Academic Programs

Earth Science (AS.EASC)

Upon completion of this course sequence, earth science students will receive an associate in science degree.

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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First Year
First Semester

ENG-119

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Credit Hours: 3.00

ESC-102

Credit Hours: 4.00

MAT-124

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Credit Hours: 3.00

BIO-130

Credit Hours: 4.00

ESC-106

Credit Hours: 4.00

First Year
Second Semester

ENG-121

Credit Hours: 3.00

ESC-100

Credit Hours: 4.00

CET-065

Credit Hours: 2.00

ESC-114

Credit Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

GEO-140

Credit Hours: 3.00

ESC-104

Credit Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

SPE-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 4.00

Credit Hours: 5.00

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
	ESC-102	Weather and Climate ESC-102 Weather and Climate This course emphasizes the dynamics of the atmosphere with focuses on atmospheric evolution, seasonal controls of climate, human impacts, atmospheric humidity, air pressure, severe weather, and climate classification. Extensive use of Internet resources and software will be required. Course Outline	4.0
	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-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
	Semester Totals		18.0
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
	ESC-100	Physical Geology ESC-100 Physical Geology Physical geology stresses the basic geologic concepts and processes that are responsible for creating and shaping the Earth. Topics covered include: rocks, minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, stream erosion, wind erosion, glaciers groundwater, Earth interior, plate tectonics and gravity. Course Outline	4.0
	CET-065	Data Collection GIS Mapping CET-065 Data Collection GIS Mapping This class is designed to familiarize students with the theory of the global positioning system and data collection methods associated with geographic information systems. Course Outline	2.0
	ESC-114	Advanced Vector GIS ESC-114 Advanced Vector GIS This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcView and ArcInfo. Focus will be placed on technician level issues associated with data capture and accuracy associated with developing accurate information for geodatabase development. Course Outline	3.0
	--- ---	Math Elective --- --- Math Elective ^^	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
	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
	ESC-104	Physical Geography ESC-104 Physical Geography Stresses the physical environment of earth. Emphasis is placed upon basic concepts in geography with a focus on the biosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Extensive use of Internet resources and software will be required for this course. Course Outline	3.0
	--- ---	Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI F) --- --- Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI F)	3.0
	--- ---	Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H) --- --- Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H)	3.0
	Semester Totals		12.0
Second Semester
	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
	--- ---	Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) --- --- Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S)	3.0
	--- ---	Electives --- --- Electives ^^	4.0
	--- ---	Science Elective --- --- Science Elective ^^	4.0
	--- ---	Elective --- --- Elective ^^	5.0
	Semester Totals		19.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

Suggested Electives
PHY-110	Concepts of Physics PHY-110 Concepts of Physics Phenomena-oriented course, emphasizing a general understanding of the rules of physics and its connections with culture and society. Course Outline	4.0
CHM-111	Concepts of Chemistry CHM-111 Concepts of Chemistry An introduction to the concepts of chemistry where information is presented to students with little background or no prior interest in chemistry and those students who are not interested in abstract or mathematical theories. Course Outline	4.0
CIS-101	Internet Systems/Applications CIS-101 Internet Systems/Applications An introduction to networking basics through the Internet. Students will learn about Internet services, etiquette, searches, E-mail, and other internet skills.(Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
CIS-160	Practical Software Application CIS-160 Practical Software Application Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) 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
MAT-132	Trigonometry MAT-132 Trigonometry Develop the definitions, properties and graphical characteristics of trigonometric functions. Include radian measure, trigonometric identities and equations, solutions of oblique and right triangles and inverse trigonometric functions and polar coordinates. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline *	3.0
MAT-241	Analytical Geom-Calc I MAT-241 Analytical Geom-Calc 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

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Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

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

* 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
PHY-110	Concepts of Physics PHY-110 Concepts of Physics Phenomena-oriented course, emphasizing a general understanding of the rules of physics and its connections with culture and society. Course Outline	4.0
CHM-111	Concepts of Chemistry CHM-111 Concepts of Chemistry An introduction to the concepts of chemistry where information is presented to students with little background or no prior interest in chemistry and those students who are not interested in abstract or mathematical theories. Course Outline	4.0
CIS-101	Internet Systems/Applications CIS-101 Internet Systems/Applications An introduction to networking basics through the Internet. Students will learn about Internet services, etiquette, searches, E-mail, and other internet skills.(Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
CIS-160	Practical Software Application CIS-160 Practical Software Application Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) 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
MAT-132	Trigonometry MAT-132 Trigonometry Develop the definitions, properties and graphical characteristics of trigonometric functions. Include radian measure, trigonometric identities and equations, solutions of oblique and right triangles and inverse trigonometric functions and polar coordinates. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline *	3.0
MAT-241	Analytical Geom-Calc I MAT-241 Analytical Geom-Calc 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

Suggested Electives
PHY-110	Concepts of Physics PHY-110 Concepts of Physics Phenomena-oriented course, emphasizing a general understanding of the rules of physics and its connections with culture and society. Course Outline	4.0
CHM-111	Concepts of Chemistry CHM-111 Concepts of Chemistry An introduction to the concepts of chemistry where information is presented to students with little background or no prior interest in chemistry and those students who are not interested in abstract or mathematical theories. Course Outline	4.0
CIS-101	Internet Systems/Applications CIS-101 Internet Systems/Applications An introduction to networking basics through the Internet. Students will learn about Internet services, etiquette, searches, E-mail, and other internet skills.(Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
CIS-160	Practical Software Application CIS-160 Practical Software Application Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) 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
MAT-132	Trigonometry MAT-132 Trigonometry Develop the definitions, properties and graphical characteristics of trigonometric functions. Include radian measure, trigonometric identities and equations, solutions of oblique and right triangles and inverse trigonometric functions and polar coordinates. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline *	3.0
MAT-241	Analytical Geom-Calc I MAT-241 Analytical Geom-Calc 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

Earth Science (AS.EASC)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

ESC-102Weather and Climate

MAT-124Statistics Pathway

MAT-125Statistics

BIO-130Environmental Science

ESC-106Intro Geographic Info Systems

Semester Totals

ENG-121Composition II

ESC-100Physical Geology

CET-065Data Collection GIS Mapping

ESC-114Advanced Vector GIS

--- ---Math Elective

Semester Totals

GEO-140World Geography

ESC-104Physical Geography

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

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

Semester Totals

SPE-111Intro to Speech Communication

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

--- ---Electives

--- ---Science Elective

--- ---Elective

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

PHY-110Concepts of Physics

CHM-111Concepts of Chemistry

CIS-101Internet Systems/Applications

CIS-160Practical Software Application

MAT-130College Algebra

MAT-132Trigonometry

MAT-241Analytical Geom-Calc I

PHY-110Concepts of Physics

CHM-111Concepts of Chemistry

CIS-101Internet Systems/Applications

CIS-160Practical Software Application

MAT-130College Algebra

MAT-132Trigonometry

MAT-241Analytical Geom-Calc I

PHY-110Concepts of Physics

CHM-111Concepts of Chemistry

CIS-101Internet Systems/Applications

CIS-160Practical Software Application

MAT-130College Algebra

MAT-132Trigonometry

MAT-241Analytical Geom-Calc I

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

ESC-102
Weather and Climate

MAT-124
Statistics Pathway

MAT-125
Statistics

BIO-130
Environmental Science

ESC-106
Intro Geographic Info Systems

ENG-121
Composition II

ESC-100
Physical Geology

CET-065
Data Collection GIS Mapping

ESC-114
Advanced Vector GIS

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Math Elective

GEO-140
World Geography

ESC-104
Physical Geography

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

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

SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication

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

--- ---
Electives

--- ---
Science Elective

--- ---
Elective

PHY-110
Concepts of Physics

CHM-111
Concepts of Chemistry

CIS-101
Internet Systems/Applications

CIS-160
Practical Software Application

MAT-130
College Algebra

MAT-132
Trigonometry

MAT-241
Analytical Geom-Calc I

PHY-110
Concepts of Physics

CHM-111
Concepts of Chemistry

CIS-101
Internet Systems/Applications

CIS-160
Practical Software Application

MAT-130
College Algebra

MAT-132
Trigonometry

MAT-241
Analytical Geom-Calc I

PHY-110
Concepts of Physics

CHM-111
Concepts of Chemistry

CIS-101
Internet Systems/Applications

CIS-160
Practical Software Application

MAT-130
College Algebra

MAT-132
Trigonometry

MAT-241
Analytical Geom-Calc I