San Diego State University Geological Sciences, Emphasis in Geophysics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Geological Sciences, Emphasis in Geophysics transfers starts with OCEAN 100, GEOL 100 and GEOL 101; the full list is below.
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San Diego State University Geological Sciences, Emphasis in Geophysics Major Preparation
The courses San Diego State University lists as Geological Sciences, Emphasis in Geophysics 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.
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
- CHEM 200 General Chemistry
- MATH 150 Calculus I
- MATH 151 Calculus II
- MATH 254 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 195 Principles of Physics and PHYS 195L Principles of Physics Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 196 Principles of Physics and PHYS 196L Principles of Physics Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices
- BIOL 215 Biostatistics
FAQ
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Does San Diego State University have a Geological Sciences, Emphasis in Geophysics major for transfer students?
Yes. San Diego State University offers Geological Sciences, Emphasis in Geophysics 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 Geophysics?
San Diego State University's Geological Sciences, Emphasis in Geophysics 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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