Los Angeles Pierce College to UC Davis
Biological Sciences Transfer Plan
Pierce covers all 11 UC Davis Biological Sciences requirements, and BIOLOGY 006 alone satisfies both BIS 002A and BIS 002C, so with BIOLOGY 007 added, biology is just two courses. Math takes longer: MATH 240 and MATH 260 come before MATH 261 and MATH 262, the calculus Davis requires.
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Los Angeles Pierce College
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UC Davis
Biological SciencesUC Davis TAG
Pierce students can use TAG for Biological Sciences at UC Davis. Qualifying takes a cumulative 3.20 plus a 2.50 or higher in each series, and none of those grades can be below a C. Selective-major prep still needs to be finished by spring, TAG or not.
Major Requirements
Biological Sciences Major Preparation
Courses at Los Angeles Pierce College that satisfy UC Davis's Biological Sciences major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Los Angeles Pierce College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGY 006 — General Biology I | BIS 002A — Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 007 — General Biology II | BIS 002B — Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 006 — General Biology I | BIS 002C — Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life | 5 |
| CHEM 102 + CHEM 101 — General Chemistry II + General Chemistry I | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 10 |
| MATH 261 — Calculus I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 262 — Calculus II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 263 — Calculus III | MAT 021C — Calculus | 5 |
| CHEM 211 + CHEM 212 — Organic Chemistry for Science Majors I + Organic Chemistry for Science Majors II | CHE 118A, CHE 118B, CHE 118C | 10 |
| PHYSICS 007 (or another listed option) — General Physics II | PHY 007A — General Physics | 4 |
| PHYSICS 007 (or another listed option) — General Physics II | PHY 007B — General Physics | 4 |
| PHYSICS 006 (or another listed option) — General Physics I | PHY 007C — General Physics | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Los Angeles Pierce College
Complete these five courses at Los Angeles Pierce 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.
ANATOMY 001
Introduction to Human Anatomy
CHEM 051
Fundamentals of Chemistry I
A S L 003
American Sign Language III
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Los Angeles Pierce College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANATOMY 001 — Introduction to Human Anatomy | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 051 — Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities | A S L 003 — American Sign Language III | 4 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
Five semesters on Pierce's math path
MATH 240, MATH 260, MATH 261, MATH 262, then MATH 263: five semesters back to back. The required calculus ends at MATH 262, since MATH 263 covers the optional MAT 021C, so start MATH 240 early if you need it.
Pierce semesters cover Davis quarters
Davis runs on quarters, so Pierce's semester courses often stand in for a full quarter series: BIOLOGY 006 alone covers two Davis biology quarters, and either physics pair covers all three PHY 007A-C quarters.
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BIOLOGY 006 covers two requirements
BIOLOGY 006 alone satisfies both BIS 002A and BIS 002C. Add BIOLOGY 007 for BIS 002B and Pierce's biology series is finished in just two courses.
Physics has two accepted pairs
The recommended PHY 007A-C series accepts either PHYSICS 006 with PHYSICS 007, or PHYSICS 066 with PHYSICS 067. Both pairs are optional, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
Calculus sits behind two math courses
MATH 240 comes before MATH 260, which comes before MATH 261. Add MATH 262 and that's four semesters to finish the calculus Davis requires, so start MATH 240 immediately if you're not past MATH 260 yet.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Pierce for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
BIOLOGY 006 and BIOLOGY 007 for biology, CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 for general chemistry, and MATH 261 and MATH 262 for calculus. MATH 263 matches MAT 021C, which isn't required. Organic chemistry (CHEM 211, CHEM 212) and physics are recommended, not required.
Does Pierce BIOLOGY 006 transfer to UC Davis Biological Sciences?
Yes, and it counts twice. BIOLOGY 006 alone matches both BIS 002A and BIS 002C, so you don't need a separate Pierce course for each of those two requirements.
Is anything for UC Davis Biological Sciences missing at Pierce?
No. All 11 requirements ASSIST lists have a Pierce match, including the recommended organic chemistry and physics series, so nothing waits until after transfer.
What's the transfer admit rate for UC Davis Biological Sciences?
58% of all 2025 transfer applicants to the major were admitted, the same figure for every community college, not a Pierce-specific rate. Davis still checks each series separately, wanting a 2.8 cumulative GPA and a 2.50 minimum per series.
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Los Angeles Pierce College students can complete every required course for the UC Davis Biological Sciences B.S. without gaps. Biology takes just BIOLOGY 006 and BIOLOGY 007, general chemistry is CHEM 101 and CHEM 102, and calculus is MATH 261 and MATH 262. Organic chemistry and physics are recommended, and Pierce covers both. UC Davis admitted 58% of all 2025 transfer applicants to the major and offers TAG at a 3.2 GPA. Transfermatic can plan the math runway so calculus stays on schedule.
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