2010-2012 Graduate Bulletin
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Foreword Purpose of the IIT Graduate Bulletin This bulletin describes the academic programs and re- Changes in programs and policies often occur before sources, policies, procedures and student services in e®ect a new bulletin is published. A faculty advisor from at the time of publication. It serves as a primary source the student's major department is the best source for of information for graduate students, faculty and admin- current curriculum information. Updates are also listed istration. Prospective students and others can also use on www.iit.edu/graduate college/. The graduate these sections to gain an understanding of the university dean's o±ce can also refer students to the appropriate its history, its campus setting, its campus life, etc., as a administrative o±ce for current policies and procedures. whole. The programs described in this bulletin are applicable to those students who enter Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in the academic years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012. Students follow the programs described in the bulletin in e®ect at the time of their ¯rst registration. IIT's intention is to act in accordance with all regulations Perlstein Hall on IIT's Main Campus. of the federal, state and local governments with respect Descriptions of undergraduate programs and courses are to providing equality of opportunity in employment and in the IIT Undergraduate Bulletin; descriptions of law in education, insofar as those regulations may pertain to programs and courses are in the Chicago-Kent College IIT. IIT prohibits and will act to eliminate discrimination of Law Bulletin. on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap or veteran status. Note: The information in this bulletin is subject to change without notice. Any student, applicant or employee of IIT who believes that he or she has received inequitable treatment because Published by Illinois Institute of Technology, Graduate of discrimination violating IIT's stated policy of equal College, 3300 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL 60616-3793, opportunity in employment and in education should www.iit.edu. communicate, either in writing or in person, with the director of equal opportunity programs in Room 223 of IIT Graduate Bulletin 2010-2012 1 2 IIT Graduate Bulletin 2010-2012 Contents Foreword . 1 Calendar . 4 The University . 6 The Colleges of the Illinois Institute of Technology . 6 Campus Resources . 11 Graduate Degree Programs and General Requirements . 24 Admission . 29 Academic Policies for Continuation of Studies . 37 Master's and Doctoral Examinations . 42 Completion of Studies and Graduation . 45 General Policies . 48 Expenses and Financial Assistance . 49 Academic Programs . 55 Department of Applied Mathematics . 56 School of Applied Technology . 69 College of Architecture . 71 Department of Biological, Chemical, and Physical Sciences . 92 Department of Biomedical Engineering . 119 Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering . 126 Chicago-Kent College of Law . 145 Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering . 156 Department of Computer Science . 177 Institute of Design . 195 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering . 205 Energy/Environment/Economics . 234 Food Safety and Technology . 239 Industrial Technology and Management . 246 Information Technology and Management . 253 Intellectual Property Management and Markets . 270 Department of Mathematics and Science Education . 271 Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering . 281 Institute of Psychology . 299 Stuart School of Business . 313 Technical Communication . 345 Board of Trustees . 357 Administration . 359 Faculty Emeriti . 366 Campus Maps . 368 Directions . 369 Faculty Index . 370 Index . 372 3 Calendar Academic Calendar for Fall Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall classes begin Aug 23 Aug 22 Aug 20 Last day to add/drop with 100% tuition refund Sept 3 Sept 2 Aug 31 Labor Day holiday Sept 6 Sept 5 Sept 3 Fall degree conferral applications due Sept 13 Sept 12 Sept 10 Spring and Summer incomplete grades due Oct 4 Oct 3 Oct 1 Fall break Oct 11 Oct 10 Oct 6 Midterm grades due Oct 22 Oct 21 Oct 19 Spring and Summer class schedule published Oct 25 Oct 24 Oct 22 Last day to withdraw Nov 1 Oct 31 Oct 29 Spring registration begins Nov 8 Nov 7 Nov 5 Thanksgiving break begins Nov 24 Nov 23 Nov 21 Last day of Fall classes Dec 4 Dec 3 Dec 1 Final exams begin Dec 6 Dec 5 Dec 3 Final grades due at noon Dec 15 Dec 14 Dec 12 Fall degree conferral Dec 20 Dec 19 Dec 17 Academic Calendar for Spring Spring 2011 Spring 2012 Spring 2013 Spring classes begin Jan 10 Jan 9 Jan 14 MLK Jr. holiday Jan 17 Jan 16 Jan 21 Last day to add/drop with 100% tuition refund Jan 21 Jan 20 Jan 25 Spring degree conferral applications due Jan 31 Jan 30 Feb 4 Fall incomplete grades due Feb 21 Feb 20 Feb 25 Midterm grades due Mar 11 Mar 9 Mar 15 Spring break begins Mar 14 Mar 19 Mar 18 Fall class schedule published Mar 21 Mar 26 Mar 25 Last day to withdraw Mar 28 Apr 2 Apr 1 Summer and Fall registration begins Apr 4 Apr 9 Apr 8 Graduate Salute begins Apr 18 Apr 16 Apr 15 Commencement RSVPs due Apr 20 Apr 18 Apr 17 Last day of Spring classes Apr 30 Apr 28 May 4 Final exams begin May 2 Apr 30 May 6 Final grades due at noon May 11 May 9 May 15 Spring degree conferral and Commencement May 14 May 12 May 18 4 IIT Graduate Bulletin 2010-2012 Calendar Academic Calendar for Summer Summer 2011 Summer 2012 Summer 2013 Summer classes begin May 23 May 21 May 28 Last day to add/drop with 100% tuition refund May 27 May 25 Jun 3 Memorial Day holiday May 30 May 28 May 27 Summer degree conferral applications due Jun 3 Jun 1 Jun 7 Midterm grades due Jun 17 Jun 15 Jun 21 Last day to withdraw Jun 27 Jun 25 Jun 28 Independence Day holiday July 4 July 4 July 4 Last day of Summer classes/exams July 16 July 14 July 20 Final grades due at noon July 20 July 18 July 24 Summer degree conferral July 23 July 21 July 27 IIT Graduate Bulletin 2010-2012 5 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 ¯eld. 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 eco- nomic, environmental, and social forces that impact pro- fessional choices. Accreditation IIT is accredited by the North Central Association of Technology, American Psychological Association, Coun- Colleges and Secondary Schools. Speci¯c professional cil on Rehabilitation Education, American Bar Associ- curricula are accredited by the Engineering Accredita- ation, Association of American Law Schools, The Asso- tion Commission and the Computing Accreditation Com- ciation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and mission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and National Architectural Accrediting Board. The Colleges of Illinois Institute of Technology Graduate College Ali Cinar, Dean and Vice Provost for Research Development; Graduate Enrollment; and the O±ce of 301 Main Building Editorial Assistance (Thesis Examiner). The dean chairs 3300 S. Federal St. the Graduate Studies Committee and the Research Chicago, IL 60616 Council, sets minimum standards for graduate students, 312.567.3024 represents the university in national forums for graduate www.iit.edu/graduate college/ education, and serves as an advocate for promoting graduate education and research across the university. The Graduate College coordinates the programs of advanced study o®ered by the academic units of the 29 separate Master of Science (M.S.) degrees, which university. The college consists of the following o±ces: typically include a thesis requirement, are o®ered. The O±ce of the Dean and Vice Provost for Research; O±ce professional Master's (MAS) degree, which does not of Academic A®airs; O±ce of Sponsored Research and require a thesis, has 48 separate o®erings. Doctoral Programs; O±ce of Research Compliance and Proposal degrees (Ph.D.s) are o®ered in 22 ¯elds. School of Applied Technology C. Robert Carlson, Dean (CEU) fully accredited by the International Association Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Campus for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). 201 East Loop Road Wheaton, IL 60187 The IIT School of Applied Technology o®ers undergrad- 630.682.6000 uate degree programs in Information Technology and www.cpd.iit.edu Management, and Industrial Technology and Manage- ment; graduate programs in Information Technology and The School of Applied Technology (SAT) o®ers Management, and Industrial Technology and Operations; technology-oriented training and education for working undergraduate certi¯cates in Manufacturing Technology professionals. Courses are taught by IIT professors and and Management and Training the Technical Trainer; industry professionals with signi¯cant working, teaching graduate certi¯cates in a variety of topics in information and research experience in their ¯elds. The IIT School technology; Professional Engineer (PE)/Engineering of Applied Technology o®ers education and training in Intern (EI) Review courses and continuing education a wide variety of formats including degree, non-degree, courses for Professional Engineers; and a wide variety certi¯cate, credit and noncredit programs; corporate of non-credit semester-length and short courses in all training; short courses; and seminars ranging from a disciplines. Through IIT Online, the School of IIT few hours to several days in length. Completion of all School of Applied Technology markets and manages IIT School of Applied Technology non-credit courses will online delivery of IIT degree and non-degree o®erings in result in the assignment of Continuing Education Units all disciplines.