Moorpark College to UC Davis
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 16 of UC Davis's 17 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. EME 050 has no Moorpark match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Moorpark College
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UC Davis
Mechanical EngineeringUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UC Davis offers TAG for Mechanical Engineering for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.5 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UC Davis's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (CHEM M01A and CHEM M01B) or (CHEM M01B and CHEM M01AH) — General Chemistry I | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 5 |
| ENGR M04 — Engineering Design/CAD | ENG 004 — Engineering Graphics in Design | 3 |
| ENGR M10 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ENG 006 — Engineering Problem Solving | 3 |
| ENGR M20 + ENGR M20L — Electrical Engineering Fundamentals + Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Laboratory | ENG 017 — Circuits I | 4 |
| ENGR M16 — Engineering Statics and Strength of Materials | ENG 035 — Statics | 4 |
| MATH M25A or MATH M25AH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH M25B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MAT 021C, MAT 021D | 5 |
| MATH M31 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MAT 022A — Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH M35 — Applied Differential Equations | MAT 022B — Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS M20AL + PHYS M20A — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHY 009A — Classical Physics | 5 |
| PHYS M20C + PHYS M20CL — Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory | PHY 009B — Classical Physics | 5 |
| PHYS M20B + PHYS M20BL — Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory | PHY 009C — Classical Physics | 5 |
| ENGL M30A — Masterpieces of World Literature I | COM 001 — Major Works of the Ancient World (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGL M30B + ENGL M30A — Masterpieces of World Literature II + Masterpieces of World Literature I | COM 002 — Major Works of the Medieval & Early Modern World (choose 1) | 6 |
| ENGL M30B — Masterpieces of World Literature II | COM 003 — Major Works of the Modern World (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGL M01B or ENGL M01BH — Literature: Critical Thinking and Composition | ENL 003 — Introduction to Literature (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H — Academic Reading and Writing | UWP 001 — Introduction to Academic Literacies (choose 1) | 4 |
| COMM C1000 or COMM C1000H — Introduction to Public Speaking | CMN 001 — Introduction to Public Speaking (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR M12 — Engineering Materials | ENG 045 — Properties of Materials | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | EME 050 — Manufacturing Processes | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Davis after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Moorpark College
Complete these five courses at Moorpark College to start your UC Davis GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
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 |
5 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210 through ENGR M20L: 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.
Moorpark semesters, UC Davis quarters
Moorpark runs on semesters and UC Davis on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UC Davis's quicker quarter schedule.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
EME 050 has no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for EME 050. Check UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
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 MAT 021A
For UC Davis MAT 021A, Moorpark accepts MATH M25A or MATH M25AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM M01A, ENGR M04, ENGR M10, ENGR M20, ENGR M20L, ENGR M16 and MATH M25A or MATH M25AH, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 16 of the 17 prep courses UC Davis lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
EME 050. Moorpark lists no course for it, so check UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark ENGR M04 transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Moorpark ENGR M04 (Engineering Design/CAD) is the match for UC Davis ENG 004 (Engineering Graphics in Design) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Davis's transfer admit rate for Mechanical Engineering?
43% of all transfer applicants to UC Davis Mechanical Engineering were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Moorpark.
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Moorpark College students transferring to UC Davis for Mechanical Engineering can match 16 of 17 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including CHEM M01A and ENGR M04. EME 050 has 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 UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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