Orange Coast College to UCSB
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
OCC 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 OCC match.
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Orange Coast College
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UC Santa Barbara
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Orange Coast College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Orange Coast College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH A180 or MATH A180H or MATH A182H — Calculus 1 | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH A182H or MATH A185 or MATH A185H — Calculus 1 and 2 Honors | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH A285 or MATH A285H — Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 5 |
| MATH A285 or MATH A285H — Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 5 |
| PHYS A185 or PHYS A185H — Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics with Lab | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics | 5 |
| (PHYS A185 and PHYS A280) or (PHYS A185H and PHYS A280) — Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics with Lab | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics | 5 |
| PHYS A280 — Calculus Based Physics: Electricty/Magnetism with Lab | PHYS 7C — Basic Physics | 5 |
| (PHYS A185 and PHYS A280) or (PHYS A185H and PHYS A280) — Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics with Lab | PHYS 7L — Physics Laboratory | 5 |
| ENGR A220 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ENGR 3 — Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| ENGR A280 — Statics | ME 14 — Statics | 3 |
| CHEM A180 — General Chemistry A | CHEM 1A, CHEM 2AL | 5 |
| CHEM A180 + CHEM A185 — General Chemistry A + General Chemistry B | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (recommended) | 10 |
| MATH A280 or MATH A280H — Calculus 3 | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH A280 or MATH A280H — Calculus 3 | MATH 6B — Vector Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| ENGR A285 — Engineering Circuits | ME 6 — Basic Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| ENGR A180 — Engineering Graphics | ME 10 — Engineering Graphics: Sketching, CAD, and Conceptual Design | 4 |
| ENGR A240 — Mechanics of Materials | ME 15 — Strength of Materials | 3 |
| ENGR A230 — Dynamics | ME 16 — Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | 3 |
| PHYS A285 — Calculus Based Physics: Modern with Lab | PHYS 7D — Basic Physics | 5 |
| No OCC match | ME 12S — Introduction to Machine Shop | — |
| No OCC 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 Orange Coast College
UCSB's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Orange Coast College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIOL A100
Principles of Biology
CHEM A100
Principles of Chemistry
HIST A101
Afro-American History
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Orange Coast College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL A100 — Principles of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM A100 — Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
Humanities | HIST A101 — Afro-American History | 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's engineering college wants OCC transfers focused on finishing major requirements before Cal-GETC or IGETC; general education can wait for students planning a three-year stay.
Six semesters from MATH A070
MATH A070 starts a chain through MATH A170, MATH A180, MATH A185, then ENGR A280, ENGR A240, six semesters minimum. ENGR A280, the fifth step, is UCSB's required Statics and is due by the end of spring before transfer.
OCC runs semesters, UCSB runs quarters
OCC's six-semester chain runs on a longer calendar than UCSB's quarters. Course units and pacing get converted once you arrive, so a finished OCC semester isn't a finished UCSB quarter.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
MATH A182H appears on both calc lines
ASSIST lists MATH A182H, Calculus 1 and 2 Honors, under both MATH 3A and MATH 3B. Its listed prerequisites are MATH A140 and MATH A180 and MATH A180H, so it doesn't replace first-semester calculus.
One course also covers both math reqs
MATH A285, or honors MATH A285H, clears both of UCSB's required courses MATH 4A, Linear Algebra, and MATH 4B, Differential Equations, at once.
Full engineering block already covered
ME 6, ME 10, ME 15, and ME 16 all clear through OCC courses, ENGR A285, ENGR A180, ENGR A240, and ENGR A230, so only two courses in the whole agreement stay open.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does OCC's calculus sequence transfer to UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
Yes. MATH A180 or the combined MATH A182H clears MATH 3A, and MATH A185 or MATH A182H clears MATH 3B, UCSB's first-year calculus requirement.
What does OCC not cover for UCSB Mechanical Engineering?
Only ME 12S Introduction to Machine Shop and ME 17 Mathematics of Engineering have no OCC match. Every other requirement, including the full engineering block, transfers from OCC.
How long is OCC's longest prerequisite chain?
Six semesters from MATH A070: MATH A170, MATH A180, MATH A185, then ENGR A280 and ENGR A240. ENGR A280 covers the required ME 14, so start math right away.
Is UCSB Mechanical Engineering TAG-eligible from OCC?
No. UCSB's engineering majors sit outside TAG entirely, so OCC applicants are reviewed on finished major-prep coursework, with a 3.5 GPA in those classes the most competitive mark.
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Orange Coast 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. OCC's MATH A285 covers both Linear Algebra and Differential Equations in one course, and MATH A182H is listed under both of UCSB's first two calculus courses. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and Transfermatic checks OCC's coursework against UCSB's Mechanical Engineering requirements automatically.
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