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    Saddleback College to UCI
    Computer Science Transfer Plan

    Saddleback has a match for every one of UCI's 5 Computer Science prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Saddleback. Start with MATH 3A and CS 1A.

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    Major Requirements

    Computer Science Major Preparation

    Courses at Saddleback College that satisfy UC Irvine's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.

    CS 1C + CS 1B + CS 1A
    Introduction to Computer Science III + Introduction to Computer Science II + Introduction to Computer Science I
    I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 3310.5 units
    MATH 3A or MATH 3AH
    Analytic Geometry and Calculus
    MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus5 units
    MATH 3B
    Analytic Geometry and Calculus
    MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus5 units
    CS 1A + CS 1B + CS 1C
    Introduction to Computer Science I + Introduction to Computer Science II + Introduction to Computer Science III
    I&C SCI 45C — Programming in C/C++ as a Second Language (choose 1)10.5 units
    CS 1D
    Data Structures
    I&C SCI 46 — Data Structure Implementation and Analysis (choose 1)3.5 units
    CS 3B + CS 3A
    Computer Organization and Assembly Language + Computer Organization and Machine Language
    I&C SCI 51 — Introductory Computer Organization (choose 1)7 units
    CS 30A + CS 30B
    Computer Discrete Mathematics I + Computer Discrete Mathematics II
    I&C SCI 6B — Boolean Logic and Discrete Structures (choose 1)6 units
    CS 30A + MATH 30B
    Computer Discrete Mathematics I + Computer Discrete Mathematics II
    I&C SCI 6D — Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (choose 1)6 units
    MATH 26
    Introduction to Linear Algebra
    MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra (choose 1)4 units

    General Education

    Foundation GE at Saddleback College

    Complete these five courses at Saddleback 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.

    Life Science

    BIO 11

    Human Anatomy

    4 units
    Physical Science

    CHEM 12A

    Organic Chemistry

    5 units
    Humanities

    HIST 16

    History of the United States to 1876

    3 units
    English CompositionCCN

    ENGL C1000

    Academic Reading and Writing

    4 units
    Critical ThinkingCCN

    ENGL C1001

    Critical Thinking and Writing

    3 units

    3 semesters minimum for CS 1A onward

    CS 1A, then CS 1B, then CS 1C: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start CS 1A in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.

    Saddleback semesters, UCI quarters

    Saddleback runs on semesters and UCI on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCI's quicker quarter schedule.

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    Your First Semester

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    MATH 3A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus
    5 unitsMajor
    CS 1A — Introduction to Computer Science I
    3.5 unitsMajor
    ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing
    4 unitsGE
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    Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path

    Saddleback covers all 5 listed courses

    Every UCI Computer Science prep course in the transfer agreement has a Saddleback match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.

    Start with MATH 3A and CS 1A

    MATH 3A and CS 1A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.

    More than one way to cover MATH 2A

    For UCI MATH 2A, Saddleback accepts MATH 3A or MATH 3AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What classes should I take at Saddleback for UCI Computer Science?

    CS 1C, CS 1B, CS 1A, MATH 3A or MATH 3AH, MATH 3B, CS 1D and CS 3B, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 5 of the 5 prep courses UCI lists for Computer Science.

    What doesn't Saddleback cover for UCI Computer Science?

    Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UCI Computer Science prep course listed has a Saddleback match.

    Does Saddleback MATH 3B transfer to UCI?

    Yes, for Computer Science. Saddleback MATH 3B (Analytic Geometry and Calculus) is the match for UCI MATH 2B (Single-Variable Calculus) in the transfer agreement.

    What should I take first at Saddleback for UCI Computer Science?

    MATH 3A and CS 1A, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.

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