Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Forest and Fire Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Forest and Fire Sciences transfers starts with NR 1141, NR 2208 and NR 2218; the full list is below.
49 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly SLO for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Forest and Fire Sciences Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Forest and Fire Sciences major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly SLO's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major courses
Complete all of these
- NR 1141 Introduction to Forest Ecosystem Management
- NR 2208 Dendrology
- NR 2218 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Support courses
Courses listed
- BRAE 2237 Introduction to Engineering Surveying
- CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
- ECON 2001 Survey of Economics
- MATH 1264 Calculus for Data Science I
- SS 1120 Introductory Soil Science
- STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods
Complete 1 of these
- BIO 1114 Plant Diversity and Ecology
- BOT 1121 General Botany
Complete all of these
- CHEM 1122 Fundamentals of Chemical Reactivity
- MATH 1265 Calculus for Data Science II
- PHYS 1121 College Physics I
- PHYS 1123 College Physics II
Courses listed
- NR 2204 Wildland Fire Control
- NR 2350 Urban Forestry
Courses listed
- CRP 1212 Introduction to City Planning
- KINE 1181 Responding to Emergencies: Comprehensive First Aid, CPR, AED
- NR 2203 Resource Law Enforcement
Also listed by Cal Poly SLO
Cal Poly SLO lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Other courses (concentration/emphasis/electives)
- NR 2204 Wildland Fire Control
- NR 2350 Urban Forestry
- NR 2203 Resource Law Enforcement
- SS 2221 Soil Health and Plant Nutrition
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Forest and Fire Sciences major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Forest and Fire Sciences and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for Forest and Fire Sciences?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Forest and Fire Sciences major preparation includes NR 1141, NR 2208, NR 2218, BRAE 2237, CHEM 1120 and ECON 2001, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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