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2023 - 2024 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BS

College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASU 101-TPS: The ASU Experience	1
HSE 101: Introduction to Human Systems Engineering (SB)	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
MAT 170: Precalculus (MA)	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Term hours subtotal:	14

ASU 101 is required of all first-year students.
Prep for success using the First-Year Student Guide.
Join a Fulton community.
Explore engineering and technical professions.

Term 2 14 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HSE 230: Statistics for Human Systems Research I (CS)	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
FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering	2
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Natural Science - General (SG) OR Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Elective	1
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	16

Create a Handshake profile.
Get involved with EPICS, the Generator Labs, and the Fulton Start-Up Center.

Term 3 30 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HSE 290: Experimental Methods for Human Systems Research (L)	3	C
HSE 223: Applied Biology of Human Behavior (SB)	3	C
HSE 224: Applied Social Science (SB)	3	C
User Experience Concentration Course	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4 45 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HSE 225: Human Systems Integration	3	C
CIS 105: Computer Applications and Information Technology (CS) OR CSE 100: Principles of Programming with C++ (CS) OR CSE 110: Principles of Programming (CS) OR CSE 180: Computer Literacy (CS) OR EDT 180: Technology Literacy: Problem Solving using Digital Technology Applications (CS)	3
User Experience Concentration Course	3	C
Global Awareness (G)	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Pursue an undergraduate research experience.
Apply for internships.
Attend career fairs and events.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HSE 324: Applied Cognitive Science (SB)	3	C
HSE 390: Qualitative Research Methods (L)	3	C
Upper Division Human Systems Engineering Elective	3
User Experience Concentration Course	3	C
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Plan for success using the Junior Guide.
Network at student organization competitions or professional societies.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HSE 323: Perceptual Systems (SB)	3	C
HSE 325: Human-Computer Interaction	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Human Systems Engineering Elective	6
User Experience Concentration Course	3	C
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Research and prepare for graduate school.
Apply for an engineering 4+1 program.
Develop a professional profile online.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HSE 430: Statistics for Human Systems Research II (CS)	3
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division User Experience Concentration Course	6	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Apply for full-time positions.
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HSE 477: Human Systems Engineering Capstone Experience	3	C
Upper Division User Experience Concentration Course	3	C
Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Elective	9
Term hours subtotal:	15

Students must take seven classes from the User Experience Concentration list below, and three classes from the HSE Electives list below.

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First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2023 - 2024 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.

2023 - 2024 Major Map
Human Systems Engineering (User Experience), BS

College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

ASU 101-TPS: The ASU Experience

Hours: 1

HSE 101: Introduction to Human Systems Engineering (SB)

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

MAT 170: Precalculus (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Notes:

ASU 101 is required of all first-year students.
Prep for success using the First-Year Student Guide.
Join a Fulton community.
Explore engineering and technical professions.

Term 2

14 - 30 Credit Hours

HSE 230: Statistics for Human Systems Research I (CS)

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

FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering

Hours: 2

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Natural Science - General (SG) OR Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 1

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

Notes:

Create a Handshake profile.
Get involved with EPICS, the Generator Labs, and the Fulton Start-Up Center.

Term 3

30 - 45 Credit Hours

HSE 290: Experimental Methods for Human Systems Research (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HSE 223: Applied Biology of Human Behavior (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HSE 224: Applied Social Science (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

User Experience Concentration Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Notes:

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4

45 - 60 Credit Hours

HSE 225: Human Systems Integration

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CIS 105: Computer Applications and Information Technology (CS) OR CSE 100: Principles of Programming with C++ (CS) OR CSE 110: Principles of Programming (CS) OR CSE 180: Computer Literacy (CS) OR EDT 180: Technology Literacy: Problem Solving using Digital Technology Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

User Experience Concentration Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Awareness (G)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Pursue an undergraduate research experience.
Apply for internships.
Attend career fairs and events.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

HSE 324: Applied Cognitive Science (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HSE 390: Qualitative Research Methods (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Human Systems Engineering Elective

Hours: 3

User Experience Concentration Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Plan for success using the Junior Guide.
Network at student organization competitions or professional societies.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

HSE 323: Perceptual Systems (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HSE 325: Human-Computer Interaction

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Human Systems Engineering Elective

Hours: 6

User Experience Concentration Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Research and prepare for graduate school.
Apply for an engineering 4+1 program.
Develop a professional profile online.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

HSE 430: Statistics for Human Systems Research II (CS)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division User Experience Concentration Course

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Apply for full-time positions.
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

HSE 477: Human Systems Engineering Capstone Experience

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division User Experience Concentration Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 3 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 9

General Notes

Students must take seven classes from the User Experience Concentration list below, and three classes from the HSE Electives list below.

Notes

- First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

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User Experience Concentration

GIT 135: Graphic Communications

GIT 210: Creative Thinking and Design Visualization

GIT 215: Introduction to Web Authoring

GIT 230: Digital Illustration in Publishing

GIT 337: Web Content Design

GIT 340: Information Design and Usability

GIT 402: New Media Internet Technologies

GIT 414: Web Site Design and Internet/Web Technologies

GIT 417: Advanced Web Markup and Scripting

GIT 418: Multimedia Authoring, Scripting and Production