Bakersfield College to UCSB
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 9 of UCSB's 11 Computer Science prep courses. CMPSC 24 and PSTAT 120A have no Bakersfield match, so plan for them before you apply.
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UC Santa Barbara
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 4 |
| MATH B6B — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 4 |
| MATH B6E — Elementary Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MATH B6D — Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 3 |
| ENGR B19C — C++ Programming for Engineers & Scientists | CMPSC 16 — Problem Solving with Computers I | 4 |
| No Bakersfield match | CMPSC 24 — Problem Solving with Computers II | — |
| COMP B14 — Discrete Structures | CMPSC 40 — Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | CMPSC 32 — Object Oriented Design and Implementation (recommended) | — |
| No Bakersfield match | CMPSC 64 — Computer Organization and Logic Design (recommended) | — |
| MATH B6C — Calculus III | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 4 |
| PHYS B4A — Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYS 1 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 4 |
| PHYS B4A + PHYS B4B — Mechanics and Wave Motion + Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYS 2 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 8 |
| PHYS B4B — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYS 3, PHYS 3L (choose 2) | 4 |
| PHYS B2B + PHYS B2A — General Physics - Sound, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, Modern Physics + General Physics - Mechanics and Heat | PHYS 6A, PHYS 6AL, PHYS 6B, PHYS 6BL, PHYS 6C, PHYS 6CL (choose 2) | 8 |
| PHYS B4A — Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 4 |
| PHYS B4A + PHYS B4B — Mechanics and Wave Motion + Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 8 |
| No Bakersfield match | PSTAT 120A — Probability and Statistics | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Santa Barbara after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Bakersfield College
UCSB's Computer Science program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Bakersfield College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIOL B11
Concepts of Biology
CHEM B10
Chemistry and Society
HIST B1
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Bakersfield College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL B11 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM B10 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST B1 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
UCSB Computer Science: full GE notes
UCSB's Engineering college has applicants prioritize major coursework over IGETC or Cal-GETC, with general education left until after transfer for students on a three-year timeline.
6 semesters minimum for MATH B1A onward
MATH B1A through MATH B6E: 6 courses, each needing the one before, so 6 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH B1A first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
Bakersfield semesters, UCSB quarters
Bakersfield runs on semesters and UCSB on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSB's quicker quarter schedule.
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2 UCSB requirements have no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for CMPSC 24 and PSTAT 120A. Check UCSB's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH B1A and BIOL B3A
MATH B1A and BIOL B3A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSB looks for
By the end of spring before transfer, complete 2 semesters of calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, C/C++ programming, data structures in C++ and discrete math.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCSB Computer Science?
MATH B6A, MATH B6B, MATH B6E, MATH B6D, ENGR B19C, COMP B14 and MATH B6C, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 9 of the 11 prep courses UCSB lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCSB Computer Science?
CMPSC 24 and PSTAT 120A. Bakersfield lists no course for them, so check UCSB's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield MATH B6A transfer to UCSB?
Yes, for Computer Science. Bakersfield MATH B6A (Analytic Geometry/Calculus I) is the match for UCSB MATH 3A (Calculus with Applications, First Course) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSB's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
12% of all transfer applicants to UCSB Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Bakersfield.
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Bakersfield College students transferring to UC Santa Barbara for Computer Science can match 9 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including MATH B6A and MATH B6B. CMPSC 24 and PSTAT 120A have no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH B1A and BIOL B3A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC Santa Barbara, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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