UCLA Engineering Geology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UCLA lists for Engineering Geology transfers starts with EPS SCI 1, EPS SCI 51 and EPS SCI 61; the full list is below.
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCLA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UCLA Engineering Geology Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Engineering Geology 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.
Lower division major requirements
Complete 3 of these options
- EPS SCI 1 Introduction to Earth Science · EPS SCI 51 Mineralogy: Earth and Planetary Materials · EPS SCI 61 Geologic Maps
- EPS SCI M71 Introduction to Computing for Geoscientists · C&EE M20 Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLAB
Complete 1 of these
- EPS SCI 3 Astrobiology
- EPS SCI 5 Environmental Geology of Los Angeles
- EPS SCI M7 Perils of Space: Introduction to Space Weather
- EPS SCI 8 Earthquakes
- EPS SCI 9 Solar System and Planets
- EPS SCI 10 Exploring Mars, Red Planet
- EPS SCI 13 Natural Disasters
- EPS SCI 15 Blue Planet: Introduction to Oceanography
- EPS SCI 16 Major Events in History of Life
- EPS SCI 17 Dinosaurs and Their Relatives
Complete all of these
- CHEM 20A Chemical Structure
- CHEM 20B Chemical Energetics and Change
- CHEM 20L General Chemistry Laboratory
- MATH 32B Calculus of Several Variables
- MATH 31A Differential and Integral Calculus
- MATH 31B Integration and Infinite Series
- MATH 32A Calculus of Several Variables
- MATH 33A Linear Algebra and Applications
- 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
- PHYSICS 4AL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 4BL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UCLA have an Engineering Geology major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Engineering Geology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Engineering Geology?
UCLA's Engineering Geology major preparation includes EPS SCI 1, EPS SCI 51, EPS SCI 61, EPS SCI M71, C&EE M20 and EPS 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 Engineering Geology?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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