Cal Poly Humboldt Botany
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal Poly Humboldt lists for Botany transfers starts with MATH 102, MATH 101 and MATH 101T; the full list is below.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly Humboldt for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Botany

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    Major Requirements

    Cal Poly Humboldt Botany Major Preparation

    The courses Cal Poly Humboldt lists as Botany major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly Humboldt's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Calculus prerequisite courses

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 102 Algebra & Elementary Functions
    • MATH 101 College Algebra
    • MATH 101T Trigonometry

    Lower division major requirements

    Courses listed

    • BIOL 105 Principles of Biology
    • BOT 105 General Botany
    • CHEM 109 General Chemistry I
    • CHEM 110 General Chemistry II
    • CHEM 228 Brief Organic Chemistry
    • PHYX 106 College Physics: Mechanics & Heat
    • STAT 109 Introductory Biostatistics
    • ZOOL 110 Introductory Zoology

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 105 Calculus for the Biological Sciences and Natural Resources
    • MATH 109 Calculus I

    Complete 1 of these

    • PHYX 107 College Physics: Electromagnetism & Modern Physics
    • PHYX 118 College Physics: Biological Applications

    Also listed by Cal Poly Humboldt

    Cal Poly Humboldt lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Life science electives

    1 of these

    • OCN 109 General Oceanography
    • SOIL 260 Introduction to Soil Science
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly Humboldt's own Botany requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal Poly Humboldt have a Botany major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal Poly Humboldt offers Botany (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly Humboldt for Botany?

    Cal Poly Humboldt's Botany major preparation includes MATH 102, MATH 101, MATH 101T, BIOL 105, BOT 105 and CHEM 109, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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