Undergraduate Admissions
Suffolk County Community College
The following Transfer Articulation Guidelines (TAG) display the transfer course requirements for all ESF majors. Students should match the course requirements with the list of approved course equivalents. Refer to the notes below for further information on the transfer agreement between SUNY ESF and this institution.
Questions, please call: 1-315-470-6600 or fill out the Information Request Form
Associate Degree Programs at the Ranger School Campus
Environmental and Natural Resources Conservation
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County 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 | BIO150 |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO252 or BIO151 or BIO155 or CHE100 or CHE122 or CHE133 or PHY101 |
| English I - Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Trigonometry or Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 3 credits | MAT124 or MAT125 or MAT126 or MAT141 |
| SUNY Gen Ed: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | 3 credits | Any approved course |
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 at315-470-6600 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 Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County 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 | BIO150 |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO252 or BIO151 or BIO155 or CHE100 or CHE122 or CHE133 or PHY101 |
| English I - Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Trigonometry or Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 3 credits | MAT124 or MAT125 or MAT126 or MAT141 |
| SUNY Gen Ed: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | 3 credits | Any approved course |
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 Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
Associate in Applied Science Degree First Year: All Students (Completed at a college of the student's choice)
Students interested in the 1+1 articulation agreement into one of the Associate Degree Programs at the Ranger School should complete the following courses:
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I or II w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO150 or BIO151 or BIO155 or BIO252 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101 |
| English I - Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Trigonometry or Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 3 credits | MAT124 or MAT125 or MAT126 or MAT141 |
| SUNY Gen Ed: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | 3 credits | Any approved course |
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 & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 & BIO150 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT141/MA87 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Ecology | 4 credits | BIO210/BY20 * |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO111/EK21 or ECO112/EK22 |
| Electives | 13 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | Genetics BIO262/BY62 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV115/SE15 or ENV128/SE28 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE250/CH55 |
| Organic Chemistry II or Physics II or Calculus II | 4 credits | CHE251/CH56 or PHY102/PH54 or MAT142/MA88 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101/PH53 |
| Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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.
Biochemistry
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 & BIO150 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT141/MA87 & MAT142/MA88 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Electives | 6 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO262/BY62 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Math Elective | 3 credits | MAT203/MA89 or MAT103/MA23 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE250/CH55 & CHE251/CH56 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY101/PH53 & PHY102/PH54 |
| 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 Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Zoology | 4 credits | BIO150 |
| Calculus I, II, III | 12 credits | MAT141/MA87 & MAT142/MA88 & MAT203/MA89 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CST112/CS12 or CST141/CS16 or CST242/CS26 or CST272/CS34 or ENS117/EN17 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT204/MA90 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO 101 or ECO111/EK21 or ECO112/EK22 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE250/CH55 & CHE251/CH56 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY130/PH71+PHY132/PH72& PHY230/PH73+PHY232/PH74 |
| 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 Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 & BIO150 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT141/MA87 & MAT142/MA88 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO210/BY20 * |
| Electives | 17 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO262/BY62 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology at ESF) | 4 credits | BIO272/BY72 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE250/CH55 & CHE251/CH56 * |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY101/PH53 & PHY102/PH54 * |
| Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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 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 the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Zoology | 4 credits | BIO150 |
| Calculus I, II, III | 12 credits | MAT141/MA87 & MAT142/MA88 & MAT203/MA89 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CST112/CS12 or CST141/CS16 or CST242/CS26 or CST272/CS34 or ENS117/EN17 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT204/MA90 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO111/EK21 or ECO112/EK22 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE250/CH55 & CHE251/CH56 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY130/PH71+PHY132/PH72& PHY230/PH73+PHY232/PH74 |
| 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 Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 & BIO150 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT141/MA87 & MAT142/MA88 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Electives | 8 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Math Elective | 3 credits | * See note |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE250/CH55 & CHE251/CH56 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY101/PH53 & PHY102/PH54 |
| 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 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 & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 & BIO150 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT141/MA87 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Ecology | 4 credits | BIO210/BY20 * |
| Electives | 19 credits | |
| Genetics | 4 credits | BIO262/BY62 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV115/SE15 or ENV128/SE28 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101/PH53 |
| Probability and Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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.
Construction Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM105 |
| Business and Managerial Law (FOR485 at ESF) | 3 credits | LAW111 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT141/MA87 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE 100 or CHE 122 or CHE133/CH33 |
| Computer Applications (CME202 at ESF) | 1 credits | CST101/CS11 or COM105/CO15 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO111/EK21 or ECO112/EK22 |
| Electives | 15-18 credits | |
| Accounting | 3 credits | ACC101 or ACC115 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101/PH53 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS201/BA51 |
| Probability and Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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 & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 & BIO150 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT141/MA87 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Ecology | 4 credits | BIO210/BY20 * |
| Electives | 25 credits | |
| Genetics | 4 credits | BIO262/BY62 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV115/SE15 or ENV128/SE28 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE250/CH55 |
| Organic Chemistry II or Physics II or Calculus II | 4 credits | CHE251/CH56 or PHY102/PH54 or MAT142/MA88 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101/PH53 |
| Probability and Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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.
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. PHY130/PH71+PHY132/PH72 & PHY230/PH73+PHY232/PH74 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 & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 & BIO150 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT141/MA87 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Ecology | 4 credits | BIO210/BY20 * |
| Electives | 15 credits | |
| Genetics | 4 credits | BIO262/BY62 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV115/SE15 or ENV128/SE28 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101/PH53 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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 the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 & BIO150 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT141/MA87 & MAT142/MA88 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Electives | 3 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology at ESF) | 4 credits | BIO272/BY72 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE250/CH55 & CHE251/CH56 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY101/PH53 & PHY102/PH54 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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 Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO150 or BIO151 or BIO155 or BIO252 |
| Calculus I, II, & III | 12 credits | MAT141/MA87 & MAT142/MA88 & MAT203/MA89 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT204/MA90 |
| Earth Science | 3 credits | ESC101 or ESC124 or MET101 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO210/BY20 * |
| Engineering Mechanics - Statics | 2 credits | ENS118/EN18 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY130/PH71+PHY132/PH72& PHY230/PH73+PHY232/PH74 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| 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 Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Advanced Science and Math | 6 credits | * See note below |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 & BIO150 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT141/MA87 & MAT142/MA88 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Ecology | 4 credits | BIO210/BY20 |
| Electives | 9 credits | |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO111/EK21 or ECO112/EK22 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY130/PH71+PHY132/PH72 & PHY230/PH73+PHY232/PH74 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV115/SE15 or ENV128/SE28 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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 or 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 Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM105 |
| American Government/Political Science | 3 credits | POL103/PO20 or POL105/PO25 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Environmental Geology * | 4 credits | BIO150 or ESC124/ES24 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE133/CH33 |
| Ecology | 4 credits | BIO210/BY20 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO111/EK21 or ECO112/EK22 |
| Electives ** | 18 - 21credits | |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV115/SE15 or ENV128/SE28 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Pre-Calculus or Calculus*** | 3 - 4 credits | MAT125/MA62 or MAT126/MA70 or MAT141/MA87 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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 Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology Electives | 9 credits | * See note |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 & BIO150 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT141/MA87 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Ecology | 3 credits | BIO210/BY20 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO111/EK21 or ECO112/EK22 |
| Electives | 11 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101/PH53 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS201/BA51 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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 biology electives are genetics, organic chemistry, and microbiology. Please consult the ESF Office of Undergraduate Admissions for assistance with course selection.
Forest Health
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 & BIO150 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Ecology | 4 credits | BIO210/BY20 * |
| Electives | 17 credits | |
| Genetics | 4 credits | BIO262/BY62 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV115/SE15 or ENV128/SE28 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology at ESF) | 4 credits | BIO272/BY72 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE250/CH55 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101/PH53 |
| Probability and Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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.
Forest Resources Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM105 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT124 or MAT125/MA62 or MAT126/MA70 |
| Biology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE 100 or CHE 122 or CHE133/CH33 |
| Ecology | 3 credits | BIO210/BY20 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO111/EK21 or ECO112/EK22 |
| Electives | 18 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS201/BA51 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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 Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 |
| Drawing Studio (Portfolio review required for credit) | 3 credits | ART133/VA33 or ART134/VA34 or ART135/VA35 or ART136/VA36 |
| Ecology (LSA321 at ESF) | 4 credits | BIO210/BY20 |
| Elective | 13 credit | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Mathematics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 or MAT111 or MAT124/MA61 or MAT125/MA62 or MAT126/MA70 or MAT141/MA87 |
| 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- Western Civilization (LSA205 or 206 at ESF).
Preference is a course focused on art or architectural history. |
3 credits | ART111/VA17 or ART112/VA18 or ART113 or an approved Western Civilization General Education course |
* Choose one course from the list of approved General Education courses from Suffolk County Community College.
Natural Resources Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM105 |
| Accounting | 3 credits | ACC101 or ACC102 or ACC115 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT124 or MAT125/MA62 or MAT126/MA70 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 |
| Business and Managerial Law (FOR485 at ESF) | 3 credits | LAW111 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE 100 or CHE 122 or CHE133/CH33 |
| Ecology (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | BIO210/BY20 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO111/EK21 or ECO112/EK22 |
| Electives | 21 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101/PH53 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS201/BA51 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| Sociology or Psychology | 3 credits | Any course with a PSY/PC prefix or any course with a SOC/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 |
Paper Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Calculus I, II, & III | 12 credits | MAT141/MA87 & MAT142/MA88 & MAT203/MA89 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CST112/CS12 or CST141/CS16 or CST242/CS26 or CST272/CS34 or ENS117/EN17 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT204/MA90 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO111/EK21 or ECO112/EK22 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY130/PH71+PHY132/PH72 & PHY230/PH73+PHY232/PH74 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE250/CH55 & CHE251/CH56 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the two following general education categories: American History World History and Global Awareness |
3 credits |
Renewable Materials Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM101, COM102 or COM105 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT141/MA87 & MAT142/MA88 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CST112/CS12 or CST141/CS16 or CST242/CS26 or CST272/CS34 or ENS117/EN17 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO111/EK21 or ECO112/EK22 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE250/CH55 & CHE251/CH56 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY101/PH53 & PHY102/PH54 or PHY130/PH71+PHY132/PH72 & PHY230/PH73+PHY232/PH74 |
| 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 Suffolk County Community College.
Sustainability Management (Online Degree Program)
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM105 |
| College Algebra or Higher | 3 credits | MAT111 or MAT124 or MAT125 or MAT126 or MAT141 |
| Ecology | 3-4 credits | BIO210 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO111 or ECO112 |
| Electives | 21 credits | |
| Introduction to Sustainability | 3 credits | ENV115 or ENV128 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physical Science Elective | 3 credits |
BIO150 or BIO151 or BIO155 or BIO252 or CHE133 or ESC101 or ESC124 or PHY101 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103 |
| 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 Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM105 |
| Accounting or Finance | 3 credits | ACC101 or ACC102 or ACC115 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT124 or MAT125/MA62 or MAT126/MA70 |
| Biology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 |
| Business and Managerial Law (FOR485 at ESF) | 3 credits | LAW111 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHE 100 or CHE 122 or CHE133/CH33 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO111/EK21 or ECO112/EK22 |
| Electives | 21 credits | |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV115/SE15 or ENV128/SE28 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Physics of Energy | 3 credits | PHY101/PH53 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS201/BA51 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| Sociology or Psychology (Human Dimensions Elective) | 3 credits | Any course with a PSY/PC prefix or any course with a SOC/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 |
Wildlife Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Emphasis/A.S. Degree at Suffolk County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM105 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO252 (preferred) or BIO151 or BIO155 & BIO150 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT141/MA87 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE133/CH33 & CHE134/CH34 |
| Ecology | 4 credits | BIO210/BY20 * |
| Electives | 26 credits | |
| Genetics | 4 credits | BIO262/BY62 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | ENV115/SE15 or ENV128/SE28 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102/EG13 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE250/CH55 or PHY101/PH53 |
| Probability and Statistics | 3 credits | MAT103/MA23 |
| 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.