Mechanical Engineering UC Pathway
Associate of Science (AS) Engineering · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering UC Pathway degree is offered to prepare students to transfer a school in the University of California system as a Mechanical Engineering major. This program will enable students to develop a strong foundational understanding in engineering, physics and mathematics that will be essential as they continue on the engineering pathway. In addition, students will benefit from hands-on laboratory experiences in their engineering and science courses allowing them to learn by doing. The LPC Mechanical Engineering degree is intended for transfer to the University of California system. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor early on and refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer institution to determine specific major requirements required for transfer since they can vary from university to university. Finally, because this program is a high-unit major, counselors can also assist in determining appropriate general education courses to complete the degree requirements. If interested in transferring to a CSU or other university not in the UC system as an Mechanical Engineering major, please see the Associate of Science in Civil/Mechanical Engineering.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply fundamental principles from mathematics, science and engineering to solve a mechanical engineering-related problem.
- Set up appropriate laboratory equipment, collect and analyze mechanical engineering data, draw conclusions, and clearly communicate results.
- Use a variety of technological tools to solve mechanical engineering problems.
Mechanical Engineeering UC Pathway (AS): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (63 Units) | ||
| CHEM 1A | General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 1B | General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| CS 1 | Computing Fundamentals I | 4 |
| ENGR 1 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| ENGR 23 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENGR 35 | Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 44 | Introduction to Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 1 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 2 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 3 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 5 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3.5 |
| MATH 7 | Elementary Linear Algebra | 3.5 |
| PHYS 1A | General Physics I | 5 |
| PHYS 1B | General Physics II | 5 |
| PHYS 1C | General Physics III | 5 |
| Total Units for the Major | 63 | |
| Additional General Education Units | ||
| See the Las Positas College General Education (LPC-GE) pattern or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units must be degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. | 16 | |
| Total | 79 | |