Undergraduate Admissions
Schenectady 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 Science A.S. major at Schenectady 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 | BIO141 |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO142 * or CHM113 or CHM121 or PHY153 |
| English Composition I | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Trigonometry | 3 credits | MAT129 or MAT154 or MAT167 or MAT180 |
| 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 BIO142 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady 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 | BIO141 |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO142 * or CHM113 or CHM121 or PHY153 |
| English Composition I | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Trigonometry | 3 credits | MAT129 or MAT154 or MAT167 or MAT180 |
| 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 BIO142 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady 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 | BIO141 or BIO142 * |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY153 |
| English Composition I | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Trigonometry | 3 credits | MAT129 or MAT154 or MAT167 or MAT180 |
| 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 BIO142 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO142 & BIO141 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT180 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 * |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| Electives | 16 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO262 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits |
ENV100 or ENV205 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHM228 |
| Organic Chemistry II w/ lab or Physics II w/ lab or Calculus II | 4 credits | CHM229 or PHY154 or MAT181 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY153 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO142 & BIO141 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT180 & MAT181 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Electives | 9 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO262 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Math Elective | 3 credits | MAT240 or MAT147 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM228 & CHM229 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY153 & PHY154 |
| 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology II w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO141 |
| Calculus I, II, III | 12 credits | MAT180 & MAT181 & MAT240 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CIS129 or CIS133 or CIS134 or CIS246 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT244 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHM228 |
| Physics I and II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY221 and PHY222 |
| 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO142 & BIO141 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT180 & MAT181 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 |
| Electives | 23 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO262 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology) | 4 credits | BIO241 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM228 & CHM229 * |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY153 & PHY154 * |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology II w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO141 |
| Calculus I, II, III | 12 credits | MAT180 & MAT181 & MAT240 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CIS129 or CIS133 or CIS134 or CIS246 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT244 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM228 & CHM229 |
| Physics I and II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY221 and PHY222 |
| 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO142 & BIO141 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT180 & MAT181 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Electives | 13 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Math Elective | 3 credits | * See note |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM228 & CHM229 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY153 & PHY154 |
| 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO142 & BIO141 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT180 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 * |
| Electives | 22 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO262 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV100 or ENV205 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY153 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Managerial Law | 3 credits | BUS121 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT180 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHM121 or CHM113 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| Electives | 15-18 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Accounting | 3 credits | ACC121 or ACC122 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Physics w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY153 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | MGT123 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | SPE121 or COM105 |
| 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 Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO142 & BIO141 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT180 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 * |
| Electives | 28 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO262 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV100 or ENV205 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHM228 |
| Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab or Physics II w/ Lab or Calculus II | 4 credits | CHM229 or PHY154 or MAT181 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY153 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| 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. PHY221 & PHY222 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 Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO142 & BIO141 |
| Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT167 or MAT180 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHM121 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 * |
| Electives | 18 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV100 or ENV205 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| 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.
Environmental Health
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO142 & BIO141 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT180 & MAT181 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Electives | 6 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology) | 4 credits | BIO241 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM228 & CHM229 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY153 & PHY154 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| 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 Resources Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO141 or BIO142 |
| Calculus I, II, & III | 12 credits | MAT180 & MAT181 & MAT240 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT244 |
| Earth Science | 3 credits | GEO143 or PHY106 or AST125 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 3 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 * |
| Engineering Mechanics - Statics | 3 credits | Not offered |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY221 & PHY222 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Science and Math | 9 credits | * See note below |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO142 & BIO141 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT180 & MAT181 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| Electives | 12 credits | |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY221 & PHY222 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV100 or ENV205 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| American Government/Political Science | 3 credits | POL123 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO142 |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Environmental Geology * | 4 credits | BIO141 or GEO143 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHM121 or CHM113 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| Electives ** | 18 - 21 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV100 or ENV205 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Algebra & Trig or Pre-Calculus or Calculus I *** | 3 - 4 credits | MAT129 or MAT154 or MAT167 or MAT180 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | SPE121 or COM105 |
| 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO142 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT180 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| Electives | 14 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY153 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | MGT123 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO142 & BIO141 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 * |
| Electives | 19 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO262 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV100 or ENV205 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology) | 4 credits | BIO241 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHM228 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY153 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| 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.
Forest Resources Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT129 or MAT154 or MAT167 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO142 |
| Biology II w/ Lab (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | BIO141 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHM121 or CHM113 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| Electives | 15 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | MGT123 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | SPE121 or COM105 |
| 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 the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO141 |
| Drawing Studio | 3 credits | ART128 |
| Ecology w/ Lab (LSA321 at ESF) | 3 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 |
| Elective | 16 credit | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Mathematics | 3 credits | MAT128 or MAT129 or MAT147 or MAT148 or MAT154 or MAT167 or MAT180 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
| *General Education requirement - American History or Foreign Language or Social Science | 3 credit | |
| *General Education requirement - World History & Global Awareness (LSA205 or 206 at
ESF).
Preference is a course focused on art or architectural history. |
3 credits | ART133 or ART135 or an approved Western Civilization General Education course |
* Choose one course from the list of approved General Education courses from Schenectady Community College.
Natural Resources Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 3 credits | ACC111 or ACC121 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT129 or MAT154 or MAT167 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO142 |
| Business and Managerial Law | 3 credits | BUS121 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHM121 or CHM113 |
| Ecology (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| Electives | 21 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY153 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | MGT123 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | SPE121 or COM105 |
| Sociology or Psychology | 3 credits | Any course with a PSY or SOC 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 |
Paper Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus I, II, & III | 12 credits | MAT180 & MAT181 & MAT240 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CIS129 or CIS133 or CIS134 or CIS246 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT244 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY221 & PHY222 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM228 & CHM229 |
| 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 Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT180 & MAT181 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CIS129 or CIS133 or CIS134 or CIS246 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHM228 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY153 & PHY154 or PHY221 & PHY222 |
| 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 Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| College Algebra or Higher | 3 credits | MAT148 or MAT154 or MAT180 |
| Ecology | 3-4 credits | BIO203 or ENV203 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| Electives | 21 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Introduction to Sustainability | 3 credits | ENV100 or ENV205 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Physical Science Elective | 3 credits | BIO141 or BIO142 or CHM121 or GEO143 or PHY153 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| Public Speaking (EWP222 at ESF) | 3 credits | SPE121 or COM105 |
| Sociology | 3 credits | Any course with a SOC 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 |
Sustainable Energy Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting or Finance | 3 credits | ACC111 or ACC121 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT129 or MAT154 or MAT167 |
| Biology (Organismal) w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO142 |
| Business and Managerial Law | 3 credits | BUS121 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHM121 or CHM113 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO211 or ECO221 or ECO223 |
| Electives | 21 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credit | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Physics of Energy | 3 credits | PHY153 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | MGT123 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| Public Speaking | 3 credits | SPE121 or COM105 |
| Sociology or Psychology (Human Dimensions Elective) | 3 credits | Any course with a PSY or SOC 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 |
Wildlife Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Science A.S. major at Schenectady Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO142 & BIO141 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT180 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHM121 & CHM122 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | ENV203 or BIO203 * |
| Electives | 22 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG123 |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO262 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV100 or ENV205 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG124 or HON124 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 3 credits | CHM228 or PHY153 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT147 |
| 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.