De Anza College to UCSB
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
De Anza clears 14 of UCSB's 20 Mechanical Engineering requirements but has no match for ENGR 3, Introduction to Programming, which UCSB requires for admission by the end of spring before transfer. ME 10, ME 15, ME 16, ME 12S and ME 17 also lack a match, but none is on the admission list.
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De Anza College
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UC Santa Barbara
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at De Anza College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at De Anza College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1A or MATH 1AH — Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| (MATH 1B or MATH 1BH) and (MATH 1C or MATH 1CH) — Calculus II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH 2B or MATH 2BH — Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 5 |
| MATH 2A or MATH 2AH — Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 5 |
| PHYS 4A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics | 6 |
| PHYS 4B + PHYS 4C — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Fluids, Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics | 12 |
| PHYS 4B + PHYS 4C — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Fluids, Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics | PHYS 7C — Basic Physics | 12 |
| PHYS 4A + PHYS 4B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism | PHYS 7L — Physics Laboratory | 12 |
| No De Anza match | ENGR 3 — Introduction to Programming | — |
| ENGR 35 — Statics | ME 14 — Statics | 4 |
| (CHEM 1A or CHEM 1AH) and (CHEM 1B or CHEM 1BH) — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 2AL | 5 |
| (CHEM 1A or CHEM 1AH) and (CHEM 1B or CHEM 1BH) — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (recommended) | 5 |
| (MATH 1C or MATH 1CH) and (MATH 1D or MATH 1DH) — Calculus III | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| (MATH 1C or MATH 1CH) and (MATH 1DH or MATH 1D) — Calculus III | MATH 6B — Vector Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| ENGR 37 + ENGR 37L — Introduction to Circuit Analysis + Introduction to Circuit Analysis Laboratory | ME 6 — Basic Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 7 |
| No De Anza match | ME 10 — Engineering Graphics: Sketching, CAD, and Conceptual Design | — |
| No De Anza match | ME 15 — Strength of Materials | — |
| No De Anza match | ME 16 — Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | — |
| PHYS 4C + PHYS 4D — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Fluids, Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Modern Physics | PHYS 7D — Basic Physics | 12 |
| No De Anza match | ME 12S — Introduction to Machine Shop | — |
| No De Anza 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 De Anza College
UCSB's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five De Anza College courses cover foundation requirements every UC 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 |
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.
Seven quarters of math and physics
MATH D043H starts a chain through MATH 1A, MATH 1B, PHYS 4A, PHYS 4B, PHYS 4C and PHYS 4D: seven quarters minimum. Start math your first quarter so the required physics is done by spring before transfer.
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ENGR 3 is required but unmatched
ENGR 3 is on UCSB's required-for-admission list, due by the end of spring before transfer, and De Anza has no match. UCSB will accept a course that articulates with CMPSC 8, 9 or 16 for admission only; you'd still take ENGR 3 at UCSB.
Honors sections satisfy the same requirement
MATH 1A or MATH 1AH both clear MATH 3A, and the honors and standard chemistry tracks, CHEM 1A or CHEM 1AH then CHEM 1B or CHEM 1BH, count the same toward UCSB's chemistry requirement.
Seven-quarter math and physics chain
If you start at MATH D043H, the chain runs MATH 1A, MATH 1B, then PHYS 4A, PHYS 4B, PHYS 4C and PHYS 4D: seven quarters. The required physics ends at PHYS 4C, due by spring before transfer.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does De Anza's calculus sequence transfer to UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
Yes, all of it. MATH 1A or MATH 1AH clears MATH 3A, and MATH 1B plus MATH 1C (or their honors versions) together clear MATH 3B. MATH 2B and MATH 2A cover MATH 4A and MATH 4B.
What does De Anza not cover for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
Six of the twenty: ENGR 3, ME 10, ME 15, ME 16, ME 12S and ME 17. ENGR 3 is required for admission by the end of spring before transfer, so it can't wait. The other five aren't on the admission list and can be taken at UCSB.
How long is De Anza's chain to UCSB's modern-physics course?
Seven quarters from MATH D043H: MATH 1A, MATH 1B, then PHYS 4A, PHYS 4B, PHYS 4C and PHYS 4D. PHYS 4B needs PHYS 4A and MATH 1C, or MATH 1CH, so keep calculus moving alongside physics from your first quarter.
Is UCSB Mechanical Engineering TAG-eligible from De Anza?
No. No UCSB College of Engineering major participates in TAG, so De Anza applicants are screened on completed coursework and GPA, with 3.5 in major prep called most competitive.
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Related Transfer Plans
De Anza College students transferring into UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program clear 14 of 20 requirements. ENGR 3, Introduction to Programming, has no De Anza match even though UCSB requires it for admission, and Engineering Graphics, Strength of Materials and Dynamics are also open. The seven-quarter chain from MATH D043H to PHYS 4D means calculus needs to start immediately. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and Transfermatic tracks De Anza's quarter-by-quarter progress against UCSB's Mechanical Engineering requirements automatically.
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