Santa Barbara City College to SDSU
Biology Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for every one of SDSU's 11 Biology prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at SBCC. Start with CHEM 101 and BIOL 140.
From
Santa Barbara City College
To
San Diego State University
BiologyMajor Requirements
Biology Major Preparation
Courses at Santa Barbara City College that satisfy San Diego State University's Biology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 140 — Principles of Biology | BIOL 203 — Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 141 — Biology Laboratory | BIOL 203L — Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 2 |
| BIOL 101 + BIOL 102 — Plant Biology + Animal Biology | BIOL 204, BIOL 204L | 9 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | BIOL 215 — Biostatistics | 4 |
| CHEM 155 — General Chemistry I | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 156 — General Chemistry II | CHEM 201 — General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 211 — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 232 — Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 221 — Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | CHEM 232L — Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2.3 |
| MATH 130 + MATH 131 — Calculus for Biological Sciences, Social Sciences and Business I + Calculus for Biological Sciences, Social Sciences and Business II | MATH 124 — Calculus for the Life Sciences (choose 1) | 8 |
| MATH 150 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHYS 105 or PHYS 110 — General Physics | PHYS 180A, PHYS 182A | 4 |
| PHYS 106 or PHYS 111 — General Physics | PHYS 180B, PHYS 182B | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Santa Barbara City College
Complete these five courses at Santa Barbara 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.
BIOL 100
Concepts of Biology
CHEM 101
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the U.S. to 1877
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Santa Barbara City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101 — Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the U.S. to 1877 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
4 semesters minimum for CHEM 101 onward
CHEM 101 through CHEM 211: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start CHEM 101 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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SBCC covers all 11 listed courses
Every SDSU Biology prep course in the transfer agreement has a SBCC match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with CHEM 101 and BIOL 140
CHEM 101 and BIOL 140 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What SDSU looks for
SDSU is impacted in every major. The fall 2027 minimum GPA for Biology B.A./B.S. is 2.80, and applicants above it or from the local admission area get priority.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for SDSU Biology?
BIOL 140, BIOL 141, BIOL 101, BIOL 102, STAT C1000, CHEM 155 and CHEM 156, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 11 of the 11 prep courses SDSU lists for Biology.
What doesn't SBCC cover for SDSU Biology?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every SDSU Biology prep course listed has a SBCC match.
Does SBCC BIOL 140 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Biology. SBCC BIOL 140 (Principles of Biology) is the match for SDSU BIOL 203 (Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at SBCC for SDSU Biology?
CHEM 101 and BIOL 140, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Santa Barbara City College students transferring to San Diego State University for Biology can match 11 of 11 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including BIOL 140 and BIOL 141. Every listed course has a Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 101 and BIOL 140 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Santa Barbara City College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Biology, semester by semester.
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