Saddleback College to SDSU
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Saddleback has a match for 7 of SDSU's 15 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. M E 190, M E 200, M E 202 and M E 220 and 4 more have no Saddleback match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Saddleback College
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San Diego State University
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Saddleback College that satisfy San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Saddleback College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No Saddleback match | M E 190 — Computer-Aided Design | — |
| No Saddleback match | M E 200 — Statics | — |
| No Saddleback match | M E 202 — Computer Programming and Applications | — |
| No Saddleback match | M E 220 — Dynamics | — |
| No Saddleback match | M E 230 — Basics of Mechatronics | — |
| No Saddleback match | M E 240 — Introduction to Engineering Materials | — |
| No Saddleback match | M E 241 — Materials Laboratory | — |
| MATH 24 — Elementary Differential Equations | A E 280 — Methods of Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 1A — General Chemistry | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| No Saddleback match for any of 2 options | BIOL 100 — General Biology and others (choose 1) | — |
| MATH 3A or MATH 3AH — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 3B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 3C — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 252 — Calculus III | 5 |
| PHYS 4A — General Physics | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 5 |
| PHYS 4B — General Physics | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at San Diego State University after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Saddleback College
SDSU's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Saddleback College courses cover foundation requirements every CSU accepts. Start here.
BIO 11
Human Anatomy
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry
HIST 16
History of the United States to 1876
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Saddleback College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 11 — Human Anatomy | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 16 — History of the United States to 1876 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
SDSU Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
SDSU says its own GE pattern, not Cal-GETC or CSU GE certification, is what engineering majors commonly use.
3 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210, then MATH C2220, then MATH 24: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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8 SDSU requirements have no Saddleback match
Saddleback lists no course for M E 190, M E 200, M E 202 and M E 220 and others. Check SDSU'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 3A
MATH C2210 and MATH 3A 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 150
For SDSU MATH 150, Saddleback accepts MATH 3A or MATH 3AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Saddleback for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 24, CHEM 1A, MATH 3A or MATH 3AH, MATH 3B, MATH 3C, PHYS 4A and PHYS 4B. Together they match 7 of the 15 prep courses SDSU lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Saddleback cover for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
M E 190, M E 200, M E 202, M E 220 and M E 230 and 3 more. Saddleback lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Saddleback MATH 24 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Saddleback MATH 24 (Elementary Differential Equations) is the match for SDSU A E 280 (Methods of Analysis) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Saddleback for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
MATH C2210 and MATH 3A, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Saddleback College students transferring to San Diego State University for Mechanical Engineering can match 7 of 15 lower-division prep courses at Saddleback, including MATH 24 and CHEM 1A. M E 190 and M E 200 have no Saddleback College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and MATH 3A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Saddleback College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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