San Diego Mesa College to UCI
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Mesa clears every one of UC Irvine's Computer Science admission requirements: CISC 192, CISC 179 and CISC 201 together match UCI's entire I&C SCI 31 through 33 sequence. MATH 150 and MATH 151 handle calculus, and Mesa offers a match for the extra approved course too.
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at San Diego Mesa College that satisfy UC Irvine's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at San Diego Mesa College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CISC 192 + CISC 179 + CISC 201 — C/C++ Programming + Introduction to Python Programming + Advanced C++ Programming | I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 | 12 |
| MATH 150 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 151 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| CISC 211 — Computer Organization and Assembly Language | I&C SCI 51 — Introductory Computer Organization (choose 1) | 4 |
| CISC 246 + MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science + Discrete Mathematics | I&C SCI 6B — Boolean Logic and Discrete Structures (choose 1) | 6 |
| MATH 245 + CISC 246 — Discrete Mathematics + Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | I&C SCI 6D — Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (choose 1) | 6 |
| MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 3 |
General Education
Foundation GE at San Diego Mesa College
Complete these five courses at San Diego Mesa 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
Natural History - Environmental Biology
CHEM 100
Fundamentals of Chemistry
HIST 100
World History I
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at San Diego Mesa College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Natural History - Environmental Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Fundamentals of Chemistry | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 100 — World History I | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
Linear algebra caps a four-semester math chain
MATH 254, Mesa's match for UCI's linear algebra course, sits behind MATH 141, MATH 150 and MATH 151. Start math right away if you want that chain finished before you transfer.
Mesa semesters, UCI quarters
UCI counts two semesters of calculus the same as two quarters, so MATH 150 and MATH 151 are enough on their own. Keep the three-course CISC programming sequence at Mesa rather than splitting it elsewhere.
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Three courses, the whole sequence
CISC 192, CISC 179 and CISC 201 together match all of I&C SCI 31, 32 and 33 at Mesa. Plan CISC 192 early, since CISC 201 needs it first.
CISC 246 and MATH 245 go together
ASSIST matches the CISC 246 and MATH 245 pair to I&C SCI 6B, Boolean logic, and to I&C SCI 6D, discrete math. Neither course counts alone, and the pair fills UCI's one extra approved course once.
CISC 211 is the simplest extra course
For UCI's one additional approved course, CISC 211 alone matches I&C SCI 51, computer organization. It's the only single-course option Mesa offers on that list, so it's the fastest way to finish.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What Mesa classes do I need for UCI computer science?
CISC 192, CISC 179 and CISC 201 for the programming sequence, MATH 150 and MATH 151 for calculus, and one more approved course, either CISC 211 or the CISC 246 and MATH 245 pair. A B or better is required in each.
What does Mesa not cover for UCI computer science?
Nothing in the required core. Mesa matches all three I&C SCI programming courses, both calculus courses, and at least one option for the extra approved course and for linear algebra.
Is UCI computer science TAG eligible?
No. The Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences does not admit TAG students to any major, including Computer Science. UCI instead screens on completed coursework and a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Does Mesa CISC 179 count toward UCI computer science?
Yes, as part of the three-course set with CISC 192 and CISC 201. ASSIST matches all three together to UCI's I&C SCI 31, 32 and 33, so CISC 179 alone doesn't clear a requirement on its own.
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San Diego Mesa College students planning to transfer into the Computer Science B.S. at UC Irvine can complete every admission requirement at Mesa. CISC 192, CISC 179 and CISC 201 together match UCI's full I&C SCI 31 through 33 sequence, MATH 150 and MATH 151 cover calculus, and CISC 211 or the CISC 246 and MATH 245 pair fills the extra approved course. UCI wants a 3.0 GPA and a B or better throughout, and this major skips TAG entirely. Transfermatic orders these Mesa courses around UCI's prerequisite chain.
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