De Anza College to SDSU
Computer Science Transfer Plan
De Anza's quarter courses cover all of SDSU's math, statistics and physics prep for Computer Science, honors versions included. The five computer science courses themselves have no De Anza match, and SDSU wants all catalog major prep finished by the end of spring 2027.
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De Anza College
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San Diego State University
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at De Anza College that satisfy San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at De Anza College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No De Anza match | CS 150, CS 150L | — |
| No De Anza match | CS 160, CS 160L | — |
| No De Anza match | CS 210 — Data Structures | — |
| No De Anza match | CS 240 — Computer Organization | — |
| No De Anza match | CS 250 — Introduction to Software Systems | — |
| (MATH 1A and MATH 1B) or (MATH 1BH and MATH 1AH) — Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| (MATH 1C and MATH 1B) or (MATH 1CH and MATH 1BH) — Calculus III | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 22 — Discrete Mathematics | MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | 5 |
| MATH 2B or MATH 2BH — Linear Algebra | MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 5 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices | 5 |
| PHYS 4A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 6 |
| PHYS 4B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 6 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at San Diego State University after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at De Anza College
Complete these five courses at De Anza College to start your SDSU 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.
BIOL 10
Introductory Biology
CHEM 10
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 17A
History of the United States to Early National Era
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at De Anza College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 10 — Introductory Biology | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 10 — Introductory Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 17A — History of the United States to Early National Era | 4 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 5 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 5 |
Six quarters to finish the math chain
MATH D043H feeds MATH 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D and finally MATH 2B. That's six quarters minimum, so map out every quarter before you register.
De Anza runs quarters, SDSU runs semesters
Course units and pacing won't line up one to one. Confirm each De Anza quarter course against SDSU's semester equivalent before assuming a term-for-term match.
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Your First Quarter
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every quarter.
Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Honors calculus comes as a matched pair
Calculus I takes MATH 1A and MATH 1B together, or the honors pair MATH 1AH and MATH 1BH. Calculus II works the same way: MATH 1B and 1C, or MATH 1BH and 1CH. ASSIST lists no mixed pair.
No De Anza course covers the CS core
CS 150, CS 160, CS 210, CS 240 and CS 250 all show no De Anza equivalent. SDSU still expects its catalog major prep done by the end of spring 2027, and summer 2027 won't count.
MATH 22 clears Discrete Math on its own
MATH 22 covers SDSU's MATH 245 by itself, no pairing needed. It needs MATH 32, MATH 32H, CIS 22A or CIS 35A first, so fit one of those in early.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does De Anza STAT C1000 transfer to SDSU Computer Science?
Yes, either STAT C1000 or its honors version STAT C1000H clears SDSU's STAT 250. Both routes count the same toward your major prep.
Do De Anza's quarters line up with SDSU's semesters?
No, De Anza runs on quarters while SDSU runs on semesters. That's why SDSU's Calculus I takes two De Anza quarters, MATH 1A and MATH 1B, instead of one course.
Is Data Structures offered at De Anza for SDSU transfer?
Not in this agreement. CS 210, along with CS 150, CS 160, CS 240 and CS 250, has no matched De Anza course. SDSU sets the end of spring 2027 as the cutoff for all of its catalog prep.
How long is the De Anza math sequence for SDSU Computer Science?
The chain from MATH D043H through MATH 2B runs six quarters at minimum. Start math your first quarter so Linear Algebra doesn't push past your transfer target.
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De Anza College students transferring to San Diego State University for a Computer Science, B.S. clear seven of SDSU's twelve prep requirements, including both Calculus courses, Discrete Math, Linear Algebra, Statistics and both physics courses with labs, MATH 1A through PHYS 4B among them. The five dedicated computer science courses, CS 150 through CS 250, have no De Anza match in the current articulation. Students using Transfermatic to plan this route should account for De Anza's quarter calendar when sequencing prerequisites, since it runs on a different pace than SDSU's semesters.
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