MiraCosta College to UC Berkeley
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 10 Mechanical Engineering prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at MiraCosta. Start with CHEM 140 and MATH 150.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 151 + CHEM 150 — General Chemistry II: For Science Majors + General Chemistry I: For Science Majors | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 1B | 10 |
| MATH 150 or MATH 150H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 155 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 260 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 270 + MATH 265 — Linear Algebra + Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 8 |
| PHYS 151 — Principles of Physics I | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| PHYS 152 — Principles of Physics II | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A | 4 |
| ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H or ENGL C1001 or ENGL C1001H — Critical Thinking , Composition, and Literature | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B | 4 |
| BIO 202 + BIO 204 — Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and Organismal Biology + Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics and Molecular Biology | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL, BIOLOGY 1B (choose 1) | 8 |
| MATH 110 — Principles of Data Science | COMPSCI C8 — Foundations of Data Science (choose 1) | 4 |
| CHEM 151 + CHEM 150 — General Chemistry II: For Science Majors + General Chemistry I: For Science Majors | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 1B (choose 1) | 10 |
| CHEM 210 — Organic Chemistry I: For Science Majors | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 211 — Organic Chemistry II: For Science Majors | CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHYS 253 — Principles of Physics III | PHYSICS 7C — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (choose 1) | 4 |
| No MiraCosta match | ENGIN 7 — Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB) (recommended) | — |
| DESN 101 — Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | ENGIN 26 — Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design (recommended) | 4 |
| No MiraCosta match | ENGIN 29 — Manufacturing and Design Communication (recommended) | — |
| No MiraCosta match | MEC ENG 40 — Thermodynamics (recommended) | — |
| No MiraCosta match | MEC ENG C85 — Introduction to Solid Mechanics (recommended) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at MiraCosta College
UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five MiraCosta College courses cover foundation requirements every UC 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 |
UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
Skip IGETC and Cal-GETC for this major: Berkeley Engineering won't accept them, though De Anza's two composition courses are still required.
3 semesters minimum for CHEM 140 onward
CHEM 140, then CHEM 150, then CHEM 151: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start CHEM 140 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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MiraCosta covers all 10 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course in the transfer agreement has a MiraCosta match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with CHEM 140 and MATH 150
CHEM 140 and MATH 150 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester.
More than one way to cover MATH 51
For UC Berkeley MATH 51, MiraCosta accepts MATH 150 or MATH 150H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at MiraCosta for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 151, CHEM 150, MATH 150 or MATH 150H, MATH 155, MATH 260, MATH 270 and MATH 265, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 10 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course listed has a MiraCosta match.
Does MiraCosta MATH 155 transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. MiraCosta MATH 155 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry II) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 52 (Calculus II) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at MiraCosta for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 140 and MATH 150. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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MiraCosta College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 10 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including CHEM 151 and CHEM 150. Every listed course has a MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CHEM 140 and MATH 150 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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