2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSN BAS Environmental Conservation Map


AREA OF STUDY (AOS):  Biological and Physical Sciences
JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO:  www.csn.edu/sciencearea

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who have been accepted into the CSN Environmental Conservation Program.

 

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the degree in nine (9) semesters.  Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree and graduate.

 

CSN BAS ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY SCIENCES DESCRIPTION

This BAS program has a technician emphasis in Environmental Conservation that provides a distinctive baccalaureate degree pathway for students who receive department approval to declare the BAS or have completed an Associates degree in a similar or related field from an accredited institution and receive department approval.  This degree furthers the AAS-Environmental Management technician-level knowledge so that a graduate should be able to further their environmental conservation technician skills.

 

Student Note: 

  • Students must complete this BAS degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
  • Prior to Semester #1 - Apply to the Environmental Conservation program and receive approval from the program director to enter the program. 

Prior to Semester #1


Apply to the Environmental Conservation program and receive approval from the program director to enter the program.


 

Semester #1 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes

  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 

Semester Milestones

  • Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.


Semester #2 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes

  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 

Semester Milestones

  • Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.


Semester #3 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes

  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 

Semester Milestones

  • Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.


  • Recommended Courses

  • Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • Options without prerequisites include:  See a counselor or advisor for options.

  • U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:
  • Four (4) Credit Options include: HIST 100  or PSC 101  

  • Lower Division Core Requirements (Special Program) - Credits 4:  
  • Lower Division Core Requirements (Special Program) - Credits 4:  

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Semester #4 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes

  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 

Semester Milestones

  • Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.


Semester #5 (13 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes

  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 

Semester Milestones

  • Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.


Semester #6 (12 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes

  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 

Semester Milestones

  • Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.


Semester #7 (4 Total Minimum Credit Hours) - Summer Term Recommended


Semester Notes

  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 

Semester Milestones

  • Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.


Semester #8 (17 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes

  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 

Semester Milestones

  • Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.


Semester #9 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes

  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 

Semester Milestones

  • APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline.  Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.