Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Plant Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Plant Sciences transfers starts with PLSC 1101, PLSC 1120 and PLSC 1120L; the full list is below.
52 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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Major Requirements
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Plant Sciences Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Plant 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
- PLSC 1101 Orientation to Plant Sciences
- PLSC 1120 Principles of Plant Sciences
- PLSC 1120L Principles of Plant Sciences Lab
- PLSC 1124 Plant Propagation
Support courses
Complete all of these
- BOT 1121 General Botany
- CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
- MATH 1006 College Algebra
- SS 1120 Introductory Soil Science
- SS 2221 Soil Health and Plant Nutrition
- STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods
Complete all of these
- PLSC 2225 Floral Design
- PLSC 2244 Precision Farming
Courses listed
- PLSC 1123 Introduction to Sustainable Site Horticulture
- PLSC 2234 Introduction to Plant Materials
- PLSC 2232 Basic Viticulture
- FSN 2245 Elements of Food Safety
Complete 1 of these
- AGB 1101 Introduction to Agribusiness
- AGB 2202 Introduction to Sales
- AGB 2212 Agricultural Economics
- AGB 2214 Agribusiness Financial Accounting
- ECON 2001 Survey of Economics
- ECON 2021 Using Big Data to Solve Economic and Social Problems
- ECON 2030 Microeconomics
- ECON 2040 Macroeconomics
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 1110 World of Chemistry
- CHEM 1122 Fundamentals of Chemical Reactivity
- MCRO 2221 Introduction to Microbiology
- MCRO 2224 General Microbiology I
Complete 1 of these
- BRAE 1150 Design Graphics and CAD for Agricultural Engineering
- BRAE 1141 Agricultural Machinery Safety
- BRAE 1239 Engineering Surveying
Complete 1 of these
- SPAN 1101 Elementary Spanish I
- SPAN 1102 Elementary Spanish II
- SPAN 2201 Intermediate Spanish I
- SPAN 2202 Intermediate Spanish III
- SPAN 2206 Spanish for Heritage Speakers
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)
- PLSC 1132 Introduction to Fruit Crop Production
- PLSC 1150 California Row Crop Production
- PLSC 2244 Precision Farming
1 of these
- AGB 1101 Introduction to Agribusiness
- AGB 2202 Introduction to Sales
- AGB 2212 Agricultural Economics
- AGB 2214 Agribusiness Financial Accounting
- AGB 2260 Agribusiness Data Literacy
- ECON 2001 Survey of Economics
- ECON 2021 Using Big Data to Solve Economic and Social Problems
- ECON 2030 Microeconomics
- ECON 2040 Macroeconomics
1 of these
- CHEM 1110 World of Chemistry
- CHEM 1122 Fundamentals of Chemical Reactivity
- MCRO 2221 Introduction to Microbiology
- MCRO 2224 General Microbiology I
1 of these
- BRAE 1141 Agricultural Machinery Safety
- BRAE 1239 Engineering Surveying
- BRAE 1150 Design Graphics and CAD for Agricultural Engineering
- BRAE 2142 Agricultural Power and Machinery Mangement
1 of these
- SPAN 1101 Elementary Spanish I
- SPAN 1102 Elementary Spanish II
- SPAN 2201 Intermediate Spanish I
- SPAN 2202 Intermediate Spanish III
- SPAN 2206 Spanish for Heritage Speakers
- FSN 2245 Elements of Food Safety
- PLSC 1175 Beekeeping
- PLSC 2232 Basic Viticulture
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Plant Sciences major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Plant 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 Plant Sciences?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Plant Sciences major preparation includes PLSC 1101, PLSC 1120, PLSC 1120L, PLSC 1124, BOT 1121 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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