Applied Mathematics B.S. Transfer Requirements: Rio Hondo College → UC Santa Cruz
The official course articulation for transferring into UC Santa Cruz’s Applied Mathematics B.S. major from Rio Hondo College — i.e. exactly which Rio Hondo College courses satisfy each UC Santa Cruz major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).
Required courses (Rio Hondo College → UC Santa Cruz)
Linear Algebra for Engineers
Take at Rio Hondo College: MATH 260
Linear Algebra
Take at Rio Hondo College: MATH 260
Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers
Take at Rio Hondo College: MATH 270
Ordinary Differential Equations
Take at Rio Hondo College: MATH 270
Programming Abstractions: Python
Take at Rio Hondo College: CIT 128
Introductory Microeconomics: Resource Allocation and Market Structure
Take at Rio Hondo College: ECON 102
Introductory Macroeconomics: Aggregate Economic Activity
Take at Rio Hondo College: ECON 101
Statistical Methods for the Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences
Take at Rio Hondo College: STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H
Statistical Methods for Business and Economics
Take at Rio Hondo College: STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H
Statistical Methods for the Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences Laboratory
No Rio Hondo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Statistical Methods for Business and Economics Laboratory
No Rio Hondo College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Cell and Molecular Biology
Take at Rio Hondo College: BIOL 200
Ecology and Evolution
Take at Rio Hondo College: BIOL 201 or BIOL 200
Multivariate Calculus for Engineers
Take at Rio Hondo College: MATH 250
Vector Calculus
Take at Rio Hondo College: MATH 250
Vector Calculus
Take at Rio Hondo College: MATH 250
Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Take at Rio Hondo College: MATH 190
Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Take at Rio Hondo College: MATH 191
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.