Mathematics: Mathematical Biology Transfer Requirements: College of the Redwoods → UC San Diego
The official course articulation for transferring into UC San Diego’s Mathematics: Mathematical Biology major from College of the Redwoods — i.e. exactly which College of the Redwoods courses satisfy each UC San Diego major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).
Required courses (College of the Redwoods → UC San Diego)
Linear Algebra
Take at College of the Redwoods: MATH 45
Introduction to Differential Equations
Take at College of the Redwoods: MATH 55
Vector Calculus
No College of the Redwoods equivalent — complete after transfer.
Calculus for Science and Engineering
Take at College of the Redwoods: MATH 50B
Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
Take at College of the Redwoods: MATH 50C
Calculus for Science and Engineering
Take at College of the Redwoods: MATH 50A
Engineering Computation
No College of the Redwoods equivalent — complete after transfer.
General Chemistry I
Take at College of the Redwoods: CHEM 1A
General Chemistry II
Take at College of the Redwoods: CHEM 1A or CHEM 1B
General Chemistry III
Take at College of the Redwoods: CHEM 1B
Physics - Mechanics
Take at College of the Redwoods: PHYS 4A
Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
Take at College of the Redwoods: PHYS 4B
Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics
Take at College of the Redwoods: PHYS 4C
The Cell
Take at College of the Redwoods: BIOL 3 or BIOL 5 or BIOL 4
Multicellular Life
Take at College of the Redwoods: BIOL 5 or BIOL 3 or BIOL 4
Introductory Biology Lab
Take at College of the Redwoods: BIOL 3 or BIOL 5 or BIOL 4
View the official agreement on ASSIST.org ↗
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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.