Cal State Northridge Geology, Option in Geophysics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Geology, Option in Geophysics transfers starts with GEOL 101, GEOL 102 and GEOL 107; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Northridge Geology, Option in Geophysics Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Geology, Option in Geophysics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Complete 1 of these
- GEOL 101 Geology of Planet Earth and GEOL 102 Geology of Planet Earth Laboratory
- GEOL 107 Geology Goes Hollywood and GEOL 107L Geology Goes Hollywood Lab
- GEOL 110 The Fossil Record of Ancient Life on Earth and GEOL 112 Earth and Life Through Time Lab
- GEOL 122 The World Ocean and GEOL 123 World Ocean Laboratory
Also listed by CSUN
CSUN lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major preparation courses
- CHEM 101 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 101L General Chemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM 101D Problem Solving in General Chemistry I
- COMP 110 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming
- COMP 110L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Laboratory
- MATH 150A Calculus I
- MATH 150B Calculus II
- MATH 250 Calculus III
- MATH 280 Applied Differential Equations
- PHYS 225 Physics I: Mechanics and Waves
- PHYS 220AL Mechanics Laboratory
- PHYS 226 Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism and Optics
- PHYS 220BL Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory
- PHYS 227 Thermodynamics and Modern Physics
- PHYS 227L Thermodynamics and Modern Physics Lab
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Northridge have a Geology, Option in Geophysics major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Geology, Option in Geophysics (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Geology, Option in Geophysics?
Cal State Northridge's Geology, Option in Geophysics major preparation includes GEOL 101, GEOL 102, GEOL 107, GEOL 107L, GEOL 110 and GEOL 112, 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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