Los Angeles Pierce College to UCSB
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Pierce College clears 16 of UCSB's 20 Mechanical Engineering requirements, with circuits and CAD both transferring through Pierce courses. ME 15, ME 16, ME 12S and ME 17 have no Pierce match, and since UCSB doesn't screen for them at admission, all four can wait until you transfer.
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Los Angeles Pierce College
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UC Santa Barbara
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Los Angeles Pierce College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Los Angeles Pierce College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 261 — Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 262 — Calculus II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH 270 — Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MATH 275 — Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYSICS 101 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists I | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics | 5 |
| PHYSICS 101 + PHYSICS 102 + PHYSICS 103 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists I + Physics for Engineers and Scientists II + Physics for Engineers and Scientists III | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics | 15 |
| PHYSICS 102 + PHYSICS 103 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists II + Physics for Engineers and Scientists III | PHYS 7C — Basic Physics | 10 |
| PHYSICS 101 + PHYSICS 102 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists I + Physics for Engineers and Scientists II | PHYS 7L — Physics Laboratory | 10 |
| ENG GEN 122 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ENGR 3 — Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ENG GEN 131 — Statics | ME 14 — Statics | 3 |
| CHEM 101 — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 2AL | 5 |
| CHEM 101 + CHEM 102 — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry II | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (recommended) | 10 |
| MATH 263 — Calculus III | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 263 — Calculus III | MATH 6B — Vector Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| ENG GEN 220 — Electrical Circuits I | ME 6 — Basic Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| EGD TEK 101 — Engineering Graphics with CAD | ME 10 — Engineering Graphics: Sketching, CAD, and Conceptual Design | 3 |
| No Pierce match | ME 15 — Strength of Materials | — |
| No Pierce match | ME 16 — Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | — |
| PHYSICS 102 + PHYSICS 103 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists II + Physics for Engineers and Scientists III | PHYS 7D — Basic Physics | 10 |
| No Pierce match | ME 12S — Introduction to Machine Shop | — |
| No Pierce 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 Los Angeles Pierce College
UCSB's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Los Angeles Pierce College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
ANATOMY 001
Introduction to Human Anatomy
CHEM 051
Fundamentals of Chemistry I
A S L 003
American Sign Language III
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Los Angeles Pierce College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANATOMY 001 — Introduction to Human Anatomy | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 051 — Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities | A S L 003 — American Sign Language III | 4 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
UCSB Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
UCSB has Pierce transfers put major coursework ahead of Cal-GETC or IGETC; general education work can be finished after transfer if you plan to stay three years.
Six semesters before Physics III
MATH 240 leads to MATH 260, MATH 261, MATH 262, MATH 263, then PHYSICS 103: six semesters minimum. PHYSICS 103 is part of UCSB's required PHYS 7B and 7C, due by the end of spring before transfer.
Pierce runs semesters, UCSB runs quarters
Pierce's six-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 Pierce match, though ME 6 and ME 10 both clear, through ENG GEN 220 and EGD TEK 101.
No honors track at Pierce
ASSIST lists no honors alternative for any Pierce course in this agreement. MATH 261 is the one course that clears MATH 3A, and MATH 262 the one for MATH 3B.
Six-term chain runs through Calculus III
MATH 240 leads to MATH 260, MATH 261, MATH 262, MATH 263, then PHYSICS 103, six semesters. PHYSICS 103 needs MATH 263 and PHYSICS 102, so physics can't finish until third-semester calculus does.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pierce's calculus sequence transfer to UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
Yes. MATH 261 clears MATH 3A, MATH 262 clears MATH 3B, and MATH 263 clears both MATH 6A and MATH 6B.
What does Pierce not cover for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
Four courses: ME 15 Strength of Materials, ME 16 Dynamics, ME 12S Introduction to Machine Shop, and ME 17 Mathematics of Engineering. Circuits and CAD, ME 6 and ME 10, both transfer.
How long is Pierce's math and physics chain?
Six semesters. MATH 240 leads to MATH 260, MATH 261, MATH 262, MATH 263, then PHYSICS 103, so calculus needs an early start.
Is UCSB Mechanical Engineering TAG-eligible from Pierce?
No. UCSB's engineering majors are outside TAG entirely, so Pierce applicants get reviewed on finished major prep, with a 3.5 GPA in those courses the most competitive benchmark.
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Los Angeles Pierce College students transferring into UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program clear 16 of 20 requirements, with Strength of Materials, Dynamics, machine shop and Mathematics of Engineering left open. Pierce's math and physics chain runs six semesters, from MATH 240 through PHYSICS 103, and ASSIST lists no honors alternatives for any course in the agreement. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and Transfermatic checks Pierce's coursework against UCSB's Mechanical Engineering requirements automatically.
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