Bakersfield College to UC Berkeley
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 10 Mechanical Engineering prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Bakersfield. Start with MATH B1A and ENGL C1000.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM B1A — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 5 |
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH B6B — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH B6C — Calculus III | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH B6E + MATH B6D — Elementary Linear Algebra + Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 6 |
| PHYS B4A — Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| PHYS B4B — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1001 — Academic Reading and Writing | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A | 3 |
| ENGL B3 or ENGL C1001 — Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking Through Literature | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B | 4 |
| BIOL B3A + BIOL B3B — General Biology I + General Biology II | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL (choose 1) | 10 |
| BIOL B3A — General Biology I | BIOLOGY 1B — General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution) (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM B1B — General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM B30A — Organic Chemistry for Science Majors, I | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM B30B — Organic Chemistry for Science Majors, II | CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHYS B4C — Optics and Modern Physics | PHYSICS 7C — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (choose 1) | 4 |
| No Bakersfield match | ENGIN 7 — Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB) (recommended) | — |
| No Bakersfield match | ENGIN 26 — Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design (recommended) | — |
| No Bakersfield match | ENGIN 29 — Manufacturing and Design Communication (recommended) | — |
| No Bakersfield match | MEC ENG 40 — Thermodynamics (recommended) | — |
| No Bakersfield match | MEC ENG C85 — Introduction to Solid Mechanics (recommended) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Bakersfield College
UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Bakersfield College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIOL B11
Concepts of Biology
CHEM B10
Chemistry and Society
HIST B1
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Bakersfield College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL B11 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM B10 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST B1 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
Skip IGETC and Cal-GETC for this major: Berkeley Engineering won't accept them, though De Anza's two composition courses are still required.
6 semesters minimum for MATH B1A onward
MATH B1A through MATH B6E: 6 courses, each needing the one before, so 6 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH B1A first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
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Bakersfield covers all 10 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course in the transfer agreement has a Bakersfield match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH B1A and ENGL C1000
MATH B1A and ENGL C1000 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester.
What UC Berkeley looks for
Admitted engineering transfers cannot change majors within the college.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM B1A, MATH B6A, MATH B6B, MATH B6C, MATH B6E, MATH B6D and PHYS B4A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 10 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course listed has a Bakersfield match.
Does Bakersfield MATH B6A transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Bakersfield MATH B6A (Analytic Geometry/Calculus I) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 51 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Bakersfield for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
MATH B1A and ENGL C1000. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Bakersfield College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 10 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including CHEM B1A and MATH B6A. Every listed course has a Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH B1A and ENGL C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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