Map for Transfer: CSN AS Physical Sciences to NSU BS Chemistry Majors

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WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Physical Sciences, AS at CSN and plan to transfer to NSU to complete a BS Chemistry Major upon graduating from CSN. This includes the following NSU Chemistry Majors:

NSU BS Chemistry Major
NSU BS Chemistry - Biochemistry Major
NSU BS Chemistry - Professional Chemistry Major

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 61 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: 14
NSU requires completion of CHEM 121.
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 3-5: Options Include: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113
Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits.
Major Requirements - Credits 4: CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I

CSN Semester #2 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
NSU requires completion of PSC 101 and CHEM 122 and MATH 182.
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
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4: PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Major Requirements - Credits 4: CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
Major Requirements - Credits 4: MATH 182 - Calculus II

CSN Semester #3 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
NSU requires completion of CHEM 241 and MATH 283 and PHYS 180 and PHYS 180L.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4: PHYS 180 and PHYS 180L
Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ENG 231 or ENG 232
Major Requirements - Credits 4: CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I
Major Requirements - Credits 4: MATH 283 - Calculus III

CSN Semester #4 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 17
NSU requires completion of CHEM 242 and MATH 285 and PHYS 181 and PHYS 181L.
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

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 vlaued at 3 credits.
Major Requirements - Credits 4: CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II
Major Requirements - Credits 3: MATH 285 - Differential Equations
Major Requirements - Credits 4: PHYS 181 and PHYS 181L