University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT) 
    
    Dec 23, 2024  
University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)

Physics, B.S. (CSN)


Students who start their career at College of Southern Nevada may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physics by following the course of study described below.

CSN Program to be completed – Physical Sciences, AS


  • A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno. 
  • Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
  • To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
  • See the Physics, B.S. program description  for a four-year recommended schedule for completion of degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information


University of Nevada, Reno
College of Science Advising 
https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising/academic-advisors
sciadvise@unr.edu
OB 224

CSN Advising & Coaching Services;
https://www.csn.edu/advising

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and CSN throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at CSN and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE


For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum  chapter in the catalog.

ASSOCIATE’S FIRST SEMESTER (17 UNITS)


  • MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)
  • ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
  • CHEM 121 – General Chemistry (4 units)
  • Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units)
  • CS 135 - Computer Science I (3 units)

ASSOCIATE’S SECOND SEMESTER (15 UNITS)


  • MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units)
  • ENG 102 - Composition I (3 units)
  • CHEM 122 – General Chemistry (4 units)
  • PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) AND
  • PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit)

ASSOCIATE’S THIRD SEMESTER (15 UNITS)


  • MATH 283 - Calculus III (4 units)
  • PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) AND
  • PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit)
  • PSC 101 – Introduction to American Politics (4 units)
  • Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units)

ASSOCIATE’S FOURTH SEMESTER (13 UNITS)


  • ENG 231 OR 232 (3 units)
  • MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units)
  • PHYS 182 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers III (3 units) AND
  • PHYS 182L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory III (1 unit)
  • COM 101 – Oral Communication (3 units)

BACHELOR’S FIFTH SEMESTER (14 UNITS)


BACHELOR’S SIXTH SEMESTER (17 UNITS)


BACHELOR’S SEVENTH SEMESTER (14 UNITS)


BACHELOR’S EIGHTH SEMESTER (15 UNITS)


  • (3 units)
  • Upper-Division Physics elective (3 units)
  • Global Contexts (3 units) CO11
  • Capstone Integration & Synthesis (3 units) CO13
  • Diversity & Equity (3 units) CO10

LEGEND


* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.