San Diego State University Geography, Emphasis in Geographic Information Science & Technology
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Geography, Emphasis in Geographic Information Science & Technology transfers starts with GEOG 101, GEOG 101L and GEOG 102; the full list is below.

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

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    Major Requirements

    San Diego State University Geography, Emphasis in Geographic Information Science & Technology Major Preparation

    The courses San Diego State University lists as Geography, Emphasis in Geographic Information Science & Technology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are SDSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Preparation for the major

    Complete 1 of these

    • GEOG 101 Earth's Physical Environment and GEOG 101L Earth's Physical Environment Laboratory

    Complete 1 of these

    • GEOG 102 People, Places, and Environments
    • GEOG 106 World Regional Geography

    Required

    • GEOG 104 Geographic Information Science and Spatial Reasoning

    Complete 1 of these

    • BIOL 100 General Biology and BIOL 100L General Biology Laboratory
    • CHEM 200 General Chemistry
    • PHYS 180A Fundamentals of Physics and PHYS 182A Physical Measurements

    Complete 1 of these

    • CS 150 Introduction to Computer Programming and CS 150L Introductory Computer Programming Laboratory

    Complete 1 of these

    • CS 160 Intermediate Computer Programming and CS 160L Intermediate Computer Programming Laboratory

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 124 Calculus for the Life Sciences
    • MATH 150 Calculus I

    Complete 1 of these

    • STAT 119 Elementary Statistics for Business
    • STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does San Diego State University have a Geography, Emphasis in Geographic Information Science & Technology major for transfer students?

    Yes. San Diego State University offers Geography, Emphasis in Geographic Information Science & Technology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to San Diego State University for Geography, Emphasis in Geographic Information Science & Technology?

    San Diego State University's Geography, Emphasis in Geographic Information Science & Technology major preparation includes GEOG 101, GEOG 101L, GEOG 102, GEOG 106, GEOG 104 and BIOL 100, 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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