Long Beach City College to UCI
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Long Beach City College's CS 11 and CS 12 together match UC Irvine's full I&C SCI 31 through 33 programming sequence, and MATH 60 and MATH 70 cover calculus. Linear algebra takes longer to reach here, a six-semester chain that ends at MATH 84.
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Long Beach City College that satisfy UC Irvine's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Long Beach City College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 11 + CS 12 — Introduction to Computer Science-C++ + Advanced Computer Science-C++ | I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 | 7 |
| MATH 60 or MATH 60H — First Calculus Course | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 70 or MATH 70H or MATH 70S — Second Calculus Course | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| CS 51 — Introduction to Computer Architecture | I&C SCI 51 — Introductory Computer Organization (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 84 — Intro to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Long Beach City College
Complete these five courses at Long Beach City 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 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 |
Linear algebra ends a six-term chain
MATH 84 follows MATH 40, MATH 50, MATH C2210, MATH C2220 and MATH 80 at LBCC, six semesters in total. Start that chain your first term if you want linear algebra done before transfer.
LBCC semesters, UCI quarters
UCI accepts two semesters of calculus as equal to two quarters, so MATH 60 and MATH 70 clear that requirement on their own. Complete CS 11 and CS 12 both at LBCC rather than splitting the sequence.
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CS 11 and CS 12 clear the sequence
Together these two LBCC courses match I&C SCI 31, 32 and 33, UCI's entire required programming year. CS 12 needs CS 11 first, so start there.
CS 51 is LBCC's extra-course match
For UCI's one additional approved course, CS 51 alone matches I&C SCI 51, computer organization. It's the only single-course match LBCC offers on UCI's approved elective list.
MATH 84 covers linear algebra and more
MATH 84 pairs differential equations with linear algebra in one five-unit course, and it's LBCC's only match for UCI's linear algebra elective. It sits at the end of a long math chain.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What LBCC classes do I need for UCI computer science?
CS 11 and CS 12 for programming, MATH 60 and MATH 70 for calculus, and CS 51 as the extra approved course. UCI wants a B or better in every one of these required classes.
What does LBCC not cover for UCI computer science?
Nothing required for admission itself. The programming sequence, calculus, the extra approved course and linear algebra all have an LBCC match, though linear algebra takes a long chain to reach.
Is UCI computer science TAG eligible?
No. UCI's screening notes say no major in the Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences takes TAG applicants. You're admitted instead on finished coursework and a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Does LBCC CS 11 count toward UCI computer science?
Yes, together with CS 12. ASSIST matches the pair to I&C SCI 31, 32 and 33, UCI's full required programming sequence. CS 11 also serves as CS 12's prerequisite, so take it first.
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Long Beach City College students headed toward the Computer Science B.S. at UC Irvine can match the programming and calculus core here. CS 11 and CS 12 together cover UCI's I&C SCI 31 through 33 sequence, MATH 60 and MATH 70 handle calculus, and CS 51 fills the extra approved course. Linear algebra runs through a longer chain, six semesters to MATH 84. UCI wants a 3.0 GPA and a B or better throughout. Transfermatic plans LBCC's math chain around when you'll need linear algebra.
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