Long Beach City College to UCSB
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Long Beach City College clears 16 of UCSB's 20 Mechanical Engineering requirements, with circuits and the two-course graphics sequence both transferring. ME 15, ME 16, ME 12S and ME 17 have no LBCC match; none of the four is on UCSB's admission list, so they can be taken after transfer.
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Long Beach City College
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UC Santa Barbara
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Long Beach City College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Long Beach City College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 60 or MATH 60H or MATH 60S — First Calculus Course | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 70 or MATH 70H or MATH 70S — Second Calculus Course | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH 84 — Intro to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 5 |
| MATH 84 — Intro to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 5 |
| PHYS 3A — Physics for Sci & Eng. - Mechanics | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics | 5.5 |
| PHYS 3A + PHYS 3B — Physics for Sci & Eng. - Mechanics + Physics for Sci. &Eng. -E & M | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics | 10 |
| PHYS 3B + PHYS 3C — Physics for Sci. &Eng. -E & M + Physics for Sci. and Eng.- Modern Physics | PHYS 7C — Basic Physics | 9 |
| PHYS 3A + PHYS 3B — Physics for Sci & Eng. - Mechanics + Physics for Sci. &Eng. -E & M | PHYS 7L — Physics Laboratory | 10 |
| ENGR 54 — Computer Methods | ENGR 3 — Introduction to Programming | 3.5 |
| ENGR 35 — Statics | ME 14 — Statics | 3 |
| CHEM 1A — General Chemistry | CHEM 1A, CHEM 2AL | 5.5 |
| CHEM 1A + CHEM 1B — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (recommended) | 11 |
| MATH 80 — Third Calculus Course | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 80 — Third Calculus Course | MATH 6B — Vector Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| ENGR 17 + ENGR 17L — Electrical Engineering Circuits + Electrical Engineering Circuits Laboratory | ME 6 — Basic Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| ENGR 3A + ENGR 3B — Essential Engr Graphics & 3D CAD Drafting + Advanced Engr Graphics & 3D CAD Drafting | ME 10 — Engineering Graphics: Sketching, CAD, and Conceptual Design | 6 |
| No LBCC match | ME 15 — Strength of Materials | — |
| No LBCC match | ME 16 — Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | — |
| PHYS 3C — Physics for Sci. and Eng.- Modern Physics | PHYS 7D — Basic Physics | 4.5 |
| No LBCC match | ME 12S — Introduction to Machine Shop | — |
| No LBCC 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 Long Beach City College
UCSB's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Long Beach City College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIO 1A
Biology for Science Majors
CHEM 1A
General Chemistry
HIST 10
History of Early America (Colonial-Reconstruction)
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Long Beach City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 1A — Biology for Science Majors | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 1A — General Chemistry | 5.5 |
Humanities | HIST 10 — History of Early America (Colonial-Reconstruction) | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
UCSB Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
UCSB has LBCC transfers put major coursework ahead of Cal-GETC or IGETC; general education work can be finished after transfer for students planning a three-year stay.
Six semesters before differential equations
MATH 40 leads to MATH 50, MATH C2210, MATH C2220, MATH 80, then MATH 84: six semesters minimum. MATH 84 covers UCSB's required MATH 4A and 4B, due by the end of spring before transfer.
LBCC runs semesters, UCSB runs quarters
LBCC's six-semester chain runs on a longer calendar than UCSB's quarter terms. Once you transfer, that coursework gets repackaged into UCSB's shorter quarter-length classes.
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Strength of Materials and Dynamics both open
ME 15 and ME 16 have no LBCC match, though ME 6 and ME 10 both clear, through ENGR 17 and the ENGR 3A/3B graphics pair.
CAD needs two courses together
ME 10 clears only once you finish both ENGR 3A and ENGR 3B at LBCC; one course alone doesn't satisfy it. ENGR 3B needs ENGR 3A and MATH 40.
MATH 84 covers MATH 4A and 4B
MATH 84, Intro to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, clears both of UCSB's required MATH 4A and MATH 4B in a single LBCC course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LBCC's calculus sequence transfer to UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
Yes. MATH 60, or honors MATH 60H, clears MATH 3A, and MATH 70 clears MATH 3B. The with-support sections, MATH 60S and MATH 70S, and MATH 70H count the same.
What does LBCC not cover for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
ME 15 Strength of Materials, ME 16 Dynamics, ME 12S Introduction to Machine Shop, and ME 17 Mathematics of Engineering have no LBCC match. Circuits and the two-course graphics sequence both transfer.
How long is LBCC's chain to differential equations?
Six semesters. MATH 40 leads to MATH 50, then MATH C2210, MATH C2220, MATH 80, then MATH 84, so calculus needs an early start.
Is UCSB Mechanical Engineering TAG-eligible from LBCC?
No. UCSB's College of Engineering majors sit outside TAG, so LBCC applicants get reviewed on finished major prep, with a 3.5 GPA in those courses the most competitive mark.
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Long Beach City College students transferring into UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program clear 16 of 20 requirements, with circuits and the two-course graphics sequence both transferring. ME 10 needs both ENGR 3A and ENGR 3B finished together, and LBCC's MATH 84 clears both Linear Algebra and Differential Equations in one combined course. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and Transfermatic checks LBCC's coursework against UCSB's Mechanical Engineering requirements automatically.
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