College of the Canyons to UCSD
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 10 of UCSD's 17 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. MAE 8, MATH 20E, MAE 3 and MAE 11 and 3 more have no COC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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UC San Diego
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC San Diego's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No COC match | MAE 8 — MATLAB Programming for Engineering Analysis | — |
| CHEM 201 — General Chemistry I | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
| MATH 214 — Linear Algebra | MATH 18 — Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 215 — Differential Equations | MATH 20D — Introduction to Differential Equations | 4 |
| No COC match | MATH 20E — Vector Calculus | — |
| PHYSIC 220 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 2A — Physics - Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYSIC 221 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | PHYS 2B — Physics - Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYSIC 222 — Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics | PHYS 2C — Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics | 4 |
| ENGR 151 — Materials of Engineering | MAE 20 — Elements of Materials Science | 3 |
| No COC match | MAE 3 — Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Design | — |
| No COC match | MAE 11 — Thermodynamics | — |
| No COC match | MAE 30A — Statics & Introduction to Dynamics | — |
| No COC match | MAE 30B — Dynamics & Vibrations | — |
| No COC match | MAE 40 — Linear Circuits | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons to start your UCSD GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
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 |
5 semesters minimum for MATH 102 onward
MATH 102 through MATH 214: 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.
COC semesters, UCSD quarters
COC runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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7 UCSD requirements have no COC match
COC lists no course for MAE 8, MATH 20E, MAE 3 and MAE 11 and others. Check UCSD'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
MATH 102 sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSD looks for
Engineering is a selective major. Math 18 and 20A-D, Chem 6A, and Phys 2A-C must be done by the end of spring before transfer.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UCSD Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 201, MATH 214, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 213, MATH 215 and PHYSIC 220, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 17 prep courses UCSD lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't COC cover for UCSD Mechanical Engineering?
MAE 8, MATH 20E, MAE 3, MAE 11 and MAE 30A and 2 more. COC lists no course for them, so check UCSD's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC CHEM 201 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. COC CHEM 201 (General Chemistry I) is the match for UCSD CHEM 6A (General Chemistry I) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSD's transfer admit rate for Mechanical Engineering?
31% of all transfer applicants to UCSD Mechanical Engineering were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to COC.
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Related Transfer Plans
College of the Canyons students transferring to UC San Diego for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 17 lower-division prep courses at COC, including CHEM 201 and MATH 214. MAE 8 and MATH 20E have no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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