City College of San Francisco to UCSB
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
CCSF has a match for 17 of UCSB's 20 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ME 15, ME 12S and ME 17 have no CCSF match, so plan for them before you apply.
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City College of San Francisco
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UC Santa Barbara
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at City College of San Francisco that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at City College of San Francisco | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 110A — Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 110B — Calculus II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH 120 or MATH 130 — Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MATH 125 or MATH 130 — Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYC 4A — Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics | 3 |
| PHYC 4A + PHYC 4B + PHYC 4C — Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers + Electromagnetism for Scientists and Engineers + Waves and Thermodynamics for Scientists and Engineers | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics | 9 |
| PHYC 4B + PHYC 4C — Electromagnetism for Scientists and Engineers + Waves and Thermodynamics for Scientists and Engineers | PHYS 7C — Basic Physics | 6 |
| PHYC 4BL + PHYC 4CL — Electromagnetism Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Waves and Thermodynamics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | PHYS 7L — Physics Laboratory | 2 |
| ENGN 10B — Introduction to Engineering: Software Tools and Design | ENGR 3 — Introduction to Programming | 2 |
| ENGN 36 — Engineering Mechanics - Statics | ME 14 — Statics | 3 |
| CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry | CHEM 1A, CHEM 2AL | 6 |
| CHEM 101A + CHEM 101B — General College Chemistry + General College Chemistry | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (recommended) | 11 |
| MATH 110C — Calculus III | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 110C — Calculus III | MATH 6B — Vector Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| ENGN 20L + ENGN 20 — Introduction to Circuit Analysis Laboratory + Introduction to Circuit Analysis | ME 6 — Basic Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| ENGN 24 — Engineering Design Graphics | ME 10 — Engineering Graphics: Sketching, CAD, and Conceptual Design | 3 |
| No CCSF match | ME 15 — Strength of Materials | — |
| ENGN 37 — Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics | ME 16 — Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | 3 |
| PHYC 4C + PHYC 4D — Waves and Thermodynamics for Scientists and Engineers + Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers | PHYS 7D — Basic Physics | 6 |
| No CCSF match | ME 12S — Introduction to Machine Shop | — |
| No CCSF 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 City College of San Francisco
UCSB's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five City College of San Francisco courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIO 10
Animal Biology
CHEM 101A
General College Chemistry
HIST 1
The United States Since 1900
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at City College of San Francisco | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Animal Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry | 6 |
Humanities | HIST 1 — The United States Since 1900 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
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.
5 semesters minimum for MATH 110A onward
MATH 110A through PHYC 4CL: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 110A first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
CCSF semesters, UCSB quarters
CCSF 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
3 UCSB requirements have no CCSF match
CCSF lists no course for ME 15, 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 110A
MATH 110A sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover MATH 4A
For UCSB MATH 4A, CCSF accepts MATH 120 or MATH 130. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at CCSF for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 110A, MATH 110B, MATH 120 or MATH 130, MATH 125 or MATH 130, PHYC 4A, PHYC 4B and PHYC 4C, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 17 of the 20 prep courses UCSB lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't CCSF cover for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
ME 15, ME 12S and ME 17. CCSF lists no course for them, so check UCSB's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does CCSF MATH 110A transfer to UCSB?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. CCSF MATH 110A (Calculus I) is the match for UCSB MATH 3A (Calculus with Applications, First Course) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at CCSF for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 110A, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. It sits at the start of its sequence.
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City College of San Francisco students transferring to UC Santa Barbara for Mechanical Engineering can match 17 of 20 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including MATH 110A and MATH 110B. ME 15 and ME 12S have no City College of San Francisco equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 110A is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in City College of San Francisco and UC Santa Barbara, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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