Map for Transfer: CSN AS Physical Sciences to NSU BS Environmental and Resource Science 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 NSU to complete a BS Environmental and Resource Science 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 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: 17
NSU requires completion of BIOL 190 and ENV 101.
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: BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Major Requirements - Credits 3: ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science

CSN Semester #2 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 14
NSU requires completion of BIOL 191 and CHEM 121.
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
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: BIOL 191 - Introduction to Organismal Biology
Major Requirements - Credits 4: CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I

CSN Semester #3 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
NSU requires completion of PSC 101 and CHEM 122 and PHYS 151.
NSU requires completion of either BIOL 220 or ENV 220.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4: PHYS 151 - General Physics I
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 3: Options Include: BIOL 220 or ENV 220

CSN Semester #4 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 14
NSU requires completion of CHEM 241 and GEOL 101.
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ENG 231 or ENG 232
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 241 - Organic Chemistry I
Major Requirements - Credits 4: GEOL 101 - Geology: Exploring Planet Earth