Palomar College to UC Berkeley
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Palomar College covers all three courses UC Berkeley requires for Computer Science admission, and offers two separate paths to the MATH 54 requirement. CSCI 222 and CSCI 210 also match the recommended COMPSCI 61B; 61A, 61C, and 70 have no Palomar match.
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Palomar College
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UC Berkeley
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Palomar College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Palomar College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 140 or MATH 140E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 141 or (MATH 206 and MATH 141E) — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 206 + MATH 200 — Calculus with Differential Equations + Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 1) | 7 |
| MATH 200 + MATH 206 + ENGR 210 + ENGR 210L — Introduction to Linear Algebra + Calculus with Differential Equations + Electrical Network Analysis + Electrical Network Analysis Lab | EECS 16A — Designing Information Devices and Systems I (choose 1) | 11 |
| No Palomar match | COMPSCI 61A — The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (recommended) | — |
| CSCI 222 + CSCI 210 — C++ and Object-Oriented Programming + Data Structures | COMPSCI 61B — Data Structures (recommended) | 8 |
| No Palomar match | COMPSCI 61C — Machine Structures (recommended) | — |
| No Palomar match | COMPSCI 70 — Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory (recommended) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley 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 semesters on the longest path
Palomar's longest chain runs MATH C2210, MATH 141E, MATH 205, then MATH 206: four semesters. MATH 200, the linear algebra course CS accepts alone, needs only MATH C2220 or MATH 141E.
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Skip the four-course EECS 16A route
Palomar's EECS 16A alternative needs MATH 200, MATH 206, ENGR 210 and ENGR 210L. The MATH 54 line pairs MATH 206 with MATH 200, and Berkeley's notes say CS accepts just the linear algebra course, MATH 200.
Two routes to MATH 52
MATH 52 has two Palomar routes: MATH 141 alone, or MATH 206 paired with MATH 141E. Either satisfies the requirement, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
CSCI 222 and 210 both need CSCI 114
The recommended COMPSCI 61B match runs through two Palomar courses that share one prerequisite, CSCI 114. Finish CSCI 114 first so both can follow.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at Palomar for UC Berkeley computer science?
MATH 140 for Calc I, MATH 141 (or MATH 206 with MATH 141E) for Calc II, and MATH 200 for linear algebra, which Berkeley CS accepts without MATH 206. Add CSCI 222 and CSCI 210 for the recommended COMPSCI 61B.
What doesn't Palomar cover for Berkeley CS?
COMPSCI 61A, 61C, and 70 have no Palomar equivalent. The recommended 61B does, through CSCI 222 and CSCI 210, so that's one extra course worth finishing before you transfer.
How hard is it to transfer into Berkeley computer science?
Very hard. UC Berkeley admitted 5% of 2025 transfer applicants to Computer Science across every sending college, not Palomar alone. Choosing a different major on your application also removes the option to switch into CS later.
Is IGETC required for Berkeley CS?
No. The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society recommends Cal-GETC or IGETC but doesn't require it for CS admission. What's required either way is the UC 7-course pattern, finished by the spring before enrollment.
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Related Transfer Plans
Palomar College students planning the Computer Science, B.A. at UC Berkeley finish every required admission course on campus, from MATH 140 through the paired MATH 206 and MATH 200 for linear algebra and differential equations. CSCI 222 and CSCI 210 add the recommended COMPSCI 61B, both built on the shared prerequisite CSCI 114. Transfermatic tracks that four-semester math chain against Palomar's schedule so nothing slips past Berkeley's spring completion deadline.
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