Mathematics A.B. Transfer Requirements: Diablo Valley College → UC Davis
The official course articulation for transferring into UC Davis’s Mathematics A.B. major from Diablo Valley College — i.e. exactly which Diablo Valley College courses satisfy each UC Davis major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).
Required courses (Diablo Valley College → UC Davis)
Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Linear Algebra
Take at Diablo Valley College: MATH 194
Differential Equations
Take at Diablo Valley College: MATH 294
General Physics
Take at Diablo Valley College: PHYS 121 or PHYS 120
Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science
Take at Diablo Valley College: MATH 195 or COMSC 230
Learning in Science & Mathematics
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Programming & Problem Solving
Take at Diablo Valley College: COMSC 255 or COMSC 110 or COMSC 165 or ENGIN 135
Geology of California
Take at Diablo Valley College: GEOL 125
Software Development in UNIX & C++
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Modern Physics
Take at Diablo Valley College: PHYS 231
Basic Life Sciences Laboratory
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Introduction to Statistical Data Science I
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Introduction to Programming
Take at Diablo Valley College: COMSC 140
General Physics
Take at Diablo Valley College: PHYS 120 or PHYS 121
Data Structures, Algorithms, & Programming
Take at Diablo Valley College: COMSC 210
Introduction to Statistical Data Science II
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Classical Physics
Take at Diablo Valley College: PHYS 130
Elementary Human Physiology
Take at Diablo Valley College: BIOSC 140
Human Evolutionary Biology
Take at Diablo Valley College: ANTHR 140 or ANTHR 141L
Principles of Physics
Take at Diablo Valley College: PHYS 120
Classical Physics
Take at Diablo Valley College: PHYS 230
Research Methods in Psychology
Take at Diablo Valley College: PSYC 215
Introduction to Statistical Data Science III
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Organic Chemistry: Brief Course
Take at Diablo Valley College: CHEM 226
Physical Geology
Take at Diablo Valley College: GEOL 120
Discoveries & Concepts in Nutrition
Take at Diablo Valley College: NUTRI 160 or NUTRI 115
Introduction to Modern Astronomy & Astrophysics
Take at Diablo Valley College: ASTRO 120
The Earth
Take at Diablo Valley College: GEOL 120
Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
Take at Diablo Valley College: BIOSC 130
Exercise & Fitness: Principles & Practice
Take at Diablo Valley College: KINES 210
Classical Physics
Take at Diablo Valley College: PHYS 230 or PHYS 231
Topics in Physics for Nonscientists
Take at Diablo Valley College: PHYS 110
The Oceans
Take at Diablo Valley College: OCEAN 101
Organic Chemistry: Brief Course
Take at Diablo Valley College: CHEM 227
History of Life Laboratory
Take at Diablo Valley College: GEOL 124
Introduction to Primatology
Take at Diablo Valley College: ANTHR 115
Principles of Physics
Take at Diablo Valley College: PHYS 121
Physical Geology Laboratory
Take at Diablo Valley College: GEOL 122
Computer Organization & Machine-Dependent Programming
Take at Diablo Valley College: COMSC 260
Elementary Statistics
Take at Diablo Valley College: PSYC 214 or BUS 240 or STAT C1000E or STAT C1000
Everyday Biology
Take at Diablo Valley College: BIOSC 101 or BIOSC 102
History of Life
Take at Diablo Valley College: GEOL 121
Exploring Biological Sciences
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Principles of Ecology
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
General Physics
Take at Diablo Valley College: PHYS 120 or PHYS 121
Concept of Chemistry
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Issues in the Life Sciences
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Take at Diablo Valley College: COMSC 200
Preparation for General Chemistry
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
The Science Behind the Technology in Our Lives
No Diablo Valley College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Statics
Take at Diablo Valley College: ENGIN 255
Engineering Problem Solving
Take at Diablo Valley College: ENGIN 136
Calculus
Take at Diablo Valley College: MATH 193
Calculus
Take at Diablo Valley College: MATH 193 or MATH 292
Vector Analysis
Take at Diablo Valley College: MATH 292
Calculus
Take at Diablo Valley College: MATH 192
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.