Sonoma State Physical Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Sonoma State lists for Physical Science transfers starts with ASTR 100, ASTR 150 and PHYS 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 Physical Science Major Preparation
The courses Sonoma State lists as Physical Science 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.
Core requirements for the major
Complete 1 of these
- ASTR 100 Desriptive Astronomy
- ASTR 150 Astronomy for Scientists
Required
- PHYS 107 Intro to Physical Science for Teachers
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 114 Introduction to Physics I and PHYS 116 Introductory Laboratory Experience and PHYS 214 Introduction to Physics II and PHYS 216 Introductory Laboratory
- PHYS 210A General Physics and PHYS 209A General Physics Laboratory and PHYS 210B General Physics and PHYS 209B General Physics Laboratory
Support courses
Required
- CS 115 Programming I
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 160 Precalculus Mathematics
- MATH 161 Differential & Integral Calc I
Required
- MATH 165 Elementary Applied Statistics
Concentration in teaching
Complete all of these
- BIOL 130 Diversity of Life
- BIOL 131 Genetics, Evolution & Ecology
- CHEM 115A General Chemistry
- CHEM 115B General Chemistry
- GEOL 107 Introduction to Earth Science
- GEOL 110 Natural Disasters
- SCI 220 Dream, Make and Innovate
Concentration in foundational health
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 115 Introduction to Biology
- BIOL 110 Biological Inquiry
Complete all of these
- BIOL 220 Human Anatomy
- BIOL 224 Human Physiology
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 105 Elements of General, Organic and Biochemistry
- CHEM 115A General Chemistry
Complete all of these
- MATH 165 Elementary Applied Statistics
- SCI 150 Intro to Careers in Health Professions
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sonoma State have a Physical Science major for transfer students?
Yes. Sonoma State offers Physical Science (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Sonoma State for Physical Science?
Sonoma State's Physical Science major preparation includes ASTR 100, ASTR 150, PHYS 107, PHYS 114, PHYS 116 and PHYS 214, 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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