Revised: 10/11/12
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE TRANSFER CURRICULUM GUIDE
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
LOWER DIVISION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER
The following courses should be taken at OCC prior to transfer. Courses not offered at OCC will need to be taken after transfer unless
otherwise noted. Four-year colleges and universities often make changes in their requirements for majors. The information contained in this
guide is based on the most recent information available from the four-year school and does not constitute an official agreement. Recent
updates to this guide can be found on the Transfer Center Website at:www.occ.cccd.edu/departments/studentsvcs/transferctr
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GENETICS AND PLANT
BIOLOGY (COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES)
UCB
BIOL 1A/AL
OCC
Either BIOL 180(or 180H)&182/182L
or BIOL 180(or 180H) & 283
BIOL 1B
Either BIOL 180(or 180H)&183/183L
& 280 or BIOL 185 & 280
CHEM 1A/AL
CHEM 180
CHEM 3A/AL, 3B/BL
CHEM 220/220L, 225/225L
MATH 1AB or 16AB
MATH 180(or 180H) &185(or 185H)*
PHYS 185 or
PHYS 7A or
PHYS 8A
PHYS 130
ENGL R1AB
ENGL 100 & 101(or 101H)
COMPSCI 3L or
No Equivalent Course or
STAT 2 or
MATH 160(or 160H) or
ENGIN 7
No Equivalent Course
Plus: 15 units from: art, economics, history, philosophy, art,
music, political science and/or foreign language (maximum 6
units in foreign language).
*MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 1AB.
Note: Transfer students must complete all minimum admission
requirements listed above by the end of the Spring semester prior
to admission (exceptions are highly unlikely).
Minimum
admission requirement includes completion of courses in English,
chemistry, biology and math. Although IGETC is not required,
certification will fulfill requirements for English and all Humanities
and Social Sciences breadth courses. If courses are articulated
in a series, all courses must be completed to receive credit. AP
credit is accepted, but not recommended, for MATH 16AB,
CHEM
1A, PHYS 8A and statistics courses.
AP for
humanities/social science may also be counted toward the 15 unit
humanities requirement. AP credit is accepted for Math AB, BC,
Chemistry, Physics B and statistics with a score of 3 or high. In
order to receive credit equivalent to MATH 16B (Math BC) a
score of 5 is required.
PHYS 7AB or
PHYS 8AB
Recommended for Graduate/Professional Studies: MATH
185(or 185H)* and additional coursework in mathematics,
statistics, biochemistry, accelerated computing skills and the
ability to speak two languages..
*MATH 182H will also satisfy this requirement.
Note: Students should complete as many lower division major
requirements as possible by the end of spring semester prior to
admission. Minimum admission requirement includes completion
of courses in biology, chemistry, math and physics. Strength of
academic preparation and GPA are the primary selection criteria
for admission. For fall 2012 admission, AP credit will no longer
satisfy major prep requirements. It is strongly recommended that
student complete additional coursework in mathematics,
statistics, biochemistry accelerated computing skills and have the
ability to speak two languages if you are pursuing graduate
studies. .
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY
O p t i o n s: B i o ch em i st r y & M o l e c u l ar B i o l o g y
(Biochemistry/Molecular & Biological Chemistry),Cell &
Developmental Biology (Cell Biology & Physiology),
Genetics, Genomics & Development (Genetics/Genomics &
Developmental Genetics), Immunology (Immunology &
Infectious Diseases), Neurobiology
UCB
BIOL 1A/AL
BIOL 1B
CHEM 1A/AL
CHEM 3A/AL, 3B/BL
MATH 1AB
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY
OCC
UCB
BIOL 1A/AL
Either BIOL 180(or 180H)&182/182L
or BIOL 180(or 180H) & 283
BIOL 1B
Either BIOL 180(or 180H)&183/183L
& 280 or BIOL 185 & 280
CHEM 1A/AL
CHEM 180
CHEM 3A/AL, 3B/BL
CHEM 220/220L & 225/225L
MATH 1A or 16A
MATH 180(or 180H)*
PHYS 185 & 280 or
PHYS 130 & 135
PHYS 7AB or
PHYS 8AB
OCC
Either BIOL 180(or 180H) &
182/182L or BIOL 180(or 180H) &
283
Either BIOL 180(or 180H)&183/183L
& 280 or BIOL 185 & 280
CHEM 180
CHEM 220/220L & 225/225L
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185(or
185H)*
PHYS 185 & 280 or
PHYS 130 & 135
*MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 1AB.
Note: Students should complete as many lower division major
requirements as possible by the end of spring semester prior to
admission. Minimum admission requirement includes completion
of courses in biology, chemistry, and math. It is strongly
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recommended that you also complete physics courses prior to
transfer. Strength of academic preparation and GPA are the
primary selection criteria for admission. AP credit is accepted for
CHEM 1A, BIOL 1A/AL, 1B, and MATH 1AB. The Molecular and
Cell Biology department discourages the use of AP credit to
waive lower division courses. Many professional health schools
will not accept AP scores in lieu of course work.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MOLECULAR ENVIRONMENTAL
BIOLOGY (SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
Options: Animal Health & Behavior, Biodiversity, Ecology,
Environmental & Human Health, Insect Biology,
Microbiology
UCB
Environmental Science
BIOL 1A/AL
BIOL 1B
CHEM 1A/AL
CHEM 3A/AL, 3B/BL
MATH 1AB or 16AB
PHYS 7AB or 8AB
ENGL R1AB
OCC
BIOL 280
Either BIOL 180(or 180H)&182/182L
or BIOL 180(or 180H) & 283
Either BIOL 180(or 180H)&183/183L
& 280 or BIOL 185 & 280
CHEM 180
CHEM 220/220L, 225/225L
MATH180(or 180H) &185(or 185H)*
PHYS 185 & 280 or 130 & 135
ENGL 100 & 101(or 101H)
CHEM 51ABC, 51LB/LC
MATH 2AB & 2D or 2J
or
MATH 2AB & STAT 7
PHYS 3ABC, 3LB/LC or
7CDE, LC/LD
For BS Biology Education add:
BIO SCI 14
No Equivalent Course
LPS 60
No Equivalent Course
EDUC 55
No Equivalent Course
*Chemistry 180 & 185 must be completed. Articulation is based
on the entire series.
@Chemistry 220/220L & 225/225L must be completed with a
“C” or better effective Fall 2013 admission.
Notes: Apply as Biological Sciences majors. Pharmaceutical
Sciences applies to it’s own major. Preference is given to
applicants with the highest grades overall who have completed
course prerequisites. It is strongly advised that students complete
all requirements prior to transfer. Applicants must complete BIOL
180(or 180H) & 185 prior to transfer with a grade of C or better
and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Once enrolled
at UCI, only UCI courses will satisfy major requirements.
Plus: One UC transferable course in humanities and one UC
transferable course in social and behavioral sciences.
*MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 1AB. Concentrations
in Biodiversity, Ecology or Insect Biology may take MATH 160(or
160H) to satisfy this requirement.
Note: Students should complete as many lower division major
requirements as possible by the end of spring semester prior to
admission. Minimum admission requirement includes completion
of courses in English, biology, chemistry, and math. If courses
are articulated in a series, all courses must be completed to
receive credit. AP credit is accepted for biology, calculus,
chemistry, English, environmental science and statistics.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL AND CELL
BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECOLOGY AND
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GENETICS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY AND
IMMUNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NEUROBIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PLANT BIOLOGY
UCI
BIO SCI 93
BIO SCI 94
BIO SCI 97
BIO SCI 98
BIO SCI 99
CHEM 1ABC, 1LC/LD
OCC
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BIOL 185
BIOL 283
BIOL 281(or 281H)
BIOL 282(or 282H)
CHEM 180 & 185*
CHEM 220/220L & 225/225L@
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185(or 185H)
or
MATH 180(or 180H) or 182H &
either MATH 160(or 160H) or PSYC
160
PHYS 130 & 135 or
PHYS 185 & 280
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECOLOGY, BEHAVIOR AND
EVOLUTION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NEUROSCIENCE
OCC
Either BIOL 180(or 180H) & 185 or
BIOL 180(or 180H) & 182/182L &
183/183L
LIFE SCI 3
BIOL 281(or 281H) & 282(or 282H)
LIFE SCI 4
BIOL 283
CHEM 20AB, 20L, 30AL CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 30AB, 30BL
CHEM 220 & 221 & 225
STATS 13
No Equivalent Course
MATH 3ABC or
No Equivalent Courses or
MATH 31AB & 32A
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185(or
185H)*
PHYS 6ABC or
PHYS 130 & 135 or
PHYS 1ABC, 4AL, 4BL
PHYS 185 & 280 & 285
*MATH 182H will also satisfy this requirement.
UCLA
LIFE SCI 1 & 2
Notes: These majors are highly selective. By the end of Spring
prior to admission, transfer students must complete biology
course work equivalent to Life Science 1 and 2, one year of
general chemistry, one year of organic chemistry and one year of
calculus. One year of calculus based physics is highly
recommended. All courses must be completed with a letter grade.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY,
IMMUNOLOGY & MOLECULAR GENETICS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MOLECULAR, CELL &
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOBIOLOGY
OCC
Either BIOL 180(or 180H) & 185 or
BIOL 180(or 180H) & 182/182L &
183/183L
LIFE SCI 3
BIOL 281(or 281H) & 282(or 282H)
LIFE SCI 4
BIOL 283
CHEM 20AB, 20L, 30AL CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 30AB, 30 BL
CHEM 220 & 220L & 225
MATH 3ABC or
No Equivalent Courses or
MATH 31AB & 32A
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185(or
185H)*
PHYS 6ABC or
PHYS 130 & 135 or
PHYS 1ABC, 4AL, 4BL
PHYS 185 & 280 & 285
UCLA
LIFE SCI 1 & 2
physics(2ABC or 40ABC ) prior to transfer. For information about
these majors go to: www.biology.ucr.edu.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CELL, MOLECULAR &
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CELL, MOLECULAR &
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY+
OCC
UCR
BIOL 5A/5LA
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BIOL 5B
BIOL 185 or BIOL 182/182L &
183/183L
BIOL 5C
BIOL 280
MATH 9AB
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185(185H)*
PHYS 2ABC with labs or PHYS 130 & 135 or
PHYS 40ABC
PHYS 185 & 280 & 285
CHEM 1ABC with labs
CHEM 180 & 185
Organic Chemistry
CHEM 220/220L & 225/225L**
+Students pursuing a BA degree also need to complete a foreign
language through 280
* MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 9AB.
**Subject credit for CHEM 112ABC.
For Psychobiology add:
PSYCH 10
PSYC 100
*MATH 182H will also satisfy this requirement.
Notes: These majors are highly selective. By the end of Spring
prior to admission transfer students must complete biology
course work equivalent to Life Science 1 and 2, one year of
general chemistry, one yearr of organic chemistry and one year
of calculus. One year of calculus based physics is strongly
recommended. All courses must be completed with a letter grade.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE BIOLOGY
See Transfer Curriculum Guide for
Science/Oceanography
Marine
Note: 2.70 GPA is required in all UC transferable course work.
Courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or better.
Students are advised to complete as many lower division major
requirements as possible prior to transfer. Students must
complete CHEM 180 & 185, MATH 180(or 180H) & 185(or 185H)
or 182H and one additional sequence from: biology(5ABC), one
year of organic chemistry or physics(2ABC or 40ABC) prior to
transfer. AP scores are accepted for math and physics. For
information about these concentrations go to:
www.biology.ucr.edu.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE
General Education Requirements for majors listed below Instead of the IGETC students must complete the GE pattern for
the College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences. See ASSIST at
http://assist.org
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGY+
UCR
OCC
BIOL 5A/5LA
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BIOL 5B
BIOL 185 or BIOL 182/182L &
183/183L
BIOL 5C
BIOL 280
MATH 9AB
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185(185H)*
PHYS 2ABC with labs or PHYS 130 & 135 or
PHYS 40ABC
PHYS 185 & 280 & 285
CHEM 1ABC with labs
CHEM 180 & 185
Organic Chemistry
CHEM 220/220L & 225/225L**
+Students pursuing a BA degree also need to complete a foreign
language through 280.
* MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 9AB.
**Subject credit for CHEM 112ABC.
Note: 2.7 GPA is required in all UC transferable course work.
Courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or better.
Students are advised to complete as many lower division major
requirements as possible prior to transfer. Students must
complete CHEM 180 & 185 and two additional sequences from:
math(9AB), biology(5ABC), one year of organic chemistry or
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PLANT BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF ARTS PLANT BIOLOGY+
Options: Plant Cellular, Molecular & Developmental Biology;
Plant Genetics, Breeding & Biotechnology; Ecology,
Evolution & Systematics; Plant Pathology, Nematology &
Pest Management
OCC
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BIOL 185 or BIOL 182/182L &
183/183L
BIOL 5C
BIOL 280
MATH 9AB
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185(or 185H)*
PHYS 2ABC with labs or PHYS 130 & 135 or
PHYS 40ABC
PHYS 185 & 280 & 285
CHEM 1ABC with labs
CHEM 180 & 185
Organic Chemistry
CHEM 220/220L & 225/225L**
UCR
BIOL 5A/5LA
BIOL 5B
+Students pursuing a BA degree also need to complete a foreign
language through 280 (completion encouraged prior to transfer).
* MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 9AB.
**Subject credit for CHEM 112ABC
Note: GPA of 2.7 is required in all UC transferable course work.
Courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or better.
Students must complete CHEM 180 & 185, BIOL 180(or 180H)
and BIOL 185 or 182/182L & 183/183L prior to transfer.
Completion of one year of calculus is highly recommended.
Students are advised to complete as many major prep courses as
possible prior to transfer. For information about this major go to:
www.plantbiology.ucr.edu.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL
BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSIOLOGY AND
NEUROSCIENCE
OCC
UCSD
BILD 1
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BILD 3
BIOL 280
MATH 10ABC or
MATH 180* & 185* & 280(or 280H)
or
MATH20ABC
MATH 180(or 180H)* & 185(or
185H)* & 280(or 280H)
PHYS 2ABC or
PHYS 185, 280 & 285 or
PHYS 1ABC w/labs
PHYS 130 & 135
CHEM 6ABC, 7L
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 140AB
CHEM 220 & 225**
CHEM 143A
CHEM 220L**
For BS Human Biology add:
BILD 2
BIOL 182/182L & 183/183L or
BIOL 183/183L & 225(or 225H)
For BS Physiology and Neuroscience add:
BILD 2
Either BIOL 182/182L & 183/183L or
BIOL 183/183L & 225(or 225H)
*MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 10AB or 20AB.
**No upper division credit.
Note: These majors are impacted. Students must indicate
biology as the major on their UC application. If not admitted,
second choice majors will be considered. Transfer students are
required to complete all major prep courses prior to enrolling at
UC San Diego. Major prep courses must be completed with a
letter grade of “C” or better. For more information go to:
www.biology.ucsd.edu/undergrad/enrollmentmanagement.html.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY WITH A
SPECIALIZATION IN BIOINFORMATICS
OCC
UCSD
BILD 1
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BILD 2
Either BIOL 182/182L & 183/183L or
BIOL 183/183L & 225(or 225H)
BILD 94
No Equivalent Course
MATH 20ABC
MATH 180(or 180H)* & 185(or
185H)* & 280(or 280H)
MATH 20F
MATH 235
PHYS 2ABC
PHYS 185 & 280 & 285
CHEM 6ABC, 7L
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 140AB
CHEM 220 & 225**
CSE 11 or
CS 170 or
CSE 8A/8AL/8B
No Equivalent Courses
CSE 12
CS 200
CSE 21
No Equivalent Course
*MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 20AB.
**No upper division credit.
Note: This major is impacted. Students must indicate biology as
the major on their UC application. If not admitted, second choice
majors will be considered. Transfer students are required to
complete all major prep courses prior to enrolling at UC San
Diego. Major prep courses must be completed with a letter grade
of “C” or better.
For more information go to:
www.biology.ucsd.edu/undergraduate/enrollmentmanagement.
html.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY,
BEHAVIOR AND EVOLUTION
OCC
UCSD
BILD 1
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BILD 2
Either BIOL 182/182L & 183/183L or
BIOL 183/183L & 225(or 225H)
BILD 3
BIOL 280
MATH 10ABC
MATH 180* & 185* & 280(or 280H)
or
or
MATH20ABC
MATH 180(or 180H)* & 185(or
185H)* & 280(or 180H)
PHYS 2ABC or
PHYS 185, 280 & 285 or
PHYS 1ABC w/labs
PHYS 130 & 135
CHEM 6ABC
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 140AB
CHEM 220 & 225**
*MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 10AB or 20AB.
**No upper division credit. Not required for the major, but are
prerequisites for many upper division biology courses.
Note: This major is impacted. Students must indicate biology as
the major on their UC application. If not admitted, second choice
majors will be considered. Transfer students are required to
complete all major prep courses prior to enrolling at UC San
Diego. Major prep courses must be completed with a letter grade
of “C” or better.
For more information go to:
www.biology.ucsd.edu/undergrad/enrollmentmanagement.html.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL BIOLOGY
UCSD
BILD 1
BILD 2
BILD 3
MATH 10ABC
or
MATH20ABC
PHYS 2ABC or
PHYS 1ABC w/labs
CHEM 6ABC, 6BL
CHEM 140AB
OCC
BIOL 180(or 180H)
Either BIOL 182/182L & 183/183L or
BIOL 183/183L & 225(or 225H)
BIOL 280
MATH 180* & 185* & 280(or 280H)
or
MATH 180(or 180H)* & 185(or
185H)* & 280(or 180H)
PHYS 185, 280 & 285 or
PHYS 130 & 135
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 220 & 225**
*MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 10AB or 20AB.
**No upper division credit.
Note: This major is impacted. Students must indicate biology as
the major on their UC application. If not admitted, second choice
majors will be considered. Transfer students are required to
complete all major prep courses prior to enrolling at UC San
Diego. Major prep courses must be completed with a letter grade
of “C” or better.
For more information go to:
www.biology.ucsd.edu/undergrad/enrollmentmanagement.html.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL
BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSIOLOGY
UCSB
MCDB 1A/AL & 1B/BL &
EEMB 2 & 3/3L
CHEM 1A/AL, 1B/BL, 1C/CL
CHEM 6AL/BL & 109ABC
PHYS 6A/AL, 6B/BL, 6C/CL
MATH 3AB or
MATH 34AB
PSTAT 5A or
PSTAT5LS or
MATH 3C
OCC
BIOL 180(or 180H) & 185
or BIOL 180(or 180H) &
182/182L & 183/183L*
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 220/220L &
225/225L **
PHYS 120&125 or 130&135
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185
(or 185H)+ or
MATH 140
MATH 160(or 160H) or
No Equivalent Course or
MATH 285(or 285H)
*Entire sequence should be completed prior to transfer.
**No upper division credit.
+MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 3AB.
Note: All Biological Science applicants are screened on the basis
of a 2.7 GPA in chemistry and biology prep courses. It is highly
recommended that students complete as many of the major prep
courses as possible prior to admission with no grade less than C.
At a minimum, students must complete one year of general
chemistry w/lab (CHEM 180 & 185) and at least a one year
sequence in biology w/lab.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AQUATIC BIOLOGY
See Transfer Curriculum Guide for
Science/Oceanography
Marine
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY
OCC
UCSB
MCDB 1A/AL & 1B/BL &
BIOL 180(or 180H) & 185
EEMB 2& 3/3L
or
BIOL 180(or 180H) &
182/182L & 183/183L*
CHEM 1A/AL, 1B/BL, C/CL
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 6AL/BL & 109ABC
CHEM 220/220L&
225/225L**
PHYS 6A/AL, 6B/BL, 6C/CL
PHYS 120&125 or 130&135
MATH 3AB
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185
(or 185H)+
MATH 3C
MATH 285(or 285H)
MATH 5A
MATH 285(or 285H)
*Entire sequence should be completed prior to transfer.
**No upper division credit. Must pass Dept of Chemistry exam in
order to receive credit if courses are taken prior to transfer.
+MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 3AB.
Note: It is highly recommended that students complete as many
of the major prep courses as possible prior to admission with no
grade less than C.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY-MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY
OCC
UCSB
MCDB 1A/AL & 1B/BL &
BIOL 180(or 180H) & 185
EEMB 2& 3/3L
or BIOL 180(or 180H) &
182/182L & 183/183L*
CHEM 1A/AL, 1B/BL, C/CL
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 6AL/BL & 109ABC
CHEM 220/220L&
225/225L**
PHYS 6A/AL, 6B/BL, 6C/CL
PHYS 120&125 or 130&135
MATH 3AB
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185
(or 185H)+
MATH 3C
MATH 285(or 285H)
*Entire sequence should be completed prior to transfer.
**No upper division credit.
+MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 3AB.
Note: All Biological Science applicants are screened on the basis
of a 2.7 GPA in chemistry and biology prep courses. It is highly
recommended that students complete as many of the major prep
courses as possible prior to admission with no grade less than C.
At a minimum, students must complete one year of general
chemistry w/lab (CHEM 180 & 185) and at least a one year
sequence in biology w/lab.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
OCC
UCSB
MCDB 1A/AL & 1B/BL &
BIOL 180(or 180H) & 185
EEMB 2& 3/3L
or
BIOL 180(or 180H) &
182/182L & 183/183L*
CHEM 1A/AL, 1B/BL, 1C/CL
CHEM 180 & 185
PHYS 6A/AL, 6B/BL, 6C/CL
PHYS 120&125 or 130&135
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185
MATH 3AB or
(or 185H)+ or
MATH 34AB
MATH 140
PSTAT 5A or
MATH 160(or 160H) or
PSTAT 5LSor
No Equivalent Course or
MATH 3C
MATH 285(or 285H)
*Entire sequence should be completed prior to transfer.
+MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 3AB.
Note: All Biological Science applicants are screened on the basis
of a 2.7 GPA in chemistry and biology prep courses. It is highly
recommended that students complete as many of the major prep
courses as possible prior to admission with no grade less than C.
At a minimum, students must complete one year of general
chemistry w/lab (CHEM 180 & 185) and at least a one year
sequence in biology w/lab. Organic chemistry may be required at
some graduate schools.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACOLOGY
OCC
UCSB
MCDB 1A/AL & 1B/BL &
BIOL 180(or 180H) & 185
EEMB 2 &3/3L
or
BIOL 180(or 180H) &
182/182L & 183/183L*
CHEM 1A/AL, 1B/BL, 1C/CL
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 6AL/BL & 109ABC
CHEM 220/220L &
225/225L**
MATH 3AB or
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185
(or 185H)+ or
MATH 34AB
MATH 140
Continued>>>>>
PSTAT 5A or
PSTAT 5LS or
MATH 3C or
PSY 5
PHYS 6A/AL, 6B/BL, 6C/CL
MATH 160(or 160H) or
No Equivalent Course or
MATH 285(or 285H) or
PSYC 160
PHYS 120 & 125 or 130
& 135
*Entire sequence should be completed prior to transfer.
**No upper division credit.
+MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 3AB.
Note: All Biological Science applicants are screened on the basis
of a 2.7 GPA in chemistry and biology prep courses. It is highly
recommended that students complete as many of the major prep
courses as possible prior to admission with no grade less than C.
At a minimum, students must complete one year of general
chemistry w/lab (CHEM 180 & 185) and at least a one year
sequence in biology w/lab.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ZOOLOGY
OCC
UCSB
MCDB 1A/AL & 1B/BL &
BIOL 180(or 180H) & 185
EEMB 2& 3/3L
or
BIOL 180(or 180H) &
182/182L & 183/183L*
CHEM 1A/AL, 1B/BL, 1C/CL
CHEM 180 & 185
PHYS 6A/AL, 6B/BL, 6C/CL
PHYS 120&125 or 130&135
MATH 3AB or
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185
(or 185H)+ or
MATH 34AB
MATH 140
PSTAT 5A or
MATH 160(or 160H) or
PSTAT 5LS or
No Equivalent Course or
MATH 3C
MATH 285(or 285H)
*Entire sequence should be completed prior to transfer.
+MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 3AB.
Note: All Biological Science applicants are screened on the basis
of a 2.7 GPA in chemistry and biology prep courses. It is highly
recommended that students complete as many of the major prep
courses as possible prior to admission with no grade less than C.
At a minimum, students must complete one year of general
chemistry w/lab (CHEM 180 & 185) and at least a one year
sequence in biology w/lab. Organic chemistry may be required at
some graduate schools.
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Options: Cell & Developmental, Ecology & Evolutionary,
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
CSUF
Core Courses
BIOL 171
BIOL 172
BIOL 273
BIOL 274
Supporting Courses
CHEM 120A
CHEM 120B
CHEM 301AB & 302AB
PHYS 211/211L
PHYS 212/212L
MATH 130 or
MATH 150AB
OCC
BIOL 185 or 182/182L & 183/183L
BIOL 180(or 180H)
No Equivalent Course
BIOL 280
CHEM 180
CHEM 185
CHEM 220/220L* & 225/225L*
PHYS 120 or 130
PHYS 125 or 135
MATH 140 or
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185(or 185H)
Note: Courses must be taken for a letter grade. No credit will be
granted for C- grades in biology courses. To qualify for the BS
degree students must have a 2.0 GPA in all required biology and
supporting courses.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Option: Marine Science
See Transfer Guide for Marine Science/Oceanography
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Options: Biology Education, Botany, Cell and Molecular,
Ecology, General Biology, Physiology, Zoology
All Options:
CSULB
BIOL 211 & 213
BIOL 212
BIOL 260
CHEM 111AB
PHYS 100AB or
PHYS 151 & 152
OCC
BIOL 185 or BIOL 182/182L &
183/183L
BIOL 180(or 180H)
No Equivalent Course
CHEM 180 & 185
PHYS 120 & 125 or 130 & 135 or
PHYS 185 & 280
For General Biology, Botany, Physiology, Zoology add:
MATH 122 & 123 or
MATH 180(or 180H)&185(or 185H)or
MATH 119A & 119B
MATH 140 = 119A. Take 119B at
CSULB after transfer.
For Biology Education add:
ASTR 100
ASTR 100(or 100H)
BIOL 153
MRSC 180 & 180L
GEOL 102 & 104
GEOL 105(or 105H)
& 105L(or 105M)
or
or
GEOL 106
GEOL 106
MATH 140 or 180(or 180H)
MATH 119A or 122
MICR 200 or 211 BIOL 210
For Cell and Molecular add:
MICR 211
BIOL 210
MATH 122 & 123 or
MATH 180(or 180H)&185(or 185H)or
MATH 119A & 119B
MATH 140 = 119A. Take 119B at
CSULB after transfer.
For Ecology add:
GEOL 102 & 104
GEOL 180 or
GEOL 105(or 105H) &
1005(or105M)
MATH 122 & 123 or
MATH 180(or 180H)&185(or 185H)
or
MATH 119A & 119B
MATH 140 = 119A. Take 119B at
CSULB after transfer.
Note: This program is impacted. See CSULB catalog for
admission criteria. Students must complete 60 units and the CSU
GE requirements in Written and Oral Communication, Critical
Thinking and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning with a grade
of “C” or better by the end of the prior spring term for fall
admission or by the end of the prior summer for spring admission.
It is strongly recommended that sequence chemistry courses be
completed at a single institution. Students must achieve at least
a 2.0 GPA in all major courses.
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*No upper division unit credit. Subject credit only.
Continued>>>>>
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE BIOLOGY
See Transfer Guide for Marine Science/Oceanography
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY
OCC
CSULB
BIOL 211 & 213
BIOL 185 or BIOL 182/182L &
183/183L
BIOL 212
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BIOL 260
No Equivalent Course
MICR 211
BIOL 210
CHEM 111AB
CHEM 180 & 185
MATH 119A or
MATH 140 or
MATH 122
MATH 180 (or 180H)
PHYS 100AB or
PHYS 120 & 125 or 130 & 135 or
PHYS 151 & 152
PHYS 185 & 280
Note: This program is impacted. See CSULB catalog for
admission criteria. Students must complete 60 units and the CSU
GE requirements in Written and Oral Communication, Critical
Thinking and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning with a grade
of “C” or better by the end of the prior spring term for fall
admission or by the end of the prior summer for spring admission.
It is strongly recommended that sequence chemistry courses be
completed at a single institution. Students must achieve at least
a 2.0 GPA in all major courses.
(1/11:A11-12)
CAL POLY, POMONA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Options: Botany, General Biology, Zoology
All Options:
CPP
Required Core Courses:
BIO 121/L, 122/L, 123/L
BOT 201/201L
MIC 201/201L
BIO 211/211L
Required Support Courses:
CHEM 121/L,122/L,123
CHEM 201 & 250L
PHY 121/L,122/L,123/L
STA 120
ENGL 104
ENGL 105
MAT 120
FN 203 or
PSY 201 or
PSY 210
OCC
BIOL 180(or 180H) & 185
No Equivalent Courses
BIOL 210
No Equivalent Courses
CHEM 180 & 185*
CHEM 220 & 220L or 225 & 225L
PHYS 120 & 125
MATH 160(or 160H)
ENGL 100*
ENGL 101(or 101H)* or 102(or
102H)*
MATH 140*
FN 136 or HLED 136 or
PSYC 100* or 110* or
PSYC 250
For Botany add:
PLT 231 & 231L
No Equivalent Courses
For General Biology add:
ZOO 201 & 201L
No Equivalent Courses
For Zoology add:
ZOO 237/L & 238/L
BIOL 182 & 182L
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Options: Microbiology
OCC
CPP
Required Core Courses:
BIO 121/L, 122/L, 123/L
MIC 201/201L
BIO 211/211L
BIOL 180(or 180H) & 185
BIOL 210
No Equivalent Courses
Required Support Courses:
CHEM 121/L,122/L,123
CHEM 221/221L
Elective
PHY 121/L,122/L,123/L
ENGL 104
ENGL 105
MAT 120
FN 203 or
PSY 201 or
PSY 210
CHEM 180 & 185*
No Equivalent Courses
CHEM 220 & 220L or 225 & 225L
PHYS 120 & 125
ENGL 100*
ENGL 101(or 101H)* or 102(or
102H)*
MATH 140*
FN 136 or HLED 136 or
PSYC 100* or 110* or
PSYC 250
(10/07:A11-12)
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGY
OCC
SDSU
BIOL 203/203L
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BIOL 204/204L
BIOL 182/182L & 183/183L
BIOL 215
No Equivalent Course
CHEM 200 & 201
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 232/232L
CHEM 220 & 221
MATH 121 & 122 or
No Equivalent Courses or
MATH 150
MATH 180(or180H) &
185(or 185H)*
PHYS 180A & 182A
PHYS 120 or 130
PHYS 180B & 182B
PHYS 125 or 135
Three semesters of a foreign language or four years of one
language in high school with grades of C or better.
*MATH 182H will also satisfy this requirement. Must complete
entire sequence.
Note: This is an impacted program. See SDSU catalog for
admission criteria. All listed courses must be taken for a letter
grade of “C” or higher and completed with a minimum GPA of
2.70. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6.
(2/09:A10-11)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Options: Bioengineering
SDSU
BIOL 203/203L
BIOL 204/204L
CHEM 200 & 201
CHEM 232/232L
E E 204
E M 200
M E 101
M E 240
MATH 150 & 151
*Meet CSU GE certification requirements.
MATH 252
PHYS 195 & 196
PHYS 197
Continued>>>>>
OCC
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BIOL 182/182L & 183/183L
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 220 & 221
No Equivalent Course
ENGR 280
No Equivalent Course
No Equivalent Course
MATH 180(or 180H) & 185(or
185H)*
MATH 280(or 280H)
No Equivalent Courses
PHYS 285
*MATH 182H will also satisfy this requirement.
Note: This is an impacted program. See SDSU catalog for
admission criteria. All listed courses must be taken for a letter
grade of “C” or higher and completed with a minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.6. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7.
For Wildlife add:
NR 141 & 142
NR 203
SS 121
No Equivalent Courses
No Equivalent Course
No Equivalent Course
*No upper division credit.
**MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 161 & 162.
(2/09:A10-11)
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MICROBIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY
OCC
SDSU
BIOL 203/203L
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BIOL 204/204L
BIOL 182/182L & 183/183L
BIOL 215
No Equivalent Course
CHEM 200 & 201
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 232/232L
CHEM 220 & 221
MATH 121 & 122 or
No Equivalent Courses or
MATH 150
MATH 180(or 180H) &
185(or 185H)*
PHYS 180A & 182A
PHYS 120 or 130
PHYS 180B & 182B
PHYS 125 or 135
For the BA degree add: Three semesters of a foreign language
or four years of one language in high school with grades of C or
better.
*MATH 182H will also satisfy this requirement.
Note: These programs are impacted. See SDSU catalog for
admission criteria. All listed courses must be taken for a letter
grade of “C” or higher and completed with a minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.7. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6.
(2/09:A10-11)
CAL POLY, SAN LUIS OBISPO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
College of Science and Mathematics
Options: Anatomy/Physiology, Biology Teaching, Ecology,
Field/Wildlife, General Biology, Molecular & Cellular
All Options:
CPSLO
Major Courses:
BIO 160, 161, 162
BIOL 263
BIOL 180, 182/182L & 183/183L
No Equivalent Course
Support Courses:
CHEM 127, 128, 129
CHEM 212 or 216
MATH 161
MATH 162
PHYS 121, 122, 123
STAT 218
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 220 & 220L*
MATH 180(or 180H)** or 140
MATH 185(or 185H)**
PHYS 120 & 125 or 130 & 135
MATH 160(or 160H) or PSYC 160
(1/11:A11-12)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Option: Marine Biology and Fisheries
See Transfer Guide for Marine Science/Oceanography
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY
CPSLO
OCC
Major Courses:
BIO 160
No Equivalent Course
BIO 161
No Equivalent Course
BIO 263
No Equivalent Course
MCRO 224
BIOL 210
MCRO 225
No Equivalent Course
FSN 230
No Equivalent Course
FSN 275
No Equivalent Course
ASCI 203
No Equivalent Course
BIO 162
No Equivalent Course
MATH 162
MATH 185(or 185H)**
Support Courses:
CHEM 127, 128, 129
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 216
CHEM 220 & 220L*
CHEM 217
CHEM 225 & 225L*
MATH 161
MATH 180(or 180H)** or 140
PHYS 121, 122, 123
PHYS 120 & 125 or 130 & 135
STAT 218
MATH 160(or 160H) or PSYC 160
*No upper division credit.
**MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 161 & 162.
Note: Selection criteria for transfer students can be found at:
http://admissions.calpoly.edu/_admiss/undergrad/transfer_mod
els/1011.html
(1/11:A11-12)
OCC
For Biology Teaching add:
BIOL 210 or
MCRO 224 or
MCRO 225
No Equivalent Course
For Ecology add:
GEOG 250
Note: Selection criteria for transfer students can be found at:
http://admissions.calpoly.edu/_admiss/undergrad/transfer_mod
els/1011.html
GEOG 180(or 180H)
For Molecular and Cellular add:
CHEM 217
CHEM 225 & 225L*
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
CSUSM
BIOL 210
BIOL 211
BIOL 212
BIOL 215/215L
CHEM 150
CHEM 201/201L
C HEM 250
MATH 160
PHYS 101 & 102 or
PHYS 205 & 206
OCC
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BIOL 185
No Equivalent Course
MATH 160(or 160H)* or PSYC
160*
CHEM 180
CHEM 220 & 221
CHEM 185
MATH 180(or 180H)
No Equivalent Courses or
No Equivalent Courses
*Completion of MATH 160(or 160H) or PSYC 160 will only clear
BIOL 215. OCC does not have an equivalent for 215L.
Continued>>>>>
Note: All courses for the major must be completed with a grade
of “C” or better.
(08/08:A09-10)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY
OCC
CSUSM
MATH 160
MATH 180(or 180H)
MATH 162
MATH 185(or 185H)
PHYS 205 & 206
No Equivalent Courses
BIOL 210
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BIOL 211
BIOL 185
CHEM 150/150L
CHEM 180
CHEM 201/201L
CHEM 220 & 220L
CHEM 202/202L
CHEM 225 & 225L
CHEM 250
CHEM 185
CHEM 275
No Equivalent Course
Note: Students may fulfill four of the six required GE
requirements with transfer courses taken before starting USC
(see USC GE requirements). Credit for courses is not granted if
(1) the course is taken before high school graduation, (2) the
grade is lower than C-, (3) is a lab science or foreign language
course and is not taken in a traditional classroom setting, (4) is
offered through “study abroad”, (5) repeats credit from another
college course or from an AP or IB exam.
Note: All courses for the major must be completed with a grade
of “C” or better.
(09/08:11-12)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
CSUSM
CHEM 150/150L
CHEM 201/201L
CHEM 202
CHEM 250
MATH 160
PHYS 205 & 206
PSYC 100 or
SOC 101
BIOL 210
BIOL 211
BIOL 215/215L
ACCT 201
ACCT 202
OCC
CHEM 180
CHEM 220 & 220L
CHEM 225
CHEM 185
MATH 180(or 180H)
No Equivalent Courses
PSYC 100(or 100H) or
No Equivalent Course
BIOL 180(or 180H)
BIOL 185
MATH 160(or 160H)* or PSYC
160*
ACCT 101**
ACCT 102**
*Completion of MATH 160(or 160H) or PSYC 160 will only clear
BIOL 215. OCC does not have an equivalent for 215L.
**Equivalency will be determined after admission to CSUSM.
Note: All courses for the major must be completed with a grade
of “C” or better.
(1/08:A11-12)
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
Chapman (Orange)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL STUDIES
Chapman
BIOL 204
BIOL 205
BIOL 208/209
CHEM 140 & 150
MATH 110
MATH 111
MATH 203
PHYS 107 & 108
CPSC 230
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
OCC
BIOL 180/180H
BIOL 185
Under Review
CHEM 180 & 185
MATH 180(or 180H)*
MATH 185(or 185H)*
MATH 160(or 160H)
PHYS 130 & 135
Take at Chapman
**MATH 182H is also equivalent to MATH 110 & 111.
(11/09:A09-10)
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
USC
OCC
BISC 120 & 220
BIOL180(or 180H) & 182/182L &
183/183L or 180(or 180H) & 185
CHEM 105AB
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 322AB
CHEM 220 & 220L & 226 & 225L
MATH 125
MATH 180(or 180H)
PHYS 135AB or
PHYS 120&125 or 130&135 or
PHYS 151 & 152
PHYS 185 & 280 & 285
(11/09:A11-12)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
OCC
USC
BISC 120 & 220
BIOL180(or 180H) & 182/182L &
183/183L or 180(or 180H) & 185
CHEM 105AB
CHEM 180 & 185
CHEM 322AB
CHEM 220 & 220L & 226 & 225L
MATH 125
MATH 180(or 180H)
Statistics
No Equivalent Course
PHYS 135A or
PHYS 120&125 or 130&135 or
PHYS 151 & 152
PHYS 185 & 280 & 285
(11/09:A11-12)
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