UC Davis Hydrology
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Davis lists for Hydrology transfers starts with BIS 002A, BIS 002B and CHE 002A; the full list is below.

    114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Davis for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    114
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Hydrology

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    Major Requirements

    UC Davis Hydrology Major Preparation

    The courses UC Davis lists as Hydrology 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

    Complete all of these

    • BIS 002A Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
    • BIS 002B Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution

    Chemistry

    Complete all of these

    • CHE 002A General Chemistry
    • CHE 002B General Chemistry
    • CHE 002C General Chemistry

    Complete 1 of these

    • ECS 032A Introduction to Programming
    • ENG 006 Engineering Problem Solving

    Geology

    Complete all of these

    • GEL 050 Physical Geology
    • GEL 050L Physical Geology Laboratory

    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

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Davis have a Hydrology major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Davis offers Hydrology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Hydrology?

    UC Davis's Hydrology major preparation includes BIS 002A, BIS 002B, CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C and ECS 032A, 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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