MiraCosta College to UCI
Computer Science Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for every one of UCI's 6 Computer Science prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at MiraCosta. Start with MATH C2210 and CS 111.
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MiraCosta College
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UC Irvine
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy UC Irvine's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (CS 111 and CS 112) or (CS 150 and CS 151) — Introduction to Computer Science I: Java | I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 | 3 |
| CS 138 + CS 139 — Programming with Python + Advanced Programming with Python | I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32 | 6 |
| MATH 150 or MATH 150H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 155 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| CS 210 — Software Engineering | IN4MATX 43 — Introduction to Software Engineering (choose 1) | 3 |
| CS 226 or MATH 226 — Discrete Structures | I&C SCI 6B — Boolean Logic and Discrete Structures (choose 1) | 4 |
| CS 226 or MATH 226 — Discrete Structures | I&C SCI 6D — Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 270 — Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at MiraCosta College
Complete these five courses at MiraCosta 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 102
Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology
CHEM 103
Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors
HIST 100
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at MiraCosta College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 102 — Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 103 — Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 100 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
3 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210, then MATH C2220, then MATH 270: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
MiraCosta semesters, UCI quarters
MiraCosta runs on semesters and UCI on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCI's quicker quarter schedule.
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MiraCosta covers all 6 listed courses
Every UCI Computer Science prep course in the transfer agreement has a MiraCosta match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH C2210 and CS 111
MATH C2210 and CS 111 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover MATH 2A
For UCI MATH 2A, MiraCosta accepts MATH 150 or MATH 150H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at MiraCosta for UCI Computer Science?
CS 111, CS 138, CS 139, MATH 150 or MATH 150H, MATH 155, CS 210 and CS 226 or MATH 226, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 6 of the 6 prep courses UCI lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for UCI Computer Science?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UCI Computer Science prep course listed has a MiraCosta match.
Does MiraCosta MATH 155 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Computer Science. MiraCosta MATH 155 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry II) is the match for UCI MATH 2B (Single-Variable Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at MiraCosta for UCI Computer Science?
MATH C2210 and CS 111, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
MiraCosta College students transferring to UC Irvine for Computer Science can match 6 of 6 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including CS 111 and CS 138. Every listed course has a MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and CS 111 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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