Diablo Valley College to SDSU
Computer Science Transfer Plan
DVC's calculus, discrete math, linear algebra and physics courses match SDSU's Computer Science prep, but nothing matches the computer science or statistics requirements. CS 150 through CS 250 and STAT 250 have no DVC match, and SDSU wants all catalog prep done by the end of spring 2027.
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Diablo Valley College
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San Diego State University
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Diablo Valley College that satisfy San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Diablo Valley College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No DVC match | CS 150, CS 150L | — |
| No DVC match | CS 160, CS 160L | — |
| No DVC match | CS 210 — Data Structures | — |
| No DVC match | CS 240 — Computer Organization | — |
| No DVC match | CS 250 — Introduction to Software Systems | — |
| MATH 192 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 193 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 195 — Discrete Mathematics | MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 194 — Linear Algebra | MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| No DVC match | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices | — |
| PHYS 130 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists A: Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 4 |
| PHYS 230 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists B: Heat and Electro-Magnetism | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 4 |
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 Diablo Valley College
Complete these five courses at Diablo Valley 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.
ANTHR 115
Primate Evolution and Adaptation
CHEM 107
Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
HIST 120
History of the United States before 1865
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Diablo Valley College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHR 115 — Primate Evolution and Adaptation | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 107 — Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 120 — History of the United States before 1865 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
Four semesters from MATH 192 to PHYS 230
The chain runs MATH 192, then MATH 193, then MATH 292, before reaching PHYS 230. Start calculus your first semester so this sequence doesn't run past your planned transfer.
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Math and physics are DVC's strength here
MATH 192, 193, 194 and 195 clear all four of SDSU's math prep spots. Add PHYS 130 and PHYS 230 and you've covered six of the twelve requirements.
Statistics has no DVC match
STAT 250 shows no DVC equivalent in this agreement, unlike the calculus sequence. It's one of the SDSU prep courses that must be finished by the end of spring 2027.
The whole CS core has no DVC match
CS 150, CS 160, CS 210, CS 240 and CS 250 all lack a DVC match. SDSU's catalog prep deadline, the end of spring 2027, applies to them like every other prep course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does DVC MATH 192 transfer to SDSU as Calculus I?
Yes, MATH 192 covers SDSU's MATH 150. Follow it with MATH 193 for Calculus II, then take both MATH 194 for Linear Algebra and MATH 195 for Discrete Math.
Can I take Computer Organization at DVC before SDSU?
No. CS 240, along with the rest of SDSU's computer science core, has no DVC course matched to it in this agreement. SDSU's deadline for catalog major prep is the end of spring 2027.
What GPA does SDSU want from Computer Science transfers?
The published fall 2027 minimum is a 2.0. SDSU is impacted in every major, and applicants above the minimum or from its local admission area get priority. DVC is outside that local area.
Does DVC PHYS 130 cover SDSU's physics lab requirement?
Yes, PHYS 130 covers PHYS 195 with its lab combined, and PHYS 230 does the same for PHYS 196. Both DVC physics courses clear a full SDSU requirement each.
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Diablo Valley College students heading into San Diego State University's Computer Science, B.S. program clear the entire math sequence before they leave DVC, MATH 192 through MATH 195 covering Calculus I, Calculus II, Linear Algebra and Discrete Math. PHYS 130 and PHYS 230 clear both physics-with-lab requirements as well. What's missing is the computer science core itself and the statistics requirement, STAT 250, neither of which has a DVC match. A student mapping this route on Transfermatic should note that SDSU wants all catalog major prep, CS 150 through CS 250 included, done by the end of spring 2027.
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