Academic Programs

Earth Science (AS.EASC)

Upon completion of this course sequence, earth science 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.

Consider earning a GIS certificate concurrently with this program. Consult your advisor.

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: 2026 Spring

First Year
First Semester

GENENG-119

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-120

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENESC-102

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENMAT-140

Credit Hours: 6.00

ELEESC-106

Credit Hours: 4.00

First Year
Second Semester

GENENG-121

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENGEO-140

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-241

Credit Hours: 5.00

ELEESC-100

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELEESC-114

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-124

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-125

Credit Hours: 3.00

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEESC-104

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

GENBIO-130

-OR-
Credit Hours: 4.00

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENSOS-100

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 7.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway * OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I *	3.0
GEN	ESC-102	Weather and Climate	4.0
GEN	MAT-140	Algebra With Trigonometry	6.0
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
	Semester Totals		17.0
Second Semester
GEN	ENG-121	Composition II *	3.0
GEN	GEO-140	World Geography	3.0
GEN	MAT-241	Analytical Geometry and Calculus I MAT-241 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I Differential and integral calculus of elementary functions of one variable, such as polynomial, rational, radical, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, will be covered. Applications include rates of change, optimization, curve sketching and area. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendations. Course Outline *	5.0
ELE	ESC-100	Physical Geology	4.0
ELE	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 OR
ELE	--- ---	Transfer Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		18.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
ELE	ESC-104	Physical Geography	3.0
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication	3.0
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 *	3.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Fine Arts	3.0
ELE	--- ---	IAI Humanities	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
ELE	--- ---	Transfer Elective	7.0
GEN	BIO-130	Environmental Science OR
GEN	--- ---	IAI Life Science	4.0
GEN	SOS-100	Maps and Spatial Analysis	3.0
	Semester Totals		14.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	CET-065	Data Collection for GIS Mapping	2.0
ELE	GIS-095	Geospatial Technology Internship	3.0
ELE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications	3.0
ELE	CIS-156	Computer Logic	3.0
ELE	CHM-111	Concepts of Chemistry	4.0
ELE	PHY-110	Concepts of Physics	4.0

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Faculty Contact: Mike A. Rudibaugh
Faculty Email: mrudibau@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5244

* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

Suggested Electives
ELE	CET-065	Data Collection for GIS Mapping	2.0
ELE	GIS-095	Geospatial Technology Internship	3.0
ELE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications	3.0
ELE	CIS-156	Computer Logic	3.0
ELE	CHM-111	Concepts of Chemistry	4.0
ELE	PHY-110	Concepts of Physics	4.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	CET-065	Data Collection for GIS Mapping	2.0
ELE	GIS-095	Geospatial Technology Internship	3.0
ELE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications	3.0
ELE	CIS-156	Computer Logic	3.0
ELE	CHM-111	Concepts of Chemistry	4.0
ELE	PHY-110	Concepts of Physics	4.0

Earth Science (AS.EASC)

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