UCLA Atmospheric, and Oceanic Sciences/Mathematics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UCLA lists for Atmospheric, and Oceanic Sciences/Mathematics transfers starts with A&O SCI M71, COMPTNG 10A and A&O SCI 90; the full list is below.
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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Major Requirements
UCLA Atmospheric, and Oceanic Sciences/Mathematics Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Atmospheric, and Oceanic Sciences/Mathematics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCLA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Complete 1 of these
- A&O SCI M71 Introduction to Computing for Geoscientists
- COMPTNG 10A Introduction to Programming
Required
- A&O SCI 90 Introduction to Undergraduate Research in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Complete 1 of these
- A&O SCI 1 Climate Change: From Puzzles to Policy
- A&O SCI 2 Air Pollution
- A&O SCI 3 Meteorology and Extreme Weather
- A&O SCI 5 Climates of Other Worlds
- A&O SCI M7 Perils of Space: Introduction to Space Weather
- A&O SCI 51 Fundamentals of Climate Science
Complete all of these
- MATH 31A Differential and Integral Calculus
- MATH 31B Integration and Infinite Series
- MATH 32A Calculus of Several Variables
- MATH 32B Calculus of Several Variables
- MATH 33A Linear Algebra and Applications
- MATH 33B Differential Equations
- PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 1B Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields
- PHYSICS 1C Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity
- CHEM 20A Chemical Structure
- CHEM 20B Chemical Energetics and Change
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UCLA have an Atmospheric, and Oceanic Sciences/Mathematics major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Atmospheric, and Oceanic Sciences/Mathematics (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Atmospheric, and Oceanic Sciences/Mathematics?
UCLA's Atmospheric, and Oceanic Sciences/Mathematics major preparation includes A&O SCI M71, COMPTNG 10A, A&O SCI 90, A&O SCI 1, A&O SCI 2 and A&O SCI 3, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Atmospheric, and Oceanic Sciences/Mathematics?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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