Palomar College to SDSU
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Palomar covers 11 of SDSU's 12 Computer Science prep requirements, including four of the five computer science courses. Only CS 250, Introduction to Software Systems, has no Palomar match, and SDSU wants all catalog major prep done by the end of spring 2027.
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Palomar College
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San Diego State University
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Palomar College that satisfy San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Palomar College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 112 — Programming Fundamentals I | CS 150, CS 150L | 4 |
| CSCI 210 or CSCI 222 — Data Structures | CS 160, CS 160L | 4 |
| CSCI 210 — Data Structures | CS 210 — Data Structures | 4 |
| CSCI 212 — Machine Organization and Assembly Language | CS 240 — Computer Organization | 4 |
| No Palomar match | CS 250 — Introduction to Software Systems | — |
| MATH 140 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 141 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 200 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| STAT C1000 or PSYC 205 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices | 4 |
| PHYS 230 — Principles of Physics | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 5 |
| PHYS 231 — Principles of Physics | 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 Palomar College
Complete these five courses at Palomar 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 100
Introductory Biology: General Biology
CHEM 100
Fundamentals of Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the United States through Reconstruction
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Palomar College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Introductory Biology: General Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Four terms to finish physics with lab
MATH C2210 leads to C2220, then PHYS 230, then PHYS 231. That's four semesters minimum, so start calculus in your first term at Palomar.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Only Software Systems is left uncovered
CSCI 112, CSCI 210 and CSCI 212 clear CS 150, CS 160, CS 210 and CS 240. CS 250 is the single computer science gap left in this agreement.
Palomar's local-area status excludes this major
The local-area exception for Palomar only applies to Mechanical Engineering. For Computer Science, admission ranking works the same as any non-local applicant's.
CSCI 114 is the prerequisite behind three courses
CSCI 210, CSCI 212 and CSCI 222 all require CSCI 114 first. Clear it early so it doesn't hold up Data Structures or Computer Organization later.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Palomar CSCI 112 transfer to SDSU as CS 150?
Yes, CSCI 112 covers CS 150, and CSCI 210 or CSCI 222 covers CS 160. CSCI 210 also covers Data Structures, CS 210, on its own.
Is Introduction to Software Systems offered at Palomar?
Not in this agreement. CS 250 has no matched Palomar course, and it's the lone gap among SDSU's 12 prep requirements, which are due by the end of spring 2027.
Do Palomar students get local-area priority for SDSU Computer Science?
No. Palomar's local-area exception applies only to Mechanical Engineering, so Computer Science applicants from Palomar are ranked like any non-local transfer.
What's SDSU's minimum GPA for Computer Science transfer?
The published fall 2027 minimum is a 2.0, but SDSU is impacted in every major, so applicants above that floor rank ahead of those sitting right at it.
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Palomar College covers 11 of San Diego State University's 12 Computer Science, B.S. prep requirements. CSCI 112 and CSCI 210 clear the intro programming sequence and Data Structures, CSCI 212 clears Computer Organization, and Palomar's math and physics track, MATH 140 through PHYS 231, transfers in full. Only CS 250, Introduction to Software Systems, is missing. A student using Transfermatic to plan this route should note Palomar's local-area SDSU exception applies to Mechanical Engineering, not this major.
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