Cal Poly Pomona Chemistry, Biochemistry Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Chemistry, Biochemistry Option transfers starts with CHM 1210, CHM 1210L and CHM 1220; the full list is below.
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Cal Poly Pomona Chemistry, Biochemistry Option Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Chemistry, Biochemistry Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly Pomona's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major required
Complete all of these
- CHM 1210 General Chemistry I
- CHM 1210L General Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHM 1220 General Chemistry II
- CHM 1220L General Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHM 2210 Quantitative Analysis
- CHM 2210L Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
- CHM 2910A Chemical Communication Activity
- CHM 3140 Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 3140L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
- CHM 3150 Organic Chemistry II
- CHM 3150L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Major required: calculus I & II
Complete all of these
- MAT 1140 Calculus I
- MAT 1150 Calculus II
Major required: calculus-based physics
Complete all of these
- PHY 1510 Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics
- PHY 1510L Newtonian Mechanics Laboratory
- PHY 1520 Introduction to Electromagnetism and Circuits
- PHY 1520L Introductory Laboratory on Electromagnetism and Circuits
Major option required
Complete all of these
- BIO 1210 Foundations of Biology: Energy, Matter, and Information
- BIO 1210L Foundations of Biology: Energy, Matter, and Information Laboratory
- BIO 1220 Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity
- BIO 1220L Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- BIO 2060 Basic Microbiology and BIO 2060L Basic Microbiology Laboratory
- BIO 2400 Genetics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly Pomona have a Chemistry, Biochemistry Option major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly Pomona offers Chemistry, Biochemistry Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona for Chemistry, Biochemistry Option?
Cal Poly Pomona's Chemistry, Biochemistry Option major preparation includes CHM 1210, CHM 1210L, CHM 1220, CHM 1220L, CHM 2210 and CHM 2210L, 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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