Academics
Environmental Science
The Environmental Science area 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 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; (8) Departments of Natural Resources; and (9) OSHA. Further, various privately funded organizations maintain a staff of professionally trained environmental scientists.
Degree
Associate in Science (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| COMM 110 or | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY or | 3 |
| COMM 212 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
| ECON 110 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| BIOL 114 | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 160 | BIOPRINCIPLES I | 4 |
| CHEM 130 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| MATH 211 | STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | 4 |
| MATH 222 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 5 |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 | |
| FINE ARTS * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| BIOL 161 | BIOPRINCIPLES II | 4 |
| CHEM 132 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHEM 220 or | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY or | 5 |
| PHYS 120 | GENERAL PHYSICS | 5 |
| CHEM 210 or | FUNDAMENTALS OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY or | 4 |
| CHEM 230 or | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY or | 4 |
| PHYS 121 | GENERAL PHYSICS | 5 |
| PHYSC 110 | ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT | 4 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Science Degree.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | BIOL 114; PHYSC 110; ENGL 110; MATH 222 |
| Spring Semester 1 | BIOL 160; CHEM 130; MATH 211; ENGL 111 |
| Summer Semester | CHEM 132 |
| Fall Semester 2 | CHEM 220 or PHYS 120; COMM 110 or COMM 212; Humanities; ECON 110 |
| Spring Semester 2 | BIOL 161; CHEM 210 or CHEM 230 or PHYS 121; Social Science; Fine Arts |
Program Contact Information
Math, Science and Engineering Department
Room 320B
(309)694-5365
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training