USC Environmental Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Environmental Engineering transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and CHEM 105aLg; the full list is below.
82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Environmental Engineering Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Environmental Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Composition/Writing Requirement
Complete all of these
- WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
- WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
Chemistry Requirement
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
- CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry
Math Requirement
Required
- MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 126g Calculus II
- MATH 129 Calculus II for Engineers and Scientists
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 226g Calculus III
- MATH 229 Calculus III for Engineers and Scientists
Physics Requirement
Complete all of these
- PHYS 151Lg Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
Biology Requirement
Required
- BISC 220Lg General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
Engineering
Required
- ENGR 102 Viterbi First-Year Academy
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Complete all of these
- CE 108 Programming for Civil and Environmental Engineers
- CE 110 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
- CE 119 Statistical Data Analysis in Engineering
- CE 215 Statics and Dynamics
- CE 309 Fluid Mechanics
- CE 330 Computational Methods in Engineering
- CE 363L Environmental Chemistry and Analysis
- CE 408 Risk and Decision Analysis in Civil Engineering
- CE 410L Environmental Engineering Microbiology
- CE 451 Water Resources and Coastal Engineering
- CE 483 Engineering Economics in Civil Engineering
- CE 485 Water and Wastewater Treatment Design
- ENE 200 Environmental Engineering Principles
- ENE 215 Energy Systems and Environmental Tradeoffs
- ENE 300 Contaminant Transport in the Environment
- ENE 415 Environmental Organic Chemistry
- ENE 428 Air Pollution Fundamentals
Design Courses
Required
- CE 476 Design of Hydraulic Systems
Complete 4 units from these
- CE 450 Coastal Engineering and Design
Other Requirements
Required
- CHE 330 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Advanced Computing
Complete all of these
- ENE 440 Machine Learning for Climate Change and Sustainability
- CE 427 Machine Learning for Civil and Environmental Engineers
Complete 1 of these
- CE 423 Principles of Autonomy in Civil Engineering
Capstone Course
Required
- CE 480 Civil and Environmental Engineering Capstone Design
Practicum (0 units)
Required
- ENGR 495 Practicum
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have an Environmental Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Environmental Engineering and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Environmental Engineering?
USC's Environmental Engineering major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, CHEM 105aLg, CHEM 115aLg, MATH 245 and MATH 126g, 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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