2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 28, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Map for Transfer: CSN AS Physical Sciences to UNLV BS Earth and Environmental Sciences Major


About 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 Earth and Environmental Sciences Major upon graduating from CSN.
  • 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.).
 
Need Help with This Map or Selecting a Course?
  • For advising assistance, log into MyCSN and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
  • If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.
  • UNLV/CSN Transfer Program - Prepares students to transfer to UNLV including transfer credit review, referrals to student services, and assistance with transition steps from CSN to UNLV. Schedule an appointment by visiting https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/4ye2pqh0/10.

CSN First Semester


  • Total Minimum Credits: 17
  • UNLV requires completion of GEOL 101.

 
  • Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 4:  
  • 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: Select a course option from the GE Social Science list on the AS Physical Sciences degree sheet.
  • Major Requirements - Credits 4:   
  • Major Requirements - Credits 3: See your CSN advising unit or the UNLV/CSN Transfer Program to choose course options from the Major Requirements list on the AS Physical Sciences degree sheet.

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CSN Second Semester


  • Total Minimum Credits: 14
  • UNLV requires completion of CHEM 121 and GEOL 102.

 

CSN Third Semester


  • Total Minimum Credits: 14
  • UNLV requires completion of PSC 101 and GEOL 220 and either ENG 231 or ENG 232.

 

CSN Fourth Semester


  • Total Minimum Credits: 15
  • UNLV requires completion of PHYS 151.
  • APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

 
  • Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4:  
  • Fine Arts (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the GE Fine Arts list on the AS Physical Sciences degree sheet.
  • Major Requirements - Credits 4: See your CSN advising unit or the UNLV/CSN Transfer Program to choose a GEOG or GEOL transferable course option.
  • Major Requirements - Credits 4: See your CSN advising unit or the UNLV/CSN Transfer Program to choose course options from the Major Requirements list on the AS Physical Sciences degree sheet.