College of the Canyons to UC Berkeley
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
COC 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 COC. Start with MATH 102 and BIOSCI 115.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 5 |
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 215 + MATH 214 — Differential Equations + Linear Algebra | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 8 |
| PHYSIC 220 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| PHYSIC 221 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H — Academic Reading and Writing | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A | 4 |
| ENGL C1001 or ENGL C1001H — Critical Thinking and Writing | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B | 3 |
| BIOSCI 115 + BIOSCI 107 + BIOSCI 106 — General Zoology + Molecular and Cellular Biology + Organismal and Environmental Biology | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL (choose 1) | 12 |
| BIOSCI 116 + BIOSCI 115 + BIOSCI 106 — General Botany + General Zoology + Organismal and Environmental Biology | BIOLOGY 1B — General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution) (choose 1) | 12 |
| CHEM 202 — General Chemistry II | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 255 — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 256 — Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHYSIC 222 — Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics | PHYSICS 7C — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGR 220 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ENGIN 7 — Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB) (recommended) | 3 |
| No COC match | ENGIN 26 — Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design (recommended) | — |
| No COC match | ENGIN 29 — Manufacturing and Design Communication (recommended) | — |
| No COC match | MEC ENG 40 — Thermodynamics (recommended) | — |
| ENGR 240 (or another listed option) — Strength of Materials | MEC ENG C85 — Introduction to Solid Mechanics (recommended) | 3 |
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 College of the Canyons
UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five College of the Canyons courses cover foundation requirements every UC 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 |
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.
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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COC covers all 10 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course in the transfer agreement has a COC match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH 102 and BIOSCI 115
MATH 102 and BIOSCI 115 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Berkeley looks for
Admitted engineering transfers cannot change majors within the college.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 213, MATH 215, MATH 214 and PHYSIC 220, 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 COC cover for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course listed has a COC match.
Does COC MATH 211 transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. COC MATH 211 (Calculus I) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 51 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at COC for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 102 and BIOSCI 115, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
College of the Canyons students transferring to UC Berkeley for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 10 lower-division prep courses at COC, including CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H and MATH 211. Every listed course has a College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 and BIOSCI 115 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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