Map for Transfer: CSN AS Biological Science to NSU BS Biology Major

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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.

Students should visit the NSU/CSN Transfer Office for transfer course grade and GPA requirements.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map totals a minimum of 60 credits and assumes no transferred coursework. It 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. Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

CSN Semester #1 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 16
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 4: MATH 181 - Calculus I
English Composition (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113
Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 101 - Public Speaking
Fine Arts (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits.
Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits.

CSN Semester #2 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 14
NSU requires completion of ENG 231 or 232.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

English Composition (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ENG 102 or ENG 114
Literature (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ENG 231 or ENG 232
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I

CSN Semester #3 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits.
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: BIOL 191 - Introduction to Organismal Biology
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: PHYS 151 - General Physics I

CSN Semester #4 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
NSU requires completion of CHEM 241.
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits.
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4: Options Include: HIST 100 or PSC 101
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: PHYS 152 - General Physics II
Electives (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I