College of the Canyons to UCSB
Computer Science Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 10 of UCSB's 11 Computer Science prep courses. PSTAT 120A has no COC match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 211 or MATH 211X — Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH 214 — Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 4 |
| MATH 215 — Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| CMPSCI 235 + CMPSCI 182L + CMPSCI 182 — C Programming + Data Structures & Program Design Lab + Data Structures and Program Design | CMPSC 16 — Problem Solving with Computers I | 7 |
| CMPSCI 282 + CMPSCI 236 — Advanced Data Structures + C++ Object Oriented Programming | CMPSC 24 — Problem Solving with Computers II | 6 |
| CMPSCI 256 — Discrete Structures | CMPSC 40 — Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| No COC match | CMPSC 32 — Object Oriented Design and Implementation (recommended) | — |
| CMPSCI 122 — Computer Architecture and Assembly Language | CMPSC 64 — Computer Organization and Logic Design (recommended) | 3 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| PHYSIC 220 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 1 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 4 |
| PHYSIC 222 + PHYSIC 221 — Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | PHYS 2 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 8 |
| PHYSIC 222 + PHYSIC 221 — Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | PHYS 3, PHYS 3L (choose 2) | 8 |
| (PHYSIC 111 and PHYSIC 110) or (PHYSIC 210 and PHYSIC 211) — General Physics II | PHYS 6A, PHYS 6AL, PHYS 6B, PHYS 6BL, PHYS 6C, PHYS 6CL (choose 2) | 4 |
| PHYSIC 220 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 4 |
| PHYSIC 221 + PHYSIC 222 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves + Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 8 |
| No COC 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 College of the Canyons
UCSB's Computer Science program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five College of the Canyons courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
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 |
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.
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, UCSB quarters
COC 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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PSTAT 120A has no COC match
COC lists no course for PSTAT 120A. Check UCSB's Computer Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with MATH 102 and CMPSCI 235
MATH 102 and CMPSCI 235 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover MATH 3A
For UCSB MATH 3A, COC accepts MATH 211 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 UCSB Computer Science?
MATH 211 or MATH 211X, MATH 212, MATH 214, MATH 215, CMPSCI 235, CMPSCI 182L and CMPSCI 182, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 11 prep courses UCSB lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't COC cover for UCSB Computer Science?
PSTAT 120A. COC lists no course for it, so check UCSB's Computer Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC MATH 212 transfer to UCSB?
Yes, for Computer Science. COC MATH 212 (Calculus II) is the match for UCSB MATH 3B (Calculus with Applications, Second 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 COC.
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College of the Canyons students transferring to UC Santa Barbara for Computer Science can match 10 of 11 lower-division prep courses at COC, including MATH 211 or MATH 211X and MATH 212. PSTAT 120A has no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 and CMPSCI 235 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC Santa Barbara, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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