Map for Transfer: CSN AS Physical Sciences to UNR 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 UNR to complete a BS Physics Major upon graduating from CSN.

Students transferring to UNR should visit the UNR Transfer Center 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: 17
UNR requires completion of CHEM 121 and CS 135.
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
Fine Arts (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
Major Requirements - Credits 3: CS 135 - Computer Science I

CSN Semester #2 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
UNR 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
UNR 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.

Social Science (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: 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: 13
UNR requires completion of either ENG 231 or 232.
UNR requires completion of MATH 285 and PHYS 182 and PHYS 182L.
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
Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ENG 231 or ENG 232
Major Requirements - Credits 3: MATH 285 - Differential Equations
Major Requirements - Credits 4: PHYS 182 and PHYS 182L