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    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Marine Sciences
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Marine Sciences transfers starts with MSCI 1100, MSCI 1111 and MSCI 1112; the full list is below.

    41 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 Marine Sciences

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    Major Requirements

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Marine Sciences Major Preparation

    The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Marine Sciences 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

    Complete all of these

    • MSCI 1100 Orientation to Marine Sciences
    • MSCI 1111 The Oceans
    • MSCI 1112 The Oceans Laboratory
    • PSC 2201 Physical Oceanography

    Support courses

    Courses listed

    • BIO 1150 Life: History and Diversity
    • BIO 1151 Life: Molecules and Cells
    • CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
    • CHEM 1122 Fundamentals of Chemical Reactivity
    • STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods

    Complete 1 of these

    • CHEM 2240 Organic Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications
    • CHEM 2242 Organic Chemistry I

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 1261 Calculus I
    • MATH 1264 Calculus for Data Science I

    Complete 1 of these

    • PHYS 1121 College Physics I
    • PHYS 1141 General Physics I

    Complete 1 of these

    • PHYS 1123 College Physics II
    • PHYS 1143 General Physics II
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly SLO's own Marine Sciences requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Marine Sciences major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Marine Sciences 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 Marine Sciences?

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Marine Sciences major preparation includes MSCI 1100, MSCI 1111, MSCI 1112, PSC 2201, BIO 1150 and BIO 1151, 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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