Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Agricultural Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Agricultural Science transfers starts with AGB 2202, AGB 2212 and AGC 1102; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Agricultural Science Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Agricultural Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly SLO's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major courses
Courses listed
- AGB 2202 Introduction to Sales
- AGB 2212 Agricultural Economics
- AGC 1102 Orientation to Agricultural Communication & Agricultural Science
- ASCI 1101 Principles of Animal Physiology
- ASCI 1102 Animal Management Systems and ASCI 1103 Animal Science Laboratory
- BRAE 1141 Agricultural Machinery Safety
- FSN 2245 Elements of Food Safety
- PLSC 1120 Principles of Plant Sciences and PLSC 1120L Principles of Plant Sciences Lab
Complete 1 of these
- DSCI 2229 General Dairy Manufacturing
- FSN 2245 Elements of Food Safety
Complete 1 of these
- SS 1120 Introductory Soil Science
- SS 1130 Soils in Environmental and Agricultural Systems
Support courses
Complete 1 of these
- BIO 1111 General Biology
- BIO 1111 General Biology and BIO 1112 Biology Laboratory for Non-Majors
- BIO 1151 Life: Molecules and Cells
- BOT 1121 General Botany
- CHEM 1110 World of Chemistry
- MCRO 2221 Introduction to Microbiology
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 1006 College Algebra
- MATH 1007 Precalculus
- MATH 1261 Calculus I
- MATH 1264 Calculus for Data Science I
- MATH 1267 Business Calculus
Complete all of these
- PLSC 1132 Introduction to Fruit Crop Production
- PLSC 1150 California Row Crop Production
- SS 2221 Soil Health and Plant Nutrition
Courses listed
- BIO 2217 Wildlife Conservation Biology
- NR 1142 Environmental Management
- NR 2208 Dendrology
Courses listed
- BOT 1121 General Botany
- PLSC 1123 Introduction to Sustainable Site Horticulture
- PLSC 1124 Plant Propagation
- PLSC 2225 Floral Design
- PLSC 2234 Introduction to Plant Materials
Also listed by Cal Poly SLO
Cal Poly SLO lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Other courses (concentration/emphasis/electives)
- BRAE 1150 Design Graphics and CAD for Agricultural Engineering
- BRAE 2142 Agricultural Power and Machinery Mangement
- BRAE 2220 Introduction to Biological Systems
- AGB 2214 Agribusiness Financial Accounting
- AGB 2260 Agribusiness Data Literacy
- ASCI 2005 Enterprise Experience in Animal Science: Dairy Fit & Show Enterprise
- ASCI 2210 Meat Science
- ASCI 2226 Livestock Evaluation
- ASCI 2230 Beef and Dairy Cattle Management
- ASCI 2231 Swine and Poultry Management
- ASCI 2232 Small Ruminant and Rangeland Management
- ASCI 2233 Companion Animal Management
- ASCI 2239 Principles of Rangeland Management
- DSCI 2230 General Dairy Husbandry
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have an Agricultural Science major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Agricultural Science and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for Agricultural Science?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Agricultural Science major preparation includes AGB 2202, AGB 2212, AGC 1102, ASCI 1101, ASCI 1102 and ASCI 1103, 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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