Long Beach City College to UCSD
Computer Science Transfer Plan
LBCC matches 6 of UC San Diego's 11 Computer Science requirements: calculus, linear algebra, one science course and CSE 12 through CS 22. CSE 11 and CSE 20 have no LBCC match but are due by spring before transfer, while CSE 21, CSE 29 and CSE 30 can wait until UCSD.
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Long Beach City College
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UC San Diego
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Long Beach City College that satisfy UC San Diego's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Long Beach City College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No LBCC match | CSE 11 — Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace | — |
| CS 22 — Data Structures and Algorithms | CSE 12 — Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design | 3 |
| No LBCC match | CSE 29 — Systems Programming and Software Tools | — |
| No LBCC match | CSE 20 — Discrete Mathematics | — |
| No LBCC match | CSE 21 — Mathematics for Algorithms and Systems | — |
| No LBCC match | CSE 30 — Computer Organization and Systems Programming | — |
| MATH 84 — Intro to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | MATH 18 — Linear Algebra | 5 |
| MATH 60 — First Calculus Course | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 70 — Second Calculus Course | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 80 — Third Calculus Course | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| BIO 1A + BIO 1B — Biology for Science Majors + Biology for Science Majors | BILD 1 — The Cell (choose 1) | 10 |
| BIO 1B + BIO 1A — Biology for Science Majors + Biology for Science Majors | BILD 2 — Multicellular Life (choose 1) | 10 |
| BIO 1A + BIO 1B — Biology for Science Majors + Biology for Science Majors | BILD 3 — Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (choose 1) | 10 |
| CHEM 1A — General Chemistry | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I (choose 1) | 5.5 |
| CHEM 1A + CHEM 1B — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHEM 6B — General Chemistry II (choose 1) | 11 |
| PHYS 3A — Physics for Sci & Eng. - Mechanics | PHYS 2A — Physics - Mechanics (choose 1) | 5.5 |
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 Long Beach City College
Complete these five courses at Long Beach City 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 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 to reach linear algebra
LBCC's chain runs MATH 40, 50, C2210, C2220, 80, then MATH 84: six semesters minimum. Begin it in your first term so linear algebra clears before spring.
LBCC semesters, UCSD quarters
LBCC teaches on semesters, but UCSD splits its academic year into quarters, so a course like MATH 60 covers UCSD material at a different pace after you transfer. Expect three terms a year at UCSD.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Five of six CSE courses are gaps
CSE 11, CSE 20, CSE 21, CSE 29 and CSE 30 all have no LBCC equivalent. UCSD's screening list includes CSE 11 and CSE 20, due by the end of spring before transfer, so those two gaps matter most.
Calculus and linear algebra are covered
MATH 60 through MATH 80 carries calculus, and MATH 84 covers linear algebra. That six-semester math chain is the part of major prep LBCC does handle.
Start math your very first term
With MATH 40 through MATH 84 running six semesters, waiting even one term to start calculus pushes linear algebra past UCSD's spring cutoff.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at LBCC for UCSD computer science?
MATH 60 through MATH 80 for calculus, MATH 84 for linear algebra, one science option, and CS 22 for CSE 12. CSE 11 and CSE 20 have no LBCC match, yet UCSD requires both by the end of spring before transfer.
What doesn't LBCC cover for UCSD computer science?
CSE 11, CSE 29, CSE 20, CSE 21 and CSE 30. ASSIST lists no LBCC course for any of the five. CSE 21, CSE 29 and CSE 30 can wait until UCSD, but CSE 11 and CSE 20 are screened and due by spring before transfer.
What is the UCSD computer science transfer admit rate?
17% for 2025, spanning every transfer applicant to Computer Science, not LBCC students specifically. With five open requirements here, the math and science prep LBCC does cover matters even more before applying.
Does LBCC's CS 22 count toward UCSD computer science?
Yes. CS 22 is LBCC's match for CSE 12, Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design. It's the one CSE-numbered requirement LBCC covers.
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Related Transfer Plans
Long Beach City College students transferring into UC San Diego's Computer Science B.S. complete 6 of the 11 lower-division requirements at LBCC. MATH 60 through MATH 80 carries calculus, MATH 84 covers linear algebra, and CS 22 covers CSE 12. CSE 11, CSE 20, CSE 21, CSE 29 and CSE 30 have no LBCC match, and UCSD still wants CSE 11 and CSE 20 finished by spring before transfer. Transfermatic tracks LBCC's six-semester math chain against UCSD's spring prep deadline so nothing runs late.
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