Las Positas College to UCI
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Las Positas College's CS 1, CS 2 and CS 20 together match UC Irvine's entire I&C SCI 31 through 33 programming sequence, and MATH 1 and MATH 2 cover calculus. For UCI's extra approved course, CS 21 or CS 17 works on its own, since UCI counts each course only once.
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Las Positas College
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UC Irvine
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Irvine's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 20 + CS 2 + CS 1 — Advanced Programming with Data Structures/C++ + Computing Fundamentals II + Computing Fundamentals I | I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 | 12 |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| CS 1 + CS 20 + CS 2 — Computing Fundamentals I + Advanced Programming with Data Structures/C++ + Computing Fundamentals II | I&C SCI 45C — Programming in C/C++ as a Second Language (choose 1) | 12 |
| CS 21 — Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming | I&C SCI 51 — Introductory Computer Organization (choose 1) | 4 |
| CS 17 — Discrete Mathematical Structures | I&C SCI 6B — Boolean Logic and Discrete Structures (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 7 — Elementary Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 3.5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Las Positas College
Complete these five courses at Las Positas College to start your UCI 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 |
Linear algebra is a three-semester chain
MATH 7 follows MATH 1 and MATH 2 at Las Positas, a three-semester minimum to reach UCI's linear algebra elective. Enroll in calculus your first term if you want it finished before transfer.
Las Positas semesters, UCI quarters
UCI counts two semesters of calculus as equal to two quarters, so MATH 1 and MATH 2 are enough. Keep CS 1, CS 2 and CS 20 all at Las Positas instead of splitting the sequence elsewhere.
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The programming set can't count twice
CS 1, CS 2 and CS 20 clear the full I&C SCI 31 through 33 sequence. ASSIST also lists the same set for I&C SCI 45C, but UCI uses a course only once, so the extra approved course needs a different class.
CS 21 or CS 17 fills it
CS 21 alone matches computer organization and CS 17 alone matches Boolean logic. Either single course clears UCI's extra approved course on its own.
Linear algebra caps a three-term chain
MATH 7, Las Positas's match for UCI's linear algebra elective, follows MATH 1 and MATH 2, three semesters minimum. Start calculus your first term to keep that sequence on schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What Las Positas classes do I need for UCI computer science?
CS 1, CS 2 and CS 20 for programming, MATH 1 and MATH 2 for calculus, and one more approved course such as CS 21 or CS 17. UCI wants a B or better in every one of these.
What does Las Positas not cover for UCI computer science?
Nothing required for admission. The full programming sequence, both calculus courses, and options for the extra approved course and linear algebra all have a Las Positas match.
Is UCI computer science TAG eligible?
No. UCI's screening notes say the Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences doesn't admit TAG applicants to any major. Admission depends on finished coursework and a 3.0 minimum GPA instead.
Does Las Positas CS 20 count toward UCI computer science?
Yes, as part of the three-course set with CS 1 and CS 2. ASSIST matches all three together to I&C SCI 31, 32 and 33, UCI's full programming sequence, so plan on taking all of them.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students aiming for the Computer Science B.S. at UC Irvine can complete the entire admission core on campus. CS 1, CS 2 and CS 20 together match UCI's I&C SCI 31 through 33 sequence, MATH 1 and MATH 2 cover calculus, and CS 21 or CS 17 fills the extra approved course. UCI requires a 3.0 GPA and a B or better throughout, and this major skips TAG entirely. Transfermatic sequences Las Positas's three-course programming set around UCI's calculus chain.
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