Ohlone College to UC Berkeley
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Ohlone 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 Ohlone. Start with MATH 100 and ENGL C1000.
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Ohlone College
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 5 |
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 101B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 101C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 103 + MATH 104 — Introduction to Linear Algebra + Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 8 |
| PHYS 140 — Mechanics | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| PHYS 141 — Electricity and Magnetism | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A | 4 |
| ENGL 101B — Reading and Composition (Introduction to Literature) | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B | 4 |
| BIOL 101B + BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Organisms and Systems + Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL, BIOLOGY 1B (choose 1) | 10 |
| CHEM 101B — General Chemistry | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 112A — Organic Chemistry | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 112B — Organic Chemistry | CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHYS 142 — Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics | PHYSICS 7C — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (choose 1) | 4 |
| NUR 330 — Clinical Pathophysiology | MCELLBI 32, MCELLBI 32L (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGI 111 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ENGIN 7 — Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB) (recommended) | 3 |
| No Ohlone match | ENGIN 26 — Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design (recommended) | — |
| No Ohlone match | ENGIN 29 — Manufacturing and Design Communication (recommended) | — |
| No Ohlone match | MEC ENG 40 — Thermodynamics (recommended) | — |
| No Ohlone match | MEC ENG C85 — Introduction to Solid Mechanics (recommended) | — |
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 Ohlone College
UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Ohlone College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIOL 101A
Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular
CHEM 101A
General Chemistry
HIST 102A
Chicanx/Latinx History I
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Ohlone College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 102A — Chicanx/Latinx History I | 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 100 onward
MATH 100 through MATH 101C: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH 100 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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Ohlone covers all 10 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course in the transfer agreement has a Ohlone match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH 100 and ENGL C1000
MATH 100 and ENGL C1000 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 Ohlone for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 101A, MATH 101A, MATH 101B, MATH 101C, MATH 103, MATH 104 and PHYS 140, 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 Ohlone cover for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course listed has a Ohlone match.
Does Ohlone MATH 101A transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Ohlone MATH 101A (Calculus with Analytic Geometry) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 51 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Ohlone for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 100 and ENGL C1000. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Ohlone College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 10 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including CHEM 101A and MATH 101A. Every listed course has a Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 100 and ENGL C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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