UC Davis Biological Systems Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Biological Systems Engineering transfers starts with BIS 002A, CHE 002A and CHE 002B; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Biological Systems Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Biological Systems Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Davis's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Biological science
Required
- BIS 002A Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
Chemistry
Complete all of these
- CHE 002A General Chemistry
- CHE 002B General Chemistry
- CHE 002C General Chemistry
Engineering
Complete 1 of these
- ECS 032A Introduction to Programming
- ENG 006 Engineering Problem Solving
Complete all of these
- ENG 017 Circuits I
- ENG 035 Statics
Mathematics
Complete all of these
- MAT 021A Calculus
- MAT 021B Calculus
- MAT 021C Calculus
- MAT 021D Vector Analysis
Complete all of these
- MAT 022A Linear Algebra
- MAT 022B Differential Equations
Physics
Complete all of these
- PHY 009A Classical Physics
- PHY 009B Classical Physics
- PHY 009C Classical Physics
Chemistry
Complete 1 of these options
- CHE 118A Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences and CHE 118B Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences and CHE 118C Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences
- CHE 008A Organic Chemistry: Brief Course · CHE 008B Organic Chemistry: Brief Course
Composition
Complete 1 of these
- COM 001 Major Works of the Ancient World
- COM 002 Major Works of the Medieval & Early Modern World
- COM 003 Major Works of the Modern World
- COM 004 Major Works of the Contemporary World
- ENL 003 Introduction to Literature
- NAS 005 Introduction to Native American Literature
- UWP 001 Introduction to Academic Literacies
Complete 1 of these
- CMN 001 Introduction to Public Speaking
- ENG 003 Introduction to Engineering Design
Biological systems engineering
Complete all of these
- EBS 001 Foundations of Biological Systems Engineering
- EBS 075 Properties of Materials in Biological Systems
Also listed by UC Davis
UC Davis lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Electives
- BIS 002B Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution
- BIS 002C Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Davis have a Biological Systems Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Biological Systems Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Biological Systems Engineering?
UC Davis's Biological Systems Engineering major preparation includes BIS 002A, CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C, ECS 032A and ENG 006, 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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