Undergraduate Admissions
SUNY Ulster
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 & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
Associate in Applied Science Degree First Year: All Students (Completed at a college of the student's choice)
Students interested in the 1+1 articulation agreement into one of the Associate Degree Programs at the Ranger School should complete the following courses:
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO105 * |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO106 * or CHE101 or CHE103 or PHY101 |
| English I - Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG 102 |
| Trigonometry or Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 3 credits | MAT115 or MAT160 or MAT170 |
| 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 BIO106 for their biology requirement.
NOTE: To build a full-time schedule (a minimum of 12 credits per semester) and/or to prepare to continue in a bachelor degree program at ESF, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by phone at 315-470-6600 or by email at esfinfo@esf.edu for advice on appropriate course selection for your intended ESF bachelor degree program of study. Such additional course work will not count towards associate degree requirements.
Forest Technology
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
Associate in Applied Science Degree First Year: All Students (Completed at a college of the student's choice)
Students interested in the 1+1 articulation agreement into one of the Associate Degree Programs at the Ranger School should complete the following courses:
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO105 * |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO106 * or CHE101 or CHE103 or PHY101 |
| English I - Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG 102 |
| Trigonometry or Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 3 credits | MAT115 or MAT160 or MAT170 |
| 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 BIO106 for their biology requirement.
NOTE: To build a full-time schedule (a minimum of 12 credits per semester) and/or to prepare to continue in a bachelor degree program at ESF, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by phone at 315-470-6600 or by email at esfinfo@esf.edu for advice on appropriate course selection for your intended ESF bachelor degree program of study. Such additional course work will not count towards associate degree requirements.
Land Surveying Technology
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
Associate in Applied Science Degree First Year: All Students (Completed at a college of the student's choice)
Students interested in the 1+1 articulation agreement into one of the Associate Degree Programs at the Ranger School should complete the following courses:
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO105 or BIO106 * |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101 |
| English I - Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| English Composition II or English Literature | 3 credits | ENG 102 |
| Trigonometry or Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 3 credits | MAT115 or MAT160 or MAT170 |
| 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 BIO106 for their biology requirement.
NOTE: To build a full-time schedule (a minimum of 12 credits per semester) and/or to prepare to continue in a bachelor degree program at ESF, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by phone at 315-470-6600 or by email at esfinfo@esf.edu for advice on appropriate course selection for your intended ESF bachelor degree program of study. Such additional course work will not count towards associate degree requirements.
Bachelor Degree Programs at the Syracuse Campus
Aquatic and Fisheries Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO106 & BIO105 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT170 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO207 * |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Electives | 13 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO206 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | SCI104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE201+CHE203 |
| Organic Chemistry II or Physics II or Calculus II | 4 credits | CHE202+CHE204 or PHY102 or MAT180 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* Completion of Ecology prior to transfer will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at ESF.
Biochemistry
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO106 & BIO105 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT170 & MAT180 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Electives | 6 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO206 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Math Elective | 3 credits | MAT203 or MAT211 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE201+CHE203 & CHE202+CHE204 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY101 & PHY102 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 6 credit hours in two of the five following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness Social Science The Arts |
6 credits |
Bioprocess Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology II (Cellular) w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO105 |
| Calculus I, II, III | 12 credits | MAT170 & MAT180 & MAT203 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CSC104 or CSC150 or CIS105 or ENR110 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT204 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE201+CHE203 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY109 & PHY110 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
Biotechnology
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO106 & BIO105 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT170 & MAT180 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Ecology w Lab | 4 credits | BIO207 |
| Electives | 20 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO206 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology at ESF) | 4 credits | BIO201 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE201+CHE203 & CHE202+CHE204 * |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY101 & PHY102 * |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 6 credit hours in two of the five following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness Social Science The Arts |
6 credits |
* Completion of either the required organic chemistry or physics sequences (or both) prior to transfer to the B.S. in Biotechnology will greatly enhance course scheduling and time to degree completion once enrolled at ESF. A strong overall academic record and successful completion of either or both of these sequences will also improve an applicant’s likelihood of admission to this degree program..
Chemical Engineering
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology II (Cellular) w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO105 |
| Calculus I, II, III | 12 credits | MAT170 & MAT180 & MAT203 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CSC104 or CSC150 or CIS105 or ENR110 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT204 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE201+CHE203 & CHE202+CHE204 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY109 & PHY110 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
Chemistry
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO106 & BIO105 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT170 & MAT180 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Electives | 10 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Math Elective | 3 credits | ** See note |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE201+CHE203 & CHE202+CHE204 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY101 & PHY102 |
| 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 either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO106 & BIO105 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT170 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO207 * |
| Electives | 19 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO206 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | SCI104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| 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 either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at Ulster County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Business and Managerial Law | 3 credits | BUS201 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT170 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHE103 or CHE101 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Electives | 15-18 credits | |
| Financial Accounting | 3 credits | ACC200 or ACC204 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS161 |
| Probability and Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
Environmental Biology
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at Ulster County Community College.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO106 & BIO105 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT170 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO207 * |
| Electives | 25 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO206 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | SCI104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE201+CHE203 |
| Organic Chemistry II or Physics II or Calculus II | 4 credits | CHE202+CHE204 or PHY102 or MAT180 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| 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. PHY109 & PHY110 will fulfill the program requirements and are recommended for students planning on graduate programs.
Environmental Education and Interpretation
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO106 & BIO105 |
| Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT160 or MAT170 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE103 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO207 * |
| Electives | 15 credits | |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | SCI104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| 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 either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO106 & BIO105 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT170 & MAT180 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Electives | 3 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology at ESF) | 4 credits | BIO201 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE201+CHE203 & CHE202+CHE204 |
| Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY101 & PHY102 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| 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 either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I or II w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO105 or BIO106 |
| Calculus I, II, & III | 12 credits | MAT170 & MAT180 & MAT203 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT204 |
| Earth Science | 3 credits | ESC101 or ESC102 or ESC104 or ESC109 or AST101 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO207 |
| Engineering Mechanics - Statics | 3 credits | ENR215 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY109 & PHY110 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 6 credit hours in two of the five following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness Social Science The Arts |
6 credits |
Environmental Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Advanced Science and Math | 6 credits | See note below * |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO106 & BIO105 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT170 & MAT180 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO207 |
| Electives | 9 credits | |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY109 & PHY110 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | SCI104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* Examples of advanced science and math courses would be calculus 3 or 4, organic chemistry 1 or 2, quantum physics, analytical chemistry, or microbiology. Please consult the ESF Office of Undergraduate Admissions for assistance with course selection.
Environmental Studies
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| American Government/Political Science | 3 credits | POS201 or POS203 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO106 |
| Biology II w/ Lab or Environmental Geology* | 4 credits | BIO105 or ESC104 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE103 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO207 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Electives** | 18 - 21 credits | |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | SCI104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Algebra & Trig or Pre-Calculus*** | 3 - 4 credits | MAT115 or MAT160 or MAT170 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
* Students must take either Biology II or Geology. Students interested in the Natural Systems Applications option must take Biology II.
** Students interested in the Natural Systems Applications option must complete Chemistry II in place of one of their elective courses.
*** Students interested in the Natural Systems Applications option must complete Calculus I.
Forest Ecosystem Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO106 & BIO105 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT170 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 3 credits | BIO207 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Electives | 11 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS161 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
Forest Health
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO106 & BIO105 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO207 * |
| Electives | 16 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO206 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | SCI104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Microbiology (EFB303 Environmental Microbiology at ESF) | 4 credits | BIO201 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE201+CHE203 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| 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 either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT115 or MAT160 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO106 |
| Biology II w/ Lab (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | BIO105 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE103 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Electives | 15 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS161 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
Landscape Architecture
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I or II w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO106 or BIO105 |
| Drawing Studio (Portfolio review required for credit) | 3 credits | ART103 or ART104 or ART117 |
| Ecology (LSA321 at ESF) | 4 credits | BIO107 |
| Elective | 16 credits | |
| English w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG171 or ENG227 or COM103+ENG101 or COM105+ENG101 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Mathematics | 3 credits | MAT115 or MAT160 or MAT170 or MAT211 |
| 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 | ART107 or ART108 or ART110 or an approved Western Civilization General Education course |
* Choose one course from the list of approved General Education courses from SUNY Ulster.
Natural Resources Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Accounting | 3 credits | ACC101 or ACC102 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT115 or MAT160 |
| Biology I w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO106 |
| Business and Managerial Law | 3 credits | BUS201 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE103 |
| Ecology (FOR232 Natural Resources Ecology at ESF) | 3 credits | BIO207 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Electives | 21 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS161 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| Sociology or Psychology | 3 credits | Any course with a PSY prefix or any course with a 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 either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Calculus I, II, & III | 12 credits | MAT170 & MAT180 & MAT203 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CSC104 or CSC150 or CIS105 or ENR110 |
| Differential Equations | 3 credits | MAT204 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Engineering Physics I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | PHY109 & PHY110 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE201+CHE203 & CHE202+CHE204 |
| 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 & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 3 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Calculus I & II | 8 credits | MAT170 & MAT180 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | CSC104 or CSC150 or CIS105 or ENR110 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE201+CHE203 |
| Physics I & II w /Lab | 8 credits | PHY109 & PHY110 or PHY101 & PHY102 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the three following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness |
3 credits |
Sustainability Management (Online Degree Program)
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| College Algebra or Higher | 3 credits | MAT105 or MAT115 or MAT160 or MAT170 |
| Ecology | 3-4 credits | BIO207 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Electives | 21 credits | |
| Introduction to Sustainability | 3 credits | SCI104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physical Science Elective | 3 credits | BIO105 or BIO106 or CHE103 or ESC104 or PHY101 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| 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 five following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness Social Science The Arts |
6 credits |
Sustainable Energy Management
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Accounting or Finance | 3 credits | ACC101 or ACC102 |
| Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 credits | MAT115 or MAT160 |
| Biology II (Organismal) w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO106 |
| Business and Managerial Law | 3 credits | BUS201 |
| Chemistry I w/ Lab or Survey of Chemical Principles | 4 credits | CHE103 or CHE101 |
| Economics | 3 credits | ECO101 or ECO102 |
| Electives | 21 credits | |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | PHY101 |
| Principles of Management | 3 credits | BUS161 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits | SOC101 |
| General Education Requirement - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 credits | |
|
Complete 3 credit hours in one of the four following general education categories: American History Foreign Language World History and Global Awareness The Arts |
3 credits |
Wildlife Science
Students interested in this major at ESF are encouraged to enroll in either the Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics-Science A.A. major or the Environmental Studies A.S. major at SUNY Ulster.
| ESF Requirement | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication: Written & Oral | 6 credits | Written: ENG101 & Oral: COM103, COM105 or COM171 |
| Biology I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | BIO106 & BIO105 |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | MAT170 |
| Chemistry I & II w/ Lab | 8 credits | CHE103 & CHE104 |
| Ecology w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO207 * |
| Electives | 22 credits | |
| Genetics w/ Lab | 4 credits | BIO206 |
| Global Environment | 3 credits | SCI104 |
| Literature w/ Focus on Writing | 3 credits | ENG102 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab or Physics I w/ Lab | 4 credits | CHE201+CHE203 or PHY101 |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 credits | MAT211 |
| 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.