Moorpark College to SDSU
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 12 of SDSU's 17 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. M E 200, M E 202, M E 230 and M E 241 and 1 more have no Moorpark match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Moorpark College
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR M07 — SolidWorks I - Engineering Mechanical Design | M E 190 — Computer-Aided Design | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | M E 200 — Statics | — |
| No Moorpark match | M E 202 — Computer Programming and Applications | — |
| ENGR M18 — Engineering Dynamics | M E 220 — Dynamics | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | M E 230 — Basics of Mechatronics | — |
| ENGR M12 — Engineering Materials | M E 240 — Introduction to Engineering Materials | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | M E 241 — Materials Laboratory | — |
| MATH M35 + MATH M31 — Applied Differential Equations + Introduction to Linear Algebra | A E 280 — Methods of Analysis | 6 |
| CHEM M01A or CHEM M01AH — General Chemistry I | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| No Moorpark match for any of 2 options | BIOL 100 — General Biology and others (choose 1) | — |
| MATH M25A or MATH M25AH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH M25B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 252 — Calculus III | 5 |
| PHYS M20A — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 195 — Principles of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS M20AL — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory | PHYS 195L — Principles of Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS M20B — Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYS 196 — Principles of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS M20BL — Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory | PHYS 196L — Principles of Physics Laboratory | 1 |
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 Moorpark College
SDSU's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Moorpark College courses cover foundation requirements every CSU accepts. Start here.
BIOL M01
Introduction to Biology
CHEM M01A
General Chemistry I
HIST M150
World History: From Prehistory to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Moorpark College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL M01 — Introduction to Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM M01A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities | HIST M150 — World History: From Prehistory to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
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.
5 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210 through ENGR M18: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH C2210 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
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5 SDSU requirements have no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for M E 200, M E 202, M E 230 and M E 241 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 MATH M25A
MATH C2210 and MATH M25A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover CHEM 200
For SDSU CHEM 200, Moorpark accepts CHEM M01A or CHEM M01AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
ENGR M07, ENGR M18, ENGR M12, MATH M35, MATH M31, CHEM M01A or CHEM M01AH and MATH M25A or MATH M25AH, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 12 of the 17 prep courses SDSU lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
M E 200, M E 202, M E 230, M E 241 and a SDSU choose-1 requirement. Moorpark lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark ENGR M07 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Moorpark ENGR M07 (SolidWorks I - Engineering Mechanical Design) is the match for SDSU M E 190 (Computer-Aided Design) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Moorpark for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
MATH C2210 and MATH M25A, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Moorpark College students transferring to San Diego State University for Mechanical Engineering can match 12 of 17 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including ENGR M07 and ENGR M18. M E 200 and M E 202 have no Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and MATH M25A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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