Cal Poly Pomona Physics, Biophysics Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Physics, Biophysics Option transfers starts with CHM 1210, CHM 1210L and MAT 1140; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly Pomona Physics, Biophysics Option Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Physics, Biophysics 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
Major required: calculus i, II & III
Complete all of these
- MAT 1140 Calculus I
- MAT 1150 Calculus II
- MAT 2140 Calculus III
Major required: linear algebra - applications to differential equations
Required
- MAT 2250 Linear Algebra with Applications to Differential Equations
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
- PHY 2530 Introduction to Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity
- PHY 2530A Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity Recitation
- PHY 2530L Introductory Laboratory on Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity
- PHY 2540 Introduction to Thermal and Quantum Physics
- PHY 2540A Thermal and Quantum Physics Recitation
- PHY 2540L Introductory Laboratory on Quantum Physics
Major option required
Complete all of these
- CHM 1220 General Chemistry II
- CHM 1220L General Chemistry Laboratory II
- 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
Also listed by Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Major option required electives
10 units from these
- BIO 2060 Basic Microbiology and BIO 2060L Basic Microbiology Laboratory
- BIO 2400 Genetics
- CHM 2010 Elements of Organic Chemistry and CHM 2010L Elements of Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHM 2600 Introduction to Organic Molecular Modeling
- CHM 3140 Organic Chemistry I and CHM 3140L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
- BIO 2340 Human Anatomy and BIO 2340L Human Anatomy Laboratory
- BIO 2350 Human Physiology and BIO 2350L Human Physiology Laboratory
3 units from these
- CS 1260 Python for Beginners
- MAT 2010 Introduction to Computational Methods in Mathematics
- MAT 2010L Introduction to Computational Methods in Mathematics Laboratory
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly Pomona have a Physics, Biophysics Option major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly Pomona offers Physics, Biophysics 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 Physics, Biophysics Option?
Cal Poly Pomona's Physics, Biophysics Option major preparation includes CHM 1210, CHM 1210L, MAT 1140, MAT 1150, MAT 2140 and MAT 2250, 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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