Moorpark College to UCSB
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 10 of UCSB's 11 Computer Science prep courses. PSTAT 120A has no Moorpark match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Moorpark College
To
UC Santa Barbara
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH M25A or MATH M25AH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH M25B or MATH M25BH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH M31 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MATH M35 — Applied Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 3 |
| CS M125 — Programming Concepts and Methodology I | CMPSC 16 — Problem Solving with Computers I | 3 |
| CS M135 — Programming Concepts and Methodology II | CMPSC 24 — Problem Solving with Computers II | 3 |
| CS M155 or MATH M21 — Discrete Structures | CMPSC 40 — Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | CMPSC 32 — Object Oriented Design and Implementation (recommended) | — |
| CS M145 — Computer Architecture and Organization | CMPSC 64 — Computer Organization and Logic Design (recommended) | 3 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| PHYS M20AL + PHYS M20A — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 1 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 5 |
| PHYS M20CL + PHYS M20AL + PHYS M20A + PHYS M20C — Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics | PHYS 2 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 10 |
| PHYS M20B + PHYS M20BL — Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory | PHYS 3, PHYS 3L (choose 2) | 5 |
| PHYS M10B + PHYS M10A + PHYS M10BL + PHYS M10AL — General Physics II + General Physics I + General Physics II Laboratory + General Physics I Lab | PHYS 6A, PHYS 6AL, PHYS 6B, PHYS 6BL, PHYS 6C, PHYS 6CL (choose 2) | 10 |
| PHYS M20A — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 4 |
| PHYS M20A + PHYS M20B — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 8 |
| No Moorpark match | PSTAT 120A — Probability and Statistics | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Santa Barbara after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Moorpark College
UCSB's Computer Science program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Moorpark College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
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 |
UCSB Computer Science: full GE notes
UCSB's Engineering college has applicants prioritize major coursework over IGETC or Cal-GETC, with general education left until after transfer for students on a three-year timeline.
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, UCSB quarters
Moorpark runs on semesters and UCSB on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSB's quicker quarter schedule.
Preview
Your First Semester
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every semester.
Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
PSTAT 120A has no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for PSTAT 120A. Check UCSB's Computer Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
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 MATH 3A
For UCSB MATH 3A, Moorpark accepts MATH M25A or MATH M25AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UCSB Computer Science?
MATH M25A or MATH M25AH, MATH M25B or MATH M25BH, MATH M31, MATH M35, CS M125, CS M135 and CS M155 or MATH M21, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 11 prep courses UCSB lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UCSB Computer Science?
PSTAT 120A. Moorpark lists no course for it, so check UCSB's Computer Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark MATH M31 transfer to UCSB?
Yes, for Computer Science. Moorpark MATH M31 (Introduction to Linear Algebra) is the match for UCSB MATH 4A (Linear Algebra with Applications) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSB's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
12% of all transfer applicants to UCSB Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Moorpark.
Explore More
Related Transfer Plans
Moorpark College students transferring to UC Santa Barbara for Computer Science can match 10 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including MATH M25A or MATH M25AH and MATH M25B or MATH M25BH. PSTAT 120A has 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 Santa Barbara, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
Build your Moorpark College → UCSB plan
Personalized, semester-by-semester. Free to start.
Get My Transfer Plan