Undergraduate Admissions
Finger Lakes 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 either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
Students interested in the 1+1 articulation agreement into one of the Associate Degree Programs at the Ranger School should complete the following courses:
Associate in Applied Science Degree First Year: All Students (Completed at a college of the student's choice)
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO121 |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO122* or CHM110 or CHM121 or PHY118 |
| English Composition I - Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Trigonometry or Pre-calculus or Calculus | 3 credits | MAT152 or MAT271 |
| SUNY Gen Ed: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | 3 credits | Any approved course |
* Students planning to continue in the B.S. degree program in Forest Resources Management or Natural Resources Management after earning an A.A.S. degree should complete BIO122 for their biology requirement.
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 ESF bachelor degree 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 either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
Students interested in the 1+1 articulation agreement into one of the Associate Degree Programs at the Ranger School should complete the following courses:
Associate in Applied Science Degree First Year: All Students (Completed at a college of the student's choice)
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO121 |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO122* or CHM110 or CHM121 or PHY118 |
| English Composition I - Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Trigonometry or Pre-calculus or Calculus | 3 credits | MAT152 or MAT271 |
| SUNY Gen Ed: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | 3 credits | Any approved course |
* Students planning to continue in the B.S. degree program in Forest Resources Management or Natural Resources Management after earning an A.A.S. degree should complete BIO122 for their biology requirement.
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 ESF bachelor degree 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 either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
Students interested in the 1+1 articulation agreement into one of the Associate Degree Programs at the Ranger School should complete the following courses:
Associate in Applied Science Degree First Year: All Students (Completed at a college of the student's choice)
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I or II w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO121 or BIO122 * |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY118 |
| English Composition I - Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Trigonometry or Pre-calculus or Calculus | 3 credits | MAT152 or MAT271 |
| SUNY Gen Ed: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | 3 credits | Any approved course |
* Students planning to continue in the B.S. degree program in Forest Resources Management or Natural Resources Management after earning an A.A.S. degree should complete BIO122 for their biology requirement.
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 ESF bachelor degree 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 either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO122 & BIO121 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT271 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO221+BIO221L or CON202+CON202L ** |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| Electives | 13 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO240+BIO241 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO103 or CON103 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHM211 |
| Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab or Physics II w/ Lab or Calculus II | 4 credits | CHM212 or PHY119 or MAT272 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY118 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| 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 |
** 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 either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO122 & BIO121 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT271 & MAT272 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Electives | 6 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO240+BIO241 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Math Elective | 3 credits | MAT273 or MAT121 or MAT200 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM211 & CHM212 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY118 & PHY119 |
| 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 |
Bioprocess Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology II (Cellular) w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO121 |
| Calculus I, II, III | 12 credits | MAT271 & MAT272 & MAT273 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Computer Programming (GNE160 at ESF) | 3 credits | CSC115 or CSC116 or CSC215 or CSC2216 or ESC173 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT274 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM211 |
| 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 |
Biotechnology
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Biotechnology A.S., the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO122 & BIO121 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT271 & MAT272 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Cell Biology (EFB325) | 3 credits | BIO222 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO221+BIO221L or CON202+CON202L |
| Electives | 20 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO240+BIO241 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology at ESF) | 4 credits | BIO230 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM211 & CHM212 ** |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY118 & PHY119 ** |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| 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 |
** 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 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.
Chemical Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology II (Cellular) w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO121 |
| Calculus I, II, III | 12 credits | MAT271 & MAT272 & MAT273 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Computer Programming (GNE160 at ESF) | 3 credits | CSC115 or CSC116 or CSC215 or CSC2216 or ESC173 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT274 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM211 & CHM212 |
| 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 |
Chemistry
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO122 & BIO121 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT271 & MAT272 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| 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 | CHM211 & CHM212 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY118 & PHY119 |
| 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 |
** 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 either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO122 & BIO121 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT271 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO221+BIO221L or CON202+CON202L ** |
| Electives | 19 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO240+BIO241 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO103 or CON103 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY118 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| 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 |
** 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 either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Business and Managerial Law (FOR485 at ESF) | 3 credits | BUS227 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT271 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHM121 or CHM110 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| Electives | 15 credits | |
| Engineering Materials and Sustainable Construction (CME306 at ESF) | 3 credits | TECH130 |
| Accounting | 3 credits | ACC101 or ACC102 |
| Light Construction (CME342) | 3 credits | TECH244 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY118 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS221 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | COM110 |
| Structures (CME404 at ESF) | 3 credits | TECH248 |
| 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 either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO122 & BIO121 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT271 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO221+BIO221L or CON202+CON202L ** |
| Electives | 25 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO240+BIO241 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO103 or CON103 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHM211 |
| Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab or Physics II w/ Lab or Calculus II | 4 credits | CHM212 or PHY119 or MAT272 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY118 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| 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 |
** 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 either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO122 & BIO121 |
| Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT152 or MAT271 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHM121 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO221+BIO221L or CON202+CON202L ** |
| Electives | 15 credits | |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO103 or CON103 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| 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 |
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at SUNY-ESF.
Environmental Health
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Biotechnology A.S., the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO122 & BIO121 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT271 & MAT272 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Electives | 3 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology at ESF) | 4 credits | BIO230 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM211 & CHM212 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY118 & PHY119 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| 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 Resources Engineering
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I or II w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO121 or BIO122 |
| Calculus I, II, & III | 12 credits | MAT271 & MAT272 & MAT273 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT274 |
| Earth Science | 3 credits | SCI171 or SCI151 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO221+BIO221L or CON202+CON202L |
| Engineering Mechanics - Statics | 3 credits | ESC211 |
| 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 |
Environmental Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Advanced Science and Math | 6 credits | * See note below |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO122 & BIO121 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT271 & MAT272 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO221+BIO221L or CON202+CON202L |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| Electives | 9 credits | |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY151 & PHY152 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO103 or CON103 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| 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.
Environmental Studies
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| American Government/Political Science | 3 credits | POL100 or POL110 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO122 |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Environmental Geology * | 4 credits | BIO121 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHM121 or CHM110 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO221+BIO221L or CON202+CON202L |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| Electives ** | 15-18 credits | |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO103 or CON103 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Pre-Calculus or Calculus I **** | 3-4 credits | MAT152 or MAT271 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| Public Speaking (EWP220 at ESF) | 3 credits | COM110 |
| 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 |
* 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 either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO122 & BIO121 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT271 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Dendrology | 3 credits | CON224 |
| Ecology w/ Lab ( FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | BIO221+BIO221L or CON202+CON202L |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| Electives | 11 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Intro to Geospatial Info Technology | 3 credits | CON241 |
| Intro to Soils | 3 credits | AGR100 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY118 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS221 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| 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 |
Forest Health
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO122 & BIO121 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO221+BIO221L or CON202+CON202L |
| Electives | 16 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO240+BIO241 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO103 or CON103 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology at ESF) | 4 credits | BIO230 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHM211 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY118 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| 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 |
Forest Resources Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT152 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO122 |
| Biology II w/ Lab (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | BIO121 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHM121 or CHM110 |
| Dendrology | 3 credits | CON224 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| Electives | 12 credits | |
| Intro to Geospatial Info Technology | 3 credits | CON241 |
| Intro to Soils | 3 credits | AGR 100 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Literature | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS221 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | COM110 |
| Technical Elective - Wildlife Management | 3 credits | CON216 or CON214 |
| 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 |
Landscape Architecture
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO122 |
| Drawing Studio (Portfolio review required for credit) | 3 credits | ART102 or ART103 or ART221 |
| Ecology (LSA321 at ESF) | 4 credits | BIO221+BIO221L or CON202+CON202L |
| Elective | 13 credit | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Mathematics | 3 credits | MAT145 or MAT152 or MAT121 or MAT 200 or MAT271 |
| 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 | ART100 or ART101 or ART213 or an approved Western Civilization General Education course |
* Choose one course from the list of approved General Education courses from Finger Lakes Community College.
Natural Resources Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Accounting | 3 credits | ACC101 or ACC102 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT152 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO122 |
| Business and Managerial Law (FOR485 at ESF) | 3 credits | BUS227 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHM121 or CHM110 |
| Dendrology | 3 credits | CON224 |
| Ecology (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | BIO221 or CON202 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| Electives | 18 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Intro to Soils | 3 credits | AGR100 |
| Intro to Geospatial Info Technology | 3 credits | CON241 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY118 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS221 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | COM110 |
| Sociology or Psychology | 3 credits | Any course with a SOC prefix or any course with a PSY prefix |
| 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 |
Paper Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Calculus I, II, & III | 12 credits | MAT271 & MAT272 & MAT273 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CSC115 or CSC116 or CSC215 or CSC216 or ESC173 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT274 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| 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 | CHM211 & CHM212 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
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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 either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT271 & MAT272 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CSC115 or CSC116 or CSC215 or CSC216 or ESC173 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM211 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY151 & PHY152 or PHY118 & PHY119 |
| 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 either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| College Algebra or Higher | 3 credits | MAT145 or MAT152 or MAT271 |
| Ecology | 3-4 credits | BIO221 or CON202 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| Electives | 18 credits | |
| Introduction to Sustainability | 3 credits | BIO103 or CON103 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physical Science Elective | 3 credits | BIO121 or BIO122 or CHM110 or CHM121 or PHY118 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| Public Speaking (EWP222 at ESF) | 3 credits | COM110 |
| Sociology | 3 credits | Any course with a SOC prefix |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
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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 |
Sustainable Energy Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Accounting or Finance | 3 credits | ACC101 or ACC102 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT152 |
| Biology II (Organismal) w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO122 |
| Business and Managerial Law (FOR485 at ESF) | 3 credits | BUS227 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHM121 or CHM110 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO100 or ECO210 or ECO211 |
| Electives | 18 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Intro to Geospatial Info Technology | 3 credits | CON241 |
| Physics of Energy | 3 credits | PHY118 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS221 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | COM110 |
| Introduction to Sociology (Human Dimensions Elective) | 3 credits | SOC100 |
| 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 |
Wildlife Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Environmental Studies A.S., or Liberal Arts and Sciences with Advisement Area in Biology at Finger Lakes Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM100, COM110, COM115 or COM125 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO122 & BIO121 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT271 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO221+BIO221L or CON202+CON202L ** |
| Electives | 19 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO240+BIO241 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BIO103 or CON103 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHM211 or PHY118 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT121 or MAT200 |
| 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 |
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at ESF.