IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2008-2010
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Bulletin: Undergraduate Programs 2008–2010 Undergraduate Degree Programs Illinois Institute of Technology offers degree programs in the following areas of study. College of Architecture Architecture (ARCH) Armour College of Engineering Aerospace Engineering (AE) Architectural Engineering (ARCE) Biomedical Engineering (BME) Chemical Engineering (CHE) Civil Engineering (CE) Computer Engineering (CPE) Electrical Engineering (EE) Engineering Management (EMGT) Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Mechanical Engineering (ME) Center for Professional Development Industrial Technology and Management (INTM) Information Technology and Management (ISM) Institute of Psychology Psychology (PSYC) College of Science and Letters Applied Mathematics (AMAT) Biochemistry (BCHM) Biology (BIOL) Chemistry (CHEM) Computer Information Systems (CIS) Coniputer Science (CS) Humanities (HUM) Journalism of Technology, Science and Business (JTSB) Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB) Physics (PHYS) Political Science (PS) Professional and Technical Communication (PTC) Stuart Business of Business Business Administration (BA) Business Administration and Applied Science (BAAS) IIT offers graduate degree programs in areas of Architecture, Business, Design, Engineering, Financial Mar- kets, Law, Mathematics and Science Education, Psychology, Public Administration, the Sciences, and Tech- nical Communication. See the current IIT Bulletin: Graduate Programs for a detailed listing of graduate programs or visit the website www.grad.iit.edu. For descriptions of law programs and courses, see the Chicago-Kent College of Law Bulletin. IIT offers Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs designed to develop officers for the armed forces the Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy. IIT offers programs leading to secondary education certification in science and mathematics. Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. 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Foreword Foreword for the IIT Undergraduate 2008-2010 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 to those students who enter IIT in the academic years effect at the time of publication. It is a primary source 2008{2010. Students follow the programs described in of information 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 General information regarding the history of the uni- a new bulletin is published. A faculty advisor from the versity, the setting of the campus, and campus life is student's major department is the best source for current also included. These sections can be used by prospective curriculum information. The Office of Educational Ser- students and others to gain an understanding of the uni- vices can refer students to the appropriate administrative versity as a whole. office for current policies and procedures. Many policies in this bulletin are also found at registrar.iit.edu. Illinois Institute of Technology is a multicultural commu- opportunities for participation in programs and activities nity that values and respects its members. We take pride by all faculty, staff, and students. in the fact that our faculty, staff, and students come from various backgrounds and all parts of the world, and we Every member of the IIT community: faculty, staff, welcome their diverse perspectives and contributions. It and student, is expected to cooperate fully in meeting is our policy to provide a working and learning environ- these goals. ment in which faculty, staff, and students are able to realize their full potential as productive members of the Any student, applicant, or employee of Illinois Institute IIT community. of Technology who believes that he or she has received inequitable treatment because of discrimination violating To this end, IIT affirms its commitment to equal op- IIT's stated policy of equal opportunity in employment portunity and nondiscrimination in employment and and in education should communicate, either in writing education for all qualified individuals regardless of race, or in person, with the affirmative action officer, 224 Perl- religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual ori- stein Hall, Illinois Institute of Technology. entation, gender identity, disability, applicable veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable For descriptions of graduate programs and courses, see federal, state, or local law. Further, IIT is committed to the IIT Bulletin: Graduate Programs. For descrip- taking affirmative action Affirmative Action to increase tions of law programs and courses, see the Chicago- opportunities at all levels of employment and to increase Kent College of Law Bulletin. 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, July 2008. 3300 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL 60616-3793. Special thanks to: Faculty and administrators for timely contribution to the undergraduate bulletin Josh Tate, Chai Murti, and Tahniyath Fathima for LATEX programming and database development Greg Welter, Melisa Lopez, Erin Mersch, and Gabrielle Smith among others for copy editing Carole Orze and April Welch for project management, cover photo, and layout IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2008{2010 1 Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. Table Of Contents Foreword ........................................1 Calendar . .....................................3 IITProfile......................................4 Admission, Financial Aid, and Expenses . .......9 Undergraduate Admission ................10 UndergraduateReinstatement...........15 Financial Aid . .........................16 Expenses................................22 Academic Programs ............................25 UndergraduateCurricula................26 Departmental Curricula . ................28 Minors.................................156 Special Programs . ....................159 Course Descriptions ...........................167 Academic Policies and Procedures . ...........241 Campus Resources . .......................... 251 Officers and Faculty . .........................259 Board of Trustees . .....................260 Administration.........................262 Faculty .................................269 Faculty Emeriti . .......................282 Maps and Directions . .................284 Index ...................................287 2 IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2008–2010 Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation.