Cal Poly Humboldt Oceanography
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly Humboldt lists for Oceanography transfers starts with BIOL 105, CHEM 109 and CHEM 110; 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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Major Requirements
Cal Poly Humboldt Oceanography Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly Humboldt lists as Oceanography 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.
Lower division core
Complete all of these
- BIOL 105 Principles of Biology
- CHEM 109 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 110 General Chemistry II
- GEOL 109 General Geology
- OCN 109 General Oceanography
- OCN 109L General Oceanography Laboratory
- OCN 260 Sampling Techniques & Field Studies
Calculus prerequisite courses
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 102 Algebra & Elementary Functions
- MATH 101 College Algebra
- MATH 101T Trigonometry
Combination 1
Complete all of these
- MATH 109 Calculus I
- MATH 110 Calculus II
- MATH 210 Calculus III
- PHYX 109 General Physics A: Mechanics
- PHYX 210 General Physics B: Thermodynamics & Waves
Combination 2
Complete all of these
- MATH 105 Calculus for the Biological Sciences and Natural Resources
- MATH 215 Multivariate Calculus for the Biological Sciences and Natural Resources
- PHYX 106 College Physics: Mechanics & Heat
- PHYX 107 College Physics: Electromagnetism & Modern Physics
- STAT 109 Introductory Biostatistics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly Humboldt have an Oceanography major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly Humboldt offers Oceanography (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 Oceanography?
Cal Poly Humboldt's Oceanography major preparation includes BIOL 105, CHEM 109, CHEM 110, GEOL 109, OCN 109 and OCN 109L, 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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