San Diego State University Geological Sciences, Emphasis in General Geology
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Geological Sciences, Emphasis in General Geology transfers starts with OCEAN 100, GEOL 100 and GEOL 101; 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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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Geological Sciences, Emphasis in General Geology

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    Major Requirements

    San Diego State University Geological Sciences, Emphasis in General Geology Major Preparation

    The courses San Diego State University lists as Geological Sciences, Emphasis in General Geology 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

    • OCEAN 100 The Ocean Planet
    • GEOL 100 Planet Earth and GEOL 101 Dynamics of the Earth Laboratory
    • GEOL 101 Dynamics of the Earth Laboratory and GEOL 104 Earth Science
    • ENV S 100 Environmental Sciences and GEOL 101 Dynamics of the Earth Laboratory

    Complete all of these

    • GEOL 205 Earth System History
    • GEOL 210 GIS and Remote Sensing in the Earth and Environmental Sciences
    • BIOL 100 General Biology
    • CHEM 200 General Chemistry
    • MATH 124 Calculus for the Life Sciences

    Complete 1 of these

    • STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices
    • BIOL 215 Biostatistics

    Complete 1 of these

    • PHYS 180A Fundamentals of Physics and PHYS 182A Physical Measurements

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does San Diego State University have a Geological Sciences, Emphasis in General Geology major for transfer students?

    Yes. San Diego State University offers Geological Sciences, Emphasis in General Geology (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 Geological Sciences, Emphasis in General Geology?

    San Diego State University's Geological Sciences, Emphasis in General Geology major preparation includes OCEAN 100, GEOL 100, GEOL 101, GEOL 104, ENV S 100 and GEOL 205, 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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