American River College to SDSU
Biology Transfer Plan
ARC has a match for every one of SDSU's 9 Biology prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at ARC. Start with CHEM 310 and STAT C1000.
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American River College
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San Diego State University
BiologyMajor Requirements
Biology Major Preparation
Courses at American River College that satisfy San Diego State University's Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at American River College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 400 — Principles of Biology | BIOL 203, BIOL 203L | 5 |
| BIOL 415 or (BIOL 420 and BIOL 410) — Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity, Evolution, and Ecology | BIOL 204, BIOL 204L | 5 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics | BIOL 215 — Biostatistics | 4 |
| CHEM 400 — General Chemistry I | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 401 — General Chemistry II | CHEM 201 — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 420 — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 232, CHEM 232L | 5 |
| MATH 356 + MATH 355 — Calculus for Biology and Medicine II + Calculus for Biology and Medicine I | MATH 124 — Calculus for the Life Sciences (choose 1) | 8 |
| MATH 400 — Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHYS 350 — General Physics | PHYS 180A, PHYS 182A | 4 |
| PHYS 360 — General Physics | PHYS 180B, PHYS 182B | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at American River College
Complete these five courses at American River College to start your SDSU GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
BIOL 300
The Foundations of Biology
CHEM 305
Introduction to Chemistry
HIST 300
History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at American River College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 300 — The Foundations of Biology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 305 — Introduction to Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 300 — History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
4 semesters minimum for CHEM 310 onward
CHEM 310 through BIOL 415: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start CHEM 310 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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ARC covers all 9 listed courses
Every SDSU Biology prep course in the transfer agreement has a ARC match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with CHEM 310 and STAT C1000
CHEM 310 and STAT C1000 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover BIOL 215
For SDSU BIOL 215, ARC accepts STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at ARC for SDSU Biology?
BIOL 400, BIOL 415, STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H, CHEM 400, CHEM 401, CHEM 420 and MATH 356, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 9 of the 9 prep courses SDSU lists for Biology.
What doesn't ARC cover for SDSU Biology?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every SDSU Biology prep course listed has a ARC match.
Does ARC CHEM 400 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Biology. ARC CHEM 400 (General Chemistry I) is the match for SDSU CHEM 200 (General Chemistry) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at ARC for SDSU Biology?
CHEM 310 and STAT C1000, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
American River College students transferring to San Diego State University for Biology can match 9 of 9 lower-division prep courses at ARC, including BIOL 400 and BIOL 415. Every listed course has a American River College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 310 and STAT C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in American River College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Biology, semester by semester.
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