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ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY • UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE Main Campus Downtown Campus Institute of Design 33rd and State Street 565 West Adams Street 350 North LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois 60616 Chicago, Illinois 60661 Chicago, Illinois 60610 Rice Campus Moffett Campus 201 East Loop Road 6502 South Archer Road Wheaton, Illinois 60189 Bedford Park, Illinois 60501 • 2014 – www.iit.edu 2016 BULLETIN • UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS • 2014–2016 Undergraduate Degree Programs Illinois Institute of Technology offers degree programs in the following areas of study. Armour College of Engineering Aerospace Engineering Architectural Engineering Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering College of Architecture Architecture College of Science Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Computer Information Systems Computer Science Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics Physics Physics Education Lewis College of Human Sciences Applied Analytics Behavioral Health and Wellness Communication Consumer Research, Analytics, and Communication Digital Humanities Humanities Political Science Psychology Sociology Social and Economic Development Policy School of Applied Technology Industrial Technology and Management Information Technology and Management Stuart School of Business Business Administration Foreword Foreword for the IIT Undergraduate 2014-2016 Bulletin Purpose of the IIT Undergraduate Bulletin This bulletin describes the academic programs and re- The programs described in this bulletin are applicable sources, policies, procedures, and student services in effect to those students who enter IIT in the academic years at the time of publication. It is a primary source of in- 2014{2016. Students follow the programs described in the formation for undergraduate students, faculty, and the bulletin in effect at the time of their first registration. administration. Changes in programs and policies often occur before a new General information regarding the history of the university, bulletin is published. A faculty advisor from the student's the setting of the campus, and campus life is also included. major department is the best source for current curriculum These sections can be used by prospective students and information. The Office of Undergraduate Academic Af- others to gain an understanding of the university as a fairs can refer students to the appropriate administrative whole. office for current policies and procedures. Many policies in this bulletin are also found at www.iit.edu/registrar. Illinois Institute of Technology is a multicultural commu- Every member of the IIT community: faculty, staff, and nity that values and respects its members. We take pride student, is expected to cooperate fully in meeting these in the fact that our faculty, staff, and students come from goals. various backgrounds and all parts of the world, and we welcome their diverse perspectives and contributions. It is Any student, applicant, or employee of Illinois Institute our policy to provide a working and learning environment of Technology who believes that he or she has received in which faculty, staff, and students are able to realize their inequitable treatment because of discrimination violating full potential as productive members of the IIT community. IIT's stated policy of equal opportunity in employment and in education should communicate, either in writing or To this end, IIT affirms its commitment to equal opportu- in person, with the Director, Equal Employment Opportu- nity and nondiscrimination in employment and education nity and Affirmative Action, IIT Tower, Illinois Institute for all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, of Technology. color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gen- der identity, disability, applicable veteran status, or any For descriptions of graduate programs and courses, see other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, the IIT Bulletin: Graduate Programs or visit the web- or local law. Further, IIT is committed to taking affir- site www.iit.edu/graduate college. For descriptions of mative action to increase opportunities at all levels of law programs and courses, see the Chicago-Kent College employment and to increase opportunities for participation of Law website www.kentlaw.iit.edu. in programs and activities by all faculty, staff, and students. The information in this bulletin is subject to change without notice. Changes will be duly published. See www.iit.edu. Illinois Institute of Technology Bulletin, August 2014. 3300 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL 60616-3793. Carole Orze Associate Vice Provost of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Undergraduate Bulletin editor and project manager. Special thanks to: • Faculty, staff, and administrators for timely contribution to the undergraduate bulletin. • Karen Botica, Kayla Botica, Virginia Foster, Marcia Gehring, Joe Gorzkowski, Aubrey Hall, John Leever, Denise Moriarty, Maribel Nieves, Monil Patel, Marty Schalm, Gabrielle Smith, Lauren Thornton, and Greg Welter for copy editing and production. IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2014{2016 1 Table Of Contents Foreword.......................................................................................1 IIT Profile......................................................................................3 Undergraduate Admission . 7 Financial Aid. .12 Student Accounting . 16 Living Expenses . 20 Academic Programs . 21 Undergraduate Curricula . 22 IIT Core Curriculum . 25 Programs . 26 Minors.................................................................................172 Special Programs . 176 Course Descriptions . 188 Academic Policies and Procedures . 274 Campus Resources . 284 Key University Websites. .300 Maps and Directions . 301 Index........................................................................................304 2 IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2014{2016 IIT Profile The Colleges of Illinois Institute of Technology Armour College of Engineering Natacha DePaola Undergraduate degrees offered by Armour College are ac- Carol and Ed Kaplan Armour Dean of Engineering credited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of Perlstein Hall, Suite 224 the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology. 10 W. 33rd St. All IIT graduate and undergraduate programs are also ac- Chicago, IL 60616 credited by the North Central Association (NCA). 312.567.3009 engineering.iit.edu The mission of Armour College of Engineering is to: pro- vide state-of-the-art education and research programs that enhance Armour's reputation as an internationally recog- IIT Armour College of Engineering traces its roots to nized engineering school; educate a new breed of engineers Armour Institute, founded in 1892 to prepare students of with a strong fundamental knowledge of engineering prin- all backgrounds for leadership roles - primarily as engineers ciples and an understanding and appreciation of the eco- - in a challenging industrial society. Armour College carries nomic, environmental, and social forces that impact intel- on that tradition of excellence in engineering education lectual choices; and strengthen Armour's leadership role by and research. focusing on the core research competencies and enhancing partnerships with industry, government laboratories, and Today, Armour College is home to about 100 full- academic and research institutions. time faculty, more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, and the graduate and undergraduate programs of five engineering departments. College of Architecture Wiel Arets, Dean The program in architecture was established at Armour S.R. Crown Hall Institute of Technology, one of IIT's predecessors, in 1895. 3360 S. State St. In 1938, the program came under the directorship of the Chicago, IL 60616 world-renowned architect and educator Ludwig Mies van 312.567.3230 der Rohe. The College is housed in S.R. Crown Hall, a arch.iit.edu National Historic Landmark, one of Mies' most significant buildings, and a major contribution to Chicago's rich ar- chitectural heritage. The College emphasizes applied stu- dio work under the instruction of practicing architects; the study of architectural theory; interdisciplinary learn- ing; digital technologies; sustainability; design/build; and international study. College of Science R. Russell Betts, Dean IIT College of Science traces its roots to the Lewis Insti- 220 Engineering 1 Building tute, founded in 1895, and to Armour Institute of Tech- 10 W. 32nd St. nology, founded in 1892. The college offers more than 90 Chicago, IL 60616 rigorous and relevant programs in mathematics and the sci- 312.567.3800 ences at the undergraduate and graduate level (including science.iit.edu master's, professional master's, and Ph.D.) through five de- partments: Applied Mathematics; Biological and Chemical Sciences; Computer Science; Mathematics and Science Ed- ucation; and Physics. IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2014{2016 3 IIT Profile Lewis College of Human Sciences Christine Himes, Dean Lewis Institute was founded in 1895; in 1940 it was brought IIT Tower, Suite 1400 together with Armour Institute to create IIT. We proudly 10 W. 35th St. bear the Lewis name and house the departments of Human- Chicago, IL 60616 ities, Psychology and Social Sciences. IITs Lewis College 312.567.3580 of Human Sciences rests at the nexus of knowledge, meth- humansciences.iit.edu ods for discovery, human thought, and action.