Undergraduate Admissions
Dutchess Community College
The following Transfer Articulation Guidelines (TAG) display the transfer course requirements for all ESF majors. Students should match the course requirements with the list of approved course equivalents. Refer to the notes below for further information on the transfer agreement between SUNY ESF and this institution.
Questions, please call: 1-315-470-6600 or fill out the Information Request Form
Associate Degree Programs at the Ranger School Campus
Environmental and Natural Resources Conservation
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
Associate in Applied Science Degree First Year: All Students (Completed at a college of the student's choice)
Students interested in the 1+1 articulation agreement into one of the Associate Degree Programs at the Ranger School should complete the following courses:
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I w/ Lab * | 4 credits | BIO105 |
| Biology II w/ Lab * or Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO106 or CHE111 or CHE121 or PHY121 |
| English Composition I - Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Trigonometry or Precalculus or Calculus I | 3 credits | MAT184 or MAT185 or MAT221 |
| SUNY Gen Ed: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | 3 credits | Any approved course |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
NOTE: To build a full-time schedule (a minimum of 12 credits per semester) and/or to prepare to continue in a bachelor degree program at ESF, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by phone at 315-470-6600 or by email at esfinfo@esf.edu for advice on appropriate course selection for your intended program of study. Such additional course work will not count towards associate degree requirements.
Forest Technology
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
Associate in Applied Science Degree First Year: All Students (Completed at a college of the student's choice)
Students interested in the 1+1 articulation agreement into one of the Associate Degree Programs at the Ranger School should complete the following courses:
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I w/ Lab * | 4 credits | BIO105 |
| Biology II w/ Lab * or Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO106 or CHE111 or CHE121 or PHY121 |
| English Composition I - Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Trigonometry or Precalculus or Calculus I | 3 credits | MAT184 or MAT185 or MAT221 |
| SUNY Gen Ed: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | 3 credits | Any approved course |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
NOTE: To build a full-time schedule (a minimum of 12 credits per semester) and/or to prepare to continue in a bachelor degree program at ESF, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by phone at 315-470-6600 or by email at esfinfo@esf.edu for advice on appropriate course selection for your intended program of study. Such additional course work will not count towards associate degree requirements.
Land Surveying Technology
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
Associate in Applied Science Degree First Year: All Students (Completed at a college of the student's choice)
Students interested in the 1+1 articulation agreement into one of the Associate Degree Programs at the Ranger School should complete the following courses:
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I or II w/ Lab * | 4 credits | BIO105 or BIO106 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY121 |
| English Composition I - Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Trigonometry or Precalculus or Calculus I | 3 credits | MAT184 or MAT185 or MAT221 |
| SUNY Gen Ed: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | 3 credits | Any approved course |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
NOTE: To build a full-time schedule (a minimum of 12 credits per semester) and/or to prepare to continue in a bachelor degree program at ESF, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by phone at 315-470-6600 or by email at esfinfo@esf.edu for advice on appropriate course selection for your intended program of study. Such additional course work will not count towards associate degree requirements.
Bachelor Degree Programs at the Syracuse Campus
Aquatic and Fisheries Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab * | 8 credits | BIO105 & BIO106 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT221 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO214 ** |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO201 or ECO202 |
| Electives | 13 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO205 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE231 |
| Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab or Physics II w/ Lab or Calculus II | 4 credits | CHE232 or PHY122 or MAT222 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY121 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* BBIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at ESF.
Biochemistry
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab * | 8 credits | BIO105 & BIO106 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT221 & MAT222 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Electives | 6 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO205 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Math Elective | 3 credits | MAT223 or MAT118 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE231 & CHE232 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY121 & PHY122 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 6 credit hours in two of the five following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness Social Science The Arts |
6 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
Bioprocess Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology II (Cellular) w/ Lab * | 4 credits | BIO106 or BIO203 |
| Calculus I, II, III | 12 credits | MAT221 & MAT222 & MAT223 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Computer Programming (GNE160 at ESF) | 3 credits | ENR102 or CIS112 or CIS113 or CIS114 or CIS123 or CIS214 or CIS233 or CIS235 or CPS141 or CPS142 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT224 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO201 or ECO202 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE231 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY151 & PHY152 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
Biotechnology
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab * | 8 credits | BIO105 & BIO106 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT221 & MAT222 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO214 |
| Electives | 20 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO205 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology) | 4 credits | BIO207 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE231 & CHE232 ** |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY121 & PHY122 ** |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 6 credit hours in two of the five following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness Social Science The Arts |
6 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
** Completion of either the required organic chemistry or physics sequences (or both) prior to transfer to the B.S. in Biotechnology will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at SUNY- ESF. A strong overall academic record and successful completion of either or both of these sequences will also improve an applicant’s likelihood of admission to this degree program.
Chemistry
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab * | 8 credits | BIO105 & BIO106 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT221 & MAT222 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Electives | 10 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Math Elective | 3 credits | ** See note |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE231 & CHE232 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY121 & PHY122 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 6 credit hours in two of the five following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness Social Science The Arts |
6 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
** Examples of math electives are calculus III (recommended), statistics, differential equations, and linear algebra. Please consult the ESF Admissions Office for assistance with course selection.
Conservation Biology
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab * | 8 credits | BIO105 & BIO106 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT221 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO214 ** |
| Electives | 19 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO205 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY121 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at ESF.
Construction Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Business and Managerial Law | 3 credits | BUS215 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT221 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHE121 or CHE111 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO201 or ECO202 |
| Electives | 12 credits | |
| Engineering Materials for Sustainable Construction (CME306 at ESF) | 3 credits | ARC106 |
| Financial Accounting | 3 credits | ACC104 |
| Light Construction (CME342 at ESF) | 3 credits | ARC105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Managerial Accounting | 3 credits | ACC204 |
| Physics w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY121 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS104 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | SPE101 |
| Statics and Mechanics of Materials (CME226 at ESF) | 4 credits | ARC202+ARC207 |
| Surveying for Engineers (ERE371 at ESF) | 3 credits | ENR215 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
Environmental Biology
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab * | 8 credits | BIO105 & BIO106 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT221 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO214 ** |
| Electives | 25 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO205 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE231 |
| Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab or Physics II w/ Lab or Calculus II | 4 credits | CHE232 or PHY122 or MAT222 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY121 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at ESF.
Student Note: Environmental Biology requires 1 and recommends 2 semesters of physics. Certain graduate/professional programs (e.g. medical, veterinary schools) generally require two semesters of calculus-based physics. PHY151 & PHY152 will fulfill the program requirements and are recommended for students planning on graduate programs.
Environmental Education and Interpretation
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab * | 8 credits | BIO105 & BIO106 |
| Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT185 or MAT221 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO214 ** |
| Electives | 15 credits | |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at ESF.
Environmental Health
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab * | 8 credits | BIO105 & BIO106 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT221 & MAT222 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Electives | 3 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology) | 4 credits | BIO207 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE231 & CHE232 ** |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY121 & PHY122 ** |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 6 credit hours in two of the five following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness Social Science The Arts |
6 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
Environmental Resources Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major or the Engineering Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I or II w/ Lab * | 4 credits | BIO105 or BIO106 |
| Calculus I, II, & III | 12 credits | MAT221 & MAT222 & MAT223 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT224 |
| Earth Science | 3 credits | PHS102 or GLG121 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO214 |
| Engineering Mechanics - Statics | 3 credits | ENR208 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY151 & PHY152 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 6 credit hours in two of the five following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness Social Science The Arts |
6 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
Environmental Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Advanced Science and Math | 9 credits | * See note below |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab ** | 8 credits | BIO105 & BIO106 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT221 & MAT222 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO214 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO201 or ECO202 |
| Electives | 9 credits | |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY151 & PHY152 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* Examples of advanced science and math courses would be calculus 3 or 4, organic chemistry 1 or 2, quantum physics, analytical chemistry, or microbiology. Please consult the ESF Office of Undergraduate Admissions for assistance with course selection.
** BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
Environmental Studies
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| American Government/Political Science | 3 credits | GOV121 or GOV222 |
| Biology I w/ Lab * | 4 credits | BIO105 |
| Biology II w/ Lab* or Environmental Geology ** | 4 credits | BIO106 or GLG126 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHE121 or CHE111 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO214 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO201 or ECO202 |
| Electives | 15 - 18 credits | |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Coll Algebra & Trig or Pre-Calculus or Calculus **** | 3 - 4 credits | MAT184 or MAT185 or MAT221 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| Public Speaking (EWP220 at ESF) | 3 credits | SPE101 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
** Students must take either Biology II or Geology. Students interested in the Natural Systems Applications option must take Biology II.
*** Students interested in the Natural Systems Applications option must complete Chemistry II in place of one of their elective courses.
**** Students interested in the Natural Systems Applications option must complete Calculus I.
Forest Ecosystem Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab * | 8 credits | BIO105 & BIO106 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT221 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | BIO214 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO201 or ECO202 |
| Electives | 11 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY121 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS104 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
Forest Health
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab * | 8 credits | BIO105 & BIO106 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO214 ** |
| Electives | 16 credits | |
| Genetics | 4 credits | BIO205 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology) | 4 credits | BIO207 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE231 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY121 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at ESF.
Forest Resources Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT184 or MAT185 |
| Biology I w/ Lab * | 4 credits | BIO105 |
| Biology II w/ Lab (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) * | 3 credits | BIO106 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHE121 or CHE111 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO201 or ECO202 |
| Electives | 12 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS104 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | SPE101 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
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Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
Landscape Architecture
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I or II w/ Lab ** | 4 credits | BIO105 or BIO106 |
| Drawing/Freehand Drawing (Portfolio review required for credit) | 3 credits | ART112 or ART113 or ARC103 |
| Ecology (LSA321 at ESF) | 3 credits | BIO214 |
| Elective | 13 credit | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Mathematics | 3 credits | MAT118 or MAT184 or MAT185 or MAT221 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
| *General Education requirement - American History or Foreign Language or Social Science | 3 credits | |
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*General Education requirement - Western Civilization (LSA205 or 206 at ESF). Preference is a course focused on art or architectural history. |
3 credits | ART101 or ART102 or ART103 or an approved Western Civilization General Education course |
* Choose one course from the list of approved General Education courses from Dutchess Community College.
** BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
Natural Resources Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Accounting | 3 credits | ACC101 or ACC102 or ACC104 or ACC204 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT184 or MAT185 |
| Biology I w/ Lab * | 4 credits | BIO105 |
| Business and Managerial Law | 3 credits | BUS215 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHE121 or CHE111 |
| Ecology (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | BIO214 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO201 or ECO202 |
| Electives | 18 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY121 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS104 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | SPE101 |
| Sociology or Psychology | 3 credits | Any course with a PSY prefix or BHS103 or BHS203 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* BIO204 will be accepted for General Biology I for all students who took Biology with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 will be accepted for General Biology I for all students who took Biology with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
Paper Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Calculus I, II, & III | 12 credits | MAT221 & MAT222 & MAT223 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | ENR102 or CIS112 or CIS113 or CIS114 or CIS123 or CIS214 or CIS233 or CIS235 or CPS141 or CPS142 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT224 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO201 or ECO202 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/Lab | 8 credits | PHY151 & PHY152 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE231 & CHE232 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the two following general education categories: American History World History and Global Awareness |
3 credits |
Renewable Materials Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT221 & MAT222 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | ENR102 or CIS112 or CIS113 or CIS114 or CIS123 or CIS214 or CIS233 or CIS235 or CPS141 or CPS142 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO201 or ECO202 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE231 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY151 & PHY152 or PHY121 & PHY122 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the three following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness |
3 credits |
Sustainability Management (Online Degree Program)
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| College Algebra or Higher | 3 credits | MAT110 or MAT184 or MAT185 or MAT221 |
| Ecology | 3-4 credits | BIO214 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO201 or ECO202 |
| Electives | 18credits | |
| Introduction to Sustainability | 3 credits | BIO104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physical Science Elective | 3 credits | BIO105* or BIO106* or CHE111 or CHE121 or GLG121 or GLG126 or PHY121 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| Public Speaking (EWP222 at ESF) | 3 credits | SPE101 |
| Sociology | 3 credits | BHS103 or BHS203 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 6 credit hours in two of the five following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
6 credits |
* BIO203 & BIO204 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Summer 2011 semester.
Sustainable Energy Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Accounting or Finance | 3 credits | ACC101 or ACC102 or ACC104 or ACC204 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT184 or MAT185 |
| Biology (Organismal) w/ Lab * | 4 credits | BIO105 |
| Business and Managerial Law | 3 credits | BUS215 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHE121 or CHE111 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO201 or ECO202 |
| Electives | 18 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Natural Science Elective | 3 credits | BIO106 |
| Physics of Energy | 3 credits | PHY121 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS104 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | SPE101 |
| Introduction to Sociology (Human Dimensions Elective) | 3 credits | BHS103 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: |
3 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
Wildlife Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Science: Science major at Dutchess Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: SPE100, SPE101 or SPE219 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab * | 8 credits | BIO105 & BIO106 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT221 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE121 & CHE122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO214 ** |
| Electives | 19 credits | |
| Genetics | 4 credits | BIO205 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 3 credits | CHE231 or PHY121 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT118 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: |
3 credits |
* BIO204 & BIO203 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the Fall 2009 semester. BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Dutchess Community College prior to the summer 2011 semester.
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at ESF.