Map for Transfer: CSN AS Physical Sciences to UNLV BS Geology 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 Entertainment Technology and Design Major upon graduating from CSN.
This 62-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?

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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

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 4: MATH 181 - Calculus I
English Composition (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113
Humanities (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 101 - Public Speaking
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: GEOL 101 - Geology: Exploring Planet Earth

English Composition (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ENG 102 or ENG 114
Major Requirements - Credits 4: CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
Major Requirements - Credits 4: GEOL 102 - Earth and Life Through Time
Major Requirements - Credits 4: MATH 182 - Calculus II

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4: PHYS 180 and PHYS 180L
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 4: See your CSN advising unit or the UNLV/CSN Transfer Program to choose a GEOL course option not used to satisfy another section of this degree.

Total Minimum Credits: 14
UNLV requires completion of GEOL 220 and PHYS 181 and PHYS 181L and either ENG 231 or ENG 232.
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: Select a course option from the GE Fine Arts list on the AS Physical Sciences degree sheet.
Major Requirements - Credits 4: PHYS 181 and PHYS 181L
Major Requirements - Credits 4: GEOL 220 - Mineralogy