Mathematics A.B. Transfer Requirements: Sacramento City College → UC Davis
The official course articulation for transferring into UC Davis’s Mathematics A.B. major from Sacramento City College — i.e. exactly which Sacramento City College courses satisfy each UC Davis major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).
Required courses (Sacramento City College → UC Davis)
Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Linear Algebra
Take at Sacramento City College: MATH 410
Differential Equations
Take at Sacramento City College: MATH 420
General Physics
Take at Sacramento City College: PHYS 350 or PHYS 360
The Oceans: Discussion
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science
Take at Sacramento City College: CISP 440
Learning in Science & Mathematics
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Programming & Problem Solving
Take at Sacramento City College: CISP 360
Geology of California
Take at Sacramento City College: GEOL 345
Software Development in UNIX & C++
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Basic Life Sciences Laboratory
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Introduction to Statistical Data Science I
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Introduction to Programming
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Earth System Science
Take at Sacramento City College: GEOL 305
Astronomy of the Solar System
Take at Sacramento City College: ASTR 310
General Physics
Take at Sacramento City College: PHYS 350 or PHYS 360
Natural History of Insects
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Data Structures, Algorithms, & Programming
Take at Sacramento City College: CISP 430
Introduction to Statistical Data Science II
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Classical Physics
Take at Sacramento City College: PHYS 410 or PHYS 430 or PHYS 420
Observational Astronomy Lab
Take at Sacramento City College: ASTR 400
Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, & the Universe
Take at Sacramento City College: ASTR 320
Elementary Human Physiology
Take at Sacramento City College: BIOL 431 or BIOL 430
Human Evolutionary Biology
Take at Sacramento City College: ANTH 300 or ANTH 480
Principles of Physics
Take at Sacramento City College: PHYS 350
Classical Physics
Take at Sacramento City College: PHYS 420 or PHYS 430 or PHYS 410
The Human Brain & Disease
Take at Sacramento City College: PSYC 310
Research Methods in Psychology
Take at Sacramento City College: PSYC 335
Introduction to Statistical Data Science III
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Physical Geology
Take at Sacramento City College: GEOL 300
Discoveries & Concepts in Nutrition
Take at Sacramento City College: NUTRI 300 or NUTRI 480
The Solar System
Take at Sacramento City College: ASTR 310
Introduction to Modern Astronomy & Astrophysics
Take at Sacramento City College: ASTR 400 or ASTR 320
The Earth
Take at Sacramento City College: GEOL 300
Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
Take at Sacramento City College: BIOL 402
Classical Physics
Take at Sacramento City College: PHYS 420 or PHYS 410 or PHYS 430
From Birth to Death: The Evolution of the Human Life Cycle
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Topics in Physics for Nonscientists
Take at Sacramento City College: PHYS 310
The Oceans
Take at Sacramento City College: GEOG 308
History of Life Laboratory
Take at Sacramento City College: GEOL 311
Principles of Physics
Take at Sacramento City College: PHYS 360
Physical Geology Laboratory
Take at Sacramento City College: GEOL 301
Computer Organization & Machine-Dependent Programming
Take at Sacramento City College: CISP 310
Elementary Statistics
Take at Sacramento City College: STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H or PSYC 330 or ECON 310
Everyday Biology
Take at Sacramento City College: BIOL 308
History of Life
Take at Sacramento City College: GEOL 310
Exploring Biological Sciences
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Principles of Ecology
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
General Physics
Take at Sacramento City College: PHYS 350 or PHYS 360
Concept of Chemistry
Take at Sacramento City College: CHEM 330
Natural History of Infectious Diseases
Take at Sacramento City College: BIOL 342
Issues in the Life Sciences
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Life in the Sea
Take at Sacramento City College: BIOL 370
Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Take at Sacramento City College: CISP 400 or CISP 401
Preparation for General Chemistry
No Sacramento City College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Statics
Take at Sacramento City College: ENGR 422
Calculus
Take at Sacramento City College: MATH 401
Calculus
Take at Sacramento City College: MATH 400
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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.