Academic Programs

Pre-Pharmacy (AS.PPHM)

Upon completion of this course sequence, pre-pharmacy 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: 2023 Fall

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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

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

GENENG-121

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENPSY-271

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-241

Credit Hours: 5.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELECHM-151

Credit Hours: 4.00

Second Year
First Semester

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEBIO-225

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 1.00

ELEPHY-130

Credit Hours: 4.00

Second Year
Second Semester

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEBIO-226

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 1.00

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 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
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	PHI ---	Any PHI Course PHI --- Any PHI Course	3.0
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		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	--- ---	Transfer Elective --- --- Transfer Elective	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
GEN	PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing 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 OR
GEN	SOC-280	Introduction to Sociology SOC-280 Introduction to Sociology Study of human interaction focusing on social influences shaping personality, structure and dynamics of human society. Topics include: sociological perspective, culture, society, social interaction; social change in global perspective; socialization; families; social class; and social stratification; race and ethnicity; and deviance. Course Outline	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
	Semester Totals		18.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
ELE	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
ELE	--- ---	Transfer Elective --- --- Transfer Elective	3.0
ELE	--- ---	Transfer Elective --- --- Transfer Elective	1.0
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-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
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	4.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
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	--- ---	Transfer Elective --- --- Transfer Elective	3.0
ELE	--- ---	Transfer Elective --- --- Transfer Elective	1.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI FIne Arts --- --- IAI FIne Arts	3.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Social/Behavioral Science --- --- IAI Social/Behavioral Science	3.0
	Semester Totals		14.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

Suggested Electives
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-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
BIO-235	Microbiology BIO-235 Microbiology This course covers a survey of microorganisms with detailed study of the biology, metabolism, growth, death, genetics, and methods of differentiation of bacteria. Also classification, control of organisms by physical and chemical methods, immunology and diseases are covered. 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 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

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

Faculty Contact: Gregory J. Capitosti
Faculty Email: gcapitos@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5320

* 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-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-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
BIO-235	Microbiology BIO-235 Microbiology This course covers a survey of microorganisms with detailed study of the biology, metabolism, growth, death, genetics, and methods of differentiation of bacteria. Also classification, control of organisms by physical and chemical methods, immunology and diseases are covered. 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 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

Suggested Electives
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-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
BIO-235	Microbiology BIO-235 Microbiology This course covers a survey of microorganisms with detailed study of the biology, metabolism, growth, death, genetics, and methods of differentiation of bacteria. Also classification, control of organisms by physical and chemical methods, immunology and diseases are covered. 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 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

Pre-Pharmacy (AS.PPHM)

Catalog Term Year: 2023 Fall

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

BIO-100Bio Science I

CHM-150General Chemistry I

MAT-124Statistics Pathway

PHI ---Any PHI Course

MAT-125Statistics

Semester Totals

ENG-121Composition II

--- ---Transfer Elective

CHM-151General Chemistry II

PSY-271Intr/Psychology

SOC-280Introduction to Sociology

MAT-241Analytical Geometry and Calculus I

Semester Totals

BIO-225Human Anatomy and Physiology I

--- ---Transfer Elective

--- ---Transfer Elective

COM-111Intro to Speech Communication

PHY-130College Physics I

Semester Totals

BIO-226Human Anatomy and Physiology II

--- ---Transfer Elective

--- ---Transfer Elective

--- ---IAI FIne Arts

--- ---IAI Social/Behavioral Science

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

BIO-111General Botany

BIO-116General Zoology

BIO-235Microbiology

CHM-243Organic Chemistry I

CHM-253Organic Chemistry Lab I

CHM-244Organic Chemistry II

CHM-254Organic Chemistry Lab II

BIO-111General Botany

BIO-116General Zoology

BIO-235Microbiology

CHM-243Organic Chemistry I

CHM-253Organic Chemistry Lab I

CHM-244Organic Chemistry II

CHM-254Organic Chemistry Lab II

BIO-111General Botany

BIO-116General Zoology

BIO-235Microbiology

CHM-243Organic Chemistry I

CHM-253Organic Chemistry Lab I

CHM-244Organic Chemistry II

CHM-254Organic Chemistry Lab II

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

BIO-100
Bio Science I

CHM-150
General Chemistry I

MAT-124
Statistics Pathway

PHI ---
Any PHI Course

MAT-125
Statistics

ENG-121
Composition II

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Transfer Elective

CHM-151
General Chemistry II

PSY-271
Intr/Psychology

SOC-280
Introduction to Sociology

MAT-241
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I

BIO-225
Human Anatomy and Physiology I

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Transfer Elective

--- ---
Transfer Elective

COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

PHY-130
College Physics I

BIO-226
Human Anatomy and Physiology II

--- ---
Transfer Elective

--- ---
Transfer Elective

--- ---
IAI FIne Arts

--- ---
IAI Social/Behavioral Science

BIO-111
General Botany

BIO-116
General Zoology

BIO-235
Microbiology

CHM-243
Organic Chemistry I

CHM-253
Organic Chemistry Lab I

CHM-244
Organic Chemistry II

CHM-254
Organic Chemistry Lab II

BIO-111
General Botany

BIO-116
General Zoology

BIO-235
Microbiology

CHM-243
Organic Chemistry I

CHM-253
Organic Chemistry Lab I

CHM-244
Organic Chemistry II

CHM-254
Organic Chemistry Lab II

BIO-111
General Botany

BIO-116
General Zoology

BIO-235
Microbiology

CHM-243
Organic Chemistry I

CHM-253
Organic Chemistry Lab I

CHM-244
Organic Chemistry II

CHM-254
Organic Chemistry Lab II