Academic Programs

Conservation/Pre-Forestry (AS.CONSF)

Upon completion of this course sequence, conservation/pre-foresty students will receive an associate in science degree.

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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First Year
First Semester

ENG-119

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

MAT-130

Credit Hours: 3.00

BIO-100

Credit Hours: 4.00

CHM-120

Credit Hours: 4.00

ECO-231

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

ENG-121

Credit Hours: 3.00

BIO-116

Credit Hours: 4.00

ECO-232

Credit Hours: 3.00

MUS-150

Credit Hours: 3.00

SPE-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

BIO-111

Credit Hours: 4.00

BIO-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

AGR-205

Credit Hours: 4.00

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

MAT-124

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

BIO-212

Credit Hours: 3.00

BIO-130

Credit Hours: 4.00

ESC-106

Credit Hours: 4.00

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
	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
	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course Outline *	3.0
	MAT-130	College Algebra MAT-130 College Algebra Review of the real number system, radicals, equations, and exponents, relations and functions, logarithms, complex numbers, polynomials, and theory of equations. A graphing calculator is required. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendation. Course Outline * ^^	3.0
	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
	CHM-120	Gen, Organic & Biochemistry I CHM-120 Gen, Organic & 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
	ECO-231	Principles of Econ I (Macro) ECO-231 Principles of Econ 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
	Semester Totals		17.0
Second Semester
	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
	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
	ECO-232	Prin Economics II (Micro) ECO-232 Prin 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
	MUS-150	Music in Amer History/Culture MUS-150 Music in Amer 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
	SPE-111	Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, 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
	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
	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
	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
	--- ---	Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H) --- --- Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H)	3.0
	Semester Totals		14.0
Second Semester
	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
	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
	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
	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
	ESC-106	Intro Geographic Info Systems ESC-106 Intro 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
	--- ---	Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) --- --- Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S)	3.0
	Semester Totals		17.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

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

Conservation/Pre-Forestry (AS.CONSF)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

MAT-130College Algebra

BIO-100Bio Science I

CHM-120Gen, Organic & Biochemistry I

ECO-231Principles of Econ I (Macro)

Semester Totals

ENG-121Composition II

BIO-116General Zoology

ECO-232Prin Economics II (Micro)

MUS-150Music in Amer History/Culture

SPE-111Intro to Speech Communication

Semester Totals

BIO-111General Botany

BIO-160Introduction to Genetics

AGR-205Intro/Soil Science

--- ---Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H)

Semester Totals

MAT-124Statistics Pathway

MAT-125Statistics

BIO-212Vertebrate Zoology

BIO-130Environmental Science

ESC-106Intro Geographic Info Systems

--- ---Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S)

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

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-130
College Algebra

BIO-100
Bio Science I

CHM-120
Gen, Organic & Biochemistry I

ECO-231
Principles of Econ I (Macro)

ENG-121
Composition II

BIO-116
General Zoology

ECO-232
Prin Economics II (Micro)

MUS-150
Music in Amer History/Culture

SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication

BIO-111
General Botany

BIO-160
Introduction to Genetics

AGR-205
Intro/Soil Science

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Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H)

MAT-124
Statistics Pathway

MAT-125
Statistics

BIO-212
Vertebrate Zoology

BIO-130
Environmental Science

ESC-106
Intro Geographic Info Systems

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Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S)