Long Beach City College to UC Davis
Computer Science Transfer Plan
LBCC matches 11 of UC Davis's 12 Computer Science prep requirements; ECS 036C, data structures, has no match, and UC Davis wants all prep done by the end of spring before fall enrollment. The math chain runs six semesters, MATH 40 through MATH 84.
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Long Beach City College
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UC Davis
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Long Beach City College that satisfy UC Davis's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Long Beach City College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 55 — Discrete Mathematics | ECS 020 — Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science | 4 |
| CS 11 or CS 21 — Introduction to Computer Science-C++ | ECS 036A — Programming & Problem Solving | 3 |
| CS 12 — Advanced Computer Science-C++ | ECS 036B — Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++ | 4 |
| No LBCC match | ECS 036C — Data Structures, Algorithms, & Programming | — |
| CS 51 — Introduction to Computer Architecture | ECS 050 — Computer Organization & Machine-Dependent Programming | 3 |
| MATH 60 or MATH 60H — First Calculus Course | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 70 or MATH 70H — Second Calculus Course | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 80 — Third Calculus Course | MAT 021C — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 84 — Intro to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | MAT 022A — Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIO 1A — Biology for Science Majors | BIS 002A — Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth (choose 3) | 5 |
| BIO 1A + BIO 1B — Biology for Science Majors + Biology for Science Majors | BIS 002B — Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution (choose 3) | 10 |
| BIO 1B + BIO 1A — Biology for Science Majors + Biology for Science Majors | BIS 002C — Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life (choose 3) | 10 |
| CHEM 1B + CHEM 1A — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C (choose 3) | 11 |
| PHYS 3A — Physics for Sci & Eng. - Mechanics | PHY 009A — Classical Physics (choose 3) | 5.5 |
| PHYS 3C — Physics for Sci. and Eng.- Modern Physics | PHY 009B — Classical Physics (choose 3) | 4.5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Davis after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Long Beach City College
Complete these five courses at Long Beach City College to start your UC Davis 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 1A
Biology for Science Majors
CHEM 1A
General Chemistry
HIST 10
History of Early America (Colonial-Reconstruction)
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Long Beach City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 1A — Biology for Science Majors | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 1A — General Chemistry | 5.5 |
Humanities | HIST 10 — History of Early America (Colonial-Reconstruction) | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Six semesters of math at LBCC
MATH 40 leads through 50, C2210, C2220, 80 and finally 84, six semesters straight. Starting at MATH 40 means three years of math, so start it immediately.
LBCC's semesters, UC Davis's quarters
LBCC runs a two-semester calendar while UC Davis splits into three shorter quarters, so classes move at a faster pace once you transfer in.
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Data structures is the one gap at LBCC
ECS 036C has no LBCC match, and UC Davis expects every prep course finished by the end of spring before fall enrollment. Every other CS Engineering, math and science requirement clears at LBCC.
MATH 60H and MATH 70H are honors options
LBCC's honors sequence, MATH 60H and MATH 70H, satisfies the same early calculus requirements as the regular MATH 60 and MATH 70 courses.
CS 11 and MATH 60 start the ladder
CS 11 opens the matched programming path, but math is the real commitment here: MATH 40 through MATH 84 takes six semesters, so start it right away.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LBCC CS 11 transfer to UC Davis Computer Science?
Yes. CS 11 satisfies ECS 036A, UC Davis's first programming requirement, one of 11 requirements Long Beach City College matches for this major.
What classes does LBCC not cover for UC Davis CS?
Only ECS 036C, data structures, has no LBCC match, and UC Davis wants all major prep done by the end of spring before you enroll. Every other requirement, including the full six-semester math chain, clears at Long Beach City College.
What's UC Davis's admit rate for Computer Science transfers?
UC Davis admitted 47% of transfer applicants to Computer Science in 2025, a rate for the whole applicant pool, not a figure specific to LBCC students.
How long is LBCC's math chain before transferring?
MATH 40 through MATH 50, MATH C2210, C2220, 80 and 84 runs six semesters at LBCC, so start it your first term.
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Related Transfer Plans
Long Beach City College students headed toward the University of California, Davis Computer Science B.S. major match 11 of the agreement's 12 prep requirements at LBCC, with only ECS 036C, data structures, left as a gap. UC Davis expects all prep finished by the end of spring before fall enrollment. CS 11 opens the matched programming path, and honors options like MATH 60H cover early calculus too. Pacing is the other challenge: the MATH 40 to MATH 84 chain runs six semesters. Transfermatic tracks this route for LBCC students planning their UC Davis transfer.
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