College of the Canyons to SDSU
Biology Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 8 of SDSU's 9 Biology prep courses. BIOL 215 has no COC match, so plan for it before you apply.
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College of the Canyons
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San Diego State University
BiologyMajor Requirements
Biology Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy San Diego State University's Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSCI 107 or BIOSCI 107H — Molecular and Cellular Biology | BIOL 203, BIOL 203L | 4 |
| BIOSCI 116 + BIOSCI 115 — General Botany + General Zoology | BIOL 204, BIOL 204L | 8 |
| No COC match | BIOL 215 — Biostatistics | — |
| CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H — General Chemistry I | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 202 — General Chemistry II | CHEM 201 — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 255 — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 232, CHEM 232L | 5 |
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHYSIC 110 — General Physics I | PHYS 180A, PHYS 182A | 4 |
| PHYSIC 111 — General Physics II | PHYS 180B, PHYS 182B | 4 |
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 College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons 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.
ANTHRO 101
Physical Anthropology
CHEM 100
Chemistry and Society
HIST 101
History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at College of the Canyons | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHRO 101 — Physical Anthropology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
4 semesters minimum for CHEM 151 onward
CHEM 151 through CHEM 255: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start CHEM 151 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
BIOL 215 has no COC match
COC lists no course for BIOL 215. Check SDSU's Biology page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 116
CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 116 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 CHEM 200
For SDSU CHEM 200, COC accepts CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for SDSU Biology?
BIOSCI 107 or BIOSCI 107H, BIOSCI 116, BIOSCI 115, CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H, CHEM 202, CHEM 255 and MATH 211, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 8 of the 9 prep courses SDSU lists for Biology.
What doesn't COC cover for SDSU Biology?
BIOL 215. COC lists no course for it, so check SDSU's Biology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC CHEM 202 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Biology. COC CHEM 202 (General Chemistry II) is the match for SDSU CHEM 201 (General Chemistry) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at COC for SDSU Biology?
CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 116, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
College of the Canyons students transferring to San Diego State University for Biology can match 8 of 9 lower-division prep courses at COC, including BIOSCI 107 or BIOSCI 107H and BIOSCI 116. BIOL 215 has no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 116 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Biology, semester by semester.
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