Cal State East Bay Geology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State East Bay lists for Geology transfers starts with CHEM 111, CHEM 111L and CHEM 112; the full list is below.

104 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal State East Bay for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

104

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Geology

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Major Requirements

Cal State East Bay Geology Major Preparation

The courses Cal State East Bay lists as Geology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal State East Bay's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division core

Complete all of these

CHEM 111 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
CHEM 111L GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
CHEM 112 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
CHEM 112L GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
GEOL 210 Physical and Environmental Geology
GEOL 211 Historical Geology
GEOL 297 Introductory Field Experience
MATH 130 CALCULUS I

Complete 1 of these options

GEOL 260 Introduction to GIS in Earth and Environmental Sciences · PHYS 125 Principles of Physics I · PHYS 126 Principles of Physics II
PHYS 135 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I · PHYS 136 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II · PHYS 137 Physics for Scientists and Engineers III

Also listed by Cal State East Bay

Cal State East Bay lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Additional major electives

MATH 131 CALCULUS II

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State East Bay have a Geology major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State East Bay offers Geology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State East Bay for Geology?

Cal State East Bay's Geology major preparation includes CHEM 111, CHEM 111L, CHEM 112, CHEM 112L, GEOL 210 and GEOL 211, 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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