Moorpark College to UC Berkeley
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Moorpark 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 Moorpark. Start with MATH C2210 and MATH M25A.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM M01A + CHEM M01B — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry II | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 10 |
| MATH M25A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH M25B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH M31 + MATH M35 — Introduction to Linear Algebra + Applied Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 6 |
| PHYS M20A + PHYS M20AL — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 5 |
| PHYS M20BL + PHYS M20B — Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 5 |
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H — Academic Reading and Writing | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A | 4 |
| ENGL M01B or ENGL M01BH or ENGL C1001 or ENGL C1001H — Literature: Critical Thinking and Composition | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B | 4 |
| BIOL M02A or BIOL M02AH — General Biology I | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIOL M02B — General Biology II | BIOLOGY 1B — General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution) (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM M01B — General Chemistry II | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM M07A + CHEM M07B — Organic Chemistry I + Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL, CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL (choose 1) | 10 |
| PHYS M20C + PHYS M20CL — Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory | PHYSICS 7C — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHSO M01 or PHSO M01H — Human Physiology | MCELLBI 32, MCELLBI 32L (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGR M10 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ENGIN 7 — Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB) (recommended) | 3 |
| ENGR M04 — Engineering Design/CAD | ENGIN 26 — Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design (recommended) | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | ENGIN 29 — Manufacturing and Design Communication (recommended) | — |
| No Moorpark match | MEC ENG 40 — Thermodynamics (recommended) | — |
| ENGR M16 — Engineering Statics and Strength of Materials | MEC ENG C85 — Introduction to Solid Mechanics (recommended) | 4 |
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 Moorpark College
UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Moorpark College courses cover foundation requirements every UC 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 |
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.
4 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210 through PHYS M20BL: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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Moorpark covers all 10 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course in the transfer agreement has a Moorpark match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
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.
What UC Berkeley looks for
Admitted engineering transfers cannot change majors within the college.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM M01A, CHEM M01B, MATH M25A, MATH M25B, MATH M25C, MATH M31 and MATH M35, 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 Moorpark cover for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course listed has a Moorpark match.
Does Moorpark MATH M25A transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Moorpark MATH M25A (Calculus with Analytic Geometry I) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 51 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Moorpark for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
MATH C2210 and MATH M25A. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Moorpark College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 10 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including CHEM M01A and CHEM M01B. Every listed course has a 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 UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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