California Community College
Transfer Admission, Selection and Preparation

• General information that applies to all transfer students
• Academic preparation necessary for each major offered at UC Irvine

General Information

To be considered for admission, students must fulfill the UC transfer admission requirements which for most students include the following:

1. Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of transferable college credit with a grade point average of at least 2.4 (no more than 14 semester units or 21 quarter units may be taken Pass/Not Pass)
2. Complete the following course pattern requirement, earning a grade of C or better in each course:
   1. Two transferable college courses (3 semesters or 4-5 quarter units each) in English composition
   2. One transferable college course (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning
   3. Four transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) chosen from at least two of the following areas: the arts and humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, the physical and biological sciences

In fulfilling the minimum transfer eligibility requirements in English and mathematics, UC Irvine requires that these courses be completed no later that the term indicated below:

When to Apply for Admission
To be considered for admission to UC Irvine, you need to apply well in advance of the term you wish to enter. For example, to enroll for the fall quarter at UC Irvine, apply in the November of the preceding year. For the fall quarter at UC Irvine, all majors are open to all new students.

*Please note that UC Irvine may not open for applications for winter and/or spring quarters. To find out if the campus will be accepting applications for your major for winter or spring quarters, call the Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools in late June or September, respectively, or visit http://www.ucop.edu/pathways/appctr.html.

The UC Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships is available each year in September and can be obtained at any California community college or UC campus, or on the World Wide Web at http://www.ucop.edu/pathways/appctr.html.

Writing the Personal Statement for Admission
The personal statement is an important part of your application for admission to the University of California. Admission counselors use the statement to learn more about you as an individual and to understand the experiences, accomplishments, and points of view you could bring to the University's student body. The personal statement gives you the opportunity to discuss attributes and experiences that may not be evident through the information you provided in the application.

The statement is your chance to tell us why earning a baccalaureate degree is important to you and how a university education fits into your future plans and goals. For students who may have had academic or personal hardships in the past, the statement can be used to convey that you are confident in your ability to succeed at the University of California.

Focusing on the positive outcomes of your life journey and demonstrating that you possess an awareness of yourself as a student, social citizen, and human being, as well as the different ways your experiences have helped to shape that awareness, will be to your advantage.

The personal statement is required as part of the UC admission process and must be submitted along with the application itself. Regardless of the number of UC campuses you apply to, you submit only a single statement.

The following are suggestions that may help you write a successful UC personal statement. It is not necessary to address all areas listed below, just those that apply to you.

• Carefully read the entire application packet before you begin working on your statement. This will give you an idea of the scope and depth of information you are asked to provide.
• Focus on the personal statement directions and the statement topics located in the "application form instructions" in the application packet to determine the parameters of the statement.
• Discuss your interest in your intended major, how your interest in the field developed, and describe any related work or volunteer experience.
• Explain all gaps in your educational history. If you have been out of college for more than one semester (excluding summers), explain what you were doing and where, and why you took time out from pursuing your education.
• Expand upon participation in special programs and/or extracurricular, volunteer, or community activities (listed on your application), highlighting leadership, commitment, and perseverance.
• Mention the effect of full- or part-time employment or family commitments on your academic career.
• If you faced challenges as a low-income student, and/or are a first-generation college student, discuss any hurdles you may have faced relative to academic achievement and opportunities.
• If you are applying for specific scholarships, academic programs, or for the Educational Opportunity Program, address the pertinence of your interest in these programs.
• Write in your own voice, speaking honestly about yourself -- where you have come from and where you are going.
• Ask someone who knows you well and who will pay attention to your writing to read your statement. This person may catch grammatical errors and/or perhaps identify an important fact you may have overlooked.

Transferring with More Than 70 Semester Units
In terms of admission, UC Irvine does not penalize students who transfer with more than 70 semester units of transferable course work from a community college. Although 70 transferable semester/105 quarter units is the maximum number of community college units that may be applied to graduation credit, students will receive subject credit for courses taken in excess of this maximum. This means you will receive credit for fulfilling subject requirements even if the courses are taken after completing 70 transferable semester units. Grades earned in course work beyond this limit are used in calculating the UC transferable grade point average.

Selection Criteria
UC Irvine attempts to accommodate as many qualified transfer applicants as possible. However, if UC Irvine receives more transfer applications than can be accepted, preference will be given to California community college applicants who have:

• 60 transferable semester units
• the highest transferable grade point average
• completed course work toward the fulfillment of general education and major requirements
• participated in academically selective honors courses or programs

Applicants with the strongest academic performance will be the most competitive for admission. Some transfer applicants are selected on the basis of academic and personal achievement, potential, and experience, as assessed through a comprehensive review of all information provided on the application, including academic performance as described above plus the following:

• a strong, thoughtful match between UC Irvine's programs and the student's academic and career objectives, preparation, talents, and skills
• potential contribution to the campus
• an exceptionally challenging curriculum
• outstanding accomplishments relevant to academic aims
• hardships or unusual circumstances the applicant has faced, and the ways in which the applicant has responded to these challenges

Criminology, Law and Society and Psychology and Social Behavior: Applicants to either major may be subject to additional GPA screening.

Dance and Music: Applicants to either major must audition and be selected by department faculty.

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Academic Preparation

• satisfy general UC requirements for admission as a transfer student (refer to the admission section above)
• work toward meeting the lower-division requirements of your UC Irvine school and major, as listed below
• work toward completing the UC Irvine Breadth (general education) Requirement or IGETC

The Breadth Requirement, which must be completed prior to graduation from UC Irvine, may be satisfied by college-level courses appropriate to UC Irvine offerings. It may be completed at any time during the undergraduate years with one exception -- the lower-division writing component must be completed within the first three quarters of residency at UC Irvine. However, it is to your advantage to complete as much of the Breadth Requirement as possible prior to transferring to UC Irvine. In fulfilling the UC Irvine Breadth Requirement, transfer students have options which are described in the "Catalogue Rights" section of the UC Irvine General Catalogue.

IGETC
UC Irvine accepts the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) as an alternative to the UC Irvine Breadth Requirement. Detailed information about IGETC is available in the Answers for Transfers booklet. IGETC lists are available at community college transfer centers and on the World Wide Web. Students who elect to follow IGETC must complete it in its entirety prior to enrolling at UC Irvine. Students should be aware that IGETC may not be recommended for students transferring to UC Irvine in engineering, mathematics, or science majors. Whether completing the UC Irvine Breadth Requirement or IGETC, students are encouraged to select general education courses that may also be applied to admission and lower-division degree requirements.

Please note that while courses taken in fulfillment of IGETC may also be used to fulfill admission requirements, completion of IGETC is not required for admission to UC Irvine.

UC Irvine Articulation Agreements
UC Irvine has articulation agreements with many California community colleges. The agreements identify how courses at a specific community college can be used to fulfill UC Irvine's lower-division degree requirements. Students are encouraged to consult the agreements prior to enrolling in community college courses. By careful selection of courses, it is possible to satisfy some or all lower-division degree requirements prior to transfer. The agreements are valid for specific academic years, so it is important to use the agreements in effect when course work was completed. The agreements are available on the World Wide Web at http://www.assist.org/, at the UC Irvine Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools, and at community college transfer centers and counseling offices.

Claire Trevor School of the Arts

If you plan to transfer to UC Irvine in your junior year with a major in the School of the Arts, try to take the courses listed below and complete the UC Irvine breadth requirement or IGETC prior to transfer. Completing these courses will strengthen your preparation, allow you to keep pace with junior-level UC Irvine students, enable you to enroll in the upper-division courses you will need at UC Irvine, and assist you in earning your bachelor's degree in a timely manner. Arts and Humanities two years of a language other than English four semesters/six quarters of writing, literature, history and philosophy (as least one course in each area) one-year survey of dance history, development of drama, European and American music, or contemporary art and visual culture; and studio/ensemble courses Note: New students are not admitted directly to the Arts and Humanities major. Transfer students should apply for the Arts major in which they intend to focus. Dance (B.A. or B.F.A.) Annual auditions for potential transfer students in Dance are held in January, prior to the fall quarter when entrance is anticipated. one year of dance history basic training in ballet, jazz, and modern dance technique one course in music for dancers one course in injury prevention/technique analysis one course in choreography one course in tap, world, social, Spanish, or Mexican dance For the B.F.A. Choreography Specialization add: additional choreography courses to equal one year one course in acting one course in introduction to costume design for dance one course in lighting design New students are not admitted directly into the major For the B.F.A. Performance Specialization add: one course in acting •New students are not admitted directly into the major Drama one year of acting one course in production theory one course in costume design one course in scenic design one course in lighting design one year in development of drama Music (B.A. or B.Mus.) three semesters/four quarters of music theory and musicianship one year of European music history one course in twentieth-century music two courses chosen from post-tonal theory, jazz theory, music technology and computers, or counterpoint a minimum of one year of vocal or instrumental instruction and performance ensemble or repertory All transfer students must: (1) pass a performance audition prior to being admitted to either the B.A. or the B.Mus. degree program; (2) pass the placement tests in musicianship, theory, and history in order to receive credit toward fulfilling these degree requirements; and (3) pass the piano (sight-reading) examination no later than the second quarter of upper-division standing. Studio Art one year of history of Western art or Asian art four courses selected from drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramic sculpture, digital imaging, photography, video, or performance art

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School of Biological Sciences

The School of Biological Sciences offers majors in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Developmental and Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology-admission not open for entering students, Neurobiology and Plant Biology. The majors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Developmental and Cell Biology, Genetics, Neurobiology and Plant Biology are open only to upper-division Biological Sciences majors. Therefore, students who wish to be considered for these majors once they transfer to UC Irvine, should follow preparation for the Biological Sciences major. Transfer students interested in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology major should also follow the recommended preparation for the Biological Sciences major. Applicants with the strongest academic preparation and performance will be the most competitive for admission. To be considered for admission, you must complete the following courses prior to enrollment: Required: one year of general chemistry with laboratory with a grade of "B" or better in each course one year of general biology with laboratory with a grade of “C” or better in each course a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Completing the following courses will strengthen your preparation, allow you to keep pace with junior-level UC Irvine students, enable you to enroll in the upper-division courses you will need at UC Irvine, and assist you in earning your bachelors degree in a timely manner: Recommended: a sequence of general biology courses and laboratory for biology majors one year of organic chemistry with laboratory one year of calculus or a combination of calculus and statistics one year of calculus-based physics with laboratory one course in ecology and evolution one course in genetics one course in biochemistry one course in molecular biology

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The Henry Samueli School of Engineering

Admission to the School of Engineering is selective. Applicants with the strongest academic preparation and performance will be the most competitive for admission. To be considered for admission, you must complete the required courses listed below for the major you wish to pursue. In addition, the preparation shown below is highly recommended for advanced academic standing. It should be noted that many Engineering major programs include courses which are not available at community colleges. Some of these courses may be taken during summer session at UC Irvine, or will be taken at UC Irvine after transfer. Only those courses typically offered at community colleges have been listed here; complete degree requirements can be found in the UC Irvine General Catalogue. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require design units. Students who complete approved courses without design at a community college will be expected to make up the design units at UC Irvine. Engineering Majors completion of lower-division writing one year of calculus one year of calculus-based physics with laboratory (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism), except Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering, which require only the Mechanics course Note: Civil Engineers are required to take one course in calculus-based physics with laboratory (Mechanics) and one year general chemistry with labs OR one year calculus-based physics (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism) and one course general chemistry with lab. Environmental Engineers are only required to complete one course in calculus-based physics with laboratory (Mechanics). Aerospace Engineering The following courses must be completed prior to enrollment: one course in general chemistry with laboratory a minimum of two additional approved courses from the list below: one course in a programming language: C, C++, or FORTRAN recommended one course in network theory and operational amplifiers which includes circuit analysis, network theorems, analysis and design of operational amplifiers one course in statics one course in engineering dynamics one course in principles of materials science two courses in multivariable calculus one course in differential equations one or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory Biomedical Engineering Space in Biomedical Engineering programs will be very limited and competitive. one year of general chemistry one course in a programming language: C or Python recommended additional approved courses include (not required): second year calculus one course in biostatistics one course in engineering problem solving one course in chemical engineering calculations two courses in cell and molecular engineering Biomedical Engineering: Premedical Space in Biomedical Engineering programs will be very limited and competitive. one year of general chemistry a minimum of one additional approved course from the list below: second year calculus one year of organic chemistry one year of biological sciences two courses in cell and molecular engineering Chemical Engineering one year of general chemistry with laboratory a minimum of one additional approved course from the list below: one course in C, C++, or FORTRAN one course in chemical engineering calculations which covers energy and mass balances on reactive transient processes and computer-aided balance calculations one course in principles of materials science one year of organic chemistry with laboratory two courses in multivariable calculus one course in differential equations Civil Engineering one course in a programming language: C, Assembly, or Matlab recommended other additional approved courses (not required): one additional course in computer systems of programming in C or Matlab one course in statics one course in engineering problem solving one course in engineering dynamics two courses in multivariable calculus one course in differential equations Computer Engineering one course in a programming language: C or Python recommended a minimum of two additional approved courses from the list below: one course in general chemistry or modern physics one course in introduction to digital systems and digital logic laboratory which covers Boolean algebra, principles and practices of combinational and sequential logic including CAD methods, basics of programmable logic (FPGAs), and system-level design techniques two courses in systems programming one course in network analysis one course in data structures one course in multivariable calculus one course in differential equations one course in discrete mathematics one or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory Computer Science and Engineering (offered jointly with the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences) Required: one year of calculus one year of calculus-based physics (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism) with laboratory one year of Java programming one additional approved course (For more information about requirements for this major, contact The Henry Samueli School of Engineering.) Electrical Engineering one course in a programming language: C or C++ recommended a minimum of two additional approved courses from the list below: one course in general chemistry with laboratory one course in introduction to digital systems and digital logic laboratory which covers Boolean algebra, principles and practices of combinational and sequential logic, including CAD methods, basics of programmable logic (FPGAs), and system-level design techniques one course in network analysis one course in engineering dynamics or principles of materials science two courses in multivariable calculus one course in differential equations one or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory Engineering (General) one course in a programming language: C, C++, Pascal, or FORTRAN recommended a minimum of two additional approved courses from the list below: two courses in general chemistry with laboratory one course in statics one course in principles of materials science one course in engineering dynamics one course in network analysis, or network theory and operational amplifiers two courses in multivariable calculus one course in differential equations one or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory Environmental Engineering one year of general chemistry with laboratory a minimum of one additional approved course from the list below: one course in a programming language: C or Matlab recommended one course in statics one course in engineering dynamics one course in general biology or diversity of life two courses in multivariable calculus one course in differential equations Materials Science Engineering one course in a programming language: C recommended one year general chemistry with laboratory additional approved courses include (not required): one course in principles of materials science one course in engineering dynamics one course in network theory and operational amplifiers which includes circuit analysis, network theorems, analysis and design of operational amplifiers one course in process engineering and calculation one course in statics two courses in multivariable calculus one course in differential equations one or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory Mechanical Engineering one course in general chemistry with laboratory a minimum of two additional approved courses from the list below: one course in a programming language: C, C++ or FORTRAN recommended one additional course in general chemistry with laboratory one course in network theory and operational amplifiers which includes circuit analysis, network theorems, analysis and design of operational amplifiers one course in principles of materials science one course in statics one course in computer-aided graphics one course in computer-aided design one course in engineering dynamics two courses in multivariable calculus one course in differential equations one or two additional courses in engineering physics with laboratory

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College of Health Sciences

Nursing Science Required: one year of general chemistry with lab one year of biological sciences equivalent to UC Irvine's biological sciences 93 and 97 with grades of "B" or better in each course Recommended: one course in molecular biology one course in organic chemistry one course in statistics Note: Entry to Nursing Science requires departmental approval which includes review of supplemental application for enrollment. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered. Pharmaceutical Sciences Required: one year of general chemistry with lab with a grade of "B" or better in both semesters one year of general biology with lab equivalent to UC Irvine's BIO SCI 93, 94, and 100 lab with a grade of "C" or better Note: New students are not admitted directly to the Pharmaceutical Sciences major Fall 2008 applicants interested in this major should apply as a Biological Sciences major. For more information on Biological Sciences, refer to the School of Biological Sciences section of this brochure. Public Health Policy Required: one year of courses in anthropology, economic, sociology, and/or psychology with a B or better grade in required courses Recommended: one year of calculus and one semester of statistics one year of general biology Public Health Sciences Required: one year of general biology with a B or better grade in both semesters one year of general chemistry with laboratory with a B or better grade in both semesters Recommended: one semester of calculus and one semester of statistics one year of organic chemistry with laboratory one year of courses in anthropology, economic, sociology, and/or psychology one course in genetics one course in biochemistry one course in molecular biology

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School of Humanities

If you plan to transfer to UC Irvine in your junior year with a major in the School of Humanities, try to take the courses listed below. Completing them prior to transfer will strengthen your preparation, allow you to keep pace with junior-level UC Irvine students, enable you to enroll in upper-division courses you will need at UC Irvine, and assist you in earning your bachelor's degree in a timely manner. All School of Humanities majors are required to complete one course each in English composition, English literature, history, and philosophy (not logic); or a one-year humanities sequence which deals with problems of concern to the disciplines of history, literature, and philosophy, and which emphasizes the reading and analysis of significant texts. African American Studies course work which focuses on the cultures and histories of Africans and African-Americans two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English one course in the history of minorities in film, U.S. ethnic and racial cultures, history of jazz, or comparative cultures Art History one year survey of the history of Western art or one year survey of the history of Asian art two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English Asian American Studies course work in the arts, humanities, and social sciences which focuses on Asian American and Pacific American peoples a one-year series/sequence selected from art history, history, humanities, literature, or philosophy one additional course in art history, history, humanities, literature, philosophy, or women's studies two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English Chinese Language and Literature two years of college-level Mandarin Chinese is strongly recommended prior to transfer one course in the culture of a non-Chinese East Asian country one additional course in Chinese literature, history, art history, linguistics, or comparative literature Classical Civilization one year of college-level Greek or Latin, two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English one year of ancient Greek or Roman society Classics two years of college-level Greek two years of college-level Latin For the Greek emphasis, add one year of ancient Greek society. For the Latin emphasis, add one year of ancient Roman society. Comparative Literature two semester/three quarter courses chosen from: American literature, British literature, world literature, area national literature (i.e., other than American or British), dramatic literature, poetry, fiction/novel two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English East Asian Cultures two years of college-level Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, or Korean English two semester/three quarter courses chosen from: American literature, British literature, world literature, area national literature (i.e., other than American or British), dramatic literature, poetry, fiction/novel two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English European Studies two years of college-level French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish Film and Media Studies two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English French two years of college-level French German Studies two years of college-level German Global Studies a one-year survey of world history two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English History two courses from Asian, European, U.S., Middle East/African, or Latin American history up to three additional courses in history two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English Humanities (Interdisciplinary) two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English New students are not admitted directly to the Humanities major. Transfer students should select a major in the School of Humanities. Humanities and Arts two years (at the college level) of a language other than English four semesters/six quarters of writing, literature, history, and philosophy (at least one course in each area) one-year survey of dance history, development of drama, European and American music, or contemporary art and visual culture; and studio/ensemble courses. NOTE: New students are not admitted directly into the Humanities and Arts major. Transfer students should apply for the Humanities major in which they intend to focus. Japanese Language and Literature two years of college-level Japanese is strongly recommended prior to transfer one course in the culture or literature of a non-Japanese East Asian country one additional course in Japanese literature, history, art history, linguistics, or comparative literature Korean Language and Literature two years of college-level Korean is strongly recommended prior to transfer Latin two years of college-level Latin Literary Journalism one course chosen from American, British, world dramatic literature, poetry, or fiction/novel two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English Philosophy one year in the history of philosophy two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English one course in symbolic logic Religious Studies one year survey of world religions two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English Spanish two years of college-level Spanish two courses in advanced Spanish grammar and composition Women's Studies course work in the arts, humanities, and social sciences which focuses on the study of women and/or gender issues two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

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Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences

Computer Science Required: one year of approved college mathematics consisting of one year of discrete mathematics if available; if not, first-year calculus one year of transferable computer science courses involving concepts such as those found in C++, *Java, or another object-oriented, high level language. Recommended: one course in computer organization and architecture one course in introduction to software engineering one course in data structures one course in discrete mathematics one course in boolean algebra and logic one course in linear algebra Note: *See note regarding Java at the end of this section. Computer Science and Engineering (offered jointly with The Henry Samueli School of Engineering) Required: one year of calculus one year of calculus-based physics (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism) with laboratory one year in Java programming one additional approved course for the major Informatics Required: one year of approved college mathematics; courses equivalent to discrete mathematics, statistics, or symbolic logic are strongly preferred (Note: a semester of each of precalculus and calculus is not sufficient to satisfy this requirement) one year of transferable computer science courses involving concepts such as those found in C++, *Java, or another object-oriented, high-level language. Note: *See note regarding Java at the end of this section. Information and Computer Science Required: one year of approved college mathematics consisting of one year of discrete mathematics if available; if not, first-year calculus one year of transferable computer science courses involving concepts such as those found in C++, *Java, or another object-oriented, high level language. Recommended: one course in computer organization and architecture one course in introduction to software engineering one course in data structures one course in discrete mathematics one course in boolean algebra and logic one course in linear algebra *Note: Since Java is used extensively in the curriculum, students who come in without the ability to program in Java should plan to learn it, by studying on their own or by taking a Java programming course, prior to taking courses that assume knowledge of Java. ICS 80: Java for C++ programmers is typically offered during the second summer session in order to meet the needs of incoming transfer students. Transfer students should also be aware that if they cannot obtain a Java course prior to their first quarter at UC Irvine, they may be required to complete a Java related course during their first quarter at UC Irvine.

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School of Physical Sciences

Chemistry Admission to the Chemistry major is selective. Applicants with the strongest academic performance will be the most competitive for admission. Required: one year of general chemistry with laboratory one year of approved calculus Recommended: one year of organic chemistry with laboratory one year of calculus-based engineering physics with laboratory one course in multivariable calculus For the concentration in Biochemistry, try to take course work in genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. For the concentration in Chemistry Education, additional course work in biology and astronomy will be helpful. Earth and Environmental Sciences Admission to the Earth and Environmental Sciences major is selective. Applicants with the strongest academic performance will be the most competitive for admission. Required: one year of approved calculus one year of either general chemistry with laboratory or calculus-based physics with laboratory Recommended: one course in the physical environment one course in patterns of diversity, ecology, and evolution one year of general chemistry with laboratory (if not taken above) one year of calculus-based physics with laboratory (if not taken above) two courses in organic chemistry with laboratory one course in linear algebra one course in differential equations Mathematics Admission to the Mathematics major is selective. Applicants with the strongest academic performance will be the most competitive for admission. Required: one year of approved calculus Recommended: additional courses in two and three dimensions one course each in linear algebra and differential equations one year of general chemistry or one year of calculus-based engineering physics one course in computer science C, C++ or Java For the concentration in Mathematics for Economics add: one year of microeonomics and macroeconomics For the Mathematics for High School Teaching specialization add: one course in discrete mathematics additional course work in chemistry and/or physics Physics Admissions to the Physics major is selective. Applicants with the strongest academic performance will be the most competitive for admission. Required: one year of approved calculus one year of calculus-based engineering physics with laboratory Recommended: one or two additional courses in calculus-based engineering physics with laboratory one course in linear algebra one course in differential equations one or two courses in multivariable calculus one course in C programming and numerical analysis For the Biomedical Physics concentration, also try to complete: one year of general chemistry with laboratory two courses in organic chemistry one course in genetics one course in biochemistry one course in molecular biology For the Computational Physics concentration, you may also complete one year of computer programming courses (C++/Java) and a course in fundamental data structures. For the Physics Education concentration, you may also complete course work in general chemistry, oceanography, geology, astronomy, cosmology, and life sciences.

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School of Social Ecology

If you plan to transfer to UC Irvine in your junior year and major in one of the three School of Social Ecology majors, it is helpful to take the courses listed below that are available at your college, and complete the UC Irvine breadth requirement or IGETC prior to transfer. Please note that if you are planning to complete IGETC, it must be complete prior to your first quarter of enrollment at UC Irvine. Completing these courses will strengthen your preparation, allow you to keep pace with junior-level UC Irvine students, enable you to enroll in the upper-division courses you will need at UC Irvine, and assist you in earning your bachelor's degree in a timely manner. Criminology, Law and Society; Psychology and Social Behavior; or Social Ecology (requirements for all three majors) one course in the introduction to criminology, law and society which examines biological, sociological, and psychological explanations for crime one course in introductory environmental analysis and design that provides an overview of principles and techniques for investigating environmental systems one introductory course in psychology one introductory course in sociology one course in research design that covers the design of experiments and research studies one introductory statistics course that includes probability, statistical inference, significance testing, univariate descriptive statistics, and multivariate analysis NOTE: The Department of Cognitive Sciences in the School of Social Sciences offers a major in Psychology, and the School of Biological Sciences offers a major in Neurobiology.

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School of Social Sciences

If you plan to transfer to UC Irvine in your junior year with a major in the School of Social Sciences, try to take the courses listed below. Completing them prior to transfer will strengthen your preparation, allow you to keep pace with junior-level UC Irvine students, enable you to enroll in the additional courses you will need at UC Irvine, and assist you in earning your bachelor's degree in a timely manner. NOTE: While not required for admission purposes, all School of Social Sciences majors must satisfy a mathematics requirement and a computer education course. For full details, students should refer to www.assist.org, the UC Irvine General Catalogue, or consult with a UC Irvine representative in Admissions or the School of Social Sciences. Also, many major programs include courses which are not available at community colleges. Because students will take these courses at UC Irvine after transfer, these courses have not been included in the lists below; complete degree requirements can be found in the UC Irvine General Catalogue. or online at http://www.editor.uci.edu/07-08/ss/ss.1.htm#gen0. Anthropology one introductory course in cultural anthropology one introductory course in physical anthropology or archaeology or language and culture one course in anthropological methods or ethnography four additional anthropology courses Business Economics, Economics, Quantitative Economics Admission to the Economics major is selective. Applicants with the strongest academic performance will be the most competitive for admission. Required: two quarters or two semesters of Basic Economic Theory (macroeconomics and microeconomics) one course in first-year calculus Recommended: one additional course in first-year calculus two introductory social science courses in disciplines other than economics one additional social science course one course in Linear Algebra is recommended for those interested in Quantitative Economics Chicano/Latino Studies Required: Spanish through first course of intermediate or second-year Spanish International Studies three courses chosen from the following subject areas: cultural anthropology; language and culture; social problems; comparative politics; microeconomics; macroeconomics; international relations; populations; modern world history; physical, cultural, or United States and world geography; environmental analysis and design four semesters (at the college level) of an international language other than English (e.g., Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Russian) Linguistics (not available 2008-2009) one introductory course each in linguistics, phonology, and syntax up to two additional courses in linguistics one additional introductory social sciences course one year of a single college-level language other than English (in addition to the UC Irvine breadth requirement), or of computer science Political Science two courses in political science one additional course in political science or another social science discipline Psychology one year of psychology fundamentals which cover the topics of physiological psychology, sensory perceptions, social psychology, and personality theory one additional psychology course two introductory courses in anthropology, economics, linguistics, political science, or sociology NOTE: Students interested in the study of psychology should be aware that in addition to the Psychology major offered by the School of Social Sciences, the school of Social Ecology offers a major in Psychology and Social Behavior, and the School of Biological Sciences offers a major in Neurobiology. Social Science one introductory social science course For the specialization in Multicultural Studies add: two additional courses which focus on issues of race, ethnicity, and gender in the U.S. For the specialization in Research and Analytical Methods add: two additional courses emphasizing research methods in the fields of anthropology, linguistics, economics, political science, or sociology For the specialization in Social Sciences for Secondary School Education add: five additional courses from at least three different social science disciplines Sociology one course in introduction to sociology one course in introduction to social problems one introductory social science course one additional social science course two courses in an applied area of sociology such as social psychology, marriage and the family, or race and ethnicity

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Additional Information

Claire Trevor School of the Arts
Telephone: (949) 824-6646
http://www.arts.uci.edu/

School of Biological Sciences
Telephone: (949) 824-5318
http://www.bio.uci.edu/

College of Health Sciences
Telephone: (949) 824-0174
http://www.cohs.uci.edu/

The Henry Samueli School of Engineering
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