Ohlone College to UCSB
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 10 of UCSB's 11 Computer Science prep courses. PSTAT 120A has no Ohlone match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Ohlone College
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UC Santa Barbara
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 101B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH 103 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MATH 104 — Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 5 |
| CS 102 — Introduction to Computer Programming Using C++ | CMPSC 16 — Problem Solving with Computers I | 3 |
| CS 124 — Programming with Data Structures | CMPSC 24 — Problem Solving with Computers II | 3 |
| CS 113 — Discrete Structures | CMPSC 40 — Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| CS 116 — Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ | CMPSC 32 — Object Oriented Design and Implementation (recommended) | 4 |
| CS 118 — Introduction to Assembly Language Programming | CMPSC 64 — Computer Organization and Logic Design (recommended) | 3 |
| MATH 101C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| PHYS 140 — Mechanics | PHYS 1 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 4 |
| PHYS 142 + PHYS 140 + PHYS 141 — Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics + Mechanics + Electricity and Magnetism | PHYS 2 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 12 |
| PHYS 142 + PHYS 140 + PHYS 141 — Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics + Mechanics + Electricity and Magnetism | PHYS 3, PHYS 3L (choose 2) | 12 |
| PHYS 121 + PHYS 120 — Introduction to Physics II + Introduction to Physics I | PHYS 6A, PHYS 6AL, PHYS 6B, PHYS 6BL, PHYS 6C, PHYS 6CL (choose 2) | 8 |
| PHYS 140 — Mechanics | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 4 |
| PHYS 140 + PHYS 141 — Mechanics + Electricity and Magnetism | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 8 |
| No Ohlone 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 Ohlone College
UCSB's Computer Science program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Ohlone College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIOL 101A
Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular
CHEM 101A
General Chemistry
HIST 102A
Chicanx/Latinx History I
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Ohlone College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 102A — Chicanx/Latinx History I | 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.
4 semesters minimum for MATH 100 onward
MATH 100 through MATH 103: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH 100 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
Ohlone semesters, UCSB quarters
Ohlone 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.
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PSTAT 120A has no Ohlone match
Ohlone 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 100 and CS 102
MATH 100 and CS 102 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSB looks for
By the end of spring before transfer, complete 2 semesters of calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, C/C++ programming, data structures in C++ and discrete math.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCSB Computer Science?
MATH 101A, MATH 101B, MATH 103, MATH 104, CS 102, CS 124 and CS 113, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 11 prep courses UCSB lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCSB Computer Science?
PSTAT 120A. Ohlone lists no course for it, so check UCSB's Computer Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone MATH 101A transfer to UCSB?
Yes, for Computer Science. Ohlone MATH 101A (Calculus with Analytic Geometry) is the match for UCSB MATH 3A (Calculus with Applications, First Course) 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 Ohlone.
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Ohlone College students transferring to UC Santa Barbara for Computer Science can match 10 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including MATH 101A and MATH 101B. PSTAT 120A has no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 100 and CS 102 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Santa Barbara, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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