Applied Mathematics B.S. Transfer Requirements: Columbia College → UC Santa Cruz
The official course articulation for transferring into UC Santa Cruz’s Applied Mathematics B.S. major from Columbia College — i.e. exactly which Columbia College courses satisfy each UC Santa Cruz major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).
Required courses (Columbia College → UC Santa Cruz)
Linear Algebra for Engineers
Take at Columbia College: MATH 26
Linear Algebra
Take at Columbia College: MATH 26
Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers
Take at Columbia College: MATH 28
Ordinary Differential Equations
Take at Columbia College: MATH 28
Programming Abstractions: Python
Take at Columbia College: COMP 12P
Introductory Microeconomics: Resource Allocation and Market Structure
Take at Columbia College: ECON 11
Introductory Macroeconomics: Aggregate Economic Activity
Take at Columbia College: ECON 10
Statistical Methods for the Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences
Take at Columbia College: STAT C1000
Statistical Methods for the Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences Laboratory
No Columbia College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Statistical Methods for Business and Economics Laboratory
No Columbia College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Cell and Molecular Biology
Take at Columbia College: BIOL 2
Ecology and Evolution
Take at Columbia College: BIOL 4 or BIOL 6
Multivariate Calculus for Engineers
Take at Columbia College: MATH 18C
Vector Calculus
Take at Columbia College: MATH 18C
Vector Calculus
Take at Columbia College: MATH 18C
Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Take at Columbia College: MATH 18A or MATH 18B
Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Take at Columbia College: MATH 18B or MATH 18A
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.