De Anza College to SDSU
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
De Anza clears 7 of SDSU's 15 Mechanical Engineering requirements, including all three calculus courses and both physics-with-lab sequences. A E 280 is its only M E-block match; the other seven M E courses and biology have none, and SDSU wants all major prep done by the end of spring 2027.
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De Anza College
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at De Anza College that satisfy San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at De Anza College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No De Anza match | M E 190 — Computer-Aided Design | — |
| No De Anza match | M E 200 — Statics | — |
| No De Anza match | M E 202 — Computer Programming and Applications | — |
| No De Anza match | M E 220 — Dynamics | — |
| No De Anza match | M E 230 — Basics of Mechatronics | — |
| No De Anza match | M E 240 — Introduction to Engineering Materials | — |
| No De Anza match | M E 241 — Materials Laboratory | — |
| MATH 2A or MATH 2AH — Differential Equations | A E 280 — Methods of Analysis | 5 |
| (CHEM 1B and CHEM 1A) or (CHEM 1BH and CHEM 1AH) — General Chemistry II | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| No De Anza match for any of 2 options | BIOL 100 — General Biology and others (choose 1) | — |
| (MATH 1A and MATH 1B) or (MATH 1BH and MATH 1AH) — Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| (MATH 1C and MATH 1B) or (MATH 1CH and MATH 1BH) — Calculus III | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 1D or MATH 1DH — Calculus IV | MATH 252 — Calculus III | 5 |
| PHYS 4A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 6 |
| PHYS 4B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 6 |
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 De Anza College
SDSU's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five De Anza College courses cover foundation requirements every CSU accepts. Start here.
BIOL 10
Introductory Biology
CHEM 10
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 17A
History of the United States to Early National Era
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at De Anza College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 10 — Introductory Biology | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 10 — Introductory Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 17A — History of the United States to Early National Era | 4 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 5 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 5 |
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.
Six quarters of math before transfer
MATH D043H leads to MATH 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, then MATH 2A: six quarters minimum. SDSU wants major prep done by the end of spring 2027, so start the chain your first quarter.
De Anza runs quarters, SDSU runs semesters
De Anza runs three quarters a year and SDSU runs two semesters, which is why SDSU's MATH 150 takes two De Anza courses. Count quarters, not semesters, when you plan the math chain.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Honors counts only in honors pairs
MATH 150 takes MATH 1A and MATH 1B, or MATH 1AH and MATH 1BH. MATH 151 takes MATH 1B and MATH 1C, or MATH 1BH and MATH 1CH. ASSIST lists honors with honors, not one of each.
A E 280 clears one M E course
MATH 2A or MATH 2AH clears A E 280, Methods of Analysis, De Anza's only credit toward SDSU's eight-course M E block. The other seven have no De Anza match, and SDSU's deadline for all major prep is the end of spring 2027.
Chemistry needs a matched pair
CHEM 200 only clears once you finish both CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B, or both honors versions together; one course alone on your De Anza transcript won't satisfy it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does De Anza's calculus sequence transfer to SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
Yes, all of it. MATH 1A and MATH 1B clear MATH 150, MATH 1C and MATH 1B clear MATH 151, and MATH 1D clears MATH 252, SDSU's full calculus sequence.
What does De Anza not cover for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
Seven of SDSU's eight M E courses, plus the BIOL 100/BIOL 101 choice, have no De Anza match; only A E 280 clears, through MATH 2A. That's 8 of 15 requirements open, and SDSU wants all catalog major prep done by the end of spring 2027, with summer 2027 excluded.
Is De Anza's quarter system a problem for SDSU transfer?
No. ASSIST already maps De Anza's quarter courses to SDSU's semester ones, which is why MATH 150 takes both MATH 1A and MATH 1B. The catch is length: the six-course math chain from MATH D043H takes six quarters.
What's the minimum GPA for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
SDSU's fall 2027 minimum for Mechanical Engineering is 2.70. De Anza isn't a local-admission college for SDSU, so that GPA and your finished prep drive the review.
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De Anza College students transferring into San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program clear seven of fifteen requirements, including the full calculus sequence through MATH 1D and both physics-with-lab courses, but only A E 280 counts toward SDSU's eight-course M E block. De Anza's quarter calendar means the six-course math chain runs six quarters, and SDSU wants all major prep done by the end of spring 2027. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and Transfermatic lines up De Anza's quarters against SDSU's semester requirements automatically.
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