Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Important Note

Quarter system coursework does not perfectly align with semester-based credits. Students who transfer in from quarter system schools need to take three quarters of coursework to match up to two semesters of coursework at LMU. In order to fulfill Calculus I and Calculus II at LMU, for example, students will need to take three quarters of Calculus at a community college to be able to fulfill two semesters worth of Calculus at LMU. One quarter of Calculus is not equivalent to one semester of Calculus. Two quarters of Calculus are equal to one semester of Calculus.

For a comprehensive program list of all majors visit cse.lmu.edu.

    • Calculus I
    • Calculus II
    • Workshop in Mathematics I
    • Workshop in Mathematics II
    • Calculus III
    • Ordinary Differential Equations
    • Introduction to Methods of Proof
    • Linear Algebra
    • Elementary Computational Methods
    • One Science Course from:
      • General Biology I
      • General Biology II
      • General Chemistry I
      • General Chemistry II
      • General Chemistry for Engineers
      • Computer Programming
      • Programming Lab
      • Data Structures
      • Introduction to Mechanics
      • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism
  • Recommended courses to prepare for successful transfer as a “Sophomore”:

    • Two semesters of Introductory/General Biology with lab. 
      • Topics covered in the year-long sequence should include basic cell structure and function; control systems; plant and animal tissues, organs, and organ systems; evolution, ecology, and biodiversity.  Note that you should take courses in the biology sequence that are designated for biology majors, and not those that are designated as general education courses.
    • Two semesters of General Chemistry with lab.
    • Calculus I
    • Calculus II

    In addition to the courses listed above for “Sophomores”, the following courses are recommended for successful transfer as a “Junior”:

    • Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (one semester). 
      • Topics should include: Cellular and sub-cellular structures and functions including: DNA and RNA structure and function; protein synthesis and structure; enzyme function; metabolic pathways; membrane function.
    • Genetics (one semester) to include Mendelian and molecular genetics.
    • Two semesters of Organic Chemistry with lab.
    • Two semesters of General Physics with lab (optional, can be taken once you matriculate at LMU).
  • Recommended courses to prepare for successful transfer as a “Sophomore”: 

    Chemistry Majors

    • Two semesters of general chemistry lecture
    • Two semesters of general chemistry laboratory
    • Calculus 1

    Biochemistry Majors

    • Two semesters of general chemistry lecture
    • Two semesters of general chemistry laboratory
    • Calculus 1
    • One semester of general biology lecture 

    In addition to the courses listed above for “Sophomores”, the following courses are recommended for successful transfer as a “Junior”:

    Chemistry Majors

    • Calculus 2
    • Two semesters of organic chemistry lecture
    • Two semesters of organic chemistry laboratory
    • Two semesters of physics and physics laboratory 

    Biochemistry Majors

    • Calculus 2
    • Two semesters of organic chemistry Lecture
    • Two semesters of organic chemistry laboratory
    • Two semesters of physics and physics laboratory
    • One semester of cellular biology
    • One semester of genetics
  • Recommended courses to prepare for successful transfer as a “Sophomore”:

    • Biology for Engineers
    • General Chemistry I -or- General Chemistry for Engineers
    • General Chemistry I Lab
    • Algorithms and Applications
    • Calculus I
    • Calculus II
    • Physics: Introduction to Mechanics (should be calculus-based)

    In addition to the courses listed above for “Sophomores”, the following courses are recommended for successful transfer as a “Junior”:

    • Ordinary Differential Equations
    • Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
    • Surveying & Mapping
    • Statics
    • Mechanics of Materials
    • Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Recommended courses to prepare for successful transfer as a “Sophomore”:

    • Computer programming (in one or more modern programming language)
    • Data structures and algorithms I
    • Calculus I
    • Calculus II

    In addition to the courses listed above for “Sophomores”, the following courses are recommended for successful transfer as a “Junior”: 

    • Data structures and algorithms II
    • Computer systems organization
    • Methods of proof
    • Discrete mathematics and systems
    • Linear algebra
    • Logic and computer design
    • Intermediate Computer Programming or Software Development (recommended but not required)
  • Recommended courses to prepare for successful transfer as “Sophomore”:

    • Introduction to Engineering Analysis, Problem Solving, and Design
    • General Chemistry I -or- General Chemistry for Engineers
    • General Chemistry I Lab
    • Algorithms and Applications (Introduction to computer programming and algorithm development)
    • General Biology I -or- Biology for Engineers
    • Calculus I
    • Calculus II
    • Introduction to Mechanics

    In addition to the courses listed above for “Sophomores”, the following courses are recommended for successful transfer as a “Junior”:

    • Circuit I
    • Circuit I Lab
    • Statics
    • Calculus III
    • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism
    • Circuit II
    • Logic Design
    • Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

    To view the course descriptions for each recommended course for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, please visit: https://bulletin.lmu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=14&poid=3353&returnto=560

    • Waves and Light
    • General Chemistry for Engineers
    • General Chemistry I Lab
    • Calculus I
    • Introduction to Engineering analysis, Problem Solving, and Design
    • Introduction to Mechanics
    • Algorithms and Applications
    • Calculus II
    • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism
    • Electric Circuit Analysis and Lab
    • Calculus III
    • Ordinary Differential Equations
    • Foundations of Modern Physics
    • Intermediate Mechanics
    • Linear Algebra
  • Recommended courses to prepare for successful transfer as “Sophomore”:

    • General Biology I
    • General Biology I Lab
    • General Biology II
    • General Biology II Lab
    • General Chemistry I
    • General Chemistry I Lab
    • General Chemistry II
    • General Chemistry II Lab
    • Intro to Environmental Science
    • Calculus I 

    In addition to the courses listed above for “Sophomores”, the following courses are recommended for successful transfer as a “Junior”:

    • Cell Function
    • Genetics
    • Organic Chemistry I
    • Organic Chemistry I Lab
    • Earth Science
    • Surveying and Mapping
    • Environmental Studies
    • Calculus II
    • Applied Statistics (must be Calculus-based)
  • Recommended courses to prepare for successful transfer as “Sophomore”: 

    • General Biology I
    • General Biology I Lab
    • General Chemistry I
    • General Chemistry I Lab
    • General Chemistry II
    • General Chemistry II Lab
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology I
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
    • Calculus I
    • Medical Terminology

    In addition to the courses listed above for “Sophomores”, the following courses are recommended for successful transfer as a “Junior”:

    • Microbiology
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology II
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
    • General Physics I
    • General Physics II
    • Nutrition
    • Applied Statistics (must be Calculus-based)
    • General Psychology

    To view the course descriptions for each recommended course for the Department of Health and Human Sciences, please visit: https://bulletin.lmu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=1545

  • Recommended courses to prepare for successful transfer as a “Sophomore”:

    Applied Mathematics

    • Calculus I
    • Calculus II
    • Introduction to Programming: introduction to the basics of procedural programming, root finding, integration, and other mathematical methods (e.g. numerical differentiation, interpolation, and line-fitting). Suggested programming languages and software may include Python, R, MATLAB.
    • One Science Course from:
      • General Biology I
      • General Biology II
      • General Chemistry I
      • General Chemistry II
      • Computer Programming: popular scripting language such as JavaScript or Python and stressing software development best practices. Topics include values and types, functions, objects, iteration, recursion, command line scripts, event-driven programming, and graphics and animation. Basic data structures and selected algorithmic paradigms are introduced. Laboratory experiences emphasize software engineering practices such as version control, packaging, distribution, and unit testing. 
      • Data Structures
      • Introduction to Mechanics
      • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

    Mathematics Major

    • Calculus I
    • Calculus II
    • Introduction to Programming: introduction to the basics of procedural programming, root finding, integration, and other mathematical methods (e.g. numerical differentiation, interpolation, and line-fitting). Suggested programming languages and software may include Python, R, MATLAB.
    • One Science Course from:
      • General Biology I
      • General Biology II
      • General Chemistry I
      • General Chemistry II
      • Computer Programming: popular scripting language such as JavaScript or Python and stressing software development best practices. Topics include values and types, functions, objects, iteration, recursion, command line scripts, event-driven programming, and graphics and animation. Basic data structures and selected algorithmic paradigms are introduced. Laboratory experiences emphasize software engineering practices such as version control, packaging, distribution, and unit testing. 
      • Data Structures
      • Introduction to Mechanics
      • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

    Statistics and Data Science Major

    • Calculus I
    • Calculus II
    • Introduction to Computer Programming
    • Data structures 

    In addition to the courses listed above for “Sophomores”, the following courses are recommended for successful transfer as a “Junior”:

    Applied Mathematics

    • Calculus III
    • Introduction to Methods of Proof
    • Ordinary Differential Equations
    • Applied Linear Algebra

    Mathematics Major

    • Calculus III
    • Introduction to Methods of Proof
    • Ordinary Differential Equations
    • Applied Linear Algebra

    Statistics and Data Science Major

    • Calculus III
    • Applied Statistics (must be Calculus-based)
    • Introduction to Methods of Proof
    • Applied Linear Algebra
  • Recommended courses to prepare for successful transfer as a “Sophomore”:

    • Calculus I
    • Calculus II
    • Physics: Introduction to Mechanics (should be calculus-based)
    • Computer Programming (the use of MATLAB is preferred, but any programming language is sufficient)
    • General Chemistry I
    • General Chemistry I Lab
    • General Biology I (recommended, may be substituted by another science course)
    • Introduction to Engineering (recommended, but not required)

    In addition to the courses listed above for “Sophomores”, the following courses are recommended for successful transfer as a “Junior”:

    • Calculus III
    • Statics
    • Differential Equations
    • Computer-aided Design (SolidWorks is preferred, but any CAD software is sufficient)
    • Dynamics
    • Materials Science
    • Mechanics of Materials
    • Electric circuits (with a lab component)
    • Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
  • Recommended courses to prepare for successful transfer as a “Sophomore”: 

    • Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics
    • General Chemistry I -or- General Chemistry for Engineers
    • General Chemistry I Lab
    • Calculus I 
    • Calculus II
    • Introduction to Mechanics
    • Computational Lab
    • Algorithms and Applications

    In addition to the courses listed above for “Sophomores”, the following courses are recommended for successful transfer as a “Junior”:

    • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism
    • Calculus III
    • Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
    • Intermediate Mechanics
    • Foundations of Modern Physics