Mt. San Antonio College to UCSB
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Mt. SAC clears 18 of UCSB's 20 Mechanical Engineering requirements, matching the entire engineering block including Strength of Materials and Dynamics. Only ME 12S, Introduction to Machine Shop, and ME 17, Mathematics of Engineering, have no Mt. SAC match.
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Mt. San Antonio College
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UC Santa Barbara
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Mt. San Antonio College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Mt. San Antonio College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 180 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 4 |
| MATH 181 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 4 |
| MATH 260 or MATH 285 or ENGR 285 — Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MATH 290 or MATH 285 or ENGR 285 — Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYS 4A — Engineering Physics | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 4A + PHYS 4B + PHYS 4C — Engineering Physics + Engineering Physics + Engineering Physics | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics | 15 |
| PHYS 4B + PHYS 4C — Engineering Physics + Engineering Physics | PHYS 7C — Basic Physics | 10 |
| PHYS 4A + PHYS 4B — Engineering Physics + Engineering Physics | PHYS 7L — Physics Laboratory | 10 |
| ENGR 7 — Programming Applications for Engineers | ENGR 3 — Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| ENGR 40 — Statics | ME 14 — Statics | 3 |
| CHEM 50 or CHEM 50H — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 2AL | 5 |
| (CHEM 50 or CHEM 50H) and (CHEM 51 or CHEM 51H) — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (recommended) | 5 |
| MATH 280 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 280 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | MATH 6B — Vector Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| ENGR 44 — Electrical Engineering | ME 6 — Basic Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| ENGR 24 — Engineering Graphics | ME 10 — Engineering Graphics: Sketching, CAD, and Conceptual Design | 4 |
| ENGR 42 — Mechanics of Materials | ME 15 — Strength of Materials | 4 |
| ENGR 41 — Dynamics | ME 16 — Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 4B + PHYS 4C — Engineering Physics + Engineering Physics | PHYS 7D — Basic Physics | 10 |
| No Mt. SAC match | ME 12S — Introduction to Machine Shop | — |
| No Mt. SAC 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 Mt. San Antonio College
UCSB's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Mt. San Antonio College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIOL 1
General Biology
CHEM 10
Chemistry for Allied Health Majors
HIST 1
History of the United States
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Mt. San Antonio College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 1 — General Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 10 — Chemistry for Allied Health Majors | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 1 — History of the United States | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
UCSB Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
UCSB wants College of Engineering transfers focused on major courses rather than Cal-GETC or IGETC before they arrive; general education can wait for a three-year Mt. SAC to UCSB plan.
Six semesters through the math chain
MATH 150 starts a chain through MATH 160, MATH 180, MATH 181, MATH 280, then MATH 285, six semesters minimum. MATH 285 covers UCSB's required MATH 4A and 4B, due by the end of spring before transfer.
Mt. SAC runs semesters, UCSB runs quarters
Mt. SAC's six-semester math chain runs longer than UCSB's quarter terms. Once you transfer, that same coursework gets repackaged into UCSB's shorter quarter-length classes.
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One course can cover two math reqs
MATH 285 or ENGR 285 clears both MATH 4A and MATH 4B by itself. Taking MATH 260 instead only clears MATH 4A, so you'd still need MATH 290 for MATH 4B.
Only two courses stay open
Mt. SAC clears 18 of UCSB's 20 requirements, matching the whole engineering block including Strength of Materials and Dynamics. Only ME 12S and ME 17 have no Mt. SAC match.
Six-semester math chain to MATH 285
MATH 150 leads to MATH 160, MATH 180, MATH 181, MATH 280, then MATH 285, six semesters minimum if you start at MATH 150. MATH 285 needs MATH 280 first.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mt. SAC's calculus sequence transfer to UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
Yes. MATH 180 clears MATH 3A, MATH 181 clears MATH 3B, and MATH 280 clears both MATH 6A and MATH 6B.
What does Mt. SAC not cover for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
Just two courses: ME 12S Introduction to Machine Shop and ME 17 Mathematics of Engineering. The rest of major prep, including the full engineering block, transfers from Mt. SAC.
Can one Mt. SAC course satisfy two math requirements?
Yes. MATH 285 or ENGR 285 covers both MATH 4A, Linear Algebra, and MATH 4B, Differential Equations, in a single combined course.
Is UCSB Mechanical Engineering TAG-eligible from Mt. SAC?
No. UCSB's College of Engineering majors sit outside TAG entirely, so Mt. SAC applicants are reviewed on completed major prep, with a 3.5 GPA in those courses the most competitive mark.
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Mt. San Antonio College students transferring into UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program clear 18 of 20 requirements, with only machine shop and Mathematics of Engineering left open. Mt. SAC's MATH 285 covers both Linear Algebra and Differential Equations in one combined course, the last step of the six-semester chain that starts at MATH 150. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and Transfermatic checks Mt. SAC's coursework against UCSB's Mechanical Engineering requirements automatically.
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