College of the Canyons to UCSD
General Biology Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 16 of UCSD's 18 General Biology prep courses. BILD 5 and MATH 11 have no COC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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General BiologyMajor Requirements
General Biology Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC San Diego's General Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (BIOSCI 107 and BIOSCI 106) or (BIOSCI 107H and BIOSCI 106H) — Molecular and Cellular Biology | BILD 1 — The Cell | 4 |
| (BIOSCI 107 and BIOSCI 106) or (BIOSCI 107H and BIOSCI 106H) — Molecular and Cellular Biology | BILD 2 — Multicellular Life | 4 |
| (BIOSCI 106 and BIOSCI 107) or (BIOSCI 106H and BIOSCI 107H) — Organismal and Environmental Biology | BILD 3 — Organismic and Evolutionary Biology | 4 |
| (BIOSCI 106 and BIOSCI 107) or (BIOSCI 106H and BIOSCI 107H) — Organismal and Environmental Biology | BILD 4 — Introductory Biology Lab | 4 |
| No COC match | BILD 5 — Data Analysis and Design for Biologists | — |
| CHEM 201 — General Chemistry I | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 202 + CHEM 201 — General Chemistry II + General Chemistry I | CHEM 6B — General Chemistry II | 10 |
| CHEM 202 — General Chemistry II | CHEM 6C — General Chemistry III | 5 |
| CHEM 202 + CHEM 201 — General Chemistry II + General Chemistry I | CHEM 7L — Introductory Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 10 |
| CHEM 255 — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 41A — Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity | 5 |
| CHEM 256 + CHEM 255 — Organic Chemistry II + Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 41B — Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity and Synthesis | 10 |
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| No COC match | MATH 11 — Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics | — |
| PHYSIC 220 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 2A — Physics - Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYSIC 221 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | PHYS 2B — Physics - Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYSIC 222 — Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics | PHYS 2C — Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics | 4 |
| PHYSIC 220 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 2BL — Physics Laboratory - Mechanics | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego 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 UCSD 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 |
5 semesters minimum for CHEM 151 onward
CHEM 151 through CHEM 256: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start CHEM 151 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
COC semesters, UCSD quarters
COC runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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2 UCSD requirements have no COC match
COC lists no course for BILD 5 and MATH 11. Check UCSD's General Biology page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 106
CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 106 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSD looks for
Minimum major prep must be complete by the end of spring before fall admission. AP/IB credit counts toward the courses but not the GPA.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UCSD General Biology?
BIOSCI 107, BIOSCI 106, CHEM 201, CHEM 202, CHEM 255, CHEM 256 and MATH 211, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 16 of the 18 prep courses UCSD lists for General Biology.
What doesn't COC cover for UCSD General Biology?
BILD 5 and MATH 11. COC lists no course for them, so check UCSD's General Biology page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC CHEM 201 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for General Biology. COC CHEM 201 (General Chemistry I) is the match for UCSD CHEM 6A (General Chemistry I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at COC for UCSD General Biology?
CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 106, 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 UC San Diego for General Biology can match 16 of 18 lower-division prep courses at COC, including BIOSCI 107 and BIOSCI 106. BILD 5 and MATH 11 have no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 151 and BIOSCI 106 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for General Biology, semester by semester.
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