College of the Canyons to UCI
Computer Science Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 3 of UCI's 5 Computer Science prep courses. The I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 sequence and a UCI choose-1 requirement have no COC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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College of the Canyons
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UC Irvine
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC Irvine's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No COC match | I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 | — |
| MATH 211 or MATH 240 or MATH 240X or MATH 211X — Calculus I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| No COC match for any of 8 options | I&C SCI 45C — Programming in C/C++ as a Second Language and others (choose 1) | — |
| MATH 214 — Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Irvine after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons to start your UCI GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
ANTHRO 101
Physical Anthropology
CHEM 100
Chemistry and Society
HIST 101
History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at College of the Canyons | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHRO 101 — Physical Anthropology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
5 semesters minimum for MATH 102 onward
MATH 102 through MATH 214: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 102 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
COC semesters, UCI quarters
COC runs on semesters and UCI on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCI's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCI requirements have no COC match
COC lists no course for the I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 sequence and a UCI choose-1 requirement. Check UCI's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH 102
MATH 102 sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover MATH 2A
For UCI MATH 2A, COC accepts MATH 211 or MATH 240 or MATH 240X or MATH 211X. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UCI Computer Science?
MATH 211, MATH 212 and MATH 214. Together they match 3 of the 5 prep courses UCI lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't COC cover for UCI Computer Science?
The I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 sequence and a UCI choose-1 requirement. COC lists no course for them, so check UCI's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC MATH 212 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Computer Science. COC MATH 212 (Calculus II) is the match for UCI MATH 2B (Single-Variable Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at COC for UCI Computer Science?
MATH 102, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. It sits at the start of its sequence.
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Related Transfer Plans
College of the Canyons students transferring to UC Irvine for Computer Science can match 3 of 5 lower-division prep courses at COC, including MATH 211 and MATH 212. The I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 sequence and a UCI choose-1 requirement have no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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