Chico State Biological Sciences, Plant Biology Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Chico State lists for Biological Sciences, Plant Biology Option transfers starts with BIOL 109, BIOL 161 and BIOL 162; the full list is below.

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

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biological Sciences, Plant Biology Option

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Major Requirements

Chico State Biological Sciences, Plant Biology Option Major Preparation

The courses Chico State lists as Biological Sciences, Plant Biology Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Chico State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division core requirements

Complete all of these

BIOL 109 The Biological University Experience
BIOL 161 Principles of Ecological, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology
BIOL 162 Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIOL 163 Principles of Physiology and Development
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II
ENVL 105 Environmental Literacy
PHYS 202A General Physics I
PHYS 202B General Physics II

Complete 1 of these options

MATH 109 Survey of Calculus
MATH 120 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics · MATH 130 Introduction to R

Lower division option requirements

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 108 Organic Chemistry for Applied Sciences
CHEM 270 Organic Chemistry I

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Chico State's own Biological Sciences, Plant Biology Option requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chico State have a Biological Sciences, Plant Biology Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Chico State offers Biological Sciences, Plant Biology Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Biological Sciences, Plant Biology Option?

Chico State's Biological Sciences, Plant Biology Option major preparation includes BIOL 109, BIOL 161, BIOL 162, BIOL 163, CHEM 111 and CHEM 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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