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    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Food Science
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Food Science transfers starts with FDSC 1101, FSN 2202 and FSN 2250; the full list is below.

    45 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly SLO 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 Food Science

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    Major Requirements

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Food Science Major Preparation

    The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Food 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

    • FDSC 1101 Orientation to the Food Science Major
    • FSN 2202 Introduction to Human Nutrition
    • FSN 2250 Food and Nutrition: Culture and Customs

    Complete 1 of these

    • FDSC 1110 Introduction to Food Science and Sustainability
    • FSN 1111 Elements of Food Processing

    Support courses

    Courses listed

    • CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
    • CHEM 1122 Fundamentals of Chemical Reactivity
    • CHEM 2240 Organic Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications
    • MATH 1261 Calculus I
    • MCRO 2221 Introduction to Microbiology
    • PHYS 1121 College Physics I
    • STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods

    Complete 1 of these

    • BIO 1111 General Biology
    • BIO 1111 General Biology and BIO 1112 Biology Laboratory for Non-Majors

    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)

    • FSN 1121 Fundamentals of Food
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly SLO's own Food Science requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Food Science major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Food 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 Food Science?

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Food Science major preparation includes FDSC 1101, FSN 2202, FSN 2250, FDSC 1110, FSN 1111 and CHEM 1120, 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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