UC Merced Chemistry, Materials Chemistry Emphasis
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Chemistry, Materials Chemistry Emphasis transfers starts with CHEM 002, CHEM 002L and CHEM 010; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Chemistry, Materials Chemistry Emphasis Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Chemistry, Materials Chemistry 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
Courses listed
- CHEM 002 General Chemistry I and CHEM 002L General Chemistry I Lab
- CHEM 010 General Chemistry II and CHEM 010L General Chemistry II Lab
Courses listed
- MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering
- MATH 022 Calculus II for Physical Sciences & Engineering
Courses listed
- PHYS 008 Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences and PHYS 008L Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences Lab
- PHYS 009 Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences and PHYS 009L Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences Lab
Organic chemistry
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 008 Principles of Organic Chemistry and CHEM 008L Principles of Organic Chemistry Lab
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 100 Organic Synthesis and Mechanism
- CHEM 100 Organic Synthesis and Mechanism and CHEM 100L Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Lower division emphasis requirements
Required
- ENGR 045 Introduction to Materials
Computer science
Complete 1 of these
- BIOE 021 Introduction to Computing with Python
- CSE 005 Introduction to Computer Applications
- CSE 019 Introduction to Computing
- CSE 022 Introduction to Programming
- DSC 011 Introductory Computing & Statistical Programming
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
- BIO 011 Introduction to Molecular Biology
- BIO 011L Introduction to Molecular Biology Lab
- MATH 023 Vector Calculus
- MATH 024 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- MATH 032 Probability and Statistics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Merced have a Chemistry, Materials Chemistry Emphasis major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Chemistry, Materials Chemistry 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 Chemistry, Materials Chemistry Emphasis?
UC Merced's Chemistry, Materials Chemistry Emphasis major preparation includes CHEM 002, CHEM 002L, CHEM 010, CHEM 010L, MATH 021 and MATH 022, 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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