Moorpark College to SDSU
Biology Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 8 of SDSU's 10 Biology prep courses. BIOL 215 and the PHYS 180B, PHYS 182B sequence have no Moorpark match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Moorpark College
To
San Diego State University
BiologyMajor Requirements
Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy San Diego State University's Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (BIOL M02A and BIOL M02C) or (BIOL M02C and BIOL M02AH) — General Biology I | BIOL 203, BIOL 203L | 5 |
| BIOL M02B — General Biology II | BIOL 204, BIOL 204L | 5 |
| No Moorpark match | BIOL 215 — Biostatistics | — |
| CHEM M01A or CHEM M01AH — General Chemistry I | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM M01B — General Chemistry II | CHEM 201 — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM M07A — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 232, CHEM 232L | 5 |
| MATH M16A + MATH M16B — Applied Calculus I + Applied Calculus II | MATH 124 — Calculus for the Life Sciences (choose 1) | 6 |
| MATH M25A or MATH M25AH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHYS M10A — General Physics I | PHYS 180A — Fundamentals of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS M10AL — General Physics I Lab | PHYS 182A — Physical Measurements | 1 |
| No Moorpark match | PHYS 180B, PHYS 182B | — |
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 Moorpark College
Complete these five courses at Moorpark College 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.
BIOL M01
Introduction to Biology
CHEM M01A
General Chemistry I
HIST M150
World History: From Prehistory to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Moorpark College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL M01 — Introduction to Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM M01A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities | HIST M150 — World History: From Prehistory to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
4 semesters minimum for CHEM M11 onward
CHEM M11 through CHEM M07A: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start CHEM M11 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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2 SDSU requirements have no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for BIOL 215 and the PHYS 180B, PHYS 182B sequence. Check SDSU's Biology page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with CHEM M11 and MATH M16A
CHEM M11 and MATH M16A 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, Moorpark accepts CHEM M01A or CHEM M01AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for SDSU Biology?
BIOL M02A, BIOL M02B, CHEM M01A or CHEM M01AH, CHEM M01B, CHEM M07A, MATH M16A and MATH M16B, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 8 of the 10 prep courses SDSU lists for Biology.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for SDSU Biology?
BIOL 215 and the PHYS 180B, PHYS 182B sequence. Moorpark lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Biology page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark CHEM M01B transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Biology. Moorpark CHEM M01B (General Chemistry II) is the match for SDSU CHEM 201 (General Chemistry) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Moorpark for SDSU Biology?
CHEM M11 and MATH M16A, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Moorpark College students transferring to San Diego State University for Biology can match 8 of 10 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including BIOL M02A and BIOL M02B. BIOL 215 and the PHYS 180B, PHYS 182B sequence have no Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM M11 and MATH M16A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Biology, semester by semester.
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