City College of San Francisco to SDSU
Biology Transfer Plan
CCSF has a match for 6 of SDSU's 11 Biology prep courses. The BIOL 203, BIOL 203L sequence, the BIOL 204, BIOL 204L sequence, BIOL 215 and the CHEM 232, CHEM 232L sequence and 1 more have no CCSF match, so plan for them before you apply.
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City College of San Francisco
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San Diego State University
BiologyMajor Requirements
Biology Major Preparation
Courses at City College of San Francisco that satisfy San Diego State University's Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at City College of San Francisco | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No CCSF match | BIOL 203, BIOL 203L | — |
| No CCSF match | BIOL 204, BIOL 204L | — |
| No CCSF match | BIOL 215 — Biostatistics | — |
| CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry | 6 |
| CHEM 101B — General College Chemistry | CHEM 201 — General Chemistry | 5 |
| No CCSF match | CHEM 232, CHEM 232L | — |
| No CCSF match for any of 2 options | MATH 124 — Calculus for the Life Sciences and others (choose 1) | — |
| PHYC 2A — Introductory Physics I | PHYS 180A — Fundamentals of Physics | 3 |
| PHYC 2AL — Introductory Physics Laboratory I | PHYS 182A — Physical Measurements | 1 |
| PHYC 2B — Introductory Physics II | PHYS 180B — Fundamentals of Physics | 3 |
| PHYC 2BL — Introductory Physics Laboratory II | PHYS 182B — Physical Measurements | 1 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at San Diego State University after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at City College of San Francisco
Complete these five courses at City College of San Francisco 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.
BIO 10
Animal Biology
CHEM 101A
General College Chemistry
HIST 1
The United States Since 1900
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at City College of San Francisco | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Animal Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry | 6 |
Humanities | HIST 1 — The United States Since 1900 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
4 semesters minimum for MATH 95 onward
MATH 95 through PHYC 2BL: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH 95 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
5 SDSU requirements have no CCSF match
CCSF lists no course for the BIOL 203, BIOL 203L sequence, the BIOL 204, BIOL 204L sequence and BIOL 215 and others. Check SDSU's Biology page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH 95
MATH 95 sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What SDSU looks for
SDSU is impacted in every major. The fall 2027 minimum GPA for Biology B.A./B.S. is 2.80, and applicants above it or from the local admission area get priority.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at CCSF for SDSU Biology?
CHEM 101A, CHEM 101B, PHYC 2A, PHYC 2AL, PHYC 2B and PHYC 2BL. Together they match 6 of the 11 prep courses SDSU lists for Biology.
What doesn't CCSF cover for SDSU Biology?
The BIOL 203, BIOL 203L sequence, the BIOL 204, BIOL 204L sequence, BIOL 215, the CHEM 232, CHEM 232L sequence and a SDSU choose-1 requirement. CCSF lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Biology page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does CCSF CHEM 101A transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Biology. CCSF CHEM 101A (General College Chemistry) is the match for SDSU CHEM 200 (General Chemistry) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at CCSF for SDSU Biology?
MATH 95, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. It sits at the start of its sequence.
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Related Transfer Plans
City College of San Francisco students transferring to San Diego State University for Biology can match 6 of 11 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including CHEM 101A and CHEM 101B. The BIOL 203, BIOL 203L sequence and the BIOL 204, BIOL 204L sequence have no City College of San Francisco equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 95 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in City College of San Francisco and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Biology, semester by semester.
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