College of the Canyons to SDSU
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 10 of SDSU's 15 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. M E 190, M E 200, M E 220 and M E 230 and 1 more have no COC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No COC match | M E 190 — Computer-Aided Design | — |
| No COC match | M E 200 — Statics | — |
| ENGR 220 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | M E 202 — Computer Programming and Applications | 3 |
| No COC match | M E 220 — Dynamics | — |
| No COC match | M E 230 — Basics of Mechatronics | — |
| ENGR 151 — Materials of Engineering | M E 240 — Introduction to Engineering Materials | 3 |
| ENGR 151L — Materials of Engineering Lab | M E 241 — Materials Laboratory | 1 |
| No COC match | A E 280 — Methods of Analysis | — |
| CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H — General Chemistry I | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIOSCI 100 or BIOSCI 100H — General Biology | BIOL 100 — General Biology (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 252 — Calculus III | 5 |
| PHYSIC 220 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 4 |
| PHYSIC 221 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at San Diego State University after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at College of the Canyons
SDSU's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five College of the Canyons courses cover foundation requirements every CSU accepts. Start here.
ANTHRO 101
Physical Anthropology
CHEM 100
Chemistry and Society
HIST 101
History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at College of the Canyons | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHRO 101 — Physical Anthropology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
SDSU Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
SDSU says its own GE pattern, not Cal-GETC or CSU GE certification, is what engineering majors commonly use.
5 semesters minimum for MATH 102 onward
MATH 102 through MATH 213: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 102 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
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5 SDSU requirements have no COC match
COC lists no course for M E 190, M E 200, M E 220 and M E 230 and others. Check SDSU's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH 102 and BIOSCI 100
MATH 102 and BIOSCI 100 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover CHEM 200
For SDSU CHEM 200, COC accepts CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
ENGR 220, ENGR 151, ENGR 151L, CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H, BIOSCI 100 or BIOSCI 100H, MATH 211 and MATH 212, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 15 prep courses SDSU lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't COC cover for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
M E 190, M E 200, M E 220, M E 230 and A E 280. COC lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC ENGR 220 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. COC ENGR 220 (Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB) is the match for SDSU M E 202 (Computer Programming and Applications) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at COC for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 102 and BIOSCI 100, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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College of the Canyons students transferring to San Diego State University for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 15 lower-division prep courses at COC, including ENGR 220 and ENGR 151. M E 190 and M E 200 have no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 and BIOSCI 100 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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