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UIC University of Illinois at Chicago Undergraduate Catalog 2003 – 2005 Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs(MC 105) The University of Illinois at Chicago 601 S. Morgan Street Chicago, Illinois 60607-7128 Information: (312) 996-3000 The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms. It is the policy of the University of Illinois not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era, and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. The nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in university programs and activities. Complaints of invidious discrimination prohibited by university policy are to be resolved within existing University procedures. Guided by the belief that people with disabilities are assets to the University, UIC is committed to full inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of University life. We seek to provide an academic, social and physical environment that makes disabled people integral to the diversity of perspectives that is vital to an academic community. UIC supports the principles of universally accessible design, alternative communication formats, and the expression of disability community and pride. At all levels of the University, UIC promotes equal opportunity, fair treatment, and the elimination of barriers for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional information or assistance with the equal opportunity, affirmative action, and harassment policies and procedures of the University of Illinois at Chicago, please contact: Office for Access and Equity Title IX, ADA and 504 Coordinator 717 Marshfield Building (MC 602) 809 South Marshfield Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60612-7207 http://www.uic.edu/depts/oae (312) 996-8670 This publication is a record of the 2003-2005 academic years. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. The information was current at the time of publication. Faculty assignments and programs listed are subject to change, and individual departments and units should be consulted for further information. Courses listed in this publication are subject to revision without advance notice. Courses are not necessarily offered each term or each year. Individual departments or units should be consulted for information regarding regularity of course offerings. For the catalog on the web, see http:// www.uic.edu/ucat/catalog/. Volume36 Printed on recycled paper. June 1, 2003 Contents Academic Calendar 4 Board of Trustees and Administrative Officers 6 Rubrics 7 The University 8 Undergraduate Curricula 11 Office of Admissions and Records 13 Student Costs 27 Financial Aid 34 Graduation Requirements and Academic Regulations 52 Academic Resources and Support Services 59 Special Programs and Opportunities 62 Student Services 66 Student Life 75 College of Applied Health Sciences 76 College of Architecture and the Arts 98 College of Business Administration 122 College of Education 146 College of Engineering 158 Honors College 200 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 206 College of Nursing 335 College of Pharmacy 343 Jane Addams College of Social Work 353 Additional Courses 359 Faculty List 362 Index 388 Campus Map and Travel Directions 393 Academic Calendar 2003–2005 The academic year at the University of Illinois at Chicago consists of the fall and spring semesters and an eight-week summer session. Each of the regular semesters includes fifteen weeks of instruction and one week of final examinations. A grading period occurs at the end of each term. Fall Semester 2003 August 25, M Instruction begins. September 1, M Labor Day holiday. No classes. September 5, F Last day to complete late registration and last day to add a course(s). October 3, F Last day to drop a course(s) offered by all colleges. November 27–28, Th–F Thanksgiving holiday. No classes. December 5, F Instruction ends. December 8, M Reading day. No examinations. December 9-12, T-F Final examinations. Spring Semester 2004 January 12, M Instruction begins. January 19, M Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No classes. January 23, F Last day to complete late registration and last day to add a course(s). February 20, F Last day to drop a course(s) offered by all colleges. March 22-26, M–F Spring vacation. No classes. April 30, F Instruction ends. May 3, M Reading day. No examinations. May 4-7, T–F Final examinations. May 9, Su Commencement. Summer Session 2004 May 31, M Memorial Day holiday. No classes. June 1, Tu Instruction begins. June 4, F Last day to complete late registration and last day to add a course(s). July 2, F Last day to drop a course(s) offered by all colleges. July 21, W Instruction ends. July 22–23, Th–F Final examinations. July 24, Sa Summer Session ends. 4 — Academic Calendar 2003–2005 Fall Semester 2004 August 23, M Instruction begins. September 3, F Last day to complete late registration and last day to add a course(s). September 6, M Labor Day holiday. No classes. October 1, F Last day to drop a course(s) offered by all colleges. November 25–26, Th–F Thanksgiving holiday. No classes. December 3, F Instruction ends. December 6, M Reading day. No examinations. December 7-10, Tu-F Final examinations. Spring Semester 2005 January 10, M Instruction begins. January 17, M Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No classes. January 21, F Last day to complete late registration and last day to add a course(s). February 18, F Last day to drop a course(s) offered by all colleges. March 21-25, M–F Spring vacation. No classes. April 29, F Instruction ends. May 2, M Reading day. No examinations. May 3-6, Tu-F Final examinations. May 8, Su Commencement. Summer Session 2005 May 30, M Memorial Day holiday. No classes. May 31, Tu Instruction begins. June 3, F Last day to complete late registration and last day to add a course(s). July 1, F Last day to drop a course(s) offered by all colleges. July 4, M Independence Day holiday. No classes. July 20, W Instruction ends. July 21–22, Th–F Final examinations. Academic Calendar 2003–2005 — 5 Board of Trustees and Administrative Officers Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois Ex Officio Member — Rod Blagojevich, Governor of Illinois Members — Lawrence C. Eppley, Chair Devon Bruce Jeffrey Gindorf Thomas R. Lamont Kenneth D. Schmidt Niranjan S. Shah Marjorie E. Sodermann Robert Y. Sperling Robert E. Vickrey Administrative Officers President — James J. Stukel Chancellor — Sylvia Manning Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs — R. Michael Tanner Interim Vice Chancellor for Administration and Human Resources — Arthur A. Savage Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs — Charles L. Rice Vice Chancellor for Research — Eric A. Gislason Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs — Barbara Henley Dean, College of Applied Health Sciences — Charlotte Tate Dean, College of Architecture and the Arts — Judith Russi Kirshner Dean, College of Business Administration — Wim Wiewel Dean, College of Dentistry — Bruce Graham Dean, College of Education — Victoria Chou Dean, College of Engineering — Lawrence Kennedy Dean, Graduate College — Clark Hulse Interim Dean, Honors College — Janet Madia Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — Stanley Fish Dean, College of Medicine — Gerald S. Moss Dean, College of Nursing — Joan Shaver Dean, College of Pharmacy — Rosalie Sagraves Dean, School of Public Health — Susan Scrimshaw Dean, Jane Addams College of Social Work — Creasie Finney Hairston Dean, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs — Robin Hambleton Interim University Librarian — Nancy R. John Dean of Student Affairs — Linda Deanna Executive Director, Office of Admissions and Records — Vacant 6 — Board of Trustees and Administrative Officers Rubrics The following is an alphabetical list of course rubrics used for undergraduate courses. Please note that not all course rubrics currently list courses in this catalog. AASt — African-American Studies IDS — Information and Decision Sciences Actg — Accounting IE — Industrial Engineering AD — Art and Design ISA — Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts AH — Art History Ital — Italian AHS — Associated Health Sciences Jpn — Japanese Anat — Anatomy and Cell Biology JSt — Jewish Studies Anth — Anthropology Kine — Kinesiology Arab — Arabic LALS — Latin American and Latino Studies Arch — Architecture LAS — Liberal Arts and Sciences ArSt — Archaeological Studies Lat — Latin ASP — Academic Skills Program Ling — Linguistics AsSt — Asian Studies Lith — Lithuanian BA — Business Administration Math — Mathematics Bche — Biochemistry MCS — Mathematical Computer Science BHIS — Biomedical and Health Information Sciences ME — Mechanical Engineering Bioe — Bioengineering Mgmt — Management BioS — Biological Sciences MilS — Military Science BPS — Biopharmaceutical Sciences MIm — Microbiology and Immunology CEMM — Civil Engineering, Mechanics, and Metallurgy Mktg — Marketing ChE — Chemical Engineering MLS — Medical Laboratory Sciences Chem — Chemistry MthT — Mathematics Teaching Chin — Chinese Mus — Music CHSc — Community Health