2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook

May 03, 2024

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2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSN Associate of Science in Biological Science Map for Transfer to NSU BS Biology Major

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Biological & Physical Sciences

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/sciencearea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Biolo gical Sciences

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Associate of Science in Biological Science at CSN AND PLAN TO TRANSFER TO NSU to complete a BS Biology Major upon graduating from CSN.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the degree in four (4) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DESCRIPTION

An Academic Map suggests a schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the CSN catalog and serves as a general guideline to both help build a full schedule each semester and complete an Associate’s degree in two years or a Bachelor’s degree in four years. Some academic maps will serve as a guide for transfer offering both completion at CSN (first two years) and completion at another NSHE institution (second two years).

Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to confirm their official degree plans, to determine how the academic map will best fit your needs, and to ensure applicable course selection and sequencing.These maps are not a substitute for academic advisement - contact your advisor if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements.

CSN Semester #1 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

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

Recommended Courses

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 4: MATH 181 - Calculus I
English (General Education) - Credits 3: ENG 101 - Composition I
Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 101 - Oral Communication
Social Science Elective (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Fine Arts Elective (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

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CSN Semester #2 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

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

Recommended Courses

Literature (General Education) - Credits 3:

ENG 231 or ENG 232

English (General Education) - Credits 3: ENG 102 - Composition II
Special Program Requirements (Special Program) - Credits 4: BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Special Program Requirements (Special Program) - Credits 4: CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
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CSN Semester #3 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

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

Recommended Courses

Social Science Elective (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Special Program ) - Credits 4: PHYS 151 - General Physics I
Special Program Requirements (Special Program ) - Credits 4: BIOL 191 - Introduction to Organismal Biology
Special Program Requirements (Special Program ) - Credits 4: CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
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CSN Semester #4 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
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.

Recommended Courses

U.S and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:

PSC 101 or HIST 100

Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Special Program) - Credits 4: PHYS 152 - General Physics II
Special Program Elective (Special Program) - Credits 4: CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I
Consult advisor for course sequencing. Some courses may only be offered during a certain semester.

Transfer from CSN with A.S.

If you are a student transferring from the College of Southern Nevada and have completed an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or Associate of Business (AB) degree, you may be admitted to Nevada State University with full junior status. You will not need to take any additional classes to satisfy NSU’s Core Curriculum requirements.

NSU Semester #1 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

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

Recommended Courses

BIOL 209 - Credits 3:
CHEM 242/242L - Credits 4:
Upper Division Biology Elective - Credits 4:
Upper Division Biology Elective - Credits 3:

NSU Semester #2 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

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

Recommended Courses

BIOL 220 - Credits 3:
BIOL 300A/300L - Credits 4:
STAT 391 - Credits 3:
Upper Division General Elective - Credits 3:
Upper Division General Elective - Credits 3:

NSU Semester #3 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester.
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 https://nsu.edu/registrar/graduation/ for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

CHEM 474 - Credits 4:
BIOL 415 - Credits 3:
Upper Division Biology Elective - Credits 4:
Upper Division Biology Elective - Credits 3:
General Elective - Credits 2:

NSU Semester #4 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

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

Recommended Courses

Upper Division Biology Elective - Credits 3:
Upper Division Biology Elective w/Lab - Credits 4:
General Elective - Credits 3:
General Elective - Credits 3:
General Elective - Credits 3:

Special Notes

Consult advisor for course sequencing. Some courses may only be offered in specific semesters.
Elective course credits vary based on course choices. Upper Division is 300+ coursework.
Concentrations available: Cell & Molecular, Evolution & Ecology, Physiology.
Link to NSU Catalog for Elective Course options, program information and course pre-requisites: Nevada State University Catalog
Transfer from CSN to NSU Resources