Moorpark College to UCSB
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 18 of UCSB's 20 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ME 12S and ME 17 have no Moorpark match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH M25A or MATH M25AH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH M25B or MATH M25BH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH M31 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MATH M35 — Applied Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS M20A — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics | 4 |
| PHYS M20A + PHYS M20B — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics | 8 |
| PHYS M20B + PHYS M20C — Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics | PHYS 7C — Basic Physics | 8 |
| PHYS M20AL + PHYS M20BL — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory | PHYS 7L — Physics Laboratory | 2 |
| ENGR M10 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ENGR 3 — Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ENGR M16 — Engineering Statics and Strength of Materials | ME 14 — Statics | 4 |
| CHEM M01A or CHEM M01AH — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 2AL | 5 |
| (CHEM M01A and CHEM M01B) or (CHEM M01AH and CHEM M01B) — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (recommended) | 5 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 6B — Vector Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| ENGR M20L + ENGR M20 — Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Laboratory + Electrical Engineering Fundamentals | ME 6 — Basic Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| ENGR M04 — Engineering Design/CAD | ME 10 — Engineering Graphics: Sketching, CAD, and Conceptual Design | 3 |
| ENGR M16 — Engineering Statics and Strength of Materials | ME 15 — Strength of Materials | 4 |
| ENGR M18 — Engineering Dynamics | ME 16 — Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | 3 |
| PHYS M20B + PHYS M20C — Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics | PHYS 7D — Basic Physics | 8 |
| No Moorpark match | ME 12S — Introduction to Machine Shop | — |
| No Moorpark match | ME 17 — Mathematics of Engineering | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Santa Barbara after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Moorpark College
UCSB'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 |
UCSB Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
UCSB tells College of Engineering transfers to prioritize major coursework over Cal-GETC or IGETC; general education can wait until after transfer for students planning a three-year stay.
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, UCSB quarters
Moorpark runs on semesters and UCSB on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSB's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCSB requirements have no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for ME 12S and ME 17. Check UCSB'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 MATH 3A
For UCSB MATH 3A, 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 UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
MATH M25A or MATH M25AH, MATH M25B or MATH M25BH, MATH M31, MATH M35, PHYS M20A, PHYS M20B and PHYS M20C, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 18 of the 20 prep courses UCSB lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
ME 12S and ME 17. Moorpark lists no course for them, so check UCSB's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark MATH M31 transfer to UCSB?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Moorpark MATH M31 (Introduction to Linear Algebra) is the match for UCSB MATH 4A (Linear Algebra with Applications) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Moorpark for UCSB 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 UC Santa Barbara for Mechanical Engineering can match 18 of 20 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including MATH M25A or MATH M25AH and MATH M25B or MATH M25BH. ME 12S and ME 17 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 UC Santa Barbara, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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