Riverside City College to SDSU
Biology Transfer Plan
RCC has a match for 8 of SDSU's 9 Biology prep courses. BIOL 215 has no RCC match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Riverside City College
To
San Diego State University
BiologyMajor Requirements
Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Riverside City College that satisfy San Diego State University's Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Riverside City College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 60 — Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology | BIOL 203, BIOL 203L | 5 |
| BIO 61 — Introduction to Organismal and Population Biology | BIOL 204, BIOL 204L | 5 |
| No RCC match | BIOL 215 — Biostatistics | — |
| CHE 1A or CHE 1AH — General Chemistry, I | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHE 1B or CHE 1BH — General Chemistry, II | CHEM 201 — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHE 12A — Organic Chemistry, I | CHEM 232, CHEM 232L | 5 |
| MAT 1A — Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 4 |
| PHY 2A — General Physics I | PHYS 180A, PHYS 182A | 4 |
| PHY 2B — General Physics II | PHYS 180B, PHYS 182B | 4 |
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 Riverside City College
Complete these five courses at Riverside City 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.
BIO 1
General Biology
AST 1A
Introduction to the Solar System
ENGL 14
American Literature I: Pre-Contact through Civil War
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Riverside City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 1 — General Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | AST 1A — Introduction to the Solar System | 3 |
Humanities | ENGL 14 — American Literature I: Pre-Contact through Civil War | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
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Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
BIOL 215 has no RCC match
RCC lists no course for BIOL 215. Check SDSU's Biology page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with BIO 60 and CHE 1A
BIO 60 and CHE 1A 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, RCC accepts CHE 1A or CHE 1AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at RCC for SDSU Biology?
BIO 60, BIO 61, CHE 1A or CHE 1AH, CHE 1B or CHE 1BH, CHE 12A, MAT 1A and PHY 2A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 8 of the 9 prep courses SDSU lists for Biology.
What doesn't RCC cover for SDSU Biology?
BIOL 215. RCC lists no course for it, so check SDSU's Biology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does RCC MAT 1A transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Biology. RCC MAT 1A (Calculus I) is the match for SDSU MATH 150 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at RCC for SDSU Biology?
BIO 60 and CHE 1A, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Riverside City College students transferring to San Diego State University for Biology can match 8 of 9 lower-division prep courses at RCC, including BIO 60 and BIO 61. BIOL 215 has no Riverside City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. BIO 60 and CHE 1A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Riverside City College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Biology, semester by semester.
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