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PHIL 363
Aesthetics
The philosophy of the fine arts, including
an analysis of the concepts of beauty,
representation, expression and the
purpose of art. Prerequisites: A 100-level
humanities course and satisfaction of
IIT’s Basic Writing Proficiency
Requirement. (3-0-3) (H)(C)
PHIL 365
Philosophy of Free Speech
Analysis of the philosophical foundations
of the right of free speech within
the American Constitution’s framework.
Topics include: the philosophical
underpinnings of the right of free
speech, judicial review under the
Constitution, selected free speech issues
such as libel, defamation, speech in the
workplace, pornography, flag-burning,
and others. Prerequisites: A 100-level
humanities course and satisfaction
of IIT’s Basic Writing Proficiency
Requirement. (3-0-3) (H)(C)
PHIL 370
Moral Issues in Engineering
A study of the problems of moral and
social responsibility for the engineering
profession, including such topics as
safety, confidentiality and government
regulation. Prerequisite: A 100-level
humanities course and satisfaction
of IIT’s Basic Writing Proficiency
Requirement. (3-0-3) (H)(C)
PHIL 371
Moral Issues in Architecture
Examination of moral problems faced
by architects and planners and the
concept of professional behavior.
Prerequisites: A 100-level humanities
course and satisfaction of IIT’s Basic
Writing Proficiency Requirement.
(3-0-3) (H) (C)
PHIL 373
Moral Issues in Business
Ethical issues relating to individual
and corporate responsibility, self- and
governmental regulation, investment,
advertising, urban problems, the
environment, and preferential hiring.
Prerequisites: A 100-level humanities
course and satisfaction of IIT’s Basic
Writing Proficiency Requirement.
(3-0-3) (H) (C)
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PHIL 374
Moral Issues in Computer Science
Moral problems that confront professionals
in computer-related 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. Prerequisites:
A 100-level humanities course and
satisfaction of IIT’s Basic Writing
Proficiency Requirement. (3-0-3)
(H) (C)
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. Prerequisites: A
100-level humanities course and
satisfaction of IIT’s Basic Writing
Proficiency Requirement. (3-0-3)
(H) (C)
PHIL 490, 491
Independent Study
Supervised individual research
for advanced students. Prerequisite:
Consent of the department. (Credit:
Variable.) (H)(C)
Physics
PHYS 100
Introduction 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 and 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
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of rigid bodies. Simple harmonic
motion, gravitation and fluid mechanics.
Oscillations and waves. Corequisites:
MATH 149, MATH 151 or
MATH 161. (3-3-4) (C)
PHYS 211, 212
Basic Physics I, II
Intended to give students in the liberal
arts, architecture and design an understanding
of the basic principles of physics
and an appreciation of how the results
of physics influence contemporary
society. Prerequisite: MATH 122. This
course does not count for graduation
in any engineering or physical science
program. (3-0-3); (3-0-3)
PHYS 213
Basic Physics Lab: Mechanics
Corequisite: PHYS 211. (0-3-1) (C)
PHYS 214
Basic Physics Lab:
Electromagnetism and Optics
Corequisite: PHYS 212. (0-3-1) (C)
PHYS 221
General Physics II:
Electromagnetism and Optics
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.
Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic
waves and light. Reflection and refraction,
lenses, interference and diffraction.
Prerequisite: PHYS 123. Corequisite:
MATH 152 or MATH 162. (3-3-4) (C)
PHYS 223
General Physics III:
Thermal and Modern Physics
Temperature, first and second laws
of thermodynamics, kinetic theory and
entropy. Gratings and spectra, polarization.
Light and quantum physics,
wave nature of matter, structure of the
hydrogen atom. Atomic physics, electrical
conduction in solids, nuclear physics
and particle physics. Prerequisite:
PHYS 221. Corequisite: MATH 251 or
MATH 252. (3-3-4) (C)
PHYS 224
General Physics III Lecture:
Thermal and Modern Physics
Temperature, first and second laws
of thermodynamics, kinetic theory and
entropy. Gratings and spectra, polariza-