Los Angeles Pierce College to UC Davis
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Pierce College covers all 12 of UC Davis's Computer Science prep requirements, including the full calculus and science sequences. The math chain runs five semesters, from MATH 240 through MATH 263.
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Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Los Angeles Pierce College that satisfy UC Davis's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Los Angeles Pierce College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 131 — Discrete Structures for Computer Science | ECS 020 — Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science | 3 |
| CS 114 or CS 213 — Programming in C | ECS 036A — Programming & Problem Solving | 3 |
| CS 216 — Object-Oriented Programming in C++ | ECS 036B — Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++ | 3 |
| CS 136 — Introduction to Data Structures | ECS 036C — Data Structures, Algorithms, & Programming | 3 |
| CS 130 — Introduction to Computer Architecture and Organization | ECS 050 — Computer Organization & Machine-Dependent Programming | 3 |
| MATH 261 — Calculus I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 262 — Calculus II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 263 — Calculus III | MAT 021C — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 270 — Linear Algebra | MAT 022A — Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 006 — General Biology I | BIS 002A — Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth (choose 3) | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 007 — General Biology II | BIS 002B — Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution (choose 3) | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 006 — General Biology I | BIS 002C — Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life (choose 3) | 5 |
| CHEM 102 + CHEM 101 — General Chemistry II + General Chemistry I | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C (choose 3) | 10 |
| PHYSICS 101 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists I | PHY 009A — Classical Physics (choose 3) | 5 |
| PHYSICS 103 + PHYSICS 102 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists III + Physics for Engineers and Scientists II | PHY 009B — Classical Physics (choose 3) | 10 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Los Angeles Pierce College
Complete these five courses at Los Angeles Pierce 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.
ANATOMY 001
Introduction to Human Anatomy
CHEM 051
Fundamentals of Chemistry I
A S L 003
American Sign Language III
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Los Angeles Pierce College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANATOMY 001 — Introduction to Human Anatomy | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 051 — Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities | A S L 003 — American Sign Language III | 4 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
Five semesters of math at Pierce
MATH 240 leads to MATH 260, then 261, 262 and finally 263, five semesters straight. A late start here pushes the rest of CS Engineering behind it.
Pierce's semesters against UC Davis's quarters
Pierce College runs two semesters a year while UC Davis splits into three quarters, so classes move faster once you're enrolled at UC Davis.
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Pierce leaves nothing for after transfer
CS Engineering, calculus, linear algebra and the science elective all clear at Pierce College. UC Davis wants the full prep list done by the end of spring before fall enrollment, and Pierce lets you do exactly that.
MATH 270 handles your linear algebra pick
Pierce's MATH 270 satisfies MAT 022A, the linear algebra course UC Davis screens on. MAT 027A and MAT 067 have no Pierce match, and neither is needed.
CS 136 and BIOLOGY 006 start early
CS 136 matches ECS 036C, data structures, and BIOLOGY 006 opens the biology option for the science elective. For ECS 036A, take CS 114 or CS 213.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pierce College CS 114 transfer to UC Davis Computer Science?
Yes. CS 114 or CS 213 satisfies ECS 036A, UC Davis's first programming requirement. CS 136 covers ECS 036C, and Pierce matches all 12 requirements for this major with no gaps.
What classes does Pierce not cover for UC Davis CS?
None. Pierce College matches all 12 of UC Davis's Computer Science prep requirements, covering CS Engineering, calculus, linear algebra and the science elective in full.
What's UC Davis's admit rate for Computer Science transfers?
UC Davis admitted 47% of transfer applicants to Computer Science in 2025, a figure for the whole applicant pool rather than one specific to Pierce students.
How long does the Pierce math chain run before transfer?
MATH 240 through MATH 260, 261, 262 and 263 takes five semesters at Pierce, the longest prerequisite path on Pierce's list, so start it right away.
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Los Angeles Pierce College is a full match for the University of California, Davis Computer Science B.S. major, covering all twelve prep requirements at Pierce, from CS 136 through the MATH 240 to MATH 263 calculus chain. BIOLOGY 006 anchors the science elective, and MATH 270 clears the linear algebra pick without needing MAT 027A or MAT 067. With no gaps to plan around, the calculus chain is the main thing to watch, running a full five semesters. Transfermatic maps this full-coverage Pierce College route to UC Davis Computer Science.
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