These requirements below apply to students with a catalog year 2011-2012 through 2017-18.
- Because the GE reuqirements inlcuded in previous catalogs informed transfer student preparation to enture UC Merced, transfer students who enter UC Mercd in the academic years 2018-19 or 2019-20 will be held to the GE requirements included in the 2017-18 Catalog.
- Students with a catalog year of 2018-2019 or later may find their GE requirements on their Audit and their catalog.
- Students with a catalog year of 2010-2011 or earlier should consult their Audit or their academic advisor for their appropriate GE requirements.
Natural Sciences / Engineering Introductory Courses with Laboratory, Field or Studio
- ANTH 005: Introduction to Biological Anthropology (If completed Fall 2009 & Later) *
- BIO 001: Contemporary Biology (If completed prior to Fall 2016) ^
- BIO 001 & BIO 001L: Contemporary Biology (If completed prior to Fall 2016) ** ^
- BIO 003: Molecular Basis of Health & Disease (If completed prior to Fall 2011) **
- BIO 005: Biology Today (If completed prior to Fall 2012)
- BIO 034: Introduction to Marine Science
- BIO 043: Biodiversity and Conservation
- CHEM 002: General Chemistry I
- CHEM 008: Principles of Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 010: General Chemistry II
- ENVE 010: Environment in Crisis
- ESS 001: Introduction to Earth Systems Science (If completed prior to Fall 2011)
- ESS 020: Fundamentals of Geology
- ESS 034: Introduction to Marine Science
- PHYS 008: Introductory Physics I
**Transfer Students: Please see an academic advisor to confirm that you have completed IGETC, UC Reciprocity, or TAG to fulfill these required areas.
* Anthropology majors are not eligible to use this course to fulfill this GE requirement.
^ Students may not complete both BIO 1 or BIO 1 & BIO 1L and BIO 5 for credit.
** This course may not also be used to fulfill the requirement of Natural Sciences / Engineering Introductory Course with or without Laboratory, Field or Studio.
Natural Sciences / Engineering Introductory Courses without Laboratory, Field or Studio
- BIO 001: Contemporary Biology (If completed prior to Fall 2016) *
- BIO 003: Molecular Basis of Health & Disease (If completed Fall 2011 & Later)
- BIO 005: Biology Today
- BIO 010: Genetics, Stem Cells and Development
- BIO 047: Astrobiology
- BIO 060: Nutrition
- BIO 065: Natural History of Dinosaurs (If completed Spring 2016 & Later)
- ENVE 030: Evaluating Sustainable Spaces
- ESS 001: Introduction to Earth Systems Science (If completed Fall 2011 & Later)
- ESS 002: Sustainability Science
- ESS 010: Earth Resources
- ESS 050: Ecosystems of California
- ESS 065: Natural History of Dinosaurs (If completed Spring 2016 & Later)
- PHYS 005: Energy and the Environment
- PHYS 006: The Cosmos, Science & You
**Transfer Students: Please see an academic advisor to confirm that you have completed IGETC, UC Reciprocity, or TAG to fulfill these required areas.
* This course may not also be used to fulfill the requirement of Natural Sciences / Engineering Introductory Course with Laboratory, Field or Studio.
