UC Merced Environmental Systems Science, Earth and Climate Science Emphasis
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Environmental Systems Science, Earth and Climate Science Emphasis transfers starts with CHEM 002, CHEM 002L and CHEM 010; the full list is below.
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UC Merced Environmental Systems Science, Earth and Climate Science Emphasis Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Environmental Systems Science, Earth and Climate Science 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
- CHEM 002 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 002L General Chemistry I Lab
- CHEM 010 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 010L General Chemistry II Lab
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 011 Calculus I
- MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 018 Introductory Physics I for Biological Sciences and PHYS 018L Introductory Physics I for Biological Sciences Lab
- PHYS 008 Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences and PHYS 008L Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences Lab
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 019 Introductory Physics II for Biological Sciences and PHYS 019L Introductory Physics II for Biological Sciences
- PHYS 009 Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences and PHYS 009L Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences Lab
Lower division environmental emphasis requirements
Complete 1 of these
- ESS 001 Introduction to Earth Systems Science
- ESS 002 Sustainability Science
- BIO 005 Concepts & Issues in Biology Today
- BIO 012 Introduction to Organismal Biology
- BIO 012 Introduction to Organismal Biology and BIO 012L Introduction to Organismal Biology Lab
Complete 1 of these
- ESS 010 Earth Resources and Society
- ESS 015 Weather, Climate, and the Environment
- ESS 020 Fundamentals of Geology
- ESS 034 Introduction to Marine Science
- ESS 040 Air Quality, Air Resources, and Environmental Health
- ESS 043 Biodiversity and Conservation
- ESS 050 Ecosystems of California
- ESS 060 Global Environmental Change
- ESS 065 Natural History of Dinosaurs
Computer science
Complete 1 of these
- CSE 005 Introduction to Computer Applications
- CSE 019 Introduction to Computing
- CSE 022 Introduction to Programming
- DSC 011 Introductory Computing & Statistical Programming
Probability and statistics
Complete 1 of these
- BIO 018 Data Science for Life Sciences
- ECON 010 Statistical Inference
- MATH 032 Probability and Statistics
- PSY 010 Analysis of Psychological Data
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
1 of these
- MATH 012 Calculus II
- MATH 022 Calculus II for Physical Sciences & Engineering
Additional requirements
- Natural Sciences or Engineering courses
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Merced have an Environmental Systems Science, Earth and Climate Science Emphasis major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Environmental Systems Science, Earth and Climate Science 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 Environmental Systems Science, Earth and Climate Science Emphasis?
UC Merced's Environmental Systems Science, Earth and Climate Science Emphasis major preparation includes CHEM 002, CHEM 002L, CHEM 010, CHEM 010L, MATH 011 and MATH 021, 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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