Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Microbiology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Microbiology transfers starts with BIO 1150, BIO 1151 and MCRO 1100; 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.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Microbiology

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Microbiology Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Microbiology 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

BIO 1150 Life: History and Diversity
BIO 1151 Life: Molecules and Cells
MCRO 1100 Introduction to Microbiology Research
MCRO 2224 General Microbiology I
MCRO 2227 General Microbiology II

Complete 7 units from these

BIO 2252 Orientation to Biotechnology
BIO 2253 Principles of Ecology and Evolution
CSC 1001 Fundamentals of Computer Science and CSC 1001L Fundamentals of Computer Science Laboratory
FSN 1111 Elements of Food Processing
FSN 2245 Elements of Food Safety
MATH 1151 Linear Algebra

Support courses

Courses listed

CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
CHEM 1122 Fundamentals of Chemical Reactivity
MATH 1264 Calculus for Data Science I
PHYS 1121 College Physics I
STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods

Complete 1 of these

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

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Microbiology 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 Microbiology?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Microbiology major preparation includes BIO 1150, BIO 1151, MCRO 1100, MCRO 2224, MCRO 2227 and BIO 2252, 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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