective should be used to complete a professional track course.
- Take the professional school entrance exam.
Term 7 - B
90 - 96 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Consider using upper division medical studies breadth elective to fulfill upper division science pre-requisites for desired graduate programs.
- If needed, the upper division elective should be used to complete an upper division professional track course.
- Meet with a pre-health advisor to review your professional school application.
- Apply early!
Term 8 - A
96 - 102 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 8 - B
102 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Continue gaining hands on experience.
Term 9 - A
108 - 114 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 9 - B
114 - 120 Credit Hours
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