Cal State LA Natural Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State LA lists for Natural Science transfers starts with BIOL 1100, BIOL 1200 and MATH 2110; the full list is below.

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

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Natural Science

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Major Requirements

Cal State LA Natural Science Major Preparation

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

Core requirements for the major

Complete all of these

BIOL 1100 Cellular Basis of Life
BIOL 1200 Diversity of LIfe
MATH 2110 Calculus I
MATH 2120 Calculus II
GEOL 1500 The Planet Earth
GEOL 1505 The Planet Earth Lab

Complete 3 of these options

GEOL 1550 Oceanography · GEOL 1555 Oceanography Lab
CHEM 1100 General Chemistry I · CHEM 1110 General Chemistry II
GEOG 2680 Introduction to Geospatial Sciences · GEOL 2520 Historical Geology
PHYS 1100 Physics for the Life Sciences I · PHYS 1200 Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHYS 2100 General Physics I: Mechanics · PHYS 2200 General Physics II: Electromagnetism and Circuits

Biology emphasis

Required

CHEM 2200 Organic Chemistry I

Chemistry emphasis

Required

CHEM 2200 Organic Chemistry I

Geoscience emphasis

Required

UPPER DIVISION EMPHASIS

Physics emphasis

Required

MATH 2130 Calculus III

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State LA have a Natural Science major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State LA offers Natural Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State LA for Natural Science?

Cal State LA's Natural Science major preparation includes BIOL 1100, BIOL 1200, MATH 2110, MATH 2120, GEOL 1500 and GEOL 1505, 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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