Las Positas College to UC Berkeley
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Las Positas College covers all three required UC Berkeley Computer Science courses, and CS 20 and CS 21 match the recommended COMPSCI 61B and 61C. Only COMPSCI 61A and COMPSCI 70 remain without a Las Positas match.
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Las Positas College
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UC Berkeley
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 7 + MATH 5 — Elementary Linear Algebra + Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 1) | 7 |
| No Las Positas match | COMPSCI 61A — The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (recommended) | — |
| CS 20 — Advanced Programming with Data Structures/C++ | COMPSCI 61B — Data Structures (recommended) | 4 |
| CS 21 — Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming | COMPSCI 61C — Machine Structures (recommended) | 4 |
| No Las Positas match | COMPSCI 70 — Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory (recommended) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley 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 semesters to reach MATH 5
Las Positas runs MATH 1, 2, 3, then 5: four semesters minimum before MATH 5 is done. MATH 7, the linear algebra course CS accepts alone, needs only MATH 2, so start calculus your first term.
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CS 20 needs no calculus first
CS 20 has no listed prerequisite, so you can start the recommended COMPSCI 61B match right away, alongside your first calculus course, rather than waiting.
For MATH 54, MATH 7 is what counts
ASSIST pairs MATH 7 with MATH 5 for Berkeley's MATH 54, but CS accepts just the linear algebra course, MATH 7, which needs MATH 2. MATH 5 needs MATH 3 first, so it's the longer route.
Two of four recommended courses are covered
CS 20 for 61B and CS 21 for 61C are both matched, since CS 21 only needs CS 1. COMPSCI 61A and 70 still have no Las Positas equivalent.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at Las Positas for UC Berkeley computer science?
MATH 1 and MATH 2 for calculus, then MATH 7 for linear algebra; Berkeley CS accepts it without MATH 5, its differential equations partner. Add CS 20 and CS 21 for the recommended COMPSCI 61B and 61C, both matched here.
What doesn't Las Positas cover for Berkeley CS?
Nothing required. On the recommended list, COMPSCI 61A and COMPSCI 70 have no Las Positas match. Every required course and two of the four recommended ones do.
How hard is it to transfer into Berkeley computer science?
Very hard. UC Berkeley admitted 5% of 2025 transfer applicants to Computer Science across all sending colleges, not Las Positas specifically. Applying under another major also removes the option to add CS after you're in.
Is IGETC required for Berkeley CS?
No, admission doesn't require it. The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society recommends Cal-GETC or IGETC for smoother progress after you enroll, but the UC 7-course pattern is the only piece required beforehand.
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Las Positas College students planning the Computer Science, B.A. at UC Berkeley clear all three required admission courses: MATH 1, MATH 2, and MATH 7, the linear algebra half of the MATH 7 and MATH 5 pair that CS accepts on its own. Las Positas also matches two recommended courses, COMPSCI 61B through CS 20 and COMPSCI 61C through CS 21. Transfermatic lines up the math chain against Las Positas offerings so students finish ahead of Berkeley's spring completion deadline.
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