Las Positas College to UC Davis
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Las Positas covers all four intro engineering courses, materials science through ENGR 46, and the full math and physics sequence for UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major. Only EME 050 has no match.
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Las Positas College
To
UC Davis
Mechanical EngineeringUC Davis TAG
UC Davis guarantees admission to Mechanical Engineering through TAG for students who reach a 3.50 GPA, both cumulative and specifically within their major preparation coursework.
Major Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1A + CHEM 1B — General College Chemistry I + General College Chemistry II | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 10 |
| ENGR 23 — Engineering Graphics | ENG 004 — Engineering Graphics in Design | 3 |
| ENGR 26 — Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists | ENG 006 — Engineering Problem Solving | 3 |
| ENGR 44 — Introduction to Circuit Analysis | ENG 017 — Circuits I | 4 |
| ENGR 35 — Statics | ENG 035 — Statics | 3 |
| MATH 1 + MATH 2 — Calculus I + Calculus II | MAT 021A — Calculus | 10 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 3 + MATH 2 — Multivariable Calculus + Calculus II | MAT 021C — Calculus | 10 |
| MATH 3 — Multivariable Calculus | MAT 021D — Vector Analysis | 5 |
| MATH 7 — Elementary Linear Algebra | MAT 022A — Linear Algebra | 3.5 |
| MATH 5 — Ordinary Differential Equations | MAT 022B — Differential Equations | 3.5 |
| PHYS 1A — General Physics I | PHY 009A — Classical Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 1B — General Physics II | PHY 009B — Classical Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 1C — General Physics III | PHY 009C — Classical Physics | 5 |
| ENG 4 — Critical Thinking and Writing About Literature | ENL 003 — Introduction to Literature (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | UWP 001 — Introduction to Academic Literacies (choose 1) | 3 |
| COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | CMN 001 — Introduction to Public Speaking (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR 46 — Materials of Engineering | ENG 045 — Properties of Materials | 4 |
| No Las Positas match | EME 050 — Manufacturing Processes | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Davis after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Las Positas College
Complete these five courses at Las Positas College to start your UC Davis GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
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 |
Four semesters from MATH 1 to MATH 5
MATH 1 leads to MATH 2, then MATH 3, then MATH 5: four semesters minimum. Differential equations is on UC Davis's screening list, so finish the chain by spring before transfer.
Las Positas runs semesters, UC Davis runs quarters
Las Positas's four-semester math chain still shifts into UC Davis's quarter calendar after transfer, even with seventeen of eighteen requirements already matched before you arrive.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Only manufacturing processes is missing
EME 050 is the single gap at Las Positas. Every engineering, chemistry, math, physics and materials science requirement already has a matching course.
Materials science already clears
ENGR 46 satisfies ENG 045 at Las Positas. It needs PHYS 1A and CHEM 1A first, so it fits late in your plan.
The math chain runs four semesters
MATH 1, MATH 2, MATH 3, then MATH 5: four semesters minimum. MATH 1 also opens PHYS 1A and ENGR 26, so take it your first term.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Las Positas's engineering sequence transfer to UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
Yes, all of it. ENGR 23, 26, 44 and 35 clear UC Davis's four intro engineering courses, and ENGR 46 clears ENG 045 on top of that.
What doesn't Las Positas cover for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
Just EME 050, Manufacturing Processes. Chemistry, the full engineering intro group, math through differential equations and physics all already have a Las Positas match.
What's the admit rate for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
43% of all transfer applicants to the major were admitted, per UC Davis's 2025 data, a rate across every applicant rather than Las Positas students specifically.
Can Las Positas students use UC Davis's TAG guarantee?
Yes, Mechanical Engineering is TAG-eligible at UC Davis. The College of Engineering requires a 3.50 GPA cumulative and a matching 3.50 in your major prep coursework.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students transferring into UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program clear seventeen of eighteen requirements. ENGR 46 clears ENG 045, materials science, and the full engineering intro group, including ENGR 26 for problem-solving, already matches. The single gap is EME 050, Manufacturing Processes, which isn't on UC Davis's screening list. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and Transfermatic confirms Las Positas's near-complete coverage against UC Davis automatically.
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