Map for Transfer: CSN AS Biological Science to UNLV BS Biology Majors

About this Academic Map

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Biological Science, AS at CSN and plan to transfer to UNLV to complete a BS Biology Major upon graduating from CSN. This includes the following UNLV Biology Majors:
- UNLV BS Biology-Cell and Molecular Biology Major
- UNLV BS Biology-Ecology and Evolutionary Major
- UNLV BS Biology-Integrative Physiology Major
- UNLV BS Biology-Microbiology Major
- UNLV BS Biology-Pre-Professional Studies Major
This 60-credit map, designed for students without transfer credits, represents the optimal pathway to completing this degree.
Click on a course for more information (description, prerequisites, credit hours, etc.).

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CSN First Semester

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 4: MATH 181 - Calculus I
English (General Education) - Credits 3-5: Options Include: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113
Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the GE Social Science list on the AS Biological Science degree sheet.
Core Requirement (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I

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 Requirement (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II

Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 101 - Public Speaking
Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the GE Humanities list on the AS Biological Sceince degree sheet.
Fine Arts (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the GE Fine Arts list on the AS Biological Science degree sheet.
Core Requirement (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: PHYS 151 - General Physics I
Core Requirement (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: BIOL 191 - Introduction to Organismal Biology

Total Minimum Credits: 15
UNLV recommends completion of either BIOL 251H or CHEM 241.
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the GE Social Science list on the AS Biological Science degree sheet.
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4: Options Include: HIST 100 or PSC 101
Core Requirement (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: PHYS 152 - General Physics II
Electives (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: Options Include: BIOL 251H or CHEM 241