Sonoma State Biology, Marine Biology Concentration
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sonoma State lists for Biology, Marine Biology Concentration transfers starts with BIOL 130, BIOL 131 and BIOL 232; the full list is below.

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

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Biology, Marine Biology Concentration

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Major Requirements

Sonoma State Biology, Marine Biology Concentration Major Preparation

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

Lower division major core requirements

Complete 1 of these

BIOL 130 Diversity of Life and BIOL 131 Genetics, Evolution & Ecology and BIOL 232 Molecular and Cellular Biology

Required support courses

Complete all of these

CHEM 115A General Chemistry
CHEM 115B General Chemistry

Complete 1 of these

PHYS 210A General Physics and PHYS 209A General Physics Laboratory
GEOL 102 Our Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Geology

Complete 1 of these

MATH 161 Differential & Integral Calc I
MATH 165 Elementary Applied Statistics

Required

CHEM 335A Organic Chemistry

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sonoma State have a Biology, Marine Biology Concentration major for transfer students?

Yes. Sonoma State offers Biology, Marine Biology Concentration (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sonoma State for Biology, Marine Biology Concentration?

Sonoma State's Biology, Marine Biology Concentration major preparation includes BIOL 130, BIOL 131, BIOL 232, CHEM 115A, CHEM 115B and PHYS 210A, 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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