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Forestry Technician to Environmental and Resource Science

Where Are You Now?

Fleming College

Discipline: Agriculture and natural resources operations and management

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Forestry Technician

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BSc(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Science

Discipline: General and integrated sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Environmental and Resource Science

Transfer credits / courses

35%

Semesters Remaining 5

Granted 7.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Forestry Technician Diploma program since Fall 2018 will receive the following 7.0 transfer credits:

  • 0.5 ERSC 1010H – Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • 0.5 ERSC 1020H - Cases in Environment and Sustainability
  • 0.5 ERSC 2240H - Ecological Assessment for Natural Resource Management
  • 1.0 ERSC 3200Y - Management of Forest Ecosystems
  • 0.5 ERSC-GEOG 3560H – Soil Science
  • 0.5 BIOL 1020H – Foundations of Biodiversity
  • 0.5 BIOL 3190H – Plants of Ontario
  • 0.5 GEOG 2090H - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H – Foundation for Reconciliation
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H – Write In Time
  • 0.5 WRIT 2001H – Write It Up: Effective Communication
  • 1.0 unassigned ERSC credit at the 2000 level

Students who began studies in the Forestry Technician Diploma program prior to Fall 2018 are encouraged to contact Trent University for information about transfer credits received as part of this pathway.

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed Fleming College’s Forestry Technician Diploma; and
- a minimum overall average of 75%

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 13.0 credits to fulfill requirements for Environmental and Resource Science degree:

  • 0.5 ERSC 2080H - Natural Science Statistics 
  • 0.5 ERSC 2220H - Environmental Assessment: Chemical and Laboratory Methods
  • 0.5 ERSC 2230H - Environmental Assessment: Sampling and Analysis
  • 0.5 ERST 3000H - Environmental Professional Practice
  • 2.5 additional ERSC credits from Category A 
  • 0.5 additional ERSC/T credits from Category B
  • 0.5 additional ERST credits from Category C
  • 0.5 ERSC/T credits from Category D 
  • 1.0 ERSC/T credit at the 3000 level or beyond in addition to the above
  • 1.0 Math credit
  • 5.0 additional credits

*NOTE: Credits without specified year levels must include at least 3.0 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising).

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

This agreement is subject to review whenever either party makes curricular changes that impact the agreement. When a change occurs, the program departments will notify their respective articulation designates so that the agreement can be updated. Articulation designates at each institution will review the agreement annually to ensure it is current. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

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Last Updated: September 6, 2023