Undergraduate Admissions
Mohawk Valley 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Studies A.S. or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley 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 | BI141 * |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI142 * or CH111 or CH141 or PH151 |
| English Composition I | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | EN 102 |
| Trigonometry or Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 3 credits | MA106 or MA118 or MA119 or MA121 or MA122 or MA125 or MA150 or MA151 |
| SUNY Gen Ed: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | 3 credits | Any approved course |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 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 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Studies A.S. or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley 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 | BI141 * |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI142 * or CH111 or CH141 or PH151 |
| English Composition I | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | EN 102 |
| Trigonometry or Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 3 credits | MA106 or MA118 or MA119 or MA121 or MA122 or MA125 or MA150 or MA151 |
| SUNY Gen Ed: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | 3 credits | Any approved course |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 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 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Studies A.S. or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley 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 | BI142 or BI141 * |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PH151 |
| English Composition I | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Trigonometry or Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 3 credits | MA106 or MA118 or MA119 or MA121 or MA122 or MA125 or MA150 or MA151 |
| SUNY Gen Ed: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | 3 credits | Any approved course |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 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 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 the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BI142 & BI141 * |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MA151 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI202 ** |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| Electives | 16 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BI105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CH247 |
| Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab or Physics II w/ Lab or Calculus II | 4 credits | CH248 or PH152 or MA152 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PH151 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at SUNY ESF.
Biochemistry
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Chemistry A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BI142 & BI141* |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MA151 & MA152 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Electives | 9 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Math Elective | 3 credits | MA253 or MA110 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH247 & CH248 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PH151 & PH152 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
Bioprocess Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Chemistry A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology II (Cellular) w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI141 * |
| Calculus I, II, III | 12 credits | MA151 & MA152 & MA253 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Computer Programming (GNE160 at ESF) | 3 credits | CI110 or CI130 or CI245 or CI260 or CI272 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MA260 |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CH247 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PH261 & PH262 |
| 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 |
* BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology II for all students who took their Biology with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
Biotechnology
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Biology A.S. or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Chemistry A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BI142 & BI141 * |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MA151 & MA152 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI202 ** |
| Electives | 23 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Microbiology (EFB 303 Environmental Microbiology at ESF) | 4 credits | BI201 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH247 & CH248 ** |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PH151 & PH152 ** |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 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.
Chemical Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Chemistry A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology II (Cellular) w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI141 * |
| Calculus I, II, III | 12 credits | MA151 & MA152 & MA253 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Computer Programming (GNE160 at ESF) | 3 credits | CI110 or CI130 or CI245 or CI260 or CI272 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MA260 |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH247 & CH248 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PH261 & PH262 |
| 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 |
* BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology II for all students who took their Biology with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
Chemistry
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Chemistry A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BI142 & BI141* |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MA151 & MA152 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Electives | 13 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Math Elective | 3 credits | **See note |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH247 & CH248 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PH151 & PH152 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
** Examples of math electives are calculus III (recommended), statistics, differential equations, and linear algebra. Please consult the SUNY 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 and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BI142 & BI141* |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MA151 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI202 ** |
| Electives | 22 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BI105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PH151 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at SUNY ESF.
Construction Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Studies A.S. or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Managerial Law | 3 credits | AC131 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MA151 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CH111 or CH141 |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| Electives | 18 credits | |
| Engineering Materials for Sustainable Construction (CME306 at ESF) | 3 credits | CT225+CT226 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Accounting | 3 credits | AC115 or AC116 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Physics w/ Lab | 4 credits | PH151 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | Not offered |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | EN150 |
| Statics and Mechanics of Materials (CME226 at ESF) | 4 credits | CT121+CT221 or ES271+ES261 |
| Surveying for Engineers (ERE317 at ESF) | 3 credits | CT151 |
| 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 and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BI142 & BI141 * |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MA151 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI202 ** |
| Electives | 28 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BI105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CH247 |
| Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab or Physics II w/ Lab or Calculus II | 4 credits | CH248 or PH152 or MA152 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PH151 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at SUNY 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. PH261 & PH262 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 and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BI142 & BI141 * |
| Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 4 credits | MA150 or MA151 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CH141 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI202 ** |
| Electives | 18 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BI105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
** 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Biology A.S. or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Chemistry A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BI142 & BI141 * |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MA151 & MA152 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Electives | 6 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Microbiology (Environmental Microbiology) | 4 credits | BI201 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH247 & CH248 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PH151 & PH152 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
Environmental Resources Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Engineering Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI142 or BI141 * |
| Calculus I, II, & III | 12 credits | MA151 & MA152 & MA253 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MA260 |
| Earth Science | 3 credits | GL101 or WE101 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 3 credits | BI202 |
| Engineering Mechanics - Statics | 3 credits | ES271 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PH261 & PH262 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Mechanics of Materials | 3 credits | ES261 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 or BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I or II for all students who took their Biology with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
Environmental Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Biology A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Science and Math | 9 credits | * See note below |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BI142 & BI141 ** |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MA151 & MA152 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI202 |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| Electives | 12 credits | |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PH261 & PH262 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BI105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| 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.
** BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
Environmental Studies
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Studies A.S. or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| American Government/Political Science | 3 credits | PS101 or PS203 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI142 * |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Environmental Geology ** | 4 credits | BI141 * or GL101 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CH141 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI202 |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| Electives *** | 18-21 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BI105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Coll Algebra & Trig or Pre-Calculus or Calculus **** | 3-4 credits | MA106 or MA118 or MA119 or MA121 or MA122 or MA125 or MA150 or MA151 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| Public Speaking (EWP220 at ESF) | 3 credits | EN150 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
** Students must take either Biology II or Geology. Students interested in the Biological Science Applications option must take Biology II.
*** Students interested in the Biological Science Applications option must complete Chemistry II for Elective credit options.
**** Students interested in the Biological Science Applications option must complete Calculus I.
Forest Ecosystem Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BI142 & BI141 ** |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MA151 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Ecology w/ Lab (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | BI202 |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| Electives | 14 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PH151 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | Not offered |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| 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 |
** BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
Forest Health
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BI142 & BI141 * |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI202 ** |
| Electives | 19 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BI105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Microbiology (Environmental Microbiology) | 4 credits | BI201 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CH247 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PH151 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at SUNY ESF.
Forest Resources Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Studies A.S. or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MA125 or MA150 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI142 * |
| Biology II w/ Lab (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | BIO 141 * |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CH111 or CH141 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 3 credits | BI202 |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| Electives | 15 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | Not offered |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | EN150 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 or BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
Landscape Architecture
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences A.A. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI142 or BI141 * |
| Drawing/Freehand Drawing | 3 credits | FA101 or FA103 or FA104 or FA202 |
| Ecology w/ Lab (LSA321 at ESF) | 3 credits | BI202 |
| Elective | 16 credit | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Mathematics | 3 credits | MA110 or MA121 or MA125 or MA139 or MA150 or MA151 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
| **General Education requirement - American History or Foreign Language or Social Science | 3 credits | |
| ** General Education requirement - World History & Global Awareness (LSA205 or 206
at ESF)
Preference is a course focused on art or architectural history. |
3 credits | HU204 or HU205 or HU226 or HU227 or HU228 |
* BIO101 or BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology for all students who took their Biology with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
** Choose one course from the list of approved General Education courses from Mohawk Valley Community College.
Natural Resources Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Studies A.S. or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 3 credits | AC110 or AC115 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MA125 or MA150 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI142 * |
| Business and Managerial Law | 3 credits | AC131 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CH111 or CH141 |
| Ecology (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | BI202 |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| Electives | 21 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PH151 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | Not offered |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | EN150 |
| Sociology or Psychology | 3 credits | Any course with a PY prefix or any course with a SO prefix |
| 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 |
* BIO101 will be accepted for General Biology I for all students who took Biology with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
Paper Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Chemistry A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus I, II, & III | 12 credits | MA151 & MA152 & MA253 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CI110 or CI130 or CI245 or CI260 or CI272 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MA260 |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PH261 & PH262 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH247 & CH248 |
| 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 either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Chemistry A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MA151 & MA152 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CI110 or CI130 or CI245 or CI260 or CI272 |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CH247 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PH261 & PH262 or PH151 & PH152 |
| 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 |
* Choose one course from the list of approved General Education courses from Mohawk Valley Community College.
Sustainability Management (Online Degree Program)
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Studies A.S. or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| College Algebra or Higher | 3 credits | MA125 or MA139 or MA150 or MA151 |
| Ecology | 3-4 credits | BI202 |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| Electives | 21 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Introduction to Sustainability | 3 credits | BI105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Physical Science Elective | 3 credits | BI141* or BI142* or CH111 or CH141 or GL101 or PH151 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | EN150 |
| Sociology | 3 credits | Any course with a SO prefix |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 6 credit hours in two of the following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
6 credits |
* BI101 & BI102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
Sustainable Energy Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Studies A.S. or the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting or Finance | 3 credits | AC110 or AC115 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MA125 or MA150 |
| Biology (Organismal) w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI142 * |
| Business and Managerial Law | 3 credits | AC131 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CH111 or CH141 |
| Economics | 3 credits | BM101 or BM110 or BM115 |
| Electives | 21 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Physics of Energy | 3 credits | PH151 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | Not offered |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | EN150 |
| Introduction to Sociology (Human Dimensions Elective) | 3 credits | SO101 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
Wildlife Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics & Science: Environmental Science A.S. major at Mohawk Valley Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BI142 & BI141 * |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MA151 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CH141 & CH142 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BI202 ** |
| Electives | 22 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN101 or EN105 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | BI105 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | EN102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CH247 or PH151 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MA110 |
| 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 |
* BIO101 & BIO102 will be accepted for General Biology I & II for all students who took their Biology sequence with Mohawk Valley Community College prior to the spring 2014 semester.
** Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at SUNY ESF.