Academic Programs

Pre-Chiropractic (AS.PCHI)

Upon completion of this course sequence, pre-chiropractic 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: 2025 Spring

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First Year
First Semester

GENENG-119

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCHM-150

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENBIO-100

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENMAT-124

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

GENENG-121

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBIO-225

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENPHI-280

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

ELECHM-151

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELEPED-244

Credit Hours: 4.00

Second Year
First Semester

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEBIO-226

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELEPHY-130

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Credit Hours: 4.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

GENPSY-271

Credit Hours: 3.00

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEMAT-211

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELEPHY-131

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	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	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	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
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		17.0
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	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
ELE	PED-244	Kinesiology PED-244 Kinesiology The study of functional musculoskeletal anatomy, muscle actions, and the laws of physics used in the performance of human motion. Course Outline *	4.0
GEN	BIO-225	Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIO-225 Human Anatomy and Physiology I This course employs the regional approach to human structure and function using human cadavers. First of a two course sequence for allied health majors. Course Outline *	4.0
GEN	PHI-280	Ethics PHI-280 Ethics Introduction to issues and theories of ethics. Includes survey of major value systems and contemporary issues. Course Outline OR
GEN	--- ---	IAI Humanities --- --- IAI Humanities	3.0
	Semester Totals		18.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
ELE	BIO-226	Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIO-226 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Continuation of BIO225, Human A & P I. Emphasis on human anatomy and physiology through the regional approach using human cadavers. Course Outline *	4.0
ELE	PHY-130	College Physics I PHY-130 College Physics I This course covers Newtonian Mechanics, heat, fluid motion. Intended for students in the pre-professional areas, arts and sciences, and four year technology majors. It is not intended for students who plan to major (or minor) in physics or engineering. Course Outline * + OR
ELE	--- ---	Elective --- --- Elective	4.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Social/Behavioral Science --- --- IAI Social/Behavioral Science	3.0
ELE	--- ---	Math Elective --- --- Math Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		14.0
Second Semester
ELE	MAT-211	Math Analysis MAT-211 Math Analysis This course covers mathematical analysis of polynomial calculus with applications to business and social sciences. It includes the mathematics of finance, techniques and applications of differentiation & integration, optimization theory and area. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline	4.0
ELE	PHY-131	College Physics II PHY-131 College Physics II An introduction to electricity and magnetism, wave motion, optics and basic modern physics for pre-professional, arts and sciences, and four year technology majors. This course is to be taken with PHY-130 to form a complete sequence. Course Outline * +++	4.0
GEN	PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, presenting concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy and social psychology. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Fine Arts --- --- IAI Fine Arts	3.0
	Semester Totals		14.0

Total Program Hours

63.0

Suggested Electives
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
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
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
CHM-244	Organic Chemistry II CHM-244 Organic Chemistry II This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 243) with a focus on aromatic chemistry, carbonyl functional groups and biomolecules. Course Outline	4.0
CHM-254	Organic Chemistry Lab II CHM-254 Organic Chemistry Lab II Laboratory experiments in organic chemistry with a focus on multi-step synthesis and compound characterization. Course Outline	1.0
MAT-211	Math Analysis MAT-211 Math Analysis This course covers mathematical analysis of polynomial calculus with applications to business and social sciences. It includes the mathematics of finance, techniques and applications of differentiation & integration, optimization theory and area. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline	4.0
AHE-041	Medical Terminology AHE-041 Medical Terminology This course focuses on basic vocabulary used in medicine, nursing and allied health occupations. Course Outline	3.0
HED-102	Nutrition HED-102 Nutrition A course in nutritional education including: food groups, diet goals, energy nutrients, digestion, absorption and metabolism. Water, vitamins, and minerals will be studied. Diet analysis and disease of digestion will be covered. Course Outline	3.0

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

Faculty Contact: Marc D. Dal Ponte
Faculty Email: mdalpont@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5238

* 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
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
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
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
CHM-244	Organic Chemistry II CHM-244 Organic Chemistry II This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 243) with a focus on aromatic chemistry, carbonyl functional groups and biomolecules. Course Outline	4.0
CHM-254	Organic Chemistry Lab II CHM-254 Organic Chemistry Lab II Laboratory experiments in organic chemistry with a focus on multi-step synthesis and compound characterization. Course Outline	1.0
MAT-211	Math Analysis MAT-211 Math Analysis This course covers mathematical analysis of polynomial calculus with applications to business and social sciences. It includes the mathematics of finance, techniques and applications of differentiation & integration, optimization theory and area. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline	4.0
AHE-041	Medical Terminology AHE-041 Medical Terminology This course focuses on basic vocabulary used in medicine, nursing and allied health occupations. Course Outline	3.0
HED-102	Nutrition HED-102 Nutrition A course in nutritional education including: food groups, diet goals, energy nutrients, digestion, absorption and metabolism. Water, vitamins, and minerals will be studied. Diet analysis and disease of digestion will be covered. Course Outline	3.0

Suggested Electives
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
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
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
CHM-244	Organic Chemistry II CHM-244 Organic Chemistry II This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 243) with a focus on aromatic chemistry, carbonyl functional groups and biomolecules. Course Outline	4.0
CHM-254	Organic Chemistry Lab II CHM-254 Organic Chemistry Lab II Laboratory experiments in organic chemistry with a focus on multi-step synthesis and compound characterization. Course Outline	1.0
MAT-211	Math Analysis MAT-211 Math Analysis This course covers mathematical analysis of polynomial calculus with applications to business and social sciences. It includes the mathematics of finance, techniques and applications of differentiation & integration, optimization theory and area. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline	4.0
AHE-041	Medical Terminology AHE-041 Medical Terminology This course focuses on basic vocabulary used in medicine, nursing and allied health occupations. Course Outline	3.0
HED-102	Nutrition HED-102 Nutrition A course in nutritional education including: food groups, diet goals, energy nutrients, digestion, absorption and metabolism. Water, vitamins, and minerals will be studied. Diet analysis and disease of digestion will be covered. Course Outline	3.0

Pre-Chiropractic (AS.PCHI)

Catalog Term Year: 2025 Spring

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

CHM-150General Chemistry I

BIO-100Bio Science I

MAT-124Statistics Pathway

MAT-125Statistics

COM-111Intro to Speech Communication

Semester Totals

ENG-121Composition II

CHM-151General Chemistry II

PED-244Kinesiology

BIO-225Human Anatomy and Physiology I

PHI-280Ethics

--- ---IAI Humanities

Semester Totals

BIO-226Human Anatomy and Physiology II

PHY-130College Physics I

--- ---Elective

--- ---IAI Social/Behavioral Science

--- ---Math Elective

Semester Totals

MAT-211Math Analysis

PHY-131College Physics II

PSY-271Intr/Psychology

--- ---IAI Fine Arts

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

BIO-116General Zoology

CHM-243Organic Chemistry I

CHM-253Organic Chemistry Lab I

CHM-244Organic Chemistry II

CHM-254Organic Chemistry Lab II

MAT-211Math Analysis

AHE-041Medical Terminology

HED-102Nutrition

BIO-116General Zoology

CHM-243Organic Chemistry I

CHM-253Organic Chemistry Lab I

CHM-244Organic Chemistry II

CHM-254Organic Chemistry Lab II

MAT-211Math Analysis

AHE-041Medical Terminology

HED-102Nutrition

BIO-116General Zoology

CHM-243Organic Chemistry I

CHM-253Organic Chemistry Lab I

CHM-244Organic Chemistry II

CHM-254Organic Chemistry Lab II

MAT-211Math Analysis

AHE-041Medical Terminology

HED-102Nutrition

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

CHM-150
General Chemistry I

BIO-100
Bio Science I

MAT-124
Statistics Pathway

MAT-125
Statistics

COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

ENG-121
Composition II

CHM-151
General Chemistry II

PED-244
Kinesiology

BIO-225
Human Anatomy and Physiology I

PHI-280
Ethics

--- ---
IAI Humanities

BIO-226
Human Anatomy and Physiology II

PHY-130
College Physics I

--- ---
Elective

--- ---
IAI Social/Behavioral Science

--- ---
Math Elective

MAT-211
Math Analysis

PHY-131
College Physics II

PSY-271
Intr/Psychology

--- ---
IAI Fine Arts

BIO-116
General Zoology

CHM-243
Organic Chemistry I

CHM-253
Organic Chemistry Lab I

CHM-244
Organic Chemistry II

CHM-254
Organic Chemistry Lab II

MAT-211
Math Analysis

AHE-041
Medical Terminology

HED-102
Nutrition

BIO-116
General Zoology

CHM-243
Organic Chemistry I

CHM-253
Organic Chemistry Lab I

CHM-244
Organic Chemistry II

CHM-254
Organic Chemistry Lab II

MAT-211
Math Analysis

AHE-041
Medical Terminology

HED-102
Nutrition

BIO-116
General Zoology

CHM-243
Organic Chemistry I

CHM-253
Organic Chemistry Lab I

CHM-244
Organic Chemistry II

CHM-254
Organic Chemistry Lab II

MAT-211
Math Analysis

AHE-041
Medical Terminology

HED-102
Nutrition