Sonoma State Earth and Environmental Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Sonoma State lists for Earth and Environmental Sciences transfers starts with GEOL 102, GEOL 105 and GEOL 107; 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.
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Major Requirements
Sonoma State Earth and Environmental Sciences Major Preparation
The courses Sonoma State lists as Earth and Environmental Sciences 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 requirements
Complete 1 of these
- GEOL 102 Our Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Geology
- GEOL 105 The Age of Dinosaurs
- GEOL 107 Introduction to Earth Science
- GEOL 110 Natural Disasters
- GEOL 120 Regional Field Geology
Support courses
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 160 Precalculus Mathematics
- MATH 161 Differential & Integral Calc I
- MATH 165 Elementary Applied Statistics
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 102 Chemistry and Society
- CHEM 110 Introductory General Chemistry
- CHEM 115A General Chemistry
Also listed by Sonoma State
Sonoma State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Suggested lower division major elective courses
- GEOL 102 Our Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Geology
- GEOL 105 The Age of Dinosaurs
- GEOL 107 Introduction to Earth Science
- GEOL 110 Natural Disasters
- GEOL 120 Regional Field Geology
- GEOL 205 Mineralogy
- ANTH 201 Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- ANTH 202 Introduction to Archaeology
- ARTS 202 Beginning Drawing
- ASTR 100 Desriptive Astronomy
- ASTR 231 Introductory Observational Astronomy
- GEP 201 Global Environmental Systems
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sonoma State have an Earth and Environmental Sciences major for transfer students?
Yes. Sonoma State offers Earth and Environmental Sciences (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Sonoma State for Earth and Environmental Sciences?
Sonoma State's Earth and Environmental Sciences major preparation includes GEOL 102, GEOL 105, GEOL 107, GEOL 110, GEOL 120 and MATH 160, 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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