Saddleback College to UC Berkeley
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Saddleback 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 Saddleback. Start with MATH C2210 and MATH 3A.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Saddleback College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Saddleback College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1A — General Chemistry | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | 5 |
| MATH 3A or MATH 3AH — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 3B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 3C — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 53 — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 26 + MATH 24 — Introduction to Linear Algebra + Elementary Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 8 |
| PHYS 4A — General Physics | PHYSICS 7A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 5 |
| PHYS 4B — General Physics | PHYSICS 7B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers | 5 |
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H — Academic Reading and Writing | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A | 4 |
| ENGL C1001 or ENGL C1001H — Critical Thinking and Writing | Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B | 3 |
| BIO 4A + BIO 4B — Principles of Cellular Biology + Principles of Organismal Biology | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL, BIOLOGY 1B (choose 1) | 8 |
| CIM 8 — Introduction to Data Science | COMPSCI C8 — Foundations of Data Science (choose 1) | 3 |
| CHEM 1B — General Chemistry | CHEM 1B — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry | CHEM 3A, CHEM 3AL (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 12B — Organic Chemistry | CHEM 3B, CHEM 3BL (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHYS 4C — General Physics | PHYSICS 7C — Physics for Scientists and Engineers (choose 1) | 5 |
| No Saddleback match | ENGIN 7 — Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB) (recommended) | — |
| No Saddleback match | ENGIN 26 — Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design (recommended) | — |
| No Saddleback match | ENGIN 29 — Manufacturing and Design Communication (recommended) | — |
| No Saddleback match | MEC ENG 40 — Thermodynamics (recommended) | — |
| No Saddleback 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 Saddleback College
UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Saddleback College courses cover foundation requirements every UC 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 |
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.
3 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210, then MATH C2220, then MATH 3C: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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Saddleback covers all 10 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course in the transfer agreement has a Saddleback match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
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.
More than one way to cover MATH 51
For UC Berkeley MATH 51, 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 UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 1A, MATH 3A or MATH 3AH, MATH 3B, MATH 3C, MATH 26, MATH 24 and PHYS 4A, 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 Saddleback cover for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering prep course listed has a Saddleback match.
Does Saddleback MATH 3B transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Saddleback MATH 3B (Analytic Geometry and Calculus) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 52 (Calculus II) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Saddleback for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?
MATH C2210 and MATH 3A. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Saddleback College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 10 lower-division prep courses at Saddleback, including CHEM 1A and MATH 3A or MATH 3AH. Every listed course has a 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 UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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