Academic Programs

Conservation/Pre-Forestry (AS.CONSF)

Upon completion of this course sequence, conservation/pre-forestry students will receive an associate in science degree. Additional credit hours may be required for successful transfer depending upon transfer institution of choice. Please speak to your advisor for guidance.

The associate in science degree requires the completion of 64 credit hours. The sample course sequence below includes the required 64 credit hours plus additional courses recommended for this major.

This program follows Math Pathway #4. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Spring

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First Year
First Semester

GENENG-119

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-129

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Credit Hours: 4.00

GENBIO-100

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENCHM-120

Credit Hours: 4.00

First Year
Second Semester

GENENG-121

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENSOS-100

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEBIO-116

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELEBIO-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

GENMUS-150

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENECO-231

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEBIO-111

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELEESC-106

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 2.00

Second Year
Second Semester

GENMAT-124

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBIO-130

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENHIS-153

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Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEBIO-212

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEAGR-205

Credit Hours: 4.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline * OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline *	3.0
GEN	MAT-129	College Algebra Pathway MAT-129 College Algebra Pathway Develop concepts of a function and graph, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, systems of equations, sequences and series. Graphing calculator required. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-130 College Algebra. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT-130	College Algebra MAT-130 College Algebra Develop of concepts of a function and graph, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, systems of equations, sequences and series. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline * ^^	4.0
GEN	BIO-100	Bio Science I BIO-100 Bio Science I This course provides an introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things along with their applications to society. Course Outline	4.0
GEN	CHM-120	General, Organic and Biochemistry I CHM-120 General, Organic and Biochemistry I Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry including history, atomic theory, bonding, stoichiometry, gases, solids, solutions, chemical equilibria, acids, bases, salts, pH, and electrochemistry. Course Outline +	4.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
GEN	ENG-121	Composition II ENG-121 Composition II Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research. Course Outline *	3.0
ELE	BIO-116	General Zoology BIO-116 General Zoology An introduction to the basic concepts of animal life and its diversity. Including: taxonomy, cellular and organismic structure and function, development and economic importance. Course Outline *	4.0
GEN	SOS-100	Maps and Spatial Analysis SOS-100 Maps and Spatial Analysis Course goals are threefold: 1) To help you to think spatially, analytically, and critically; 2) To help you become better problem solvers using maps; and 3) To teach you to use maps and spatial analysis to understand geographic problems. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	BIO-160	Introduction to Genetics BIO-160 Introduction to Genetics An introduction to the principles of genetics with emphasis on human heredity. Included are Mendelian genetics, hereditary disorders, gene expression, genetic engineering and population genetics. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
ELE	BIO-111	General Botany BIO-111 General Botany A survey of the plant kingdom with emphasis on evolutionary advancements and the structure and function of plants and their economical and human relevance. An introduction to bacteria, viruses, protists and fungi is included in this course. Course Outline *	4.0
GEN	MUS-150	Music in American History & Culture MUS-150 Music in American History & Culture A survey of the musical forms and styles in the United States from the music of the early colonists to the popular music of today. Musical forms and styles are considered in their cultural context. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	ESC-106	Introduction to Geographic Info Systems ESC-106 Introduction to Geographic Info Systems Introduction to basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts, using the ArcView GIS software program. Course will focus on developing both a theoretical background in the technology and real-world applications using GIS techniques like coordinate systems, map projections, symbology/data classification, spatial analysis and map layouts (cartography). Course Outline	4.0
GEN	ECO-231	Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231 Principles of Economics I (Macro) Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking, and monetary policy. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	--- ---	Transfer Elective --- --- Transfer Elective	2.0
	Semester Totals		16.0
Second Semester
GEN	MAT-124	Statistics Pathway MAT-124 Statistics Pathway Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-125 Statistics. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT-125	Statistics MAT-125 Statistics Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	BIO-212	Vertebrate Zoology BIO-212 Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory and field course. An in-depth study of North American vertebrates with emphasis on Illinois species. Includes taxonomy, distribution, habitats, adaptation, and economic importance. Course Outline * +++	3.0
GEN	BIO-130	Environmental Science BIO-130 Environmental Science This course examines the principles that govern natural environments and human interconnections to them. Some topics include resource use, pollution, sustainability, energy, water, food, ecology, evolution, climate change, and population. Laboratory exercises include outdoor field studies and indoor hands-on exercises. Course Outline	4.0
ELE	AGR-205	Intro/Soil Science AGR-205 Intro/Soil Science Application of the basics in the physical, chemical, and biological aspects in soils. Soils of Illinois and Indiana are emphasized along with concepts of fertility, conservation, and field descriptions. Course Outline	4.0
GEN	HIS-153	History/Culture of Third World HIS-153 History/Culture of Third World The course will introduce the student to history and culture in the third world from ancient civilizations to the modern era. This course will focus upon broad themes in history and culture and will examine those themes in each major historical era. Course Outline OR
GEN	--- ---	IAI Humanities --- --- IAI Humanities	3.0
	Semester Totals		17.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

Suggested Electives
ESC-114	Adv Geographic Info Systems ESC-114 Adv Geographic Info Systems This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS and ArcPro. Focus will be placed on technician level issues associated with data capture and accuracy associated with developing accurate information for geodatabase development with editing and database design. Course Outline *	3.0
ANT-200	General Anthropology ANT-200 General Anthropology The course provides an introduction to cultural and physical anthropology. Human and animal behavior is studied by using the comparative method. Some of the topics covered are: religion, magic, kinship, sex roles, human evolution, race, archeology and primates. Course Outline	3.0
GEO-140	World Geography GEO-140 World Geography This course is about the world's great realms, surveyed and discussed in geographic perspective. It links human society and culture to the world's natural environment and climates. Course Outline	3.0
ECO-232	Principles of Economics II (Micro) ECO-232 Principles of Economics II (Micro) Focuses on free enterprise and the economic functions of government, advanced supply and demand analysis, pricing in competitive/non-competitive markets, and pricing in resource markets. Course Outline	3.0

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Faculty Contact: Mr. Jeff White
Faculty Email: jwhite@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5418

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Suggested Electives
ESC-114	Adv Geographic Info Systems ESC-114 Adv Geographic Info Systems This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS and ArcPro. Focus will be placed on technician level issues associated with data capture and accuracy associated with developing accurate information for geodatabase development with editing and database design. Course Outline *	3.0
ANT-200	General Anthropology ANT-200 General Anthropology The course provides an introduction to cultural and physical anthropology. Human and animal behavior is studied by using the comparative method. Some of the topics covered are: religion, magic, kinship, sex roles, human evolution, race, archeology and primates. Course Outline	3.0
GEO-140	World Geography GEO-140 World Geography This course is about the world's great realms, surveyed and discussed in geographic perspective. It links human society and culture to the world's natural environment and climates. Course Outline	3.0
ECO-232	Principles of Economics II (Micro) ECO-232 Principles of Economics II (Micro) Focuses on free enterprise and the economic functions of government, advanced supply and demand analysis, pricing in competitive/non-competitive markets, and pricing in resource markets. Course Outline	3.0

Suggested Electives
ESC-114	Adv Geographic Info Systems ESC-114 Adv Geographic Info Systems This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS and ArcPro. Focus will be placed on technician level issues associated with data capture and accuracy associated with developing accurate information for geodatabase development with editing and database design. Course Outline *	3.0
ANT-200	General Anthropology ANT-200 General Anthropology The course provides an introduction to cultural and physical anthropology. Human and animal behavior is studied by using the comparative method. Some of the topics covered are: religion, magic, kinship, sex roles, human evolution, race, archeology and primates. Course Outline	3.0
GEO-140	World Geography GEO-140 World Geography This course is about the world's great realms, surveyed and discussed in geographic perspective. It links human society and culture to the world's natural environment and climates. Course Outline	3.0
ECO-232	Principles of Economics II (Micro) ECO-232 Principles of Economics II (Micro) Focuses on free enterprise and the economic functions of government, advanced supply and demand analysis, pricing in competitive/non-competitive markets, and pricing in resource markets. Course Outline	3.0

Conservation/Pre-Forestry (AS.CONSF)

Catalog Term Year: 2025 Spring

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

MAT-129College Algebra Pathway

MAT-130College Algebra

BIO-100Bio Science I

CHM-120General, Organic and Biochemistry I

Semester Totals

ENG-121Composition II

BIO-116General Zoology

SOS-100Maps and Spatial Analysis

BIO-160Introduction to Genetics

COM-111Intro to Speech Communication

Semester Totals

BIO-111General Botany

MUS-150Music in American History & Culture

ESC-106Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

ECO-231Principles of Economics I (Macro)

--- ---Transfer Elective

Semester Totals

MAT-124Statistics Pathway

MAT-125Statistics

BIO-212Vertebrate Zoology

BIO-130Environmental Science

AGR-205Intro/Soil Science

HIS-153History/Culture of Third World

--- ---IAI Humanities

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

ESC-114Adv Geographic Info Systems

ANT-200General Anthropology

GEO-140World Geography

ECO-232Principles of Economics II (Micro)

ESC-114Adv Geographic Info Systems

ANT-200General Anthropology

GEO-140World Geography

ECO-232Principles of Economics II (Micro)

ESC-114Adv Geographic Info Systems

ANT-200General Anthropology

GEO-140World Geography

ECO-232Principles of Economics II (Micro)

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

MAT-129
College Algebra Pathway

MAT-130
College Algebra

BIO-100
Bio Science I

CHM-120
General, Organic and Biochemistry I

ENG-121
Composition II

BIO-116
General Zoology

SOS-100
Maps and Spatial Analysis

BIO-160
Introduction to Genetics

COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

BIO-111
General Botany

MUS-150
Music in American History & Culture

ESC-106
Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro)

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Transfer Elective

MAT-124
Statistics Pathway

MAT-125
Statistics

BIO-212
Vertebrate Zoology

BIO-130
Environmental Science

AGR-205
Intro/Soil Science

HIS-153
History/Culture of Third World

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IAI Humanities

ESC-114
Adv Geographic Info Systems

ANT-200
General Anthropology

GEO-140
World Geography

ECO-232
Principles of Economics II (Micro)

ESC-114
Adv Geographic Info Systems

ANT-200
General Anthropology

GEO-140
World Geography

ECO-232
Principles of Economics II (Micro)

ESC-114
Adv Geographic Info Systems

ANT-200
General Anthropology

GEO-140
World Geography

ECO-232
Principles of Economics II (Micro)