College of the Canyons to UCSB
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 18 of UCSB's 20 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ME 12S and ME 17 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 UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 211 or MATH 211X — Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH 214 — Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 4 |
| MATH 215 — Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYSIC 220 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics | 4 |
| PHYSIC 221 + PHYSIC 222 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves + Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics | 8 |
| PHYSIC 221 + PHYSIC 222 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves + Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics | PHYS 7C — Basic Physics | 8 |
| PHYSIC 220 + PHYSIC 221 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | PHYS 7L — Physics Laboratory | 8 |
| ENGR 220 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ENGR 3 — Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ENGR 152 — Statics | ME 14 — Statics | 3 |
| CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 2AL | 5 |
| (CHEM 201 and CHEM 202) or (CHEM 201H and CHEM 202) — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (recommended) | 5 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 6B — Vector Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| ENGR 260L + ENGR 260 — Electrical Circuits Laboratory + Electrical Circuits | ME 6 — Basic Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| ENGR 110 — Introduction to Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD | ME 10 — Engineering Graphics: Sketching, CAD, and Conceptual Design | 3 |
| ENGR 240 — Strength of Materials | ME 15 — Strength of Materials | 3 |
| ENGR 230 — Dynamics | ME 16 — Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | 3 |
| PHYSIC 222 — Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics | PHYS 7D — Basic Physics | 4 |
| No COC match | ME 12S — Introduction to Machine Shop | — |
| No COC 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 College of the Canyons
UCSB'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 |
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 102 onward
MATH 102 through ENGR 260: 6 courses, each needing the one before, so 6 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 102 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
COC semesters, UCSB quarters
COC 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 COC match
COC 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 102 and ENGR 260L
MATH 102 and ENGR 260L 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 MATH 3A
For UCSB MATH 3A, COC accepts MATH 211 or MATH 211X. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 211 or MATH 211X, MATH 212, MATH 214, MATH 215, PHYSIC 220, PHYSIC 221 and PHYSIC 222, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 18 of the 20 prep courses UCSB lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't COC cover for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
ME 12S and ME 17. COC lists no course for them, so check UCSB's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC MATH 212 transfer to UCSB?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. COC MATH 212 (Calculus II) is the match for UCSB MATH 3B (Calculus with Applications, Second Course) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at COC for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 102 and ENGR 260L, 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 Santa Barbara for Mechanical Engineering can match 18 of 20 lower-division prep courses at COC, including MATH 211 or MATH 211X and MATH 212. ME 12S and ME 17 have no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 and ENGR 260L are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC Santa Barbara, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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