Fullerton College to UC Berkeley
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Fullerton College matches all ten UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering admission requirements, and MATH 141F to MATH 152HF alone is three semesters before MATH 251 F. Berkeley's MATH 54 has two Fullerton routes: the single MATH 252 F course, or MATH 255 F paired with MATH 260 F.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Fullerton College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Fullerton College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111AF — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 5 |
| MATH 151 F or MATH 151HF — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 152 F or MATH 152HF — Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 251 F — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 252 F or (MATH 255 F and MATH 260 F) — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYS 221 F — General Physics I | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| PHYS 222 F — General Physics II | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ENGL C1000E — Academic Reading and Writing | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A | 4 |
| ENGL C1001 or ENGL C1001H — Critical Thinking and Writing | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B | 4 |
| BIOL 274 F + BIOL 170 F + BIOL 272 F + BIOL 276 F — General Ecology + Organismal Biology + Cell and Molecular Biology + Genetics and Evolutionary Biology | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL, BIOLOGY 1B (choose 1) | 17 |
| CHEM 111BF — General Chemistry II | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 211BF + CHEM 211AF — Organic Chemistry II + Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL, CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL (choose 1) | 10 |
| PHYS 223 F — General Physics III | PHYSICS 7C — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (choose 1) | 4 |
| ANAT 240 F — Human Physiology | MCELLBI 32, MCELLBI 32L (choose 1) | 5 |
| ENGR 220 F — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ENGIN 7 — Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB) (recommended) | 3 |
| No Fullerton match | ENGIN 26 — Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design (recommended) | — |
| No Fullerton match | ENGIN 29 — Manufacturing and Design Communication (recommended) | — |
| No Fullerton match | MEC ENG 40 — Thermodynamics (recommended) | — |
| No Fullerton match | MEC ENG C85 — Introduction to Solid Mechanics (recommended) | — |
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 Fullerton College
UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Fullerton College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIOL 100 F
Principles of Biology
CHEM 100 F
Chemistry for Daily Life
HIST 110 F
Western Civilizations to 1550
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Fullerton College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 F — Principles of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 F — Chemistry for Daily Life | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 110 F — Western Civilizations to 1550 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
IGETC and Cal-GETC don't fulfill Berkeley Engineering's requirements for this major; Fullerton's ENGL C1000 and ENGL C1001 pair covers Reading and Composition instead.
Calculus still needs three semesters
MATH 141F, MATH 151 F, then MATH 152HF is three semesters minimum before Berkeley's MATH 52 requirement is done. Start calculus your first term at Fullerton so physics and MATH 53 aren't pushed back.
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MATH 54 has two Fullerton routes
MATH 252 F alone covers Berkeley's MATH 54, or you can split it into MATH 255 F for linear algebra and MATH 260 F for differential equations. The single-course route is faster if Fullerton offers it on your schedule.
Skip the four-course biology option
Berkeley's Biology choice needs BIOL 274 F, BIOL 170 F, BIOL 272 F and BIOL 276 F together, all four. CHEM 111BF, a single course, is a lighter way to satisfy the same one-course requirement.
Organic chemistry needs both Fullerton courses
CHEM 211AF and CHEM 211BF together cover Berkeley's combined CHEM 3A and CHEM 3B option. CHEM 211AF needs CHEM 111BF first, so CHEM 111BF alone is quicker if you just need the one requirement.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Fullerton for UC Berkeley mechanical engineering?
CHEM 111AF; MATH 151 F, MATH 152 F and MATH 251 F, then MATH 252 F for MATH 54; PHYS 221 F and PHYS 222 F; ENGL C1000 and ENGL C1001; and one choice-list course, such as CHEM 111BF.
What doesn't Fullerton cover for Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
Every required admission course has a Fullerton match. On Berkeley's strongly recommended list, only ENGIN 7 does too, through ENGR 220 F; ENGIN 26, ENGIN 29, MEC ENG 40 and MEC ENG C85 have no Fullerton equivalent.
Which one-course choice is simplest at Fullerton?
CHEM 111BF is the quickest pick: one course covers Berkeley's CHEM 1B option, following the CHEM 111AF you already need. The biology route needs four separate Fullerton courses for the same single requirement.
What GPA does Berkeley engineering want from Fullerton transfers?
Applicants need a 3.5 GPA or better with every required course complete. Once admitted, Fullerton transfers who get into Berkeley's engineering college can't switch to a different major from the inside, so pick Mechanical Engineering deliberately.
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Related Transfer Plans
Fullerton College students headed to UC Berkeley for Mechanical Engineering can complete every admission course at Fullerton, though MATH 141F to MATH 152HF takes three semesters before MATH 251 F and MATH 54 even start. Berkeley's MATH 54 has two Fullerton routes: the single MATH 252 F course or a split into MATH 255 F and MATH 260 F. Only ENGIN 7, matched by ENGR 220 F, appears among Berkeley's five strongly recommended electives here. Admission takes a 3.5 GPA and every course finished by spring. Transfermatic can plan Fullerton's classes around whichever MATH 54 route fits your schedule.
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