Environmental Science

Associate in Arts and Science (Transfer Program) - 68 Credit Hours

Program Information:
The Environmental Science Program course of study at Illinois Central College is designed for students planning to transfer to a senior college or university for completion of a baccalaureate degree. During the two years at Illinois Central College, the student concentrates on building a strong foundation in the sciences and mathematics, and meets the requirements for the Associate in Arts and Science degree. The Environmental Science program is designed to prepare the student for a wide range of career opportunities. In addition to the positions traditionally available in laboratories that engage in environmental testing, professional careers exist within governmental agencies, including: (1) state and national departments of the EPA; (2) local and state planning departments; (3) state geological and natural history surveys; (4) the National Park Service; (5) soil and water conservation districts; (6) local and state health departments; (7) U.S. Geological Survey; and (8) OSHA. Further, various privately funded organizations maintain a staff of professionally trained environmental scientists.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
BIOL 160; CHEM 130; MATH 111; ENGL 110; ECON 110

Spring Semester 1:
BIOL 161; CHEM 132; MATH 165; ENGL 111

Fall Semester 2:
CHEM 220 or PHYS 120; EASC 116; COMM 110; Humanities; Social Science

Spring Semester 2:
CHEM 230 or PHYS 121; EASC 118; Social Science; Fine Arts; Humanities/Fine Arts

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
BIOL 160	BIOPRINCIPLES I	4
CHEM 130	GENERAL CHEMISTRY	4
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
ECON 110	PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS	3
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
ENGL 111	COMPOSITION II	3
MATH 111	GENERAL EDUCATION STATISTICS	3
MATH 165	PRECALCULUS	5
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS *	3
	FINE ARTS *	3
	HUMANITIES *	3

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
BIOL 161	BIOPRINCIPLES II	4
CHEM 132	GENERAL CHEMISTRY	4
CHEM 220	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
	or
PHYS 120	GENERAL PHYSICS	5
CHEM 230	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
	or
PHYS 121	GENERAL PHYSICS	5
EASC 116	INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY	4
EASC 118	INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER AND CLIMATE	4

* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts and Science Degree (page 4).

For Program Information Contact:
Math, Science and Engineering Department
Room 320B
(309)694-5365