Orange Coast College to SDSU
Computer Science Transfer Plan
OCC's CS A200 covers SDSU's Data Structures requirement, and its calculus, discrete math, statistics and physics courses transfer too. Linear Algebra, CS 150, CS 160, CS 240 and CS 250 have no OCC match, and SDSU wants all catalog major prep done by the end of spring 2027.
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Orange Coast College
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San Diego State University
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Orange Coast College that satisfy San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Orange Coast College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No OCC match | CS 150, CS 150L | — |
| No OCC match | CS 160, CS 160L | — |
| CS A200 — Data Structures | CS 210 — Data Structures | 4 |
| No OCC match | CS 240 — Computer Organization | — |
| No OCC match | CS 250 — Introduction to Software Systems | — |
| MATH A180 or MATH A180H — Calculus 1 | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH A185 — Calculus 2 | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH A230 — Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | 5 |
| No OCC match | MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | — |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices | 4 |
| PHYS A185 — Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics with Lab | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 5 |
| PHYS A280 — Calculus Based Physics: Electricty/Magnetism with Lab | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at San Diego State University after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Orange Coast College
Complete these five courses at Orange Coast College to start your SDSU 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 A100
Principles of Biology
CHEM A100
Principles of Chemistry
HIST A101
Afro-American History
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Orange Coast College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL A100 — Principles of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM A100 — Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
Humanities | HIST A101 — Afro-American History | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Five semesters from MATH A070 to Discrete Math
The chain runs MATH A070 through A170, A180, A185 and finally A230. Falling behind early in that run pushes Discrete Math past a typical two-year transfer plan.
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Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
OCC covers Data Structures with CS A200
CS A200 satisfies SDSU's CS 210 directly. Take it once you've cleared its CS A150 and CS A250 prerequisites, even though neither of those has its own SDSU match.
Linear Algebra is OCC's one math gap
MATH 254 shows no OCC match, even though Calculus I, Calculus II and Discrete Math all transfer. CS 150, CS 160, CS 240 and CS 250 have no match either, and SDSU's prep deadline is spring 2027.
MATH A180H is an honors path into calculus
MATH A180 or MATH A180H both lead into MATH A185 for Calculus II. Either section satisfies the same SDSU requirement, so pick based on your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does OCC CS A200 transfer to SDSU as Data Structures?
Yes. CS A200 covers SDSU's CS 210 directly. Its OCC prerequisites are CS A150 and CS A250, so plan that sequence across your first terms.
Does OCC have a Linear Algebra course for SDSU transfer?
No. MATH 254 has no matched OCC course in this agreement, even though OCC covers the rest of the math track. SDSU wants Linear Algebra, like all catalog prep, done by the end of spring 2027.
Is Computer Organization offered at OCC before SDSU?
No, CS 240 has no OCC equivalent, and neither do CS 150, CS 160 or CS 250. With Linear Algebra, that's five SDSU prep requirements without an OCC match.
What's SDSU's minimum GPA for Computer Science transfer?
The published fall 2027 floor is a 2.0, but SDSU is impacted in every major, so applicants above that minimum are prioritized in the admission ranking.
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Related Transfer Plans
Orange Coast College students heading to San Diego State University for a Computer Science, B.S. can clear SDSU's Data Structures requirement, CS 210, with CS A200. MATH A180 covers Calculus I, MATH A185 covers Calculus II, MATH A230 covers Discrete Math, and STAT C1000, PHYS A185 and PHYS A280 cover statistics and physics. Linear Algebra, MATH 254, is the one math course with no OCC match. A student planning this route on Transfermatic should know CS 150, CS 160, CS 240 and CS 250 have no OCC match, and SDSU's prep deadline is the end of spring 2027.
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