MiraCosta College to SDSU
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for 8 of SDSU's 15 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. M E 190, M E 200, M E 202 and M E 220 and 3 more have no MiraCosta match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No MiraCosta match | M E 190 — Computer-Aided Design | — |
| No MiraCosta match | M E 200 — Statics | — |
| No MiraCosta match | M E 202 — Computer Programming and Applications | — |
| No MiraCosta match | M E 220 — Dynamics | — |
| No MiraCosta match | M E 230 — Basics of Mechatronics | — |
| No MiraCosta match | M E 240 — Introduction to Engineering Materials | — |
| No MiraCosta match | M E 241 — Materials Laboratory | — |
| MATH 265 or MATH 265H — Differential Equations | A E 280 — Methods of Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 150 or CHEM 150H — General Chemistry I: For Science Majors | CHEM 202 — General Chemistry for Engineers (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 150 or CHEM 150H — General Chemistry I: For Science Majors | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIO 111 — Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture) | BIOL 100 — General Biology (choose 1) | 3 |
| BIO 103 — Introductory Biology: Animal Diversity | BIOL 101 — World of Animals (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 150 or MATH 150H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 155 or MATH 155H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 260 or MATH 260H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | MATH 252 — Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 151 or PHYS 151H — Principles of Physics I | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 4 |
| PHYS 152 or PHYS 152H — Principles of Physics II | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at San Diego State University after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at MiraCosta College
SDSU's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five MiraCosta College courses cover foundation requirements every CSU accepts. Start here.
BIO 102
Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology
CHEM 103
Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors
HIST 100
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at MiraCosta College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 102 — Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 103 — Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 100 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
SDSU Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
SDSU says its own GE pattern, not Cal-GETC or CSU GE certification, is what engineering majors commonly use.
3 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210, then MATH C2220, then MATH 265: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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7 SDSU requirements have no MiraCosta match
MiraCosta lists no course for M E 190, M E 200, M E 202 and M E 220 and others. Check SDSU's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH C2210 and BIO 111
MATH C2210 and BIO 111 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
MiraCosta gives you options here
For SDSU A E 280, MiraCosta accepts MATH 265 or MATH 265H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at MiraCosta for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 265 or MATH 265H, CHEM 150 or CHEM 150H, BIO 111, BIO 103, MATH 150 or MATH 150H, MATH 155 or MATH 155H and MATH 260 or MATH 260H, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 8 of the 15 prep courses SDSU lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
M E 190, M E 200, M E 202, M E 220 and M E 230 and 2 more. MiraCosta lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does MiraCosta BIO 111 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. MiraCosta BIO 111 (Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture)) is the match for SDSU BIOL 100 (General Biology) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at MiraCosta for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
MATH C2210 and BIO 111, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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MiraCosta College students transferring to San Diego State University for Mechanical Engineering can match 8 of 15 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including MATH 265 or MATH 265H and CHEM 150 or CHEM 150H. M E 190 and M E 200 have no MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and BIO 111 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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