Santa Barbara City College to SDSU
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for 9 of SDSU's 15 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. M E 190, M E 200, M E 202 and M E 230 and 2 more have no SBCC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Santa Barbara City College
To
San Diego State University
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Santa Barbara City College that satisfy San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No SBCC match | M E 190 — Computer-Aided Design | — |
| No SBCC match | M E 200 — Statics | — |
| No SBCC match | M E 202 — Computer Programming and Applications | — |
| ENGR 116 — Dynamics | M E 220 — Dynamics | 4 |
| No SBCC match | M E 230 — Basics of Mechatronics | — |
| No SBCC match | M E 240 — Introduction to Engineering Materials | — |
| No SBCC match | M E 241 — Materials Laboratory | — |
| MATH 220 — Differential Equations | A E 280 — Methods of Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 155 — General Chemistry I | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIOL 140 — Principles of Biology | BIOL 100 — General Biology (choose 1) | 3 |
| ZOOL 122 — Animal Diversity | BIOL 101 — World of Animals (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 150 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 160 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 200 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 252 — Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 121 — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 5 |
| PHYS 122 — Electricity and Magnetism | 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 Santa Barbara City College
SDSU's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Santa Barbara City College courses cover foundation requirements every CSU accepts. Start here.
BIOL 100
Concepts of Biology
CHEM 101
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the U.S. to 1877
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Santa Barbara City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101 — Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the U.S. to 1877 | 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.
5 semesters minimum for MATH 149 onward
MATH 149 through ENGR 116: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 149 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
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6 SDSU requirements have no SBCC match
SBCC lists no course for M E 190, M E 200, M E 202 and M E 230 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 149 and BIOL 140
MATH 149 and BIOL 140 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What SDSU looks for
All major prep in the SDSU catalog must be done by the end of spring 2027. Summer 2027 courses do not count.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
ENGR 116, MATH 220, CHEM 155, BIOL 140, ZOOL 122, MATH 150 and MATH 160, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 9 of the 15 prep courses SDSU lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't SBCC cover for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
M E 190, M E 200, M E 202, M E 230 and M E 240 and 1 more. SBCC lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does SBCC ENGR 116 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. SBCC ENGR 116 (Dynamics) is the match for SDSU M E 220 (Dynamics) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at SBCC for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 149 and BIOL 140, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Santa Barbara City College students transferring to San Diego State University for Mechanical Engineering can match 9 of 15 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including ENGR 116 and MATH 220. M E 190 and M E 200 have no Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 149 and BIOL 140 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Santa Barbara City College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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