Map for Transfer: CSN AS Physical Science to UNLV BS Physics Major

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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 UNLV to complete a BS Physics Major upon graduating from CSN.

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

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map totals 60 credits and assumes no transferred course work. 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
UNLV 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
Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 101 - Public Speaking
Major Requirements - Credits 4: CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I

CSN Semester #2 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
UNLV requires completion of CHEM 122 and MATH 182 and PHYS 180 and PHYS 180L.
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
Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4: PHYS 180 and PHYS 180L
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
UNLV requires completion of MATH 283 and PHYS 181 and PHYS 181L and PSC 101.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ENG 231 or ENG 232
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4: PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Major Requirements - Credits 4: MATH 283 - Calculus III
Major Requirements - Credits 4: PHYS 181 and PHYS 181L

CSN Semester #4 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 16
UNLV requires completion of PHYS 182 and PHYS 182L.
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

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.
Major Requirements - Credits 4: PHYS 182 and PHYS 182L
Major Requirements - Credits 6: See a counselor or advisor to choose transferable course options that value a total of 6 credits.