# Transfer Preparation Requirements
**Source**: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply/transfer/deciding-on-major/major-preparation-the-college/requirements-for-engineering-geology
**Parent**: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply/transfer/deciding-on-major/major-preparation-the-college
## Major Preparation Requirements
### Required courses
- One introductory course in Earth science
- One year of general chemistry with lab
- One year of calculus
### Strongly recommended course
- One course in calculus-based physics with lab
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**NOTE:** Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete as many preparatory courses as possible. Remaining major preparatory coursework may be completed at UCLA after transfer.
## More Information
- [More information about this major](https://newstudents.ucla.edu/studyarea/?type=MAJ&code=398)
- [Department homepage](https://epss.ucla.edu/)
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