Academic Programs

Environmental Science (AS.ENSC)

Upon completion of this course sequence, environmental 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.

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

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBIO-100

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENCHM-150

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENMAT-124

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Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

GENENG-121

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCHM-151

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENMAT-241

Credit Hours: 5.00

GENSOS-100

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Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEBIO-130

Credit Hours: 4.00

Second Year
First Semester

GENANT-200

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENHIS-153

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Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEBIO-116

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELECHM-243

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELECHM-253

Credit Hours: 1.00

Second Year
Second Semester

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEBIO-212

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEBIO-111

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

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	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-150	General Chemistry I CHM-150 General Chemistry I General principles of chemistry for students majoring in chemistry, engineering or science professions. Topics include atomic theory, bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws and thermochemistry. Course Outline *	4.0
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 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
	Semester Totals		14.0
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-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
GEN	CHM-151	General Chemistry II CHM-151 General Chemistry II Continuation of the general principles of chemistry for students majoring in chemistry, engineering or science professions. Topics include solids/liquids, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Course Outline *	4.0
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
GEN	SOS-100	Maps and Spatial Analysis SOS-100 Maps and Spatial Analysis Course goals are threefold: to help you think spatially, analytically and critically; to help you become a better problem solver using maps; and to teach you to use maps and spatial analysis to understand geographic problems. Course Outline OR
GEN	--- ---	IAI Social/Behavioral Science --- --- IAI Social/Behavioral Science	3.0
	Semester Totals		19.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
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	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 OR
GEN	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 OR
GEN	--- ---	IAI Social/Behavioral Science --- --- IAI Social/Behavioral Science	3.0
ELE	CHM-243	Organic Chemistry I CHM-243 Organic Chemistry I Fundamental introduction to organic chemistry, including a study of hydrocarbons and alcohols with spectroscopy, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms. Course Outline *	4.0
ELE	CHM-253	Organic Chemistry Lab I CHM-253 Organic Chemistry Lab I Laboratory course introduces synthesis and the basic techniques for the separation, isolation, purification and identification of organic compounds. Course Outline *	1.0
GEN	HIS-153	History/Culture of Non-Western Civ. HIS-153 History/Culture of Non-Western Civ. The course introduces students to the history and culture of non-Western civilizations from ancient to modern times. It focuses 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		15.0
Second Semester
GEN	--- ---	IAI Fine Arts --- --- IAI Fine Arts	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
ELE	BIO-212	Vertebrate Zoology BIO-212 Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory and field course providing an in-depth study of North American vertebrates with emphasis on Illinois species. Includes taxonomy, distribution, habitats, adaptation and ecological and human relevance. Course Outline *	3.0
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 ecological and human relevance. An introduction to bacteria, viruses, protists and fungi is included in this course. Course Outline *	4.0
ELE	--- ---	Transfer Elective --- --- Transfer Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

Suggested Electives
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
ELE	MAT-140	Algebra With Trigonometry MAT-140 Algebra With Trigonometry Integrated course covering topics from College Algebra and Trigonometry. Credit not granted for both this course and MAT 129 College Algebra Pathway or MAT 130 College Algebra. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline *	6.0

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SP Course only offered spring semester
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Suggested Electives
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
ELE	MAT-140	Algebra With Trigonometry MAT-140 Algebra With Trigonometry Integrated course covering topics from College Algebra and Trigonometry. Credit not granted for both this course and MAT 129 College Algebra Pathway or MAT 130 College Algebra. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline *	6.0

Suggested Electives
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
ELE	MAT-140	Algebra With Trigonometry MAT-140 Algebra With Trigonometry Integrated course covering topics from College Algebra and Trigonometry. Credit not granted for both this course and MAT 129 College Algebra Pathway or MAT 130 College Algebra. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline *	6.0

Environmental Science (AS.ENSC)

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