Las Positas College to UC Davis
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
Las Positas covers all 11 UC Davis Biological Sciences requirements, but its biology numbering runs backward from Davis's: BIO 1C satisfies BIS 002A, while BIO 1A and BIO 1B together satisfy BIS 002B and BIS 002C. Chemistry and calculus line up more directly.
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Las Positas College
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UC Davis
Biological SciencesUC Davis TAG
Las Positas students can use TAG for Biological Sciences at UC Davis. It takes a 3.20 cumulative GPA and a separate 2.50 in each of biology, chemistry and calculus, with every grade C or better, and selective-major prep finished by spring.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Davis's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1C — Cell and Molecular Biology | BIS 002A — Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth | 5 |
| BIO 1A + BIO 1B — General Botany + General Zoology | BIS 002B, BIS 002C | 10 |
| CHEM 1A + CHEM 1B — General College Chemistry I + General College Chemistry II | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 10 |
| MATH 1 + MATH 2 — Calculus I + Calculus II | MAT 021A — Calculus | 10 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 3 + MATH 2 — Multivariable Calculus + Calculus II | MAT 021C — Calculus | 10 |
| CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | CHE 008A — Organic Chemistry: Brief Course | 5 |
| CHEM 12B — Organic Chemistry II | CHE 008B — Organic Chemistry: Brief Course | 5 |
| PHYS 2A + PHYS 2B — Introduction to Physics I + Introduction to Physics II | PHY 007A — General Physics | 8 |
| PHYS 2A + PHYS 2B — Introduction to Physics I + Introduction to Physics II | PHY 007B — General Physics | 8 |
| PHYS 2B + PHYS 2A — Introduction to Physics II + Introduction to Physics I | PHY 007C — General Physics | 8 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Las Positas College
Complete these five courses at Las Positas College to start your UC Davis 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
Introduction to the Science of Biology
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry I
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Las Positas College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Introduction to the Science of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
HumanitiesCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
Five semesters through organic chemistry
CHEM 31, then CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 12A and CHEM 12B, each one gating the next: five semesters. Start CHEM 31 your first semester so organic chemistry doesn't run past transfer.
Las Positas semesters cover Davis quarters
Davis runs on quarters, so Las Positas's semester pairs cover three-quarter series: CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B for CHE 002A-C, and PHYS 2A with PHYS 2B for PHY 007A-C.
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Biology numbers don't match Davis order
BIO 1C, Las Positas's third course, covers BIS 002A, the first Davis requirement. BIO 1A and BIO 1B, taken together, cover the second and third. Check ASSIST before assuming numeric order.
MATH 2 counts three times
MATH 2 pairs with MATH 1 for MAT 021A, stands alone for MAT 021B, and pairs with MATH 3 for MAT 021C. Davis requires only MAT 021A and MAT 021B, so MATH 1 and MATH 2 finish the required calculus.
Organic chemistry is a direct match
CHEM 12A and CHEM 12B map one-to-one onto CHE 008A and CHE 008B, no pairing needed. Davis still calls it recommended rather than required.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Las Positas for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
BIO 1A and BIO 1B, plus BIO 1C, for biology; CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B for general chemistry; and MATH 1 and MATH 2 for calculus. BIO 1C needs BIO 1R or CHEM 1A first. Organic chemistry (CHEM 12A, CHEM 12B) and physics are recommended, not required.
Does Las Positas BIO 1C transfer to UC Davis Biological Sciences?
Yes, on its own. BIO 1C satisfies BIS 002A, while BIS 002B and BIS 002C together need BIO 1A and BIO 1B, a different pairing than the course numbers suggest.
Is anything for UC Davis Biological Sciences missing at Las Positas?
No. All 11 requirements ASSIST lists have a Las Positas match, including the recommended organic chemistry and physics series, so nothing required or suggested is missing.
What's the transfer admit rate for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
58% of all 2025 transfer applicants to the major were admitted, counting every applicant rather than Las Positas students alone. Davis pairs that rate with a 2.8 cumulative GPA requirement and a 2.50 minimum in each prep series.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students can complete every required course for the UC Davis Biological Sciences B.S. without gaps. Biology is BIO 1A, BIO 1B and BIO 1C, general chemistry is CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B, and calculus is MATH 1 and MATH 2. Organic chemistry and physics are recommended, and Las Positas covers both. UC Davis admitted 58% of all 2025 transfer applicants to the major and offers TAG at a 3.2 GPA. Transfermatic can flag the biology numbering before it causes a scheduling mistake.
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