USC Geological Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Geological Sciences transfers starts with GEOL 105Lg, GEOL 107Lg and GEOL 108Lg; 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 Geological Sciences Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Geological Sciences 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.
Required Courses
Complete all of these
- GEOL 105Lg Planet Earth
- GEOL 107Lg Oceanography
- GEOL 108Lg Natural Disasters and Their Global Impact
- GEOL 125Lg Earth History: A Planet and Its Evolution
- GEOL 130Lg The Nature of Scientific Inquiry
- GEOL 150Lg Climate Change
- GEOL 240Lg Earthquakes
Required courses from other departments (24 units)
Complete all of these
- CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry
- MATH 125g Calculus I
- MATH 126g Calculus II
- BISC 221Lg Advanced General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
- GEOL 315L Minerals and Earth Systems
- GEOL 387ag Undergraduate Team Research
- GEOL 494x Senior Thesis
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 105bL General Chemistry
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 135bL Physics for the Life Sciences
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
Complete 1 of these
- BISC 220Lg General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
Complete 1 of these
- GEOL 465L Field Geology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Geological Sciences major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Geological Sciences and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Geological Sciences?
USC's Geological Sciences major preparation includes GEOL 105Lg, GEOL 107Lg, GEOL 108Lg, GEOL 125Lg, GEOL 130Lg and GEOL 150Lg, 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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