Moorpark College to UCSD
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 9 of UCSD's 11 Computer Science prep courses. CSE 29 and CSE 21 have no Moorpark match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Moorpark College
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UC San Diego
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UC San Diego's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS M10J — Introduction to Computer Programming Using Java | CSE 11 — Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace | 4 |
| CS M135 — Programming Concepts and Methodology II | CSE 12 — Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | CSE 29 — Systems Programming and Software Tools | — |
| MATH M21 or CS M155 — Discrete Mathematics | CSE 20 — Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | CSE 21 — Mathematics for Algorithms and Systems | — |
| CS M145 — Computer Architecture and Organization | CSE 30 — Computer Organization and Systems Programming | 3 |
| MATH M31 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 18 — Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH M16A or MATH M25A — Applied Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 3 |
| MATH M16B or MATH M25B — Applied Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 3 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| (BIOL M02B and BIOL M02A) or (BIOL M02AH and BIOL M02B) — General Biology II | BILD 1 — The Cell (choose 1) | 5 |
| (BIOL M02B and BIOL M02A) or (BIOL M02B and BIOL M02AH) — General Biology II | BILD 2 — Multicellular Life (choose 1) | 5 |
| (BIOL M02A and BIOL M02B) or (BIOL M02B and BIOL M02AH) — General Biology I | BILD 3 — Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM M01A — General Chemistry I | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM M01B + CHEM M01A — General Chemistry II + General Chemistry I | CHEM 6B — General Chemistry II (choose 1) | 10 |
| PHYS M20A — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | 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 Moorpark College
Complete these five courses at Moorpark 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.
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 M31: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
Moorpark semesters, UCSD quarters
Moorpark 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 Moorpark match
Moorpark 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 MATH C2210 and CS M10J
MATH C2210 and CS M10J 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 20
For UCSD CSE 20, Moorpark accepts MATH M21 or CS M155. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UCSD Computer Science?
CS M10J, CS M135, MATH M21 or CS M155, CS M145, MATH M31, MATH M16A or MATH M25A and MATH M16B or MATH M25B, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 9 of the 11 prep courses UCSD lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UCSD Computer Science?
CSE 29 and CSE 21. Moorpark lists no course for them, so check UCSD's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark CS M135 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Computer Science. Moorpark CS M135 (Programming Concepts and Methodology II) 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 Moorpark.
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Moorpark College students transferring to UC San Diego for Computer Science can match 9 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including CS M10J and CS M135. CSE 29 and CSE 21 have no Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and CS M10J are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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