Cal State Fullerton Geology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Fullerton lists for Geology transfers starts with GEOL 100, GEOL 101 and GEOL 101L; the full list is below.
91 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUF for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Fullerton Geology Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Fullerton lists as Geology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUF's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Minimum course requirements for the major
Complete 1 of these
- GEOL 100 Introduction to Earth Sciences
- GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology
- GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology and GEOL 101L Introduction to Geology Laboratory
- GEOL 110T Topics in Earth Science
Courses listed
- GEOL 101L Introduction to Geology Laboratory
- GEOL 201 Earth History
- GEOL 201 Earth History and GEOL 201L Earth History Supplemental Lab
Related fields-biol
Required
- BIOL 101 Elements of Biology
Related fields-chem
Complete 1 of these options
- CHEM 120A General Chemistry · CHEM 120B General Chemistry
- CHEM 120A General Chemistry · CHEM 125 Gen Chemistry B Lecture
Related fields-math
Complete 1 of these options
- MATH 150A Calculus I · MATH 150B Calculus II
- MATH 130 Calculus for the Natural Sciences · MATH 338 Stat Appl to Natural Sci
Related fields core-phys
Complete 1 of these options
- PHYS 225 Fundamental Phys; Mechanics · PHYS 225L Fundamental Physics Lab · PHYS 226 Fund Phys.Elect + Magnetism
- PHYS 211 Elementary Physics · PHYS 211L Elem Physics Lab · PHYS 212 Elementary Physics
Required for graduation
Required
- POSC 100 American Government
Articulation details
Complete all of these
- BIOL 101 Elements of Biology
- BIOL 101L Elements of Biology Laboratory
Courses listed
- CHEM 120A General Chemistry and CHEM 120B General Chemistry
- CHEM 120A General Chemistry and CHEM 125 Gen Chemistry B Lecture
Courses listed
- GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology and GEOL 101L Introduction to Geology Laboratory
- GEOL 201 Earth History and GEOL 201L Earth History Supplemental Lab
Courses listed
- MATH 130 Calculus for the Natural Sciences and MATH 338 Stat Appl to Natural Sci
- MATH 150A Calculus I and MATH 150B Calculus II
Courses listed
- PHYS 211 Elementary Physics and PHYS 211L Elem Physics Lab
- PHYS 212 Elementary Physics and PHYS 212L Elem Physics Lab
- PHYS 225 Fundamental Phys; Mechanics and PHYS 225L Fundamental Physics Lab
- PHYS 226 Fund Phys.Elect + Magnetism and PHYS 226L Fundamental Physics Lab
- PHYS 227 Fund Phys: Waves, Optics, & Mod Phys and PHYS 227L Fundamental Physics Lab
Courses listed
- MATH 130 Calculus for the Natural Sciences and MATH 135 Business Calculus
- MATH 135 Business Calculus and MATH 150A Calculus I
Also listed by CSUF
CSUF lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major requirements
1 of these
- BIOL 210 Human Anatomy & Physiology
- EGCE 203 Mechanics of Materials
- MATH 250A Calculus III
- MATH 250B Intro to Linear Algebra and Diff. Equations
- PHYS 227 Fund Phys: Waves, Optics, & Mod Phys
- PHYS 227L Fundamental Physics Lab
- PHYS 227 Fund Phys: Waves, Optics, & Mod Phys and PHYS 227L Fundamental Physics Lab
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Fullerton have a Geology major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Fullerton 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 Fullerton for Geology?
Cal State Fullerton's Geology major preparation includes GEOL 100, GEOL 101, GEOL 101L, GEOL 110T, GEOL 201 and GEOL 201L, 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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