Orientation workbook

From page Course prefix and number Credit hours

Page 5 LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 1

Page 4 Critical Course(s):

Page 4 Other Major/College Requirements:

Page 5 First Year Composition:

Page 5 Math/Statistics:

Page 6 General Studies:

Page 6 Elective Option:

Page 6 LIA 194: Discovery Seminar — Refer to brochure for options

Target: 14–16 credits:

My first semester schedule

Major BA or BS:

Registration worksheet

You will register for your first semester after you work with your academic advisor.

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Prior credit

List any college-level credits you have earned or that are in progress. It is your responsibility to make sure these forms of credit are received by ASU. If you need to send transcripts and/or test scores, note this on page 8 (Next Steps: Future).

Credit by exam: (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge)

Dual enrollment:

Test: Score Month/year exam taken

ASU course(s)

Ex: AP - Psychology 4 8/2018 PSY 101

Ex 2: IB - Global Politics - high level 6 5/2019 POS 160

Institution - course number and title: Grade Semester/year

ASU course(s)

Ex: Mesa Community College -ENG 101: First Year Composition

B Fall 2018 ENG 101

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General Studies are requirements that all students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at ASU must complete.

The letter codes can be used to find these courses on the ASU Class Search website.

Five core areas: • Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L) • Mathematical studies (MA) and Computer/ statistics/quantitative applications (CS) • Humanities, Arts, and Design (HU) • Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) • Natural Sciences (SQ or SG)

Bachelor of ArtsSecond language proficiency.

Courses that are specific requirements in your major. This is discussed in more detail on page 4.

• Required to reach 120 total credits. • Courses not used to meet specific degree requirements. • Can be anything as long as you have met the prerequisites for the course.

Bachelor of ScienceScience and Society requirement.

Three awareness areas: • Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) • Global Awareness (G) • Historical Awareness (H)

Degree summary

University graduation requirements

College requirements

Major requirements

Electives

Graduation RequirementsMin. 120 College Credits

Electives/minor

Major

College University

Other university requirements include ASU 101: The ASU Experience and first year composition.

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Faculty have created major maps for each major. The major map organizes the four degree components into an eight semester (4-year) plan. Courses appear in an appropriate order.

This workbook outlines how to find appropriate courses to fill Term 1 requirements. You will also identify which graduation requirements you are fulfilling during Term 1.

If you have already completed one or more of the term 1 critical courses on your major map, discuss with your academic advisor. (Generally, you will progress to a course from Term 2 on your major map.) Consult your academic advisor if you have a need to take some of your courses in a different order.

What critical courses are on term 1 of my major map? What other courses are needed for your major in term 1?

Write these course(s) on “My first semester schedule” (page 1).

Major requirements include courses you must take within your chosen academic discipline and courses in related subject areas. Your major map includes major courses that faculty recommend you take in certain terms and some that must be taken in a particular order to progress in your major. Courses are designated by faculty in your major as “critical” because they meet one or both of the following conditions: 1) The course must be taken in order to take additional courses in the major, and/or 2) Students who struggle with the course tend to struggle later in the major. Critical courses are indicated on your major map by the following symbol:

Critical courses are important to consider first as you plan your schedule. Critical courses must be completed at/by a specific point on your major map.

Reading your major map:

Semester/Term 1

Critical course(s)First Year CompositionMath LIA 101: Student SuccessLanguage/Science General Studies/Elective

Semester/Term 2

Critical course(s) Complete ENG 101, 105 or 107Math Language/ScienceGeneral Studies/Elective

Major map

Major/Critical courses

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TOEFL test below 560PBT/220CBT/83iBT or IELTS below 6.5 Or PETA below 56

TOEFL test at or above 560PBT/220CBT/83iBT or IELTS 6.5

or higher Or PETA 56 or above

WAC 107

ENG 107

All students are required to complete ASU 101: The ASU Experience to introduce them to the college of their major and the university. All students in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences meet the ASU 101 university requirement by taking LIA 101 in Term 1.

First Year Composition (FYC) is a university requirement. Unless you have fulfilled your first year composition requirement, you should enroll in an FYC course.

Natural Science majors who place into ENG 105 will complete their FYC courses in the spring.

Math is a university requirement. Unless you have fulfilled your math requirement for your major, you should enroll in math courses.

LIA 101 has already been added to the “My first semester schedule” portion on page 1.

Placement test score:

Math placement score:

FYC course to take in fall:

Math/Statistics course to take in fall:

The ASU Experience

First Year Composition

Math/Statistics

Copy this course to the “My first semester schedule” portion on page 1.

Copy this course to the “My first semester schedule” portion on page 1.

MAT 142: College MathFinal Course

Class

Use this table to determine your fall math course

0-60

Score

MAT 117: College Algebra0-60

MAT 119: Finite MathematicsMAT 170: PreCalculus

MAT 210: Brief CalculusMAT 251: Calculus for Life

SciencesSTP 226: Elements of

StatisticsSTP 231: Statistics for

Life Sciences

MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry 1

61-75

76-100

Use this table to determine your fall FYC course.

International Students

If you earn a 4 or 5 on the AP English test, you will receive 3 hours of elective credit.

If you’ve completed ENG 101 via dual enrollment

Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment

ACT

18 or less

19-25

26 or higher

SAT

510 or less

520-650

660 or higher

Accuplacer

0-4

5-7

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Enroll in

WAC 101

ENG 101

ENG 105

ENG 105

ENG 102

Humanities degrees, Communication, Justice Studies,

Political Science, Sociology

Examples of Degrees:

Natural Science degrees, Psychology, Economics, If interested in Business or

Engineering

Natural Sciences degrees, Economics, If interested in Business or Engineering

Math heavy degrees, Natural Science degrees, Economics, If

interested in Engineering

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Discovery Seminar

Electives

General StudiesWhich General Studies areas (other than math) are listed on term 1 of your major map?

Add these areas to the “My first semester schedule” portion on page 1.

If you have prior credit (reviewed on page 2) that fulfills a General Studies area designated on your major map, discuss with your academic advisor. (Generally, you will progress to a course from Term 2 on your major map.)

College is a time for exploration, self-discovery and personal reflection. Discovery Seminars are one-credit courses designed for first-year students in The College to do just that.

A Discovery Seminar will help you: • Explore unique, interesting topics like the history of football, social embeddedness or your future in medicine. • Discover interests by studying engaging topics that complement your major. • Meet new friends living nearby, because courses are taught in the residential hall. • Learn from our top faculty and administrators in a small class environment.

Refer to the Discovery Seminar brochure, and circle any you find interesting.

Are there electives listed on term 1 of your major map? If yes, indicate the number of credit hours on page 1.

You should pick elective courses based on your own interests and the skills/knowledge you wish to gain beyond your major while at ASU.

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Next steps: Today

Review and complete this orientation workbook.

Use a class block form or registration form to write out your class schedule.

Use the Class Search function to find additional classes.

Register for your first semester schedule.

Review your schedule with your academic advisor before you leave.

How to add your classes:

1) Log in to your My ASU page.

2) Within your ‘My Classes’ box, select Class Search.

3) In Class Search, select Advanced Search for complete search options.

How to add a block:

1) On My ASU, under My Classes click on Registration and then click on Add.

2) Click on “show class blocks available to me.”

3) Select View All until you see your block code.

Important search fields: Location = TempeLevel = Lower division

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Fall 2020

Next steps: Future

You might also need to:

Send transcript and test scores

Take ACT, SATor Accuplacer

Take math placement test

Take Second Language Placement Test

Send transcripts and test scores to:Admission Services Applicant ProcessingArizona State UniversityPO Box 871004Tempe AZ 85287-1004

Credit by exam: You must request from the organization that administered the test (e.g. AP = CollegeBoard.org)Dual enrollment: You must have the college that awarded the credit send an official, final transcript showing your grade directly to ASU.

Students who do not have an ACT or SAT on file at ASU must take the ASU Accuplacer exam to determine First Year Composition placement. All three of these tests may be taken at ASU’s University Testing Services. Visit uoeee.asu.edu/standardized-exams or call 480-965-7146 to learn more.

You must take the math placement test before you can enroll in a math course: students.asu.edu/math.

If you are interested in Spanish, you will need to take the placement test before you can enroll. Other language placement tests are also available: silc.asu.edu/placement-testing.

I will complete this task by this date:

OngoingCheck your My ASU for additionalpriority tasks

One the right hand side of your My ASU, you will have a list of Priority Tasks. Make sure you complete them all in a timely manner or you may have a hold on your account which can prevent you from registering in the future (e.g. Submit MMR Hold).

OngoingRead yourMy ASU emailat least weekly

Your academic advisor, professors, and other ASU staff and faculty may try to get a hold of you or send you important information before school starts. Check your My ASU email often.

OngoingCommunicate with Academic Advisor

Your academic advisor is here to help you! To find your advisor, go to your My ASU page. Under ‘Academic Support Team,’ there will be a tab titled ‘Academic Advising.’ Click the arrow on the right hand side to give you a drop down menu. Your advisor’s name, email and phone number will be listed.

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Start your Sun Devil story

Visit your school or department’s website

You’ll find many of the opportunities available specifically for students in your major, along with other useful information.

Review what your faculty are studying

Most faculty provide biographies that allow you to see their areas of research. You can use this information to start conversations with your faculty and further clarify your areas of interest. On My ASU, go to your class schedule and click on the instructor’s last name for their bio.

Check out career and professional development resources

ASU has many career resources for students at any level or stage in their career process, from exploring career interests to applying for jobs. Visit career.asu.edu to explore.

Explore study abroad opportunities

ASU’s Study Abroad site includes resources for finding a great study abroad program and also how you can afford it. Visit studyabroad.asu.edu.

Learn about student clubs and organizations

ASU has hundreds of clubs and organizations run by and for students, covering many different areas of interest. You can explore clubs and organizations by category at sundevilsync.asu.edu.

Familiarize yourself with ASU campus and the campus map

ASU is a big place, and you don’t want your first time familiarizing yourself with the campus to be right before a class. Once you have finalized your class schedule, find all of your classes on a campus map, mark them and then find both the buildings and rooms in-person. You can also use Google Maps to search for all ASU buildings or go to asu.edu/map.

Visit us at Armstrong Hall if you are on campus

If you are on campus, visit Armstrong Hall so you will know where your academic advisor is located. You can even schedule a time to meet with your academic advisor. On your My ASU, go to Academic Support Team and then Academic Advising to schedule an appointment.

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Fall 2020

Discovery Seminars

August 20 to October 9Session A courses, 7 ½ weeks

LiveWell@ASU: Introduction to Wellness

Alyssa Sanonu, Health Educator, Senior– Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness

Learn about Living Well at ASU and how healthy habits can help you

reach your personal and professional goals while avoiding burnout.

Discuss ways to “Build Your Best You” by understanding challenges,

opportunities and skillsets that can assist you on your path to success.

F 2 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. PVW159 Class #84266

Making a Career with a Humanities Degree

Jeffrey Cohen, Dean of Humanities– The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

This seminar is for anyone who is majoring or thinking about majoring

in any Humanities subject: English, History, Philosophy, any language,

anything else. We’ll explore how to lay the groundwork for career suc-

cess from Day One at ASU.

M 4:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PVW159 Class #84270

Math will save the world:medicine, AI etc

Iuliia Inozemtseva, Lecturer– School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Discover the beauty of mathematics in nature, biology, medicine, AI,

computer science, engineering and epidemics spread. No matter which

subject is your favorite, we will show you how math is changing it in

21st century: from music, medicine to machine learning. Come and

blow your mind away during each class.

W 2 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. PVW159 Class #84265

Science & the Future:Science Behind SciFi

Kenro Kusumi, Professor, Associate Dean and Director– School of Life Sciences

Science fiction has played a key role in stimulating public imagination,

presenting both utopian and dystopian future worlds. In this class, we

will review science fiction through a scientific lens, critically examining

what is supported by current scientific theory versus what verges into

the realm of fantasy.

M 4:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. LSE232 Class #87862

The Neurobiology of Emotion

Miles Orchinik, Associate Professor– School of Life Sciences

In this discussion-based seminar, you will learn neurobiology in a con-

text that resonates for many first-year students. We’ll study mechanisms

through which neurons and hormones interact to link stress, depres-

sion, and affiliation (love, friendship, bonding). How does uncontrol-

lable stress lead to depression? How does affiliation prevent some

deleterious effects of stress? Grades will be based the two discussion

questions you submit before class, class participation and engage-

ment, and short weekly reflections on what you’ve learned. No exams,

no papers.

W 4:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PVW159 Class #84271

What does it mean to be American?

Angela Gonzales, Associate Professor and Associate Director– School of Social Transformation

Michelle McGibbney Vlahoulis, Faculty Lead and Senior Lecturer– School of Social Transformation

As our nation becomes increasingly more diverse (race, ethnicity,

sexuality, legal status, etc.), what does it mean to be American? In this

seminar, we consider this question and how nativist discourses, immi-

gration policies and the escalation of racial violence affect our sense of

identity and belonging as Americans.

M 2 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. PVW159 Class #84264

Enhance your Sun Devil journey by enrolling in a Discovery Seminar in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This one-credit course is taught in a small and engaging environment, and offered exclusively for first-year students. Visit Class Search in My ASU and enter the class number to find out more.

More informationmy.asu.eduwebapp4.asu.edu/catalog

Discovery Seminars

October 14 to December 4Session B courses, 7 ½ weeks

Discovering Middle East

Miral Mahgoub, Associate Professor – School of International Letters and Cultures

Using an interdisciplinary thematic approach in this seminar, students will

explore Middle East cultural differences, misunderstandings, stereotypes,

and be able to explain how they contribute to Islamophobia and other

misconceptions about Middle East culture. Thematic areas of emphasis will

include the Arab Family, Fine Art/Music, Food, Gender identities, Religious

life, Political Conflict and War, Islamic tradition and other elements.

F 4:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PSH552 Class #87866

Discovering NEW math that changes lives

Matthias Kawski, President’s Professor – School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Contrary to popular beliefs, mathematics is not just a collection of

century old rules how do do calculation. Mathematics is a most vibrant

research area that exceeds in its innate beauty and its applications

to make transformative changes in our lives - think cell-phones, ATM

security, corona viruses. This seminar will introduce you to the beauty,

and the most amazing transformational mathematical discoveries made

in the last few decades.

M 4:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PVW159 Class #87369

Exploring the global learning crisis

Carlos Valiente, Professor – T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics

Join me as we use human development and sociological perspectives

to explore the educational journeys of children from low- and middle-in-

come countries. We will discuss challenges and opportunities associ-

ated with global efforts to improve children’s functioning. There will be

a focus on the family, education systems, and government.

W 2 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. PVW159 Class #84268

LabRats in SESE

Maitrayee Bose, Assistant Professor – School of Earth and Space Exploration

This course is aimed at providing examples to the laboratory work done

by faculty in the School of Earth and Space Exploration to answer

intriguing science questions involving Earth and other Solar System

bodies. The course will include brief introductions to the faculty and

their instrumentation, the science questions that the team is currently

working on, and visits to labs.

M 2 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. PVW159 Class #84267

Photography and the Latin America

David William Foster, Regents’ Professor– School of International Letters and Cultures

An examination of major Latin American cities through the medium of

photography and a discussion of how photography both represents and

creates sociohistorical reality.

F 2 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. PVW159 Class #84269

Risk, as seen through the eyes of Math!

Petar Jevtic, Assistant Professor– School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

From ancient times to modern days, the idea of risk in its many forms,

such as maritime, home, auto, life, medical, cyber risk, etc., has cap-

tured imaginations of many mathematicians. The future brings new

landscapes of risk such as political, geopolitical, terrorism, supply

chain, environmental, ecological, and pandemic risks. Mathematics is

merely a language that aids systematic thinking about risk and helps

predict its consequences. In this class, in an approachable manner, we

will embark on a tour across amazing domains or risk landscape. We

will discuss some issues of modeling risk and jointly discover new risk

terrains.

F 4:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PVW159 Class #84274

007 from Cold War to Brexit

Jared Klemp, Instructor – Department of English

This seminar will explore James Bond from his first appearance in Ian

Fleming’s Casino Royale to the newest post-Brexit Bond film. As we

consider 007 across media, multiplying plotlines, parodies, and rewrit-

ings, we will ask how 007 has changed and what each version does for

its audience.

Th 4:30 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. PVW163 Class #84289

Brains!: Zombies in American Pop Culture

Kerry Fine , Instructor – Department of English

Using some fiction and a lot of film, we will look at how zombies have

evolved and continue to rise and rise again in American popular culture.

M 5:15 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. PVW163 Class #84292

Diseases without borders and why we care

Susan Holechek, Instructor – School of Life Sciences

Learn about diseases old and new and how they shape they world we

live in. Have you ever wondered how diseases were discovered and

treated in the past? How do you know how effective the flu shot will be

next season? And when does an outbreak become epidemic?

M 3:05 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. PABLO105 Class #84279

Drugs, Needles, and People

Phillip Scharf, Assistant Vice President – Educational Outreach and Student Services

So you want to be a doctor? Have you ever thought about going into

healthcare? Are you curious what medical school and careers in health-

care might look like? Come find out first-hand what you need to do as

undergraduate to be prepared for a successful career in medicine and

other healthcare professions. We will tour medical school facilities,

interact with current healthcare professionals, acquire skills to be

prepared for the MCAT (the medical school entrance exam), and learn

from current ASU upperclassmen who are on the journey to medical

school. Gain the insights you need to become a successful candidate

for a career in medicine.

M 4:10 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PABLO105 Class #84285

Functional Neuroimaging of the Human Mind

Gene Brewer, Associate Professor– Department of Psychology

In this course, students will begin by reading and discussing a few

neuroimaging papers that use EEG to study human cognition (e.g.,

memory). We will then attempt to replicate one of the scientific findings

in a selected paper. This course will primarily be held in a neuroimag-

ing laboratory. The students will get exposure to several concepts that

are important for the scientific enterprise; reading literature, computer

programming, data collection, statistics, and replication.

W 3:05 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. PABLO105 Class #84280

Have what it takes to be a Millionaire?

Laurence Schneider, Faculty Associate – School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Want to learn what all the fuss about the stock market is? Delve into

the basics of the stock market and then given a simulated $100,000 to

buy and sell stocks and other financial instruments to see if you’ve got

what it takes to make money in today’s financial markets.

W 4:10 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PVW 163 Class #84283

August 20 to December 4Session C courses, 15 weeks

Election 2020

Patrick Kenney, Dean – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Americans will go to the polls to

participate in our nation’s 59th quadrennial presidential election. In

addition to voting for our next president and vice president, you and

your fellow citizens will have the chance to select candidates for the

US Senate and House of Representative along with a whole host of

other state and local elected positions. Explore how voting works at the

federal level and within the State of Arizona and discover the role the

important role you can play in shaping the political process.

W 4 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. ARM250 Class #94697

August 20 to December 4Session C courses, 15 weeks

Sociology of Summer Camp

Paul LePore, Associate Dean – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Each year, more than 11,000,000 kids (and adults) attend one of the

12,000 summer camps operating in the United States. Camps are a big

business, grossing more than $2.8 billion annually and employing more

than 1.5 million staffers. Lots of famous people were former campers:

Bob Dylan, Julia Roberts, Mark Zuckerberg, and Denzel Washington,

just to name a few! For many, summer camp provides some of the

most poignant memories from childhood and adolescence. So why do

camps “work” and how might you look at what happens at camp to un-

derstand and enhance how other complex organizations operate? Us-

ing a sociological lens, we will explore the history of camps in the US,

watch some classic camp movies, learn key social science research

skills (so we can interview people about their own camp experiences),

and culminate our course with a weekend trip to a camp in the valley on

October 24 & 25.

W 4 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ARM147 Class #84286

The Origin of Life on Ancient Earth

James Lyons, Associate Research Professor – School of Earth and Space Exploration

How did life arise on ancient Earth? We’ll consider several theories for

the origin of life, and their corresponding ancient Earth environments.

We’ll survey the chemistry of large molecules in an almost entirely pain-

less way. And we’ll finally answer the question, “What was in that bowl

of prebiotic (not probiotic) soup?”

W 5:15 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. PVW163 Class #84293

The World of King Arthur

Ryan Naughton, Instructor – Department of English

When he pulled the sword from the stone, King Arthur became a

legend. For nearly 1,000 years, that legend has been told and retold in

numerous stories, films, TV shows, and video games. In this course, we

will investigate these and other sources as we seek to find out where

the legend comes from and why it continues to be popular.

T 4:30 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. PVW159 Class #84290

Waste Not, Want Not: Concepts of Waste

Rhian Stotts, Lecturer – School of Human Evolution and Social Change

To many, waste is something to get rid of. But what if we reimagine

waste? In this course, we take an anthropological approach to waste,

exploring on what we can learn from waste, focusing particularly on

archaeological methods, and how we can prevent waste, engaging with

important issues of sustainability.

F 9:40 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PVW159 Class #94476

What’s happening on the US Mexico Border?

Irasema Coronado, Director – School of Transborder Studies

This course examines current political issues affecting the U.S.-Mexico

border. We will examine political relationships between local, state,

and federal governments; analyze public policy challenges experienced

and various solutions proposed in state and federal legislatures in

order to address these issues; and explore the variables that lead to

cross-border cooperation.

T 4:30 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. INTDSB161B Class #84288

For the most current information on our Discovery Seminars, please visit

thecollege.asu.edu/discovery

Resonance, in nature and beyond

Ed Garnero, Professor – School of Earth and Space Exploration

In this seminar, we will explore the concept of vibrations, and how

things inherently have natural frequencies of vibration. For example, if

you hum the “A” note of a guitar, the A string will ring. We will explore

this phenomena of resonance in Earth science, music, and beyond.

T 3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. PVW163 Class #84275

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