Indigenous Science – A.A.
This program is designed for students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), with specific study emphases in Forest Ecology, Information Technology and Human Health.
- Graduates will be able to:
- Construct scientific inquiry by proposing research questions, formulating hypotheses and analyzing data.
- Relate Indigenous knowledge to current scientific issues.
- Apply quantitative skills to scientific problems.
- Demonstrate scientific literacy in STEM contexts.
Specified Study Emphases:
Students can choose an area of concentration aligned with their interests or create their own:
FOREST ECOLOGY – Gikenimindwaa mitigoog
The FE emphasis offers knowledge and experience in forested ecosystems and local land-use issues. Learn the traditional and contemporary forest plants, fire history and management, and ecosystem functions while interacting with local professionals in the Leech Lake area.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – Mazinaabikiwebinige
The IT emphasis offers knowledge and experience in computer systems, programming, data management, computer forensics, and much more through classroom and co-curricular opportunities. IT graduates will be qualified for entry-level positions and will have a solid base to pursue a 4-yr degree in computer science or IT.
HUMAN HEALTH – Ezhi-mino-ayaayang
The HH emphasis explores health and society through Anishinaabeg perspectives. With a strong focus on psychology, math, chemistry, and more, students in HH will have the foundation to pursue careers in health care, social services, and more.
INDIGENOUS SCIENCE – Anishinaabe Gikendaasowin
The IS emphasis is a flexible option for students who can customize their electives based on their future aspirations. Future STEM teachers, environmental quality experts, GIS technicians, and many more career and academic paths are available to LLTC IS students.
63 Credits
Indigenous Science – A.A. 2023-2025 Program of Study
| LLTC Core Requirements: 20 credits | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANI 100 | Introduction to Anishinaabe Studies | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| EDU 102 | Miikana (FYE) | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition I | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| ITECH 100 | Computer Applications I | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| OJI 101 | Speaking Ojibwe I | 4 | FA/SP | ||||||
| OJI 102 | Speaking Ojibwe II | 4 | OJI 101 | FA/SP | |||||
| Category 1: Communications: 3 credits | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| ENGL 201 | English Composition II | 3 | ENGL 101 | Interm. | |||||
| SPCH 100 | Speech and Communications | 3 | ENGL 101 | FA/SP | |||||
| Category 2: Critical Thinking (Satisfied by MNTC requirements) | |||||||||
| Category 3: Natural Science: 7 credits minimum: 1 Biological, 1 Physical |
Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| Biological Science Options | |||||||||
| FE | BIO 121 | General Biology I & Lab | 4 | FA/SP | |||||
| BIO 122 | General Biology II & Lab | 4 | Interm. | ||||||
| FOR 110 | Woodland Plants | 4 | Fall | ||||||
| Physical Science Options | |||||||||
| ENER 150 | Introduction to Renewable Energy | 3 | Fall | ||||||
| FE | GEOL 110 | Physical Geology and Earth Systems | 4 | FA/SP | |||||
| ISCI 211 | Introduction to Environmental Chemistry | 4 | Interm. | ||||||
| Category 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning: 3 credits | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| MATH 155 | Advanced College Algebra | 3 | MATH 150 | FA/SP | |||||
| MATH 210 | Pre-Calculus I | 3 | MATH 155 | Interm. | |||||
| Category 5: History and Social Sciences: 6 credits | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| FE,IT | GEOG 200 | Cultural Geography | 3 | Interm. | |||||
| HIS 150 | History of Leech Lake | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| FE,IT | POLSC 225 | Treaty Law and Tribal Sovereignty | 3 | Spring | |||||
| IT,HH | PSY 100 | General Psychology | 3 | Fall | |||||
| PSY 200 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| HH | SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA/SP | |||||
| Category 6: Humanities and Arts: 6 credits (4 credits satisfied by LLTC Core OJI 102) |
Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| ART/MUS | Any art or music class | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| FE | ENGL 200 | Literature and the Environment | 3 | ENGL 101 | Fall | ||||
| ENGL 250 | Contemporary Indigenous American Literature | 3 | ENGL 101 | Spring | |||||
| HH | PHIL 200 | Indigenous American Philosophy | 3 | Fall | |||||
| Category 7: Human Diversity (Satisfied by LLTC Core ANI 100) | |||||||||
| Category 8: Global Perspective (Satisfied by LLTC Core OJI 101) | |||||||||
| Category 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility (Satisfied by LLTC Core ITECH 100) | |||||||||
| Category 10: People and the Environment- 3 credits | Term | CK List | |||||||
| BIO 200 | Ethnobiology | 3 | Fall | ||||||
| BIO 204 | Environmental Science | 3 | Spring | ||||||
Forest Ecology Concentration Electives
| 15 credits – 6 credits must be 200 or higher (*required courses) |
Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| BIO 130 | Wildlife Biology | 4 | BIO 121 | Fall | |||||
| * | BIO 212 | Ecology | 3 | BIO 121/122 | Spring | ||||
| * | FOR 101 | Introduction to Forestry | 3 | Spring | |||||
| * | FOR 110 | Woodland Plants | 4 | Fall | |||||
| FOR 210 | Freshwater Studies | 4 | BIO 140 | Interm. | |||||
| FOR 230 | Dendrology | 3 | FOR 101 | Spring | |||||
| FOR 260 | GIS Application | 3 | ITECH 100 or IP | Fall | |||||
| ISCI 211 | Introduction to Environmental Chemistry | 4 | Interm. | ||||||
| MATH 210 | Pre-Calculus I | 3 | MATH 155 | Interm. | |||||
| Total= | 63 Credits | ||||||||
Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.
Information Technology Concentration Electives
| 15 credits – 6 credits must be 200 or higher (*required courses) |
Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| * | ITECH 150 | Computer Applications II | 3 | ITECH 100 | FA/SP | ||||
| * | ITECH 190 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | ITECH 150 | Fall | ||||
| ITECH 210 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 | MATH 150/ITECH 150 | Interm. | |||||
| ITECH 240 | Introduction to Game Development | 3 | ITECH 100 or IP | Interm. | |||||
| * | ITECH 270 | Web Page Design | 3 | ITECH 150 | Interm. | ||||
| MATH 170 | Statistics | 3 | MATH 150 | Interm. | |||||
| MATH 210 | Pre-Calculus I | 3 | MATH 155 | Interm. | |||||
| Total= | 63 Credits | ||||||||
Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.
Human Health Concentration Electives
| 15 credits – 6 credits must be 200 or higher (*required courses) |
Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| ANI 290 | Knowledge Bowl Preparation | 2 | Spring | ||||||
| BIO 121 | General Biology I & Lab | 4 | FA/SP | ||||||
| BIO 122 | General Biology II & Lab | 4 | Interm. | ||||||
| BIO 200 | Ethnobiology | 3 | Fall | ||||||
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | BIO 121 | Interm. | |||||
| BIO 291 | Indigenous Science | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| ECE 180 | Child Growth and Development | 3 | Fall | ||||||
| ECE 222 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 | Spring | ||||||
| GEOG 200 | Cultural Geography | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| HIS 150 | History of Leech Lake | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| ISCI 211 | Introduction to Environmental Chemistry | 4 | Interm. | ||||||
| ITECH 150 | Computer Applications II | 3 | ITECH 100 | FA/SP | |||||
| ITECH 270 | Web Page Design | 3 | ITECH 150 | Interm. | |||||
| MATH 170 | Statistics | 3 | MATH 150 | Interm. | |||||
| MATH 210 | Pre-Calculus I | 3 | MATH 155 | Interm. | |||||
| MATH 215 | Trigonometry | 3 | MATH 155 | Interm. | |||||
| MATH 250 | Calculus I | 3 | MATH 210 | Interm. | |||||
| POLSC 225 | Treaty Law and Tribal Sovereignty | 3 | Spring | ||||||
| PSCI 150 | Indigenous Astronomy | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| PSY 200 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| * | PSY 220 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | PSY 100 | Spring | ||||
| PSY 210 | Indigenous American Psychology | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| * | SOC 210 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 | Fall | |||||
| Total= | 63 Credits | ||||||||
Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.
Indigenous Science Concentration Electives
| 15 credits – 6 credits must be 200 or higher (*required courses) |
Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| BIO 121 | General Biology I & Lab | 4 | FA/SP | ||||||
| BIO 122 | General Biology II & Lab | 4 | Interm. | ||||||
| BIO 130 | Wildlife Biology | 4 | BIO 121 | Fall | |||||
| * | BIO 200 | Ethnobiology | 3 | Fall | |||||
| BIO 204 | Environmental Science | 3 | Spring | ||||||
| BIO 212 | Ecology | 3 | BIO 121/122 | Spring | |||||
| BIO 285 | Remote Sensing | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| * | BIO 291 | Indigenous Science | 3 | Interm. | |||||
| ENER 150 | Introduction to Renewable Energy | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| ESS 220 | Introduction to Atmospheric Science | 3 | MATH 150 | Interm. | |||||
| ESS 240 | Watershed Research Methods & the LL Area | 4 | GEOL 110 & ESS 220 | Interm. | |||||
| FOR 101 | Introduction to Forestry | 3 | Spring | ||||||
| FOR 110 | Woodland Plants | 4 | Fall | ||||||
| FOR 130 | Introduction to Field and GIS Skills | 2 | Interm. | ||||||
| FOR 210 | Freshwater Studies | 4 | BIO 140 | Interm. | |||||
| FOR 230 | Dendrology | 3 | FOR 101 | Spring | |||||
| FOR 240 | Survey & Measurement | 2 | FOR 130 | Interm. | |||||
| FOR 260 | GIS Applications | 3 | ITECH 100 | Fall | |||||
| FOR 298 | Research – Forest Ecology | 2 | Interm. | ||||||
| GEOL 110 | Physical Geology & Earth Systems | 4 | FA/SP | ||||||
| GEOL 210 | Soils, Sediments and the Leech Lake Area | 3 | GEOL 110 | Interm. | |||||
| ISCI 211 | Introduction to Environmental Chemistry | 4 | Interm. | ||||||
| ITECH 150 | Computer Applications II | 3 | ITECH 100 | FA/SP | |||||
| ITECH 190 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | ITECH 150 | Fall | |||||
| ITECH 210 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 | MATH 150/ITECH 150 | Interm. | |||||
| ITECH 240 | Introduction to Game Development | 3 | ITECH 100 | Interm. | |||||
| ITECH 270 | Web Page Design | 3 | ITECH 150 | Interm. | |||||
| MATH 210 | Pre-Calculus I | 3 | MATH 155 | Interm. | |||||
| MATH 215 | Trigonometry | 3 | MATH 155 | Interm. | |||||
| Total= | 63 Credits | ||||||||
* Course completes more than one category requirement, but credits may only be counted once.
Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.
