Moorpark College to UC Davis
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 10 of UC Davis's 12 Computer Science prep courses. ECS 036A and ECS 036C have no Moorpark match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UC Davis's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS M155 or MATH M21 — Discrete Structures | ECS 020 — Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | ECS 036A — Programming & Problem Solving | — |
| CS M135 — Programming Concepts and Methodology II | ECS 036B — Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++ | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | ECS 036C — Data Structures, Algorithms, & Programming | — |
| CS M145 — Computer Architecture and Organization | ECS 050 — Computer Organization & Machine-Dependent Programming | 3 |
| MATH M25A or MATH M25AH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH M25B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MAT 021C, MAT 021D | 5 |
| MATH M31 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MAT 022A — Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 3 |
| BIOL M02A or BIOL M02AH — General Biology I | BIS 002A — Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth (choose 3) | 5 |
| (BIOL M02A and BIOL M02B) or (BIOL M02B and BIOL M02AH) — General Biology I | BIS 002B — Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution (choose 3) | 5 |
| BIOL M02B — General Biology II | BIS 002C — Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life (choose 3) | 5 |
| (CHEM M01A and CHEM M01B) or (CHEM M01B and CHEM M01AH) — General Chemistry I | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C (choose 3) | 5 |
| CHEM M01AH — Honors: General Chemistry I | CHE 004A — General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering (choose 3) | 5 |
| PHYS M20AL + PHYS M20A — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHY 009A — Classical Physics (choose 3) | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Davis after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Moorpark College
Complete these five courses at Moorpark 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.
BIOL M01
Introduction to Biology
CHEM M01A
General Chemistry I
HIST M150
World History: From Prehistory to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Moorpark College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL M01 — Introduction to Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM M01A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities | HIST M150 — World History: From Prehistory to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
3 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210, then MATH C2220, then MATH M25C: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
Moorpark semesters, UC Davis quarters
Moorpark runs on semesters and UC Davis on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UC Davis's quicker quarter schedule.
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2 UC Davis requirements have no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for ECS 036A and ECS 036C. Check UC Davis's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH C2210 and MATH M25A
MATH C2210 and MATH M25A 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 ECS 020
For UC Davis ECS 020, Moorpark accepts CS M155 or MATH M21. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UC Davis Computer Science?
CS M155 or MATH M21, CS M135, CS M145, MATH M25A or MATH M25AH, MATH M25B, MATH M25C and MATH M31, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 12 prep courses UC Davis lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UC Davis Computer Science?
ECS 036A and ECS 036C. Moorpark lists no course for them, so check UC Davis's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark CS M135 transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Computer Science. Moorpark CS M135 (Programming Concepts and Methodology II) is the match for UC Davis ECS 036B (Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Davis's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
47% of all transfer applicants to UC Davis Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Moorpark.
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Moorpark College students transferring to UC Davis for Computer Science can match 10 of 12 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including CS M155 or MATH M21 and CS M135. ECS 036A and ECS 036C have no Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and MATH M25A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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