SUNY Niagara A.S. Biology (Biology Track) → Canisius University (CU) B.S. Environmental Science
Requires a minimum 3.0 GPA in science coursework
| SUNY Niagara Coursework | Credits | Canisius Equivalency | Credits | Remaining Canisius Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Coursework | |||||
| BIO 109/L General Biology I | 4 | BIO 111/L Intro Biology I and Lab | 4 | BIO 320/L Field Ecology | 4 |
| BIO 110/L General Biology II | 4 | BIO 112/L Intro Biology II and Lab | 4 | GEOL 120/L Intro Geology | 4 |
| BIO255/L Population Genetics | 4 | Environmental Science Elective (with lab) | 4 | ENV 200/L Hydrology | 4 |
| CHE120/CHE111L General Chemistry I and Lab | 5 | CHM 111/L General Chemistry I and Lab | 4 | Environmental Science Elective (with lab) | 4 |
| CHE121/CHE113L General Chemistry II and Lab | 5 | CHM 112/L General Chemistry II and Lab | 4 | Environmental Science Elective | 3–4 |
| CHE 234/235L Organic Chemistry I and Lab | 5 | CHM 227/L Organic Chemistry I and Lab | 4 | Environmental Science Elective (with lab) | 4 |
| MAT 116 Precalculus | 4 | Free Elective | 4 | ENV 354 Seminar II | 1 |
| CHE 236/ CHE 237L Organic Chemistry II | 5 | Environmental Science Elective (with lab) | 4 | ENV 498 & ENV 499 Internships | 6 |
| MAT 120 Calculus I and Analytical Geometry I | 4 | MAT 111 Calculus I | 4 | CHM 232/L Environmental Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| MAT 164 Introduction to Statistics | 3 | MAT 141 Inferential Statistics and Computers for Science or PSY 201 Basic Statistics and Behavioral Sciences | 3–4 | Environmental Policy / Society / Ethics | 3 |
| CIS 115 Intro to Spreadsheets | 1 | ENV 352 Environmental Science Seminar I | 1 | ||
| Major Total | 44 | 40–41 | 37–38 | ||
| Core (General Education) | |||||
| ENG 101 Writing I | 3 | ENG 111 Academic Writing | 3 | RST 101 Intro to Religious Studies and Theology | 3 |
| ENG 103 Writing for STEM | 3 | ENG 112 Writing About Literature | 3 | Field 1 Religious Studies | 3 |
| Arts | 3 | Field 3 Arts | 3 | Justice Attribute | 3 |
| American History | 3 | Field 4 History | 3 | Diversity Attribute | 3 |
| Communication | 3 | Oral Communication | 3 | Field 2 Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 149 Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | PHI 101 Intro to Philosophy | 3 | Ethics Attribute | 3 |
| Global Awareness | 3 | ||||
| Field 5 Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Core Capstone | 3 | ||||
| GRIF 201 Griffin Transfer Experience | 1 | ||||
| Core Total | 18 | 18 | 28 | ||
| Total | 62 | 58–59* | 65–66 | ||
Notes
- *A maximum of 66 credits can be transferred from a two-year college.
- A minimum of 18 credits in the major must be completed at Canisius.
- 120 total credits are required for graduation.
- Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in science coursework.
Articulation Agreements are intended as general guides and are subject to change. Course availability, program requirements, and articulation agreements may be updated. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor to confirm the most current requirements.