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Biology at CSN
This is a supplementary site for the Department of Biological Sciences at The College of Southern Nevada. See full statement in the footer.
The department offers an associate of science (A.S.) degree program, courses for preparation for the health sciences, as well as non major's courses for students pursuing degrees outside of biology and healthcare.
The associate degree, biological science emphasis, is appropriate for students wishing to finish a bachelor's degree in the sciences and pursue a career in either science or medicine.
CSN now offers multiple degrees in applied sciences. There are two offered from the department of biological sciences - Environmental Management and Environmental Conservation. Please visit the Degrees and Programs page for details.
Discover a new Virus!
Accepting new students for Fall.
SEA-PHAGES is a research course where students learn microbiology techniques to discover and name their own bacterial virus/phage and then learn bioinformatic techniques to perform complex genome annotations on their phage.
- Want to gain these valuable skills?
- Sounds like fun?
Contact Dr. McKenna for information about joining the group.
Chelsey McKenna
Henderson 317-X
HNH317
(702) 651-4390 | Obscure_mckenna
Biomedical Exploration Workshop
Applications accepted every Spring semester.
A secondary aim of the program is to help students expand their academic abilities, primarily in reading, math and laboratory skills to help prepare them for their upper division science courses.
Registration will begin Spring semester.
Education Opens Doors
In addition to traditional courses, the Department of Biological Sciences provides educational and career-building opportunities.
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SciNight
An Open Journal Club
The SciNight Journal Club is an open forum in which students and faculty can meet to informally discuss primary scientific research articles.
More information.Biomedicine
Biomedical Workshop
The Biomedical Exploration Workshop is a five week summer program designed to give students the opportunity to explore different career options in the biomedical sciences. More information.
Honors Biology 251H
300 Level Credit at CSN
Students seeking a B.S. degree from UNLV can complete this course at CSN (BIOL 251H) to fulfill a Biology 351 requirement at UNLV.
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Undergraduate Research
BIOL 299 Undergraduate Research
Make new discoveries in science for possible publication. Work at your own pace. Flexible schedules.
More information.Biology Club
A Biology Club for Students
A student-run biology club created to increase interaction among biological science majors and faculty. More information.
Student Empowerment Workshops
Student Empowerment Workshop.
The Student Empowerment workshop is a one-time meeting to help students pass Biology 189, the introductory course for most Health Science majors. More information.