Las Positas College to SDSU
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Las Positas clears the full calculus, linear algebra, discrete math and physics track for SDSU's Computer Science prep. Statistics and every computer science course are gaps, and SDSU wants all catalog major prep done by the end of spring 2027.
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Las Positas College
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San Diego State University
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No Las Positas match | CS 150, CS 150L | — |
| No Las Positas match | CS 160, CS 160L | — |
| No Las Positas match | CS 210 — Data Structures | — |
| No Las Positas match | CS 240 — Computer Organization | — |
| No Las Positas match | CS 250 — Introduction to Software Systems | — |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 10 — Discrete Mathematical Structures | MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 7 — Elementary Linear Algebra | MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3.5 |
| No Las Positas match | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices | — |
| PHYS 1A — General Physics I | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 5 |
| PHYS 1C — General Physics III | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 5 |
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 Las Positas College
Complete these five courses at Las Positas 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.
BIO 10
Introduction to the Science of Biology
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry I
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Las Positas College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Introduction to the Science of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
HumanitiesCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
Four terms from MATH 1 to physics
MATH 1 leads to MATH 2, then MATH 3, before PHYS 1C opens up. Falling behind in that first course pushes the whole chain past a typical two-year plan.
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Your First Semester
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every semester.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Statistics has no Las Positas match
STAT 250 shows no matched Las Positas course, unlike the rest of the math sequence. It's still part of SDSU's catalog prep, due by the end of spring 2027.
No Las Positas match for any CS course
CS 150, CS 160, CS 210, CS 240 and CS 250 all show no Las Positas equivalent. Summer 2027 courses won't count toward SDSU's prep, which is due by the end of spring 2027.
MATH 1 anchors the chain
MATH 1 needs MATH 39 or MATH 21 first, then feeds MATH 2, MATH 3 and PHYS 1C, four terms minimum. MATH 10, the Discrete Math match, also needs CS 1 along with MATH 1.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Las Positas MATH 1 transfer to SDSU as Calculus I?
Yes, MATH 1 covers SDSU's MATH 150, and MATH 2 covers Calculus II. MATH 7 then covers Linear Algebra and MATH 10 covers Discrete Math.
Can I take the computer science core at Las Positas first?
No. CS 150, CS 160, CS 210, CS 240 and CS 250 all lack a matched Las Positas course, and SDSU wants every catalog prep course finished by the end of spring 2027.
Does Las Positas offer a statistics course that transfers?
Not in this agreement. STAT 250 has no matched Las Positas course, and SDSU counts it among the prep to finish by the end of spring 2027.
What GPA does SDSU require for Computer Science?
The published fall 2027 minimum is a 2.0, but SDSU is impacted in every major, so applicants above that floor rank ahead of those right at the minimum.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students planning to transfer into San Diego State University's Computer Science, B.S. program clear the entire math and physics track before leaving Las Positas: MATH 1 and MATH 2 cover Calculus I and II, MATH 7 covers Linear Algebra, MATH 10 covers Discrete Math, and PHYS 1A and PHYS 1C cover both physics-with-lab sequences. What's missing is statistics and the full computer science core. A student mapping this route through Transfermatic should note STAT 250 and CS 150 through CS 250 have no match, against an SDSU prep deadline of spring 2027.
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