UC Merced Applied Mathematical Sciences, Physics Emphasis
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Applied Mathematical Sciences, Physics Emphasis transfers starts with MATH 021, MATH 022 and MATH 023; the full list is below.
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UC Merced Applied Mathematical Sciences, Physics Emphasis Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Applied Mathematical Sciences, Physics 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
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
- PHYS 010 Introductory Physics III
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Merced have an Applied Mathematical Sciences, Physics Emphasis major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Applied Mathematical Sciences, Physics 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, Physics Emphasis?
UC Merced's Applied Mathematical Sciences, Physics Emphasis major preparation includes MATH 021, MATH 022, MATH 023, MATH 024, BIOE 021 and CSE 019, 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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