Palomar College to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
Palomar College matches all of UC Berkeley's required Economics prep: ECON 102 and ECON 101 together cover ECON 1, and two calculus courses, MATH 140 then MATH 141, cover the math. For the second one, MATH 206 paired with MATH 141E also counts as MATH 52.
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Palomar College
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UC Berkeley
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Palomar College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Palomar College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 102 + ECON 101 — Principles of Economics (Micro) + Principles of Economics (Macro) | ECON 1 — Introduction to Economics | 6 |
| MATH 140 or MATH 140E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 141 or (MATH 206 and MATH 141E) — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 140 or MATH 140E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course | MATH 16A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 141 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course | MATH 16B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 4 |
| No Palomar match | STAT 20 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (recommended) | — |
| No Palomar match | STAT 21 — Introductory Probability and Statistics for Business (recommended) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Palomar College
Complete these five courses at Palomar College to start your UC Berkeley 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 100
Introductory Biology: General Biology
CHEM 100
Fundamentals of Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the United States through Reconstruction
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Palomar College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Introductory Biology: General Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
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You need both calculus courses
Berkeley's notes require MATH 51 or MATH 16A and then MATH 52 or MATH 16B. At Palomar that means MATH 140 or MATH 140E first, then MATH 141, which ASSIST matches to both MATH 52 and MATH 16B.
A second path exists for MATH 52 credit
Palomar's ASSIST agreement lets MATH 206, Calculus with Differential Equations, paired with MATH 141E, count for Berkeley's MATH 52. MATH 141 alone also works, so this combined route is optional.
Enhanced sections: check the pairing
MATH 140E, the Enhanced version of the first calculus course, matches Berkeley's MATH 51 and MATH 16A just like MATH 140. MATH 141E is different: it counts only when paired with MATH 206, for MATH 52.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at Palomar for UC Berkeley Economics?
ECON 102 and ECON 101 for ECON 1, plus two calculus courses: MATH 140 or MATH 140E, then MATH 141 or the MATH 206 and MATH 141E pair. You'll also need ENGL C1000 and the rest of the UC 7-course pattern done by the end of spring.
Does Palomar MATH 140 transfer to Berkeley as calculus?
Yes. MATH 140, or MATH 140E, matches Berkeley's MATH 51 and MATH 16A. That is only the first of the two calculus courses Berkeley requires, so follow it with MATH 141 for MATH 52 or MATH 16B.
What doesn't Palomar cover for Berkeley Economics?
Every required course has a Palomar match. STAT 20 and STAT 21 are the only gap, and Berkeley calls both recommended rather than required, so nothing mandatory is missing.
How selective is UC Berkeley Economics for transfer applicants?
Berkeley let in 14% of 2025's Economics transfer applicants, a rate reflecting every college in the pool, Palomar included. That eligibility bar also includes a 3.0 GPA by the end of fall.
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Related Transfer Plans
Palomar College students planning UC Berkeley's Economics, B.A. major can complete required prep with ECON 102, ECON 101, MATH 140 and MATH 141, with the Enhanced MATH 140E available for the first calculus course. For the second, MATH 206 paired with MATH 141E is an alternate route to MATH 52 that Palomar's ASSIST agreement allows. L&S also wants the UC 7-course pattern wrapped up and a 3.0 GPA by fall's end, recommending Cal-GETC for smoother progress. Across every college that applied, Berkeley let in 14% of 2025's Economics transfer pool. Transfermatic can weigh these Palomar math options against your schedule.
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