Mathematics A.B. Transfer Requirements: Cabrillo College → UC Davis
The official course articulation for transferring into UC Davis’s Mathematics A.B. major from Cabrillo College — i.e. exactly which Cabrillo College courses satisfy each UC Davis major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).
Required courses (Cabrillo College → UC Davis)
Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
No Cabrillo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Linear Algebra
Take at Cabrillo College: MATH 6
Differential Equations
Take at Cabrillo College: MATH 7
Linear Algebra Computer Laboratory
No Cabrillo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Geology of National Parks
Take at Cabrillo College: GEOL 25
General Physics
Take at Cabrillo College: PHYS 2B or PHYS 2A
Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science
Take at Cabrillo College: MATH 23 or CS 23
Learning in Science & Mathematics
No Cabrillo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
The Earth
Take at Cabrillo College: GEOL 10
Programming & Problem Solving
Take at Cabrillo College: CS 20P or CS 11 or CS 12J or CS 12GP
Software Development in UNIX & C++
No Cabrillo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Modern Physics
Take at Cabrillo College: PHYS 4D
Basic Life Sciences Laboratory
No Cabrillo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Introduction to Statistical Data Science I
No Cabrillo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Introduction to Programming
Take at Cabrillo College: CS 20P or CS 12J
Biological Science for Social Justice
Take at Cabrillo College: HS 23
Earth System Science
Take at Cabrillo College: GEOL 15
General Physics
Take at Cabrillo College: PHYS 2A or PHYS 2B
Data Structures, Algorithms, & Programming
Take at Cabrillo College: CS 21
Introduction to Statistical Data Science II
No Cabrillo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Classical Physics
Take at Cabrillo College: PHYS 4A
Elementary Human Physiology
Take at Cabrillo College: BIO 5
Human Evolutionary Biology
Take at Cabrillo College: ANTHR 1H or ANTHR 1
Principles of Physics
Take at Cabrillo College: PHYS 11
Classical Physics
Take at Cabrillo College: PHYS 4B
Research Methods in Psychology
Take at Cabrillo College: PSYCH 2B
Introduction to Statistical Data Science III
No Cabrillo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Organic Chemistry: Brief Course
Take at Cabrillo College: CHEM 12AL or CHEM 12A
Discoveries & Concepts in Nutrition
Take at Cabrillo College: NUTR 20
Introduction to Data Structures
Take at Cabrillo College: CS 20J
Classical Physics
Take at Cabrillo College: PHYS 4C
Topics in Physics for Nonscientists
Take at Cabrillo College: PHYS 10
The Oceans
Take at Cabrillo College: OCEAN 10
Organic Chemistry: Brief Course
Take at Cabrillo College: CHEM 12BL or CHEM 12B
Computer Organization & Machine-Dependent Programming
Take at Cabrillo College: CS 24
Elementary Statistics
Take at Cabrillo College: STAT C1000 or PSYCH 2A or BUS 9 or MATH 12H
Everyday Biology
Take at Cabrillo College: BIO 11A
Exploring Biological Sciences
No Cabrillo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Principles of Ecology
No Cabrillo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
General Physics
Take at Cabrillo College: PHYS 2B or PHYS 2A
Concept of Chemistry
Take at Cabrillo College: CHEM 10
Issues in the Life Sciences
No Cabrillo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Take at Cabrillo College: CS 19
Preparation for General Chemistry
No Cabrillo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
The Science Behind the Technology in Our Lives
Take at Cabrillo College: ENGR 3
Statics
Take at Cabrillo College: ENGR 35
Engineering Problem Solving
Take at Cabrillo College: ENGR 30
Calculus
Take at Cabrillo College: MATH 5A or MATH 5B
Calculus
Take at Cabrillo College: MATH 5B or MATH 5C
Vector Analysis
Take at Cabrillo College: MATH 5C
Calculus
Take at Cabrillo College: MATH 5A
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Data sourced from ASSIST.org (official CCC→UC articulation) and the UC Information Center (transfer admit data), 2025–26. Skyway is an independent transfer-planning tool and is not affiliated with the University of California or ASSIST.