Santa Barbara City College to SDSU
Computer Science Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for 7 of SDSU's 12 Computer Science prep courses. The CS 150, CS 150L sequence, the CS 160, CS 160L sequence, CS 210 and CS 240 and 1 more have no SBCC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Santa Barbara City College
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San Diego State University
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Santa Barbara City College that satisfy San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No SBCC match | CS 150, CS 150L | — |
| No SBCC match | CS 160, CS 160L | — |
| No SBCC match | CS 210 — Data Structures | — |
| No SBCC match | CS 240 — Computer Organization | — |
| No SBCC match | CS 250 — Introduction to Software Systems | — |
| MATH 150 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 160 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| CS 108 — Discrete Structures | MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 210 — Linear Algebra | MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or PSY 150 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices | 4 |
| PHYS 121 — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 5 |
| PHYS 122 — Electricity and Magnetism | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at San Diego State University after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Santa Barbara City College
Complete these five courses at Santa Barbara City College to start your SDSU 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
Concepts of Biology
CHEM 101
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the U.S. to 1877
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Santa Barbara City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101 — Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the U.S. to 1877 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
4 semesters minimum for MATH 149 onward
MATH 149 through MATH 210: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH 149 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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5 SDSU requirements have no SBCC match
SBCC lists no course for the CS 150, CS 150L sequence, the CS 160, CS 160L sequence, CS 210 and CS 240 and others. Check SDSU's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH 149 and STAT C1000
MATH 149 and STAT C1000 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 STAT 250
For SDSU STAT 250, SBCC accepts STAT C1000 or PSY 150. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for SDSU Computer Science?
MATH 150, MATH 160, CS 108, MATH 210, STAT C1000 or PSY 150, PHYS 121 and PHYS 122. Together they match 7 of the 12 prep courses SDSU lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't SBCC cover for SDSU Computer Science?
The CS 150, CS 150L sequence, the CS 160, CS 160L sequence, CS 210, CS 240 and CS 250. SBCC lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does SBCC MATH 150 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Computer Science. SBCC MATH 150 (Calculus with Analytic Geometry I) is the match for SDSU MATH 150 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at SBCC for SDSU Computer Science?
MATH 149 and STAT C1000, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Santa Barbara City College students transferring to San Diego State University for Computer Science can match 7 of 12 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including MATH 150 and MATH 160. The CS 150, CS 150L sequence and the CS 160, CS 160L sequence have no Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 149 and STAT C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Santa Barbara City College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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