Mathematics A.B. Transfer Requirements: Orange Coast College → UC Davis
The official course articulation for transferring into UC Davis’s Mathematics A.B. major from Orange Coast College — i.e. exactly which Orange Coast College courses satisfy each UC Davis major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).
Required courses (Orange Coast College → UC Davis)
Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Linear Algebra
Take at Orange Coast College: MATH A235
Differential Equations
Take at Orange Coast College: MATH A285H or MATH A285
General Physics
Take at Orange Coast College: PHYS A130 or PHYS A135 or PHYS A120 or PHYS A125
Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science
Take at Orange Coast College: MATH A230
Learning in Science & Mathematics
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Programming & Problem Solving
Take at Orange Coast College: CS A140 or CS A170 or CS A131 or CS A150
Geology of California
Take at Orange Coast College: GEOL A115
Software Development in UNIX & C++
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Basic Life Sciences Laboratory
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Introduction to Statistical Data Science I
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life
Take at Orange Coast College: BIOL A185
General Physics
Take at Orange Coast College: PHYS A120 or PHYS A125 or PHYS A130 or PHYS A135
Data Structures, Algorithms, & Programming
Take at Orange Coast College: CS A200
Introduction to Statistical Data Science II
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Classical Physics
Take at Orange Coast College: PHYS A280 or PHYS A285 or PHYS A185
Elementary Human Physiology
Take at Orange Coast College: BIOL A225
Human Evolutionary Biology
Take at Orange Coast College: ANTH A185
Classical Physics
Take at Orange Coast College: PHYS A280 or PHYS A185 or PHYS A285
Research Methods in Psychology
Take at Orange Coast College: PSYC A280
Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution
Take at Orange Coast College: BIOL A280
Introduction to Statistical Data Science III
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Physical Geology
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Discoveries & Concepts in Nutrition
Take at Orange Coast College: FN A170
The Earth
Take at Orange Coast College: GEOL A105 or GEOL A110
Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
Take at Orange Coast College: BIOL A180
Classical Physics
Take at Orange Coast College: PHYS A285 or PHYS A280 or PHYS A185
History of Life Laboratory
Take at Orange Coast College: GEOL A185L
Physical Geology Laboratory
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Computer Organization & Machine-Dependent Programming
Take at Orange Coast College: CS A216
Elementary Statistics
Take at Orange Coast College: STAT C1000 or PSYC A160
Everyday Biology
Take at Orange Coast College: BIOL A100 or BIOL A100H
History of Life
Take at Orange Coast College: GEOL A185
Exploring Biological Sciences
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Principles of Ecology
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
General Physics
Take at Orange Coast College: PHYS A130 or PHYS A135 or PHYS A125 or PHYS A120
Issues in the Life Sciences
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Take at Orange Coast College: CS A250
Preparation for General Chemistry
No Orange Coast College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Statics
Take at Orange Coast College: ENGR A280
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.