Palomar College to UC Davis
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Palomar College covers all 12 of UC Davis's Computer Science prep requirements. The longest prerequisite chain runs four terms through math into physics, MATH C2210, MATH 141E, PHYS 230 and PHYS 231.
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Palomar College that satisfy UC Davis's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Palomar College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | ECS 020 — Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science | 3 |
| CSCI 112 or CSCI 114 — Programming Fundamentals I | ECS 036A — Programming & Problem Solving | 4 |
| CSCI 222 — C++ and Object-Oriented Programming | ECS 036B — Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++ | 4 |
| CSCI 210 — Data Structures | ECS 036C — Data Structures, Algorithms, & Programming | 4 |
| CSCI 212 — Machine Organization and Assembly Language | ECS 050 — Computer Organization & Machine-Dependent Programming | 4 |
| MATH 140 or MATH 140E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 141 or MATH 141E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course | MAT 021B — Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 205 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Third Course | MAT 021C, MAT 021D | 4 |
| MATH 200 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MAT 022A — Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 3 |
| BIOL 200 + BIOL 201 — Foundations of Biology I + Foundations of Biology II | BIS 002A, BIS 002B, BIS 002C (choose 3) | 8 |
| CHEM 115 + CHEM 110 + CHEM 110L + CHEM 115L — General Chemistry + General Chemistry + General Chemistry Laboratory + General Chemistry Laboratory | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C (choose 3) | 10 |
| PHYS 230 + PHYS 231 — Principles of Physics + Principles of Physics | PHY 009A, PHY 009B, PHY 009C (choose 3) | 10 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Palomar College
Complete these five courses at Palomar College to start your UC Davis 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 |
Math into physics takes four terms
MATH C2210 leads to MATH 141E, then PHYS 230, then PHYS 231, four terms in order. Start calculus your first term so physics finishes before you transfer.
Palomar's semesters, UC Davis's quarters
Palomar runs a two-semester calendar while UC Davis splits into three quarters, so expect a faster pace once you're enrolled at UC Davis.
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Palomar leaves nothing unmatched
CS Engineering, calculus, linear algebra and the science elective all clear at Palomar College. UC Davis's full prep list is finished before you transfer.
Physics sits at the end of the chain
PHYS 230 needs MATH C2220 or MATH 141E, and PHYS 231 needs PHYS 230 and MATH 205. Start calculus your first semester so physics fits before transfer.
CSCI 112 and MATH 140 open first term
CSCI 112 satisfies ECS 036A and MATH 140 opens Palomar's matched calculus sequence. CSCI 114 is the next step, and CSCI 222, CSCI 210 and CSCI 212 all need it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Palomar CSCI 112 transfer to UC Davis Computer Science?
Yes. CSCI 112 satisfies ECS 036A, UC Davis's first programming requirement, and Palomar College matches all 12 requirements for this major with no gaps.
What classes does Palomar not cover for UC Davis CS?
None. Palomar College matches every one of UC Davis's 12 Computer Science prep requirements, covering CS Engineering, math and the science elective in full.
What's UC Davis's admit rate for Computer Science transfers?
UC Davis admitted 47% of transfer applicants to Computer Science in 2025, a figure for the whole applicant pool, not a number specific to Palomar students.
What's the longest prerequisite chain at Palomar for this major?
It runs through math into physics: MATH C2210, then MATH 141E, PHYS 230 and PHYS 231, four terms in a row at Palomar.
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Palomar College is a full match for the University of California, Davis Computer Science B.S. major, covering all twelve prep requirements at Palomar, from CSCI 112 and ECS 036A through the MATH 140 calculus sequence. The longest prerequisite chain runs four terms, from MATH C2210 through MATH 141E into PHYS 230 and PHYS 231. With no gaps to plan around, that math-to-physics sequence is the one thing worth starting immediately. Transfermatic maps this full-coverage Palomar College route to UC Davis Computer Science.
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