Southwestern College to UCI
Computer Science Transfer Plan
ASSIST matches Southwestern's CIS 106 alone to UC Irvine's entire I&C SCI 31 through 33 programming sequence. MATH 250 and MATH 251, or the MATH 121 and MATH 122 pair, cover calculus, and MATH 265 can fill UCI's one extra approved course.
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Southwestern College that satisfy UC Irvine's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Southwestern College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 106 — Introduction to Programming Logic and Design using Python | I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 | 3 |
| MATH 250 or (MATH 122 and MATH 121) — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 251 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 230 — Computer Organization and Architecture | I&C SCI 51 — Introductory Computer Organization (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 265 — Discrete Structures | I&C SCI 6B — Boolean Logic and Discrete Structures (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 265 — Discrete Structures | I&C SCI 6D — Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 3 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Southwestern College
Complete these five courses at Southwestern 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
Principles of Biology
CHEM 100
Introduction to General Chemistry
HIST 104
Western Civilization I
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Southwestern College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Principles of Biology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Introduction to General Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 104 — Western Civilization I | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Linear algebra follows a four-term chain
MATH 254, Southwestern's match for UCI's linear algebra elective, sits behind MATH 244, MATH C2210 and MATH C2220. Start that sequence early if you want it finished before you transfer.
Southwestern semesters, UCI quarters
UCI treats two semesters of calculus as equal to two quarters, so MATH 250 and MATH 251 clear that requirement on their own. CIS 106, a single course, covers the programming match.
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CIS 106 alone clears the whole sequence
ASSIST matches Southwestern's single CIS 106 to all of I&C SCI 31, 32 and 33. UCI's notes also ask for a year of programming in one object-oriented language, so confirm with UCI that CIS 106 meets that.
Two routes through first-year calculus
MATH 250 alone matches MATH 2A, or you can take MATH 121 and MATH 122 together for the same result. MATH 251 covers MATH 2B either way you start.
MATH 265 fills the extra course
MATH 265 matches both I&C SCI 6B, Boolean logic, and I&C SCI 6D, discrete math. Either way, it counts once, for UCI's one extra approved course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What Southwestern classes do I need for UCI computer science?
CIS 106 for programming, MATH 250 and MATH 251 for calculus, and one more approved course such as MATH 265 or MATH 230. A B or better is required in each of these.
What does Southwestern not cover for UCI computer science?
Nothing required for admission. CIS 106 matches the entire programming sequence by itself, and Southwestern has a match ready for calculus, the extra approved course, and linear algebra.
Is UCI computer science TAG eligible?
No. UCI's screening notes exclude every major in the Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences from TAG. You're admitted instead on finished coursework and a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Does Southwestern CIS 106 count toward UCI computer science?
Yes. ASSIST matches CIS 106 by itself to I&C SCI 31, 32 and 33, UCI's full programming sequence. UCI's admission notes separately ask for a year of programming in one object-oriented language.
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Southwestern College students aiming for the Computer Science B.S. at UC Irvine can clear the required programming sequence with a single course. CIS 106 matches all of UCI's I&C SCI 31 through 33, MATH 250 and MATH 251 cover calculus, and MATH 265 fills the extra approved course in Boolean logic or discrete math. UCI wants a 3.0 GPA and a B or better in every required course, and this major does not participate in TAG. Transfermatic plans Southwestern's calculus chain around the linear algebra elective.
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