UC Merced Data Science and Analytics, Environment and Sustainability Analytics Emphasis
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Data Science and Analytics, Environment and Sustainability Analytics Emphasis transfers starts with MATH 011, MATH 012 and MATH 021; 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.
UC Merced lists this program for transfer students starting Fall 2026.
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Data Science and Analytics, Environment and Sustainability Analytics Emphasis Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Data Science and Analytics, Environment and Sustainability Analytics 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 1 of these options
- MATH 011 Calculus I · MATH 012 Calculus II
- MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering · MATH 022 Calculus II for Physical Sciences & Engineering
- MATH 005 Preparatory Calculus · MATH 011 Calculus I
- MATH 005 Preparatory Calculus · MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering
Required
- ECON 010 Statistical Inference
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 001 Introduction to Economics
- COGS 001 Introduction to Cognitive Science
- MIST 001 Introduction to Management of Innovation, Sustainability & Technology
- PH 001 Introduction to Public Health
- POLI 001 Introduction to American Politics
Complete 1 of these
- PHIL 002 Introduction to Ethics
- PHIL 003 Contemporary Moral Problems
- PHIL 006 Introduction to Science, Technology, and Ethics
Complete 1 of these
- MIST 050 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- MIST 070 Innovation Management
English composition
Required
- WRI 001 Academic Writing
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
- DSA 001 Foundations of Data Science & Analytics
- DSA 002 Thinking Like A Programmer
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Merced have a Data Science and Analytics, Environment and Sustainability Analytics Emphasis major for transfer students?
UC Merced lists Data Science and Analytics, Environment and Sustainability Analytics Emphasis (B.A.) for transfer students starting Fall 2026, with the major preparation it expects them to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Data Science and Analytics, Environment and Sustainability Analytics Emphasis?
UC Merced's Data Science and Analytics, Environment and Sustainability Analytics Emphasis major preparation includes MATH 011, MATH 012, MATH 021, MATH 022, MATH 005 and ECON 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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