Bulletin: Undergraduate Programs 2012–2014 Undergraduate Degree Programs Illinois Institute of Technology Offers Degree Programs in the Following Areas of Study
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Bulletin: Undergraduate Programs 2012–2014 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) School of Applied Technology Industrial Technology and Management (INTM) Information Technology and Management (ITM) Collegee of Psychology Psychology (PSYC) College of Science and Letters Applied Mathematics (AMAT) Applied Physics (APHY) Biochemistry (BCHM) Biology (BIOL) Chemistry (CHEM) Computer Information Systems (CIS) Computer Science (CS) Humanities (HUM) Journalism of Technology, Science, and Business (JTSB) Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB) Physics (PHYS) Physics Education (PED) Political Science (PS) Professional and Technical Communication (PTC) Social Sciences (SS) Sociology (SOC) Stuart School of Business Business Administration (BA) IIT offers graduate degree programs in areas of Applied Technology, Architecture, Business, Design, Engi- neering, Financial Markets, Law, Mathematics and Science Education, Psychology, Public Administration, the Sciences, and Technical Communication. See the current IIT Bulletin: Graduate Programs for a detailed listing of graduate programs or visit the website www.iit.edu/graduate college. For descriptions of law programs and courses, see the Chicago-Kent College of Law Bulletin or visit the website www.kentlaw.edu. IIT offers Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs designed to develop officers for the Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy. IIT offers programs leading to secondary education certification in science and mathematics. Foreword Foreword for the IIT Undergraduate 2012-2014 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 infor- 2012{2014. Students follow the programs described in the mation for undergraduate students, faculty, and adminis- bulletin in effect at the time of their first registration. tration. 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 or local law. Further, IIT is committed to taking affir- website www.iit.edu/graduate college. For descrip- mative action to increase opportunities at all levels of tions of law programs and courses, see the Chicago- employment and to increase opportunities for participation Kent College of Law Bulletin or visit the website in programs and activities by all faculty, staff, and students. www.kentlaw.iit.edu. 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, June 2012. 3300 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL 60616-3793. Special thanks to: • Faculty, staff, and administrators for timely contribution to the undergraduate bulletin. • John Leever, Tim Schug, for LATEX programming and database development. • Karen Botica, Ursula Christiano, Aubrey Hall, John Leever, Melisa Lopez, Denise Moriarty, Tiernan Murrell, Michelle Olmedo, Marty Schalm, Gabrielle Smith, and Greg Welter among others for copy editing and production. • Carole Orze for project management, editing, and layout. 1 Table Of Contents Foreword.......................................................................................1 Calendar.......................................................................................3 IIT Profile......................................................................................5 Undergraduate Admission . 10 Financial Aid. .15 Student Accounting . 18 Living Expenses . 21 Academic Programs . 23 Undergraduate Curricula . 24 General Education Requirements . 25 Departmental Curricula . 26 Minors.................................................................................162 Special Programs . 166 Course Descriptions . 178 Academic Policies and Procedures . 264 Campus Resources . 274 Officers, Administration, and Faculty . 283 Board of Trustees . 284 Administration . 286 Faculty................................................................................294 Faculty Emeritus . 308 Maps and Directions . 310 Index........................................................................................313 2 Calendar IIT Academic Calendar for Fall TENTATIVE* 2012 2013 2014 Fall Classes Begin Aug 20 Aug 19 Aug 18 Last Day to Add/Drop with 100% Tuition Refund Aug 31 Aug 30 Aug 29 Labor Day { No Classes Sept 03 Sept 02 Sept 01 Fall Degree Conferral Applications Due Sept 10 Sept 09 Sept 08 Homecoming Weekend Sept 22 Sept 28 Sept 27 Spring & Summer Incomplete Grades Due Oct 01 Sept 30 Sept 29 Fall Break Day Oct 08 Oct 07 Oct 06 Midterm Grades Due Oct 19 Oct 18 Oct 17 Spring & Summer Class Schedule Published Oct 22 Oct 21 Oct 20 Last Day to Withdraw Oct 29 Oct 28 Oct 27 Spring Registration Begins Nov 05 Nov 04 Nov 03 Thanksgiving Break Begins Nov 21 Nov 27 Nov 26 Last Day of Fall Classes Dec 01 Nov 30 Nov 29 Final Exams Begin Dec 03 Dec 02 Dec 01 Final Grades Due at Noon Dec 12 Dec 11 Dec 10 Fall Degree Conferral Date Dec 15 Dec 14 Dec 13 IIT Academic Calendar for Spring TENTATIVE* 2013 2014 2015 Spring Classes Begin Jan 14 Jan 13 Jan 12 Martin Luther King Day { No Classes Jan 21 Jan 20 Jan 19 Last Day to Add/Drop with 100% Tuition Refund Jan 25 Jan 24 Jan 23 Spring Degree Conferral Applications Due Feb 04 Feb 03 Feb 02 Fall Incomplete Grades Due Feb 25 Feb 24 Feb 23 Commencement RSVPs Due March 01 March 01 March 01 Midterm Grades Due March 15 March 14 March 13 Spring Break Week Begins March 18 March 17 March 16 Fall Class Schedule Published March 25 March 24 March 23 Last Day to Withdraw April 01 March 31 March 30 Summer & Fall Registration Begins April 08 April 07 April 06 Graduate Salute Days Begins April 22 April 28 April 27 Last Day of Spring Classes May 04 May 03 May 02 Final Exams Begin May 06 May 05 May 04 Final Grades Due at Noon May 15 May 14 May 13 Spring Degree Conferral Date May 18 May 17 May 16 * Dates subject to change. See www.iit.edu/registrar for current information. 3 Calendar IIT Academic Calendar for Summer TENTATIVE* 2013 2014 2015 Session A & D Classes Begin May 20 May 19 May 18 Memorial Day { No Classes May 27 May 26 May 25 Session A Last Day to Add/Drop with 100% Tuition Refund May 29 May 28 May 27 Session D Last Day to Add/Drop with 100% Tuition Refund May 29 May 28 May 27 Summer Combined Session Degree Conferral Applications Due May 31 May 30 May 29 Session B Classes Begin June 03 June 02 June 01 Session A Midterm Grades Due June 07 June 06 June 05 Session B Last Day to Add/Drop with 100% Tuition Refund June 12 June 11 June 10 Session A Last Day to Withdraw June 15 June 14 June 13 Session B & D Midterm Grades Due June 28 June 27 June 26 Session A Last Day of Classes/Exams June 29 June 28 June 27 Independence Day { No Classes July 04 July 04 July 03 Session C Classes Begin July 02 July 01 June 30 Session A Final Grades Due at Noon July 03 July 02 July 01 Session B Last Day to Withdraw July 06 July 05 July 04 Session C Last Day to Add/Drop with %100 Tuition Refund July 06 July 05 July 04 Session D