Las Positas College to UCSB
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Las Positas College clears 16 of UCSB's 20 Mechanical Engineering requirements, with circuits and engineering graphics both transferring. ME 15, ME 16, ME 12S and ME 17 have no Las Positas match; they aren't admission requirements, so you can take all four at UCSB.
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Las Positas College
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UC Santa Barbara
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH 7 — Elementary Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 3.5 |
| MATH 5 — Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 3.5 |
| PHYS 1A — General Physics I | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 1B + PHYS 1C — General Physics II + General Physics III | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics | 10 |
| PHYS 1C — General Physics III | PHYS 7C — Basic Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 1A + PHYS 1B — General Physics I + General Physics II | PHYS 7L — Physics Laboratory | 10 |
| ENGR 26 — Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists | ENGR 3 — Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ENGR 35 — Statics | ME 14 — Statics | 3 |
| CHEM 1A — General College Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 2AL | 5 |
| CHEM 1A + CHEM 1B — General College Chemistry I + General College Chemistry II | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (recommended) | 10 |
| MATH 3 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 3 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 6B — Vector Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| ENGR 44 — Introduction to Circuit Analysis | ME 6 — Basic Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| ENGR 23 — Engineering Graphics | ME 10 — Engineering Graphics: Sketching, CAD, and Conceptual Design | 3 |
| No Las Positas match | ME 15 — Strength of Materials | — |
| No Las Positas match | ME 16 — Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | — |
| PHYS 1B + PHYS 1D — General Physics II + General Physics IV | PHYS 7D — Basic Physics | 8 |
| No Las Positas match | ME 12S — Introduction to Machine Shop | — |
| No Las Positas 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 Las Positas College
UCSB'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 |
UCSB Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
UCSB steers Las Positas transfers toward major requirements ahead of Cal-GETC or IGETC; general education work can be finished after transfer for a three-year plan.
Five semesters ending in physics
MATH 1 leads to MATH 2, then MATH 3, MATH 5, then PHYS 1D, five semesters minimum. The final step is a physics course, so don't treat this as a math-only chain.
Las Positas runs semesters, UCSB runs quarters
Las Positas's five-semester chain runs longer than UCSB's quarter terms. Once you're at UCSB, that same coursework gets repackaged into shorter quarter-length classes.
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Strength of Materials and Dynamics both open
ME 15 and ME 16 have no Las Positas match, though ME 6 and ME 10 both clear, through ENGR 44 and ENGR 23.
Chain ends in physics, not math
MATH 1 leads to MATH 2, then MATH 3, MATH 5, then PHYS 1D, five semesters. The last step in that chain is a physics course, not another math class.
Two courses for MATH 4A and 4B
UCSB's required MATH 4A and MATH 4B map to two Las Positas courses: MATH 7, Elementary Linear Algebra, and MATH 5, Ordinary Differential Equations. MATH 7 needs MATH 2, and MATH 5 needs MATH 3.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Las Positas's calculus sequence transfer to UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
Yes. MATH 1 clears MATH 3A, MATH 2 clears MATH 3B, and MATH 3 clears both MATH 6A and MATH 6B.
What does Las Positas not cover for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
No Las Positas course matches ME 15 Strength of Materials, ME 16 Dynamics, ME 12S Introduction to Machine Shop, or ME 17 Mathematics of Engineering. Circuits and graphics, ME 6 and ME 10, both transfer.
How long is Las Positas's chain to Physics IV?
Five semesters. MATH 1 leads to MATH 2, MATH 3, MATH 5, then PHYS 1D, so calculus needs to start your very first semester.
Is UCSB Mechanical Engineering TAG-eligible from Las Positas?
No. UCSB's engineering majors don't take TAG applicants, so Las Positas students are reviewed on finished major-prep coursework, with a 3.5 GPA in those classes the most competitive mark.
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Las Positas College students transferring into UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program clear 16 of 20 requirements, with circuits and engineering graphics both transferring through Las Positas courses. The five-semester chain from MATH 1 ends in a physics course, PHYS 1D, rather than another math class, so the physics sequence needs early planning. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and Transfermatic checks Las Positas's coursework against UCSB's Mechanical Engineering requirements automatically.
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