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CSE: Computer Science with a Specialization in Bioinformatics B.S. Transfer Requirements: Cuesta CollegeUC San Diego

The official course articulation for transferring into UC San Diego’s CSE: Computer Science with a Specialization in Bioinformatics B.S. major from Cuesta College — i.e. exactly which Cuesta College courses satisfy each UC San Diego major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).

Required courses (Cuesta CollegeUC San Diego)

CSE 11
4 UC units
Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace
Take at Cuesta College: CS 231 or CS 232 or CS 233
CSE 12
4 UC units
Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design
Take at Cuesta College: CS 231 or CS 233 or CS 232
MATH 18
4 UC units
Linear Algebra
Take at Cuesta College: MATH 287
MATH 20A
4 UC units
Calculus for Science and Engineering
Take at Cuesta College: MATH 265A
MATH 20B
4 UC units
Calculus for Science and Engineering
Take at Cuesta College: MATH 265B
MATH 20C
4 UC units
Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
Take at Cuesta College: MATH 283
PHYS 2A
4 UC units
Physics - Mechanics
Take at Cuesta College: PHYS 208A
CHEM 41A
4 UC units
Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity
Take at Cuesta College: CHEM 212A
CHEM 6B
4 UC units
General Chemistry II
Take at Cuesta College: CHEM 201A or CHEM 201B
CHEM 6A
4 UC units
General Chemistry I
Take at Cuesta College: CHEM 201A
BILD 3
4 UC units
Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
Take at Cuesta College: BIO 201B or BIO 201A
BILD 4
2 UC units
Introductory Biology Lab
Take at Cuesta College: BIO 201B or BIO 201A
BILD 1
4 UC units
The Cell
Take at Cuesta College: BIO 201A or BIO 201B

View the official agreement on ASSIST.org ↗

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CSE: Computer Science with a Specialization in Bioinformatics B.S. to UC San Diego from other colleges

Data sourced from ASSIST.org (official CCC→UC articulation) and the UC Information Center (transfer admit data), 2025–26. Skyway is an independent transfer-planning tool and is not affiliated with the University of California or ASSIST.