Bakersfield College to UCSB
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 18 of UCSB's 20 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ME 12S and ME 17 have no Bakersfield match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Bakersfield College
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UC Santa Barbara
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 4 |
| MATH B6B — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 4 |
| MATH B6E — Elementary Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MATH B6D — Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS B4A — Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics | 4 |
| PHYS B4A + PHYS B4B — Mechanics and Wave Motion + Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics | 8 |
| PHYS B4B + PHYS B4C — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism + Optics and Modern Physics | PHYS 7C — Basic Physics | 8 |
| PHYS B4B — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYS 7L — Physics Laboratory | 4 |
| ENGR B20 — MATLAB Programming for Engineers & Scientists | ENGR 3 — Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ENGR B36 — Engineering Mechanics - Statics | ME 14 — Statics | 3 |
| CHEM B1A — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 2AL | 5 |
| CHEM B1A + CHEM B1B — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (recommended) | 10 |
| MATH B6C — Calculus III | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 4 |
| MATH B6C — Calculus III | MATH 6B — Vector Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 4 |
| ENGR B17 + ENGR B17L — Electric Circuit Analysis + Electric Circuit Laboratory | ME 6 — Basic Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| ENGR B24 — Engineering Graphics with Solidworks | ME 10 — Engineering Graphics: Sketching, CAD, and Conceptual Design | 3 |
| ENGR B38 — Strength of Materials | ME 15 — Strength of Materials | 3 |
| ENGR B37 — Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics | ME 16 — Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | 3 |
| PHYS B4B + PHYS B4C — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism + Optics and Modern Physics | PHYS 7D — Basic Physics | 8 |
| No Bakersfield match | ME 12S — Introduction to Machine Shop | — |
| No Bakersfield match | ME 17 — Mathematics of Engineering | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Santa Barbara after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Bakersfield College
UCSB'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 |
UCSB Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
UCSB tells College of Engineering transfers to prioritize major coursework over Cal-GETC or IGETC; general education can wait until after transfer for students planning a three-year stay.
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.
Bakersfield semesters, UCSB quarters
Bakersfield runs on semesters and UCSB on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSB's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCSB requirements have no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for ME 12S and ME 17. Check UCSB's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH B1A
MATH B1A sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSB looks for
By the end of spring before transfer, complete 2 semesters of calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, the physics series with labs, first-term general chemistry with lab, statics and MATLAB.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
MATH B6A, MATH B6B, MATH B6E, MATH B6D, PHYS B4A, PHYS B4B and PHYS B4C, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 18 of the 20 prep courses UCSB lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
ME 12S and ME 17. Bakersfield lists no course for them, so check UCSB's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield MATH B6A transfer to UCSB?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Bakersfield MATH B6A (Analytic Geometry/Calculus I) is the match for UCSB MATH 3A (Calculus with Applications, First Course) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Bakersfield for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
MATH B1A, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. It sits at the start of its sequence.
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Bakersfield College students transferring to UC Santa Barbara for Mechanical Engineering can match 18 of 20 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including MATH B6A and MATH B6B. ME 12S and ME 17 have no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH B1A is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC Santa Barbara, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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