Las Positas College to UCSD
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Las Positas matches 9 of UC San Diego's 11 Computer Science requirements, and its math chain to linear algebra is only three semesters. CSE 29 and CSE 21 have no Las Positas course, so both wait until UCSD.
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Las Positas College
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Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC San Diego's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 31 — Java Programming | CSE 11 — Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace | 4 |
| CS 20 — Advanced Programming with Data Structures/C++ | CSE 12 — Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design | 4 |
| No Las Positas match | CSE 29 — Systems Programming and Software Tools | — |
| CS 17 — Discrete Mathematical Structures | CSE 20 — Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| No Las Positas match | CSE 21 — Mathematics for Algorithms and Systems | — |
| CS 21 — Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming | CSE 30 — Computer Organization and Systems Programming | 4 |
| MATH 7 — Elementary Linear Algebra | MATH 18 — Linear Algebra | 3.5 |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 3 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| BIO 1B + BIO 1C + BIO 1A — General Zoology + Cell and Molecular Biology + General Botany | BILD 1 — The Cell (choose 1) | 15 |
| BIO 1B + BIO 1A + BIO 1C — General Zoology + General Botany + Cell and Molecular Biology | BILD 2 — Multicellular Life (choose 1) | 15 |
| BIO 1A + BIO 1C + BIO 1B — General Botany + Cell and Molecular Biology + General Zoology | BILD 3 — Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (choose 1) | 15 |
| CHEM 1A — General College Chemistry I | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 1B + CHEM 1A — General College Chemistry II + General College Chemistry I | CHEM 6B — General Chemistry II (choose 1) | 10 |
| PHYS 1A — General Physics I | PHYS 2A — Physics - Mechanics (choose 1) | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego 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 UCSD 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 |
Three semesters to linear algebra
Las Positas's chain runs MATH 1, then MATH 2, then MATH 7: three semesters minimum. Start it your first term so linear algebra is done well before spring.
Las Positas semesters, UCSD quarters
Las Positas teaches in semesters, but UCSD runs three quarters a year, so a course like MATH 2 covers UCSD material at a different pace once you arrive. Plan accordingly after transfer.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Linear algebra prep is short here
MATH 1, then MATH 2, then MATH 7 gets you to MATH 18 in three semesters. MATH 1 itself needs MATH 39 or MATH 21, so add a term if you start there.
Biology takes all three BIO courses
The biology route to the science requirement needs BIO 1A, BIO 1B and BIO 1C together. CHEM 1A alone matches CHEM 6A after CHEM 31, and PHYS 1A alone matches PHYS 2A after MATH 1.
Two requirements have no Las Positas match
CSE 29 and CSE 21 aren't in Las Positas's course list for this agreement. Both are finished at UCSD instead of before transfer.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Las Positas for UCSD computer science?
CS 31 for CSE 11, CS 20 for CSE 12, CS 17 for discrete math, CS 21 for computer organization, and MATH 1 through MATH 3 for calculus, which carries into MATH 7 for linear algebra.
What doesn't Las Positas cover for UCSD computer science?
No Las Positas course lines up with CSE 29, Systems Programming and Software Tools, or with CSE 21, Mathematics for Algorithms and Systems. Both are finished at UCSD instead.
What is the UCSD computer science transfer admit rate?
17% for 2025, drawn from every transfer applicant to Computer Science, not just Las Positas students. UCSD screens this major, so finishing math, programming and science by spring matters more than the raw number.
Does Las Positas's MATH 7 count for UCSD's linear algebra requirement?
Yes. MATH 7 is Las Positas's match for MATH 18, Linear Algebra, and it needs MATH 2 first, which follows MATH 1.
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Las Positas College students transferring into UC San Diego's Computer Science B.S. can complete 9 of the 11 lower-division requirements at Las Positas. CS 31 opens programming, CS 20 covers data structures, and MATH 1 through MATH 3 carries calculus into MATH 7 for linear algebra in just three semesters. CSE 29 and CSE 21 have no Las Positas match and wait until after transfer. Transfermatic maps that short math chain against Las Positas's own term dates so nothing slips.
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