MiraCosta College to UCSD
Computer Science Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for 9 of UCSD's 11 Computer Science prep courses. CSE 29 and CSE 21 have no MiraCosta match, so plan for them before you apply.
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MiraCosta College
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UC San Diego
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy UC San Diego's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 112 or CS 139 or CS 151 — Introduction to Computer Science II: Java | CSE 11 — Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace | 3 |
| CS 113 — Basic Data Structures and Algorithms | CSE 12 — Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | CSE 29 — Systems Programming and Software Tools | — |
| MATH 226 or CS 226 — Discrete Mathematics | CSE 20 — Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| No MiraCosta match | CSE 21 — Mathematics for Algorithms and Systems | — |
| CS 220 — Computer Architecture and Assembly Language | CSE 30 — Computer Organization and Systems Programming | 3 |
| MATH 270 — Linear Algebra | MATH 18 — Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 150 or MATH 150H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 155 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MATH 260 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| BIO 202 + BIO 204 — Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and Organismal Biology + Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics and Molecular Biology | BILD 1 — The Cell (choose 1) | 8 |
| BIO 204 + BIO 202 — Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics and Molecular Biology + Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and Organismal Biology | BILD 2 — Multicellular Life (choose 1) | 8 |
| BIO 202 + BIO 204 — Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and Organismal Biology + Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics and Molecular Biology | BILD 3 — Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (choose 1) | 8 |
| CHEM 150 — General Chemistry I: For Science Majors | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 151 + CHEM 150 — General Chemistry II: For Science Majors + General Chemistry I: For Science Majors | CHEM 6B — General Chemistry II (choose 1) | 10 |
| PHYS 151 — Principles of Physics I | PHYS 2A — Physics - Mechanics (choose 1) | 4 |
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 MiraCosta College
Complete these five courses at MiraCosta 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 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 CS 111 onward
CS 111, then CS 112, then CS 113: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start CS 111 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
MiraCosta semesters, UCSD quarters
MiraCosta runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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2 UCSD requirements have no MiraCosta match
MiraCosta lists no course for CSE 29 and CSE 21. Check UCSD's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with CS 111 and MATH 150
CS 111 and MATH 150 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 CSE 11
For UCSD CSE 11, MiraCosta accepts CS 112 or CS 139 or CS 151. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at MiraCosta for UCSD Computer Science?
CS 112 or CS 139 or CS 151, CS 113, MATH 226 or CS 226, CS 220, MATH 270, MATH 150 or MATH 150H and MATH 155, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 9 of the 11 prep courses UCSD lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for UCSD Computer Science?
CSE 29 and CSE 21. MiraCosta lists no course for them, so check UCSD's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does MiraCosta CS 113 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Computer Science. MiraCosta CS 113 (Basic Data Structures and Algorithms) is the match for UCSD CSE 12 (Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSD's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
17% of all transfer applicants to UCSD Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to MiraCosta.
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MiraCosta College students transferring to UC San Diego for Computer Science can match 9 of 11 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including CS 112 or CS 139 or CS 151 and CS 113. CSE 29 and CSE 21 have no MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CS 111 and MATH 150 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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