Mathematics A.B. Transfer Requirements: College of San Mateo → UC Davis
The official course articulation for transferring into UC Davis’s Mathematics A.B. major from College of San Mateo — i.e. exactly which College of San Mateo courses satisfy each UC Davis major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).
Required courses (College of San Mateo → UC Davis)
Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
No College of San Mateo equivalent — complete after transfer.
Linear Algebra
Take at College of San Mateo: MATH 270
Differential Equations
Take at College of San Mateo: MATH 275
General Physics
Take at College of San Mateo: PHYS 210 or PHYS 221 or PHYS 211 or PHYS 220
Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science
Take at College of San Mateo: MATH 268 or CIS 262
Learning in Science & Mathematics
No College of San Mateo equivalent — complete after transfer.
Software Development in UNIX & C++
No College of San Mateo equivalent — complete after transfer.
Basic Life Sciences Laboratory
No College of San Mateo equivalent — complete after transfer.
Introduction to Statistical Data Science I
No College of San Mateo equivalent — complete after transfer.
Introduction to Programming
Take at College of San Mateo: CIS 254
Astronomy of the Solar System
Take at College of San Mateo: ASTR 115
General Physics
Take at College of San Mateo: PHYS 210 or PHYS 220 or PHYS 211 or PHYS 221
Data Structures, Algorithms, & Programming
Take at College of San Mateo: CIS 256 or CIS 279
Introduction to Statistical Data Science II
No College of San Mateo equivalent — complete after transfer.
Classical Physics
Take at College of San Mateo: PHYS 250 or PHYS 260 or PHYS 270
Observational Astronomy Lab
Take at College of San Mateo: ASTR 103
Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, & the Universe
Take at College of San Mateo: ASTR 125
Elementary Human Physiology
Take at College of San Mateo: BIOL 260 or BIOL 130
Human Evolutionary Biology
Take at College of San Mateo: ANTH 125
Classical Physics
Take at College of San Mateo: PHYS 270 or PHYS 250 or PHYS 260
Research Methods in Psychology
Take at College of San Mateo: PSYC 105 or PSYC 120
Introduction to Statistical Data Science III
No College of San Mateo equivalent — complete after transfer.
Discoveries & Concepts in Nutrition
Take at College of San Mateo: BIOL 310
The Earth
Take at College of San Mateo: GEOL 100
Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
Take at College of San Mateo: BIOL 230
Classical Physics
Take at College of San Mateo: PHYS 260 or PHYS 270 or PHYS 250
Topics in Physics for Nonscientists
Take at College of San Mateo: PHYS 100
The Oceans
Take at College of San Mateo: OCEN 100
History of Life Laboratory
Take at College of San Mateo: PALN 111
Computer Organization & Machine-Dependent Programming
Take at College of San Mateo: CIS 264
Elementary Statistics
Take at College of San Mateo: PSYC 121 or STAT C1000 or BUS. 123
Everyday Biology
Take at College of San Mateo: BIOL 100 or BIOL 110
History of Life
Take at College of San Mateo: PALN 110
Exploring Biological Sciences
No College of San Mateo equivalent — complete after transfer.
Principles of Ecology
No College of San Mateo equivalent — complete after transfer.
General Physics
Take at College of San Mateo: PHYS 220 or PHYS 211 or PHYS 210 or PHYS 221
Issues in the Life Sciences
No College of San Mateo equivalent — complete after transfer.
Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Take at College of San Mateo: CIS 278
Preparation for General Chemistry
No College of San Mateo equivalent — complete after transfer.
Statics
Take at College of San Mateo: ENGR 230
Engineering Problem Solving
Take at College of San Mateo: ENGR 215
Calculus
Take at College of San Mateo: MATH 251 or MATH 252
Calculus
Take at College of San Mateo: MATH 251
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