Moorpark College to UCSD
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 13 of UCSD's 17 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. MAE 8, MAE 3, MAE 11 and MAE 30B have no Moorpark match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Moorpark College
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UC San Diego
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UC San Diego's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No Moorpark match | MAE 8 — MATLAB Programming for Engineering Analysis | — |
| CHEM M01A — General Chemistry I | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
| MATH M31 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 18 — Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH M16A or MATH M25A — Applied Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 3 |
| MATH M16B or MATH M25B — Applied Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 3 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH M35 — Applied Differential Equations | MATH 20D — Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 20E — Vector Calculus | 5 |
| PHYS M20A — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 2A — Physics - Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS M20BL + PHYS M20B — Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYS 2B — Physics - Electricity and Magnetism | 5 |
| PHYS M20C + PHYS M20CL — Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory | PHYS 2C — Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics | 5 |
| ENGR M12 — Engineering Materials | MAE 20 — Elements of Materials Science | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | MAE 3 — Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Design | — |
| No Moorpark match | MAE 11 — Thermodynamics | — |
| ENGR M16 + ENGR M18 — Engineering Statics and Strength of Materials + Engineering Dynamics | MAE 30A — Statics & Introduction to Dynamics | 7 |
| No Moorpark match | MAE 30B — Dynamics & Vibrations | — |
| ENGR M20 — Electrical Engineering Fundamentals | MAE 40 — Linear Circuits | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego 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 UCSD 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 PHYS M20CL: 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, UCSD quarters
Moorpark runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
4 UCSD requirements have no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for MAE 8, MAE 3, MAE 11 and MAE 30B. Check UCSD'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 M16A
MATH C2210 and MATH M16A 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 MATH 20A
For UCSD MATH 20A, Moorpark accepts MATH M16A or MATH M25A. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UCSD Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM M01A, MATH M31, MATH M16A or MATH M25A, MATH M16B or MATH M25B, MATH M25C, MATH M35 and PHYS M20A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 13 of the 17 prep courses UCSD lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UCSD Mechanical Engineering?
MAE 8, MAE 3, MAE 11 and MAE 30B. Moorpark lists no course for them, so check UCSD's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark CHEM M01A transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Moorpark CHEM M01A (General Chemistry I) is the match for UCSD CHEM 6A (General Chemistry I) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSD's transfer admit rate for Mechanical Engineering?
31% of all transfer applicants to UCSD 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 San Diego for Mechanical Engineering can match 13 of 17 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including CHEM M01A and MATH M31. MAE 8 and MAE 3 have no Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and MATH M16A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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