Stanislaus State Geology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Stanislaus State lists for Geology transfers starts with MATH 1070, MATH 1080 and MATH 1072; the full list is below.

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

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Geology

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Major Requirements

Stanislaus State Geology Major Preparation

The courses Stanislaus State lists as Geology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Stanislaus State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division prerequisites

Complete 1 of these options

MATH 1070 College Algebra · MATH 1080 Trigonometry
MATH 1072 College Algebra with Support II · MATH 1080 Trigonometry
MATH 1410 Calculus I · MATH 1420 Calculus II
MATH 1100 Precalculus · MATH 1500 Finite Mathematics
MATH 1500 Finite Mathematics · MATH 1600 Statistics

Complete all of these

CHEM 1100 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1102 General Chemistry I Laboratory
PHYS 2100 Basic Physics I
GEOL 2100 Principles of Geology
GEOL 2102 Principles of Geology Lab
GEOL 2200 History of Earth and Life
GEOL 2202 History of Earth and Life Laboratory

Also listed by Stanislaus State

Stanislaus State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Lower division electives

11 units from these

CHEM 1110 General Chemistry II
PHYS 2110 Basic Physics II
GEOL 2500 Dinosaurs

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Stanislaus State's own Geology requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Stanislaus State have a Geology major for transfer students?

Yes. Stanislaus State offers Geology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Stanislaus State for Geology?

Stanislaus State's Geology major preparation includes MATH 1070, MATH 1080, MATH 1072, MATH 1410, MATH 1420 and MATH 1100, 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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