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SUNY Transfer Equivalency Platform

Transfer Path Planner

Env Sci and Forestry: Biology Transfer Path

The lower-division major courses for your selected discipline can be fulfilled at Env Sci and Forestry using the courses identified below. Please review the corresponding SUNY Transfer Path documentation to determine which combination of these courses is recommended. You are encouraged to learn more about transfer path options, policies and support available at Env Sci and Forestry by using the Support Directory.


 

  The biology transfer path has a core set of required courses and additional suggested courses that may be pursued based on your specific area of study.

Core Introductory Coures


  General Biology I with Lab
EFB101  and  EFB102
  General Biology II with Lab
EFB103  and  EFB104
  General Chemistry I with Lab
FCH150  and  FCH151
  General Chemistry II with Lab
FCH152  and  FCH153


  Students should also pursue a math course leading to a placement of "ready for calculus."

Intermediate Courses


In consultation with your advisor, choose a minimum of 5 courses from the list below. The selections should be made on both your interests and the specific requirements of the biology program into which you want to transfer.

Cognate Courses

  Analytical Physics I with Lab
PHY211  and  PHY221
Intermediate Cognate Option for BS Track
  Analytical Physics II with Lab
PHY212  and  PHY222
Intermediate Cognate Option for BS Track
  Calculus I
Intermediate Cognate Option
  Calculus I
Intermediate Cognate Option
  Calculus II
Intermediate Cognate Option
  Calculus II
Intermediate Cognate Option
  General Physics I
Intermediate Cognate Option for BA Track
  General Physics II
Intermediate Cognate Option for BA Track
  Introduction to Statistics
Intermediate Cognate Option
  Introduction to Statistics
Intermediate Cognate Option
  Organic Chemistry I with Lab
FCH220  and  FCH221
Intermediate Course, Cognate Option
  Organic Chemistry I with Lab
FCH221  and  FCH222
Intermediate Course, Cognate Option
  Organic Chemistry II with Lab
FCH223  and  FCH224
Intermediate Course, Cognate Option


Biology Courses

  Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
Intermediate Biology Course Option
  Cell Biology with Lab
Intermediate Biology Course Option
  Ecology with Lab
Intermediate Biology Course Option
  Genetics with Lab
EFB307  and  EFB308
Intermediate Course
  Microbiology with Lab
Intermediate Biology Course Option

Recommended Courses Based on Program Tracks


Please review the following recommended courses based on specific biology program tracks. You are encouraged to consult with your advisor to determine which courses will be most beneficial to your degree progress.

Biology Bachelor of Arts (BA) Programs
  • Genetics (with lab)
  • Organic Chemistry I (with lab) or General Physics I (with lab) or Analytical Physics I (with lab)
  • Calculus I
  • Statistics
Biochemistry, Cell / Molecular Biology, Microbiology
  • Genetics (with lab)
  • Organic Chemistry I (with lab)
  • Organic Chemistry II (with lab)
  • Calculus I
  • Calculus II
Organismal Biology / Physiology
  • Ecology or Genetics (with lab) or other Intermediate Biology course with lab
  • Organic Chemistry I (with lab)
  • Organic Chemistry II (with lab)
  • Calculus I
  • Statistics
Ecology / Conservation / Environmental Biology
  • Genetics (with lab)
  • Ecology
  • Organic Chemistry I (with lab)
  • Calculus I
  • Statistics
Health Sciences
  • Genetics (with lab)
  • Organic Chemistry I (with lab)
  • Organic Chemistry II (with lab)
  • Statistics
  • Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology or Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab)