Palomar College to UCI
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Palomar College offers two matched paths to UC Irvine's full I&C SCI 31 through 33 programming sequence: CSIT 175 and CSIT 275 in Python, or CSCI 210 and CSCI 114 in C++. MATH 140 and MATH 141 round out calculus, with an enhanced-section option on each.
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Palomar College that satisfy UC Irvine's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Palomar College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (CSIT 175 and CSIT 275) or (CSCI 210 and CSCI 114) — Python Programming | I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 | 3 |
| MATH 140 or MATH 140E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 141 or MATH 141E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| CSCI 222 — C++ and Object-Oriented Programming | I&C SCI 45C — Programming in C/C++ as a Second Language (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | I&C SCI 6D — Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 200 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 3 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Palomar College
Complete these five courses at Palomar College to start your UCI 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 |
The C++ track is a three-term chain
Choosing CSCI 210 and CSCI 114 means starting at CSCI 112, a three-semester chain in total. Begin that sequence your first term if you want it done before you transfer.
Palomar semesters, UCI quarters
UCI treats two semesters of calculus as equal to two quarters, so MATH 140 and MATH 141 clear that requirement. Finish whichever programming pair you pick, Python or C++, entirely at Palomar.
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Two full paths, not just one course each
Unlike a single elective swap, Palomar lets you clear the entire I&C SCI 31 through 33 sequence in Python, CSIT 175 and CSIT 275, or in C++, CSCI 210 and CSCI 114. Both routes count equally toward admission.
Two single-course extra options
For UCI's one additional approved course, CSCI 222 alone matches I&C SCI 45C, C/C++ as a second language, and needs CSCI 114. MATH 245 alone is the other option, matching I&C SCI 6D in discrete math.
The CS chain runs three terms, not math
Palomar's longest prerequisite chain isn't calculus, it's CSCI 112 into CSCI 114 into CSCI 210, three semesters if you take the C++ programming path. Start that sequence early if you choose it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What Palomar classes do I need for UCI computer science?
Either CSIT 175 and CSIT 275, or CSCI 210 and CSCI 114, for programming, plus MATH 140 and MATH 141 for calculus, and CSCI 222 or MATH 245 as the extra approved course. A B or better is required.
What does Palomar not cover for UCI computer science?
Nothing required for admission. Both Palomar programming paths reach the full sequence, and Palomar has a match for calculus, the extra approved course, and linear algebra.
Is UCI computer science TAG eligible?
No. UCI's screening notes exclude every Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences major from TAG, Computer Science included. Admission comes down to finished coursework and a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Does Palomar CSIT 175 count toward UCI computer science?
Yes, paired with CSIT 275. ASSIST matches that Python pair to the full I&C SCI 31 through 33 sequence, the same as the CSCI 210 and CSCI 114 pair in C++. Pick one track, not both.
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Related Transfer Plans
Palomar College students planning to transfer into the Computer Science B.S. at UC Irvine can choose between two matched programming paths. CSIT 175 and CSIT 275 in Python, or CSCI 210 and CSCI 114 in C++, each cover UCI's I&C SCI 31 through 33 sequence, and MATH 140 and MATH 141 cover calculus. CSCI 222 or MATH 245 fills the extra approved course. UCI wants a 3.0 GPA and a B or better in every required course. Transfermatic maps Palomar's two programming tracks to help you pick one.
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