Mathematics A.B. Transfer Requirements: Skyline College → UC Davis
The official course articulation for transferring into UC Davis’s Mathematics A.B. major from Skyline College — i.e. exactly which Skyline College courses satisfy each UC Davis major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).
Required courses (Skyline College → UC Davis)
Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
No Skyline College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Linear Algebra
Take at Skyline College: MATH 270
Differential Equations
Take at Skyline College: MATH 275
General Physics
Take at Skyline College: PHYS 221 or PHYS 211 or PHYS 220 or PHYS 210
Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science
Take at Skyline College: CIS 262
Learning in Science & Mathematics
No Skyline College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Programming & Problem Solving
Take at Skyline College: CIS 250
Software Development in UNIX & C++
No Skyline College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Basic Life Sciences Laboratory
No Skyline College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Introduction to Statistical Data Science I
No Skyline College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Introduction to Programming
Take at Skyline College: CIS 122
Earth System Science
Take at Skyline College: GEOL 105
General Physics
Take at Skyline College: PHYS 221 or PHYS 220 or PHYS 211 or PHYS 210
Data Structures, Algorithms, & Programming
Take at Skyline College: CIS 252
Introduction to Statistical Data Science II
No Skyline College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Classical Physics
Take at Skyline College: PHYS 250
Observational Astronomy Lab
Take at Skyline College: ASTR 101
Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, & the Universe
Take at Skyline College: ASTR 100
Elementary Human Physiology
Take at Skyline College: BIOL 130 or BIOL 260
Human Evolutionary Biology
Take at Skyline College: ANTH 125
Classical Physics
Take at Skyline College: PHYS 260
Research Methods in Psychology
Take at Skyline College: PSYC 105
Introduction to Statistical Data Science III
No Skyline College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Organic Chemistry: Brief Course
Take at Skyline College: CHEM 234
Discoveries & Concepts in Nutrition
Take at Skyline College: BIOL 310
The Earth
Take at Skyline College: GEOL 210
Introduction to Data Structures
Take at Skyline College: CIS 286
Classical Physics
Take at Skyline College: PHYS 270
The Oceans
Take at Skyline College: OCEN 100
Organic Chemistry: Brief Course
Take at Skyline College: CHEM 237 or CHEM 238 or CHEM 235
History of Life Laboratory
Take at Skyline College: GEOL 220
Computer Organization & Machine-Dependent Programming
Take at Skyline College: CIS 242
Elementary Statistics
Take at Skyline College: PSYC 171 or STAT C1000
Everyday Biology
Take at Skyline College: BIOL 110 or BIOL 101
History of Life
Take at Skyline College: GEOL 220
Exploring Biological Sciences
No Skyline College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Principles of Ecology
Take at Skyline College: BIOL 101
General Physics
Take at Skyline College: PHYS 220 or PHYS 211 or PHYS 221 or PHYS 210
Concept of Chemistry
Take at Skyline College: CHEM 112
Issues in the Life Sciences
No Skyline College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Preparation for General Chemistry
No Skyline College equivalent — complete after transfer.
Statics
Take at Skyline College: ENGR 230
Engineering Problem Solving
Take at Skyline College: ENGR 215
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.