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2014-2016 Graduate Bulletin Foreword Foreword Purpose of the IIT Graduate Bulletin This bulletin describes the academic programs and Changes in programs and policies often occur before resources, policies, procedures, and student services in a new bulletin is published. A faculty advisor from effect at the time of publication. It serves as a primary the student's major department is the best source for source of information for graduate students, faculty, and current curriculum information. Updates are also listed administration. Prospective students and others can on www.iit.edu/graduate college/. The graduate also use these sections to gain an understanding of the dean's office can also refer students to the appropriate university { its history, its campus setting, its campus administrative office for current policies and procedures. life, etc., { as a whole. The programs described in this bulletin are applicable to those students who enter Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in the academic years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. Students follow the programs described in the bulletin in effect at the time of their first registration. Illinois Institute of Technology is a multicultural commu- Every member of the IIT community: faculty, staff, nity that values and respects its members. We take pride and student, is expected to cooperate fully in meeting in the fact that our faculty, staff, and students come from these goals. various backgrounds and all parts of the world, and we welcome their diverse perspectives and contributions. It Any student, applicant, or employee of Illinois Institute is our policy to provide a working and learning environ- of Technology who believes that he or she has received ment in which faculty, staff, and students are able to inequitable treatment because of discrimination violating realize their full potential as productive members of the IIT's stated policy of equal opportunity in employment IIT community. and in education should communicate, either in writing or in person, with the Director, Equal Employment To this end, IIT affirms its commitment to equal op- Opportunity and Affirmative Action, IIT Tower, Illinois portunity and nondiscrimination in employment and Institute of Technology. education for all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual ori- Note: The information in this bulletin is subject to entation, gender identity, disability, applicable veteran change without notice. status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Further, IIT is committed to Published by Illinois Institute of Technology, Graduate taking affirmative action to increase opportunities at all College, 10 W. 35th St., Suite 7D7-1, Chicago, IL 60616- levels of employment and to increase opportunities for 3793, www.iit.edu. participation in programs and activities by all faculty, staff, and students. IIT Graduate Bulletin 2014-2016 1 Contents Chemical and Biological Engineering . 179 Civil, Architectural, and Foreword . 1 Environmental Engineering . 194 The University . 3 Computer Science . 214 IIT History and Campuses . 6 Design . 238 Chicago and its Environs . 7 Electrical and Computer Engineering . 250 A Snapshot of the IIT Community . 7 Energy/Environment/Economics . 283 Campus Resources . 8 Food Science and Nutrition . 288 Graduate Degree Programs and General Humanities . 299 Requirements . 24 Industrial Technology and Management . 311 Admission . 33 Information Technology and Management 318 Academic Policies for Continuation of Studies . 41 Intellectual Property Management Master's and Doctoral Examinations . 48 and Markets . 339 Completion of Studies and Graduation . 51 Law . 342 Mathematics and Science Education . 353 General Policies . 54 Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Expenses and Financial Assistance . 56 Engineering . 365 Academic Programs . 65 Physics . 388 Applied Mathematics . 65 Psychology . 398 Architecture . 81 Campus Maps . 418 Biological and Chemical Sciences . 106 Directions . 419 Biomedical Engineering . 129 Faculty Index . 420 Business . 138 Index . 424 2 IIT Graduate Bulletin 2014-2016 The University Objective of Education at IIT To provide post-baccalaureate education and research To strengthen IIT's leadership role in higher education by programs that enhance students' fundamental knowledge focusing on the core research competencies and enhanc- of their chosen field. ing partnerships with industry, government laboratories, and academic and research institutions. To educate and mentor graduate students to function in a global community with an appreciation of the economic, environmental, and social forces that impact professional choices. Accreditation IIT is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of for Engineering and Technology, American Psycholog- the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. ical Association, Council on Rehabilitation Education, www.ncahlc.org American Bar Association, Association of American Law Schools, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools Specific professional curricula are accredited by the En- of Business, and National Architectural Accrediting gineering Accreditation Commission and the Computing Board. Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board Graduate College Christopher White, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs the Office of Editorial Assistance (Thesis Examiner). Jamshid Mohammadi, Associate Dean The associate dean chairs the Graduate Studies Com- of Graduate College mittee, sets minimum standards for graduate students, 10 W. 35th St. represents the university in national forums for graduate Suite 7D7-1 education, and serves as an advocate for promoting Chicago, IL 60616 graduate education across the university. 312.567.3024 www.iit.edu/graduate college/ 31 separate Master of Science (M.S.) degrees, which typically include a thesis requirement, are offered. The The Graduate College coordinates the programs of professional Master's (MAS) degree, which does not advanced study offered by the academic units of the require a thesis, has 53 separate offerings. Doctoral university. The college consists of the following offices: degrees (Ph.D.s) are offered in 22 fields. Office of Academic Affairs; Graduate Enrollment; and 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. (ABET). All IIT graduate and undergraduate programs Chicago, IL 60616 are also accredited by the North Central Association 312.567.3009 (NCA). www.iit.edu/engineering The mission of Armour College of Engineering is to: provide state-of-the-art education and research programs IIT Armour College of Engineering traces its roots to that enhance Armour's reputation as an internationally Armour Institute, founded in 1892 to prepare students recognized engineering school; educate a new breed of of all backgrounds for leadership roles - primarily as engineers with a strong fundamental knowledge of engi- engineers - in a challenging industrial society. Armour neering principles and an understanding and appreciation College carries on that tradition of excellence in of the economic, environmental, and social forces that im- engineering education and research. pact intellectual choices; and strengthen Armour's lead- ership role by focusing on the core research competencies Today, Armour College is home to about 100 full- and enhancing partnerships with industry, government time faculty, more than 2,500 undergraduate, graduate laboratories, and academic and research institutions. and doctorate students, and the academic programs of five engineering departments. IIT Graduate Bulletin 2014-2016 3 The University Chicago-Kent College of Law Harold J. Krent, Dean IIT became the first major institute of technology to Downtown Campus include law among its disciplines. 565 West Adams Street Chicago, IL 60661 Chicago-Kent offers programs leading to the degrees of 312.906.5000 Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, and Doctor of the Science www.kentlaw.iit.edu of Law, and participates in joint-degree programs with IIT Stuart School of Business and the University of Chicago-Kent College of Law is the second-oldest law Illinois-Chicago. school in Illinois. When it joined the University in 1969, 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 3360 S. State St. 1895. In 1938, the program came under the director- Chicago, IL 60616 ship of the world-renowned architect and educator Lud- 312.567.3230 wig Mies van der Rohe. The College is housed in S.R. www.iit.edu/arch Crown Hall, a National Historic Landmark, one of Mies' most significant buildings, and a major contribution to Chicago's rich architectural heritage. The College em- phasizes applied studio work under the instruction of practicing architects; the study of architectural theory; interdisciplinary learning; digital technologies; sustain- ability; 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
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