UC Merced Applied Mathematical Sciences, Environmental Emphasis
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Merced lists for Applied Mathematical Sciences, Environmental Emphasis transfers starts with MATH 021, MATH 022 and MATH 023; the full list is below.

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

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Applied Mathematical Sciences, Environmental Emphasis

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    Major Requirements

    UC Merced Applied Mathematical Sciences, Environmental Emphasis Major Preparation

    The courses UC Merced lists as Applied Mathematical Sciences, Environmental Emphasis major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Merced's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Major preparation courses required for transfer

    Complete all of these

    • MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering
    • MATH 022 Calculus II for Physical Sciences & Engineering
    • MATH 023 Vector Calculus
    • MATH 024 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

    Lower division environmental emphasis requirements

    Required

    • ESS 001 Introduction to Earth Systems Science

    Complete 1 of these options

    • CHEM 010 General Chemistry II and CHEM 010L General Chemistry II Lab
    • ESS 002 Sustainability Science · ESS 005 Introduction to Biological Earth Systems · ESS 010 Earth Resources and Society · ESS 011 Climate Justice · ESS 015 Weather, Climate, and the Environment · ESS 020 Fundamentals of Geology · ESS 025 Introduction to Ecosystem Science · ESS 034 Introduction to Marine Science · ESS 040 Air Quality, Air Resources, and Environmental Health · ESS 043 Biodiversity and Conservation · ESS 047 Astrobiology · ESS 050 Ecosystems of California · ESS 060 Global Environmental Change · ESS 065 Natural History of Dinosaurs

    Computer science

    Complete 1 of these

    • BIOE 021 Introduction to Computing with Python
    • CSE 019 Introduction to Computing
    • CSE 022 Introduction to Programming
    • DSC 011 Introductory Computing & Statistical Programming
    • ME 021 Engineering Computing

    English composition

    Required

    • WRI 001 Academic Writing

    Second course in english composition

    Required

    • WRI 010 College Reading and Composition

    Also listed by UC Merced

    UC Merced lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Additional major preparation courses

    • MATH 032 Probability and Statistics
    • CHEM 002 General Chemistry I
    • CHEM 002L General Chemistry I Lab
    • PHYS 008 Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences
    • PHYS 008L Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences Lab
    • PHYS 009 Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences
    • PHYS 009L Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences Lab
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Merced's own Applied Mathematical Sciences, Environmental Emphasis requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Merced have an Applied Mathematical Sciences, Environmental Emphasis major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Merced offers Applied Mathematical Sciences, Environmental Emphasis (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Applied Mathematical Sciences, Environmental Emphasis?

    UC Merced's Applied Mathematical Sciences, Environmental Emphasis major preparation includes MATH 021, MATH 022, MATH 023, MATH 024, ESS 001 and CHEM 010, 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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