Diablo Valley College to UC Berkeley
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
DVC matches all ten UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering admission courses, and four of the five strongly recommended engineering courses too, missing only ENGIN 29. Berkeley's MATH 54 requirement splits into MATH 294 and MATH 194 here, both needed for credit.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Diablo Valley College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Diablo Valley College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 120 — General College Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 5 |
| MATH 192 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 193 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 292 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 294 + MATH 194 — Differential Equations + Linear Algebra | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 8 |
| PHYS 130 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists A: Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| PHYS 230 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists B: Heat and Electro-Magnetism | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or ENGL 122AL — Academic Reading and Writing | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A | 3 |
| ARTHS 191 (or another listed option) — Critical Thinking in Visual Studies | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B | 3 |
| BIOSC 130 — Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIOSC 131 — Principles of Organismal Biology, Evolution, and Ecology | BIOLOGY 1B — General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution) (choose 1) | 5 |
| COMSC 156 — Introduction to Data Science | COMPSCI C8 — Foundations of Data Science (choose 1) | 4 |
| CHEM 121 — General College Chemistry II | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 226 — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 227 — Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL (choose 1) | 5 |
| ENGIN 136 — Computer Programming for Engineers Using MATLAB | ENGIN 7 — Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB) (recommended) | 4 |
| ENGIN 120 — Engineering Drawing | ENGIN 26 — Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design (recommended) | 3 |
| No DVC match | ENGIN 29 — Manufacturing and Design Communication (recommended) | — |
| ENGIN 210 — Thermodynamics | MEC ENG 40 — Thermodynamics (recommended) | 3 |
| ENGIN 257 — Statics and 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 Diablo Valley College
UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Diablo Valley College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
ANTHR 115
Primate Evolution and Adaptation
CHEM 107
Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
HIST 120
History of the United States before 1865
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Diablo Valley College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHR 115 — Primate Evolution and Adaptation | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 107 — Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 120 — History of the United States before 1865 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
Berkeley Engineering treats Cal-GETC and IGETC as neither required nor recommended for this major, so DVC's two composition courses matter more than any GE pattern.
Calculus takes four straight semesters
MATH 192, MATH 193, MATH 292, then MATH 294 is four semesters minimum, and MATH 292 also gates PHYS 230. Start calculus your first term at DVC so physics and MATH 54 aren't delayed.
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Four of five recommended courses match
ENGIN 136 covers ENGIN 7, ENGIN 120 covers ENGIN 26, ENGIN 210 covers MEC ENG 40, and ENGIN 257 covers MEC ENG C85. Only ENGIN 29 has no DVC match, and none of the five is required for admission.
MATH 294 and MATH 194 together
Berkeley's MATH 54 needs both MATH 294 for differential equations and MATH 194 for linear algebra. It's the one series where Berkeley will accept the two halves from different colleges, though it prefers both from DVC.
Pick your one-course option wisely
DVC has a match for eight of the eleven choice-list courses, from COMSC 156 for COMPSCI C8 to BIOSC 120 or BIOSC 140 for the physiology option. ASTRON 7A, ASTRON 7B and STAT 20 are the three with no DVC match.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at DVC for UC Berkeley mechanical engineering?
MATH 192 through MATH 292, plus MATH 294 and MATH 194 for MATH 54; PHYS 130 and PHYS 230; CHEM 120; ENGL C1000 and one Reading and Composition B option from a list of twelve; and one course from Berkeley's choice list, like COMSC 156.
What doesn't DVC cover for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
Every required admission course has a DVC match. The one gap is ENGIN 29 on Berkeley's strongly recommended list, plus ASTRON 7A, ASTRON 7B and STAT 20 among the one-course choice options, none of which is required.
Which one-course choice works best for DVC students?
COMSC 156 is the lightest option: it matches COMPSCI C8 in a single four-unit class. CHEM 121 is another, following the CHEM 120 you already need, and BIOSC 120 or BIOSC 140 covers the physiology choice in one course as well.
What GPA does UC Berkeley expect from DVC transfers?
Berkeley's College of Engineering wants a 3.5 GPA or higher, with every required course finished by spring before you transfer. Below that GPA, or missing even one class, your application isn't reviewed at all.
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Diablo Valley College students headed to UC Berkeley for Mechanical Engineering can complete every admission course at DVC, including MATH 294 and MATH 194 for Berkeley's split MATH 54 requirement. DVC also matches four of Berkeley's five strongly recommended engineering electives, missing only ENGIN 29. Admission stays selective: Berkeley reviews only applicants with a 3.5 GPA and every required course finished by spring. Transfermatic can map these DVC courses into a term-by-term plan that keeps the four-semester calculus chain on track.
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