Undergraduate Bulletin - Illinois Institute of Technology

Course Descriptions
PHIL 371
Ethics in Architecture
A study of the moral problems architects must resolve
in the practice of their profession, including problems of
confidentiality, candor, esthetics, their and economy arising
from the special responsibilities of architects to and public,
client, employer, and colleagues.
Prerequisite(s): [(HUM 102) OR (HUM 104) OR (HUM 106)]
(3-0-3) (C)(H)
PHIL 373
Business Ethics
Ethical issues relating to individual and corporate responsibility,
self and governmental regulation, investment, advertising,
urban problems, the environment, preferential hiring.
Prerequisite(s): [(HUM 102) OR (HUM 104) OR (HUM 106)]
(3-0-3) (C)(H)
PHIL 374
Ethics in Computer Science
Moral problems that confront professionals in computerrelated
fields, including questions raised by the concept
of intellectual property and its relationship to computer
software, professional codes of ethics for computer use, responsibility
for harm resulting from the misuse of computers.
Prerequisite(s): [(HUM 102) OR (HUM 104) OR (HUM 106)]
(3-0-3) (C)(H)
PHIL 377
Communication Law & Ethics
This course explores ethical and legal issues concerning
communication in diverse contexts, such as: the mass media
- e.g. print, broadcast, and electronic; government and
politics; organizational hierarchies - e.g. public and private
sector workplaces; academic life - e.g. the classroom, student,
and faculty affairs; and interpersonal relations - e.g. love,
friendship, marriage.
Prerequisite(s): [(HUM 102) OR (HUM 104) OR (HUM 106)]
(3-0-3) (C)(H)
PHIL 380
Topics in Philosophy
An investigation into a topic of current interest in philosophy;
which will be announced by the instructor when the course is
scheduled.
Prerequisite(s): [(HUM 102) OR (HUM 104) OR (HUM 106)]
(3-0-3) (C)(H)
PHIL 491
Independent Study
Supervised individual research for advanced students.
Prerequisite(s): [(HUM 102) OR (HUM 104) OR (HUM 106)]
(Credit: Variable) (C)(H)
Physics
PHYS 100
Intro to the Profession
Introduction to the physical sciences, scientific method,
computing tools, and interrelations of physical sciences with
chemistry, biology and other professions.
(2-0-2) (C)
PHYS 120
Astronomy
A descriptive survey of observational astronomy, the solar
system, stellar evolution, pulsars, black holes, galaxies,
quasars, the origin and fate of the universe.
(3-0-3)
PHYS 123
General Physics I: Mechanics
Vectors and motion in one, two and three dimensions.
Newton’s Laws. Particle dynamics, work and energy. Conservation
laws and collisions. Rotational kinematics and
dynamics, angular momentum and equilibrium of rigid
bodies. Gravitation. Oscillations.
Prerequisite(s): [(MATH 149*) OR (MATH 151*)] An asterisk
(*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently.
(3-3-4) (C)
PHYS 200
Basic Physics for Architects
This class is a one-semester course primarily for students
of architecture. The course will address the basic physical
principles and concepts associated with structures and
buildings. Although quantitative at times, the course will
stress conceptual understanding and practical applications.
Hands-on exercises will be conducted both in class, and out
of class.
(4-0-4)
PHYS 211
Basic Physics I
Intended to give students in liberal arts, business, and
psychology an understanding of the basic principles of physics
and an appreciation of how the results of physics influence
contemporary society. This course does not satisfy graduation
in any engineering or physical science program.
Prerequisite(s): [(MATH 122) OR (MATH 148) OR (MATH
151)]
(3-0-3)
PHYS 212
Basic Physics II
Intended to give students in the liberal arts, business, and
psychology an understanding of the basic principles of physics
and an appreciation of how the results of physics influence
contemporary society. This course does not count for graduation
in any engineering or physical science program.
Prerequisite(s): [(MATH 122) OR (MATH 148) OR (MATH
151)]
(3-0-3)
PHYS 221
General Physics II : Electricity & Magnetism
Waves charge, electric field, Gauss’ Law and potential.
Capacitance, resistance, simple a/c and d/c circuits. Magnetic
fields, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law, induction, and
Maxwell’s equations. Traveling waves, electromagnetic waves,
and light.
Prerequisite(s): [(PHYS 123*)] An asterisk (*) designates a
course which may be taken concurrently.
(3-3-4) (C)
PHYS 223
General Physics III
Sound, fluid mechanics and elasticity. Temperature, first and
second laws of thermodynamics, kinetic theory and entropy.
Reflection, refraction, interference and diffraction. Special
relativity. Quantization of light, charge and energy.
Prerequisite(s): [(PHYS 221)]
(3-3-4)
PHYS 224
General Physics III for Engineers
Sound and fluid mechanics. Temperature, first and second
laws of thermodynamics, kinetic theory and entropy.
Reflection, refraction, interference and diffraction. Special
relativity. Light and quantum physics, structure of the
hydrogen atom. Atomic physics, electrical conduction in
solids, nuclear physics, particle physics and cosmology.
Prerequisite(s): [(PHYS 221)]
(3-0-3)
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