Summer Schedule

The first part of a one-year Biochemistry series. This semester covers the basic principles of biological chemistry with particular focus on: proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids; their molecular structure, chemical reactions, and practical methods in characterization; and enzymes and enzyme-catalyzed reactions.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(BIOL 107 with min. grade of D) OR (BIOL 115 with min. grade of D and Graduate Student)] AND [(CHEM 237 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Introduction to concepts and techniques used to design and/or analyze a project to develop a set of tasks to accomplish the project, to coordinate and to monitor the work involved in the tasks, and to deliver a final product or service. Budgetary considerations will also be discussed.(2-0-2) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course focuses on the interaction of science and law, specifically intellectual property. Topics will include patents, the ethical and legal issues involved with gene patenting, inventorship and collaborations, trade secrets, and the legal system as it relates to intellectual property.(0-1-2) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course will present an historical introduction to bioinformatics as a driving force for biotechnological advances. Topics covered will include; collecting and storing sequences in the lab; alignment of pairs of sequences; multiple sequence alignment; phylogenetic prediction; database searching for similar sequences; gene prediction; protein classification and structure prediction; and genome analysis.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Applications of engineering and economic concepts and analysis to civil engineering systems; practical applications of elementary probability and statistics, operations research and economics in civil engineering. Instructor's consent may be granted to students who do not meet the prerequisite.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MATH 251 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Identification of the optimal energy performance achievable with various types of buildings and service systems. Reduction of infiltration. Control systems and strategies to achieve optimal energy performance. Effective utilization of daylight, heat pumps, passive and active solar heaters, heat storage and heat pipes in new and old buildings.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CAE 331 with min. grade of D) OR (CAE 531 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Identification of the optimal energy performance achievable with various types of buildings and service systems. Reduction of infiltration. Control systems and strategies to achieve optimal energy performance. Effective utilization of daylight, heat pumps, passive and active solar heaters, heat storage and heat pipes in new and old buildings.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CAE 331) OR (CAE 513)] Corequisite: None

Principles of process modeling. Modeling of non-reactive and reactive dynamic processes. Transfer functions. Modeling of multistage and non-linear processes. Discrete-event processes, Markov processes, and automata theory.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CHE 302 with min. grade of D and CHE 351 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Introduction to concepts and techniques used to design and/or analyze a project to develop a set of tasks to accomplish the project, to coordinate and to monitor the work involved in the tasks, and to deliver a final product or service. Budgetary considerations will also be discussed.(2-0-2) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

A continuation of the study of optical methods covering atomic absorption spectroscopy, atomic and flame emission spectroscopy, chemiluminescence, fluorescence, phosphorescence, light scattering and refractometry.(2-0-2) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

A survey providing sufficient statistical background for scientists. The topics covered include probability, statistics, sampling estimation, regression analysis, experimental design, data analysis and signal enhancement.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Fundamental concepts will be discussed, including modern principles of drug design; drug absorption, distribution and metabolism; theories of drug-receptor interactions; approaches to structure-activity relationships; chemical, physicochemical and structural considerations. The various classes of therapeutic agents will be surveyed with emphasis on possible modes of action. Methods of synthesis will be considered.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CHEM 239) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Principles and practice in the communication of technical materials. Students work on the design, writing, and revising of reports, articles, manuals, procedures, proposals, including the use of graphics. Works by modern writers are analyzed.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: Satisfaction of IIT's Basic Writing Proficiency Requirement Corequisite: None

Study of commonly used computer programming languages with an emphasis on precision of definition and facility in use. Scanning, parsing, and introduction to compiler design. Use of compiler generating tools.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 330 with min. grade of D and CS 331 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 331 with min. grade of D and MATH 230 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 401 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 403 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Introduction to methodologies for object-oriented design and programming. Examines the object model and how it is realized in various object-oriented languages. Focuses on methods for developing and implementing object-oriented systems.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 331 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 401 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 403 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Study of the principles and practices of software engineering. Topics include software quality concepts, process models, software requirements analysis, design methodologies, software testing and software maintenance. Hands-on experience building a software system using the waterfall life cycle model. Students work in teams to develop all life cycle deliverables: requirements document, specification and design documents, system code, test plan, and user manuals.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 331 with min. grade of D) OR (CS 401) OR (CS 403)] AND [(CS 425)] Corequisite: None

Formal specification of how programs execute operational semantics , how mathematical functions programs compute denotational semantics , and how to use logic to characterize properties and invariants of the program execution (axiomatic semantics).(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 331) OR (CS 401)] Corequisite: None

Formal definition of syntax with emphasis on context-free languages. Elementary techniques for scanning and parsing programming languages. Symbol table management. Semantic routines and code generation. The class will write a simple translator.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(CS 440)] Corequisite: None

Process calculations for food processing methods such as canning, aseptic processing, ohmic heating, microwave processing, and pulsed energy processing. Extrusion techniques in food processing. Discussion of new food processing techniques and safety implications. Instructor permission is required.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(FPE 520) OR (FPE 521) OR (FST 521)] Corequisite: None

Examination of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles; microbiological and process overviews; generic HACCP models, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); monitoring of critical control points (CCPs), process control and implementation.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Process calculations for food processing methods such as canning, aseptic processing, ohmic heating, microwave processing and pulsed energy processing. Extrusion techniques in food processing. Discussion of new food processing techniques and safety implications. Instructor permission is required.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(FPE 520) OR (FPE 521) OR (FST 521)] Corequisite: None

Examination of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles; microbiological and process overviews; generic HACCP models, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); monitoring of critical control points (CCPs), process control and implementation.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course reviews electronic commerce and its role in industrial organizations. Topics include a history of e-commerce, business-to-business (B2B) models, and business-to-consumer (B2C) models. The impact of this paradigm shift on all aspects of business is also covered.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course covers transportation practices and strategies for the 21st century. The role and importance of transportation in the economy and its relationship to the supply chain will be covered in detail. Transportation modes - trucks, rail, air and water - will be examined for both domestic and global transportation. Security issues in domestic and international transportation will be part of the course. Lecturers with years of practical transportation experience in the corporate world will provide students with their perspective on the role of transportation in today's economy.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Course covers transportation practices and strategies for the 21st century. The role and importance of transportation in the economy and its relationship to the supply chain will be covered in detail. Transportation modes -- trucks, rail, air and water -- will be examined for both domestic and global transportation. Costing and pricing strategies and issues will be discussed. Security issues in domestic and international transportation will be part of the course. Lecturers with years of practical transportation experience in the corporate world will provide students with perspectives on the role of transportation in today's economy.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Basic data modeling concepts are introduced. Hands-on database design, implementation, and administration of single-user and shared multi-user database applications using a contemporary relational database management system.(2-2-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

This course will cover a particular topic in application development, varying from semester to semester, in which there is particular student or staff interest. This course may be taken more than once but only 9 hours of ITM 469 credit may be applied to a degree. Permission of instructor is required.(Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Informatics is the application of information technology to solve problems in other fields. Informaticists use technology and information to build intelligent systems used to bridge the gaps between information, technology, and the people who use it. The study of informatics is about blending applied mathematics with technology while understanding the broader consequences of computing on society and the problem being solved. It is important for any student to develop a broad perspective of technology and the people it serves. This course builds upon the student's knowledge of mathematical concepts of predictive modeling of samples and populations with an emphasis on applying technology to solve real world problems.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(ITM 527)] Corequisite: None

This course will cover a particular topic in application development, varying from semester to semester, in which there is particular student or staff interest.(Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Elementary probability theory including discrete and continuous distributions, sampling, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and linear regression. Credit not granted for both MATH 474 and MATH 475.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MATH 251 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Stress and strain relations, mechanical properties. Axially loaded members. Torsion of circular shafts. Plane stress and strain, Mohr's circle, stress transformation. Elementary bending theory, normal and shear stresses in beams, beam deflection. Combined loading.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(MMAE 200 with min. grade of D) OR (MMAE 201 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None

Energy loss by ionizing radiation. Target theory. Direct and indirect action. Radiation effects in biomolecules. Radiation inactivation of enzymes, nucleic acids, and viruses. Biological effects of ultraviolet radiation. Photosensitization. Radiation protection and sensitization. Radiation effects in vivo, radiation therapy, and phototherapy.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PHYS 410) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

The course will cover a wide range of business principles highlighting project management and the components of business that employees may encounter. The goal of the course is to help the student understand basic business principles and project management skills, help the student understand the application of organizational behavior in today's workplace and equip the student to function more effectively both independently and as a team in today's organizations.(2-0-2) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Impact of ionizing radiation and radionuclides on the environment. Identifying environmental effects of specific natural and artificial nuclides. Models for deposition and transport of nuclides, including air and water disbursement. Environmental dosimetry and remediation. Facility decommissioning and decontamination.(2-0-2) Prerequisite: [(PHYS 572)] Corequisite: None

Survey of human organ systems, medical terminology, unique characteristics of disabling conditions, including severe disabilities. Vocational consequences, environmental impact and implications for the rehabilitation process. One of a two course sequence.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D) OR (PSYC 222 with min. grade of D) OR (Graduate Doctoral Student) OR (Graduate Student)] Corequisite: None

Supervised experience in rehabilitation counseling. (Credit: Variable)(Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 549)] Corequisite: None

Seminar designed for deeper exploration of Assistive Technology issues introduced in PSYC 583. Special focus on accessibility issues, technology outreach and awareness training; additional topics are chosen to reflect the specific interests of students in the class. Buildings are surveyed using ADAAG criteria for accessibility.(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None