Las Positas College to UC Berkeley
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Las Positas has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 10 Mechanical Engineering prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Las Positas. Start with MATH 1 and ENGL C1000.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1A — General College Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 5 |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 3 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 7 + MATH 5 — Elementary Linear Algebra + Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 7 |
| PHYS 1A + PHYS 1B — General Physics I + General Physics II | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 10 |
| PHYS 1B + PHYS 1C — General Physics II + General Physics III | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 10 |
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A | 3 |
| ENG 4 or ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing About Literature | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B | 3 |
| CHEM 1B — General College Chemistry II | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 12B — Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHYS 1D + PHYS 1B — General Physics IV + General Physics II | PHYSICS 7C — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (choose 1) | 8 |
| BIO 7B — Human Physiology | MCELLBI 32, MCELLBI 32L (choose 1) | 5 |
| ENGR 26 — Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists | ENGIN 7 — Introduction to Computer Programming and Numerical Methods (recommended) | 3 |
| No Las Positas match | ENGIN 26 — Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design (recommended) | — |
| No Las Positas match | ENGIN 29 — Manufacturing and Design Communication (recommended) | — |
| No Las Positas match | MEC ENG 40 — Thermodynamics (recommended) | — |
| ENGR 35 + ENGR 46 — Statics + Materials of Engineering | MEC ENG C85 — Introduction to Solid Mechanics (recommended) | 7 |
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 Las Positas College
UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Las Positas College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIO 10
Introduction to the Science of Biology
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry I
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Las Positas College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Introduction to the Science of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
HumanitiesCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
Skip IGETC and Cal-GETC for this major: Berkeley Engineering won't accept them, though De Anza's two composition courses are still required.
4 semesters minimum for MATH 1 onward
MATH 1 through MATH 5: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH 1 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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Las Positas covers all 10 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course in the transfer agreement has a Las Positas match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH 1 and ENGL C1000
MATH 1 and ENGL C1000 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester.
What UC Berkeley looks for
Admitted engineering transfers cannot change majors within the college.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Las Positas for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 1A, MATH 1, MATH 2, MATH 3, MATH 7, MATH 5 and PHYS 1A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 10 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Las Positas cover for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course listed has a Las Positas match.
Does Las Positas MATH 1 transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Las Positas MATH 1 (Calculus I) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 51 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Las Positas for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 1 and ENGL C1000. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Las Positas College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 10 lower-division prep courses at Las Positas, including CHEM 1A and MATH 1. Every listed course has a Las Positas College equivalent in the 2026-2027 agreement. MATH 1 and ENGL C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Las Positas College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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