Palomar College to UCSB
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Palomar covers every course UCSB requires for Computer Science admission. The same two classes, CSCI 222 and CSCI 210, satisfy both the required CMPSC 24 and the recommended CMPSC 32, so finishing them does double work.
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Palomar College
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UC Santa Barbara
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Palomar College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Palomar College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 140 or MATH 140E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 141 or MATH 141E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 4 |
| MATH 200 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MATH 206 — Calculus with Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| CSCI 112 — Programming Fundamentals I | CMPSC 16 — Problem Solving with Computers I | 4 |
| CSCI 222 + CSCI 210 — C++ and Object-Oriented Programming + Data Structures | CMPSC 24 — Problem Solving with Computers II | 8 |
| MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | CMPSC 40 — Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| CSCI 222 + CSCI 210 — C++ and Object-Oriented Programming + Data Structures | CMPSC 32 — Object Oriented Design and Implementation (recommended) | 8 |
| CSCI 212 — Machine Organization and Assembly Language | CMPSC 64 — Computer Organization and Logic Design (recommended) | 4 |
| MATH 205 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Third Course | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 4 |
| PHYS 230 — Principles of Physics | PHYS 1 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 5 |
| PHYS 230 — Principles of Physics | PHYS 2 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 5 |
| PHYS 231 — Principles of Physics | PHYS 3, PHYS 3L (choose 2) | 5 |
| PHYS 200 + PHYS 201 — Fundamentals of Physics + Fundamentals of Physics | PHYS 6A, PHYS 6AL, PHYS 6B, PHYS 6BL, PHYS 6C, PHYS 6CL (choose 2) | 10 |
| PHYS 230 — Principles of Physics | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 5 |
| PHYS 230 + PHYS 231 — Principles of Physics + Principles of Physics | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 10 |
| No Palomar match | PSTAT 120A — Probability and Statistics | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Santa Barbara after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Palomar College
UCSB's Computer Science program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Palomar College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
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 |
UCSB Computer Science: full GE notes
UCSB's Engineering college has applicants prioritize major coursework over IGETC or Cal-GETC, leaving general education for after transfer on a three-year path.
Four semesters to differential equations
MATH C2210, then MATH 141E, MATH 205, then MATH 206: Palomar's chain to UCSB's differential equations requirement runs four semesters, so start the sequence right away.
Palomar semesters, UCSB quarters
Palomar runs two semesters a year; UCSB runs three quarters. Semester credits convert to quarter units, and courses paired at Palomar can end up in separate, shorter UCSB terms.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
CMPSC 24 needs two classes together
At Palomar, UCSB's CMPSC 24 requires both CSCI 222 and CSCI 210 finished, not a single course. Plan for two semesters of data structures work, not one.
Those same two classes also cover an elective
CSCI 222 and CSCI 210, the pair that satisfies CMPSC 24, also match UCSB's strongly recommended CMPSC 32. Finishing the required pair gets you the recommended course for free.
Enhanced and standard calculus both count
MATH 140E and MATH 141E, the Enhanced sections, satisfy the same UCSB requirements as standard MATH 140 and MATH 141, so either version works.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Palomar MATH 140 transfer to UCSB Computer Science?
Yes. MATH 140, or the Enhanced section MATH 140E, satisfies UCSB's MATH 3A calculus requirement, one of seven courses required for admission to the major.
What classes does Palomar not cover for UCSB CS?
Palomar covers all seven required admission courses. UCSB also lists PSTAT 120A, an upper-division course its notes say isn't articulated and is taken at UCSB after transfer.
How selective is UCSB Computer Science for Palomar transfers?
About 12% of transfer applicants to the major were admitted in 2025, a figure covering every sending community college, not one specific to Palomar. Completed prep and cumulative GPA both weigh into selection.
Does CSCI 210 at Palomar count toward more than one UCSB requirement?
Yes. Paired with CSCI 222, it satisfies both the required CMPSC 24 and the strongly recommended CMPSC 32, so those two classes cover two different items on UCSB's list.
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Related Transfer Plans
Palomar College students planning to transfer into UC Santa Barbara's Computer Science, B.S. match all seven required admission courses, and the same pair, CSCI 222 and CSCI 210, covers both the required CMPSC 24 and the recommended CMPSC 32 at once. Enhanced calculus sections like MATH 140E count the same as the standard courses. PSTAT 120A is an upper-division course UCSB's notes say is taken at UCSB. Transfermatic lays out this Palomar-to-UCSB Computer Science route class by class.
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