Cal Poly Humboldt Marine Biology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly Humboldt lists for Marine Biology 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.

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Marine Biology

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly Humboldt Marine Biology Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly Humboldt lists as Marine Biology 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 core

Courses listed

BIOL 105 Principles of Biology
BOT 105 General Botany
CHEM 109 General Chemistry I
CHEM 110 General Chemistry II
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

Concentration requirements

Complete all of these

BIOL 255 Marine Biology
CHEM 228 Brief Organic Chemistry
OCN 109 General Oceanography
OCN 109L General Oceanography Laboratory
OCN 260 Sampling Techniques & Field Studies

Complete 1 of these

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

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly Humboldt's own Marine Biology requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal Poly Humboldt have a Marine Biology major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal Poly Humboldt offers Marine Biology (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 Marine Biology?

Cal Poly Humboldt's Marine Biology 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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