Truman College Academic Program

academic programs
Physical Science and Engineering Textbooks
Programs of Study/Degrees
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
CAD and Drafting Technology
Chemical Laboratory Technology
Associate of Engineering Science (AES)
Engineering Science
Associate of Science (AS)
Chemistry
Physics
Advanced Certificate (AC)
CAD and Drafting Technology
Basic Certificate (BC)
CAD and Drafting Technology

Physical Science and Engineering

Chairperson: George R. Bart
Room Number: 3826
Phone Number: (773) 907-4093
Fax Number: (773) 907-4464

Mission Statement

  1. To train and graduate or transfer students who can function competently in their chosen professional fields or continuing studies.
  2. To attract students with the prerequisite ability and background to be successful in the department’s disciplines.
  3. To maintain and improve the modern laboratory facilities which are essential to meaningful science and engineering education.
  4. To facilitate faculty professional growth and development which serves to improve the quality of student instruction.
  5. To foster an environment in which all are encouraged in the pursuit of excellence and in the effective use of academic freedom for creating superior learning opportunities.

Faculty/Staff


Charles Abrams
cabrams@ccc.edu
Room 3838
(773) 907-4073

Rahm Almarzah
walmarzah@ccc.edu

Omana Ansel
oansel@ccc.edu
Room 3834
(773) 907-4693

Ahmad Ali Audi
aaudi@ccc.edu
Room 3624
(773) 907-4694

Kalyani Banerjee
kbanerjee@ccc.edu

George R. Bart
gbart@ccc.edu
Room 3826
(773) 907-4096

Roksana Begum
rbegum@ccc.edu
Room 3960
(773) 907-4498

Rahel Girmai Bokretsion
rbokretsion@ccc.edu
Room 3624

Hammond S. Carter
hcarter@ccc.edu
Room 3850
(773) 907-4698

Likwan Cheng
lcheng6@ccc.edu
(773) 907-4077

James Czuchra
jczuchra@ccc.edu

Sangita Deb
sdeb2@ccc.edu

Paul Dolan
p-dolan@neiu.edu
Room 3633
(773) 907-4079

Mary Lois Dolphin
mdolphin@ccc.edu
Room 3624
(773) 907-4694

Ninel Dudko
ndudko@ccc.edu
Room 3960
(773) 907-4495

Mohamed El-Maazawi
mel-maazawi@ccc.edu
Room 3628
(773) 907-4076

Ahmed Abdul Hakeem
ahakeem@ccc.edu

Gabriel Hose
ghose@ccc.edu
Room 3628
(773) 907-4076

Chih- Ming Jimmy Hsiao
chsiao@ccc.edu
Room 3848
(773) 907-4697

Shams Jaffer
sjaffer@ccc.edu
Room 3840
(773) 907-4695

Lyudmila Kogan
lkogan@ccc.edu
Room 3624
(773) 907-4694

Marshall William Lindsey

James Roy Maxwell
jmaxwell10@ccc.edu

Sophia Mbihije

Anita Mehta
amehta1@ccc.edu

Zoran Miodragovic
zmiodragovic1@ccc.edu
Room 3624
1 773 907 4694

Grant Morgan
gmorgan7@ccc.edu
Room 3838
(773) 907-4073

Halle Morrison
hmorrison@ccc.edu
Room 3826
(773) 907-4093

Peter D. Panagoulias
ppanagoulias@ccc.edu
Room 3834
(773) 907-4693

Tatiana Prytkova

Nithya Rajan

Cathy Schwab
cschwab@ccc.edu
Room 3832
(773) 907-4692

Raymund C. Torralba
rtorralba@ccc.edu
Room 3830
(773) 907-4691

Felicita Urias
furias@ccc.edu
Room 3826
(773) 907-4093

Joy M. Walker
jwalker@ccc.edu
Room 3850
(773) 907-4698

Fall 2010 Class Schedule

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ASTRONOMY

Also see Physical Science

 
Astronomy 201 Descriptive Astronomy I3 CH
Descriptive survey of major astronomical facts, concepts, and relationships, starting with the solar system and extending to stars, galaxies, and cosmogonies. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63829 ASTROMY 201 LM G. BartSyllabus HYB
 Rm 38339:30 am12:45 pmF 
63329 ASTROMY 201 PRY G. BartSyllabus HYB
 Rm 39745:45 pm8:45 pmM 
 
CAD TECHNOLOGY

Also see Computer Courses, Electronics and Engineering

 
CAD 130 Technical Illustration3 CH
Application of pictorial techniques used in preparation of industrial illustrations; study of oblique, axonometric, perspective and exploded views; methods and techniques of shading, commercial media and reproduction processes. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Engineering 100, or consent of department chair.
AutoCAD and Solid-Edge will be used.
63286 CAD TEC 130 CD C. Hsiao
 Rm L93311:00 am12:50 pmMW 
 
CAD 170 Computer-Aided Design I3 CH
Introduction to programming techniques using computer-aided design (CAD) systems; use of basic command structures, keyboard and menu tablets; text dimensioning and pen and layer selection. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Engineering 100, or Engineering 110, or consent of department chair.
63288 CAD TEC 170 PQ C. Hsiao
 Rm L9336:00 pm7:50 pmMW 
 
CAD 171 Computer-Aided Design II3 CH
Intermediate programming techniques using computer-aided design (CAD) systems; techniques of file handling, archiving and plotting; drawing manipulations of translation and rotation to prepare for CAD system operation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Architecture 170, or CAD 170, or consent of department chair.
63290 CAD TEC 171 PQ C. Hsiao
 Rm L9336:00 pm7:50 pmMW 
 
CAD 172 Computer-Aided Design III3 CH
Advanced planning concepts and designs using computer-aided design systems; techniques of file handling, archiving, and plotting; drawing manipulations of translation and rotation to prepare for CAD system operation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: CAD 171, or consent of department chair.
63292 CAD TEC 172 HJ C. Hsiao
 Rm L93311:00 am12:40 pmTTh 
 
CHEMISTRY
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK ABC
63345 CHEM 100 ABC R. TorralbaSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31628:40 am9:20 amMW 
63373 CHEM 121 ABC R. Torralba SCR
 Rm 31629:30 am12:15 pmMW 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK AC2
63338 CHEM 100 AC2 G. Hose
 Rm 31758:40 am9:20 amM 
 Rm 31528:40 am9:20 amW 
63367 CHEM 121 AC2 G. HoseSyllabus
 Rm 31759:30 am12:15 pmM 
 Rm 31529:30 am12:15 pmW 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK DEN
63330 CHEM 100 DEN G. HoseSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31621:30 pm2:10 pmMW 
63361 CHEM 121 DEN M. El-MaazawiSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31622:20 pm5:00 pmMW 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK FGH
63325 CHEM 100 FGH J. CzuchraSyllabus
 Rm 31758:00 am8:40 amT 
 Rm 31508:00 am8:40 amTh 
63355 CHEM 121 FGH J. Czuchra
 Rm 31758:50 am11:35 amT 
 Rm 31508:50 am11:35 amTh 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK FH2
63333 CHEM 100 FH2 M. DolphinSyllabus
 Rm 31508:40 am9:20 amT 
 Rm 39748:40 am9:20 amTh 
63363 CHEM 121 FH2 M. Dolphin
 Rm 31509:30 am12:15 pmT 
 Rm 39749:30 am12:15 pmTh 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK FH3
63340 CHEM 100 FH3 S. MbihijeSyllabus
 Rm 31528:00 am8:40 amT 
 Rm 31758:00 am8:40 amTh 
63369 CHEM 121 FH3 S. Mbihije
 Rm 31528:50 am11:35 amT 
 Rm 31758:50 am11:35 amTh 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK JKS
63327 CHEM 100 JKS C. AbramsSyllabus SCR
 Rm 316212:30 pm1:10 pmTTh 
63358 CHEM 121 JKS C. Abrams SCR
 Rm 31621:20 pm4:00 pmTTh 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK LMZ
63832 CHEM 100 LMZ O. AnselSyllabus
 Rm 31758:00 am9:35 amF 
63840 CHEM 121 LMZ O. Ansel
 Rm 31759:36 am4:00 pmF 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK PQR
63349 CHEM 100 PQR L. Kogan
 Rm 31528:55 pm9:35 pmM 
 Rm 39748:55 pm9:35 pmW 
63375 CHEM 121 PQR L. Kogan
 Rm 31526:00 pm8:45 pmM 
 Rm 39746:00 pm8:45 pmW 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK PR2
63342 CHEM 100 PR2 R. Begum
 Rm 31508:55 pm9:35 pmM 
 Rm 38318:55 pm9:35 pmW 
63371 CHEM 121 PR2 R. Begum
 Rm 31506:00 pm8:45 pmM 
 Rm 38316:00 pm8:45 pmW 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK TUV
63336 CHEM 100 TUV Z. Miodragovic
 Rm 31758:55 pm9:35 pmT 
 Rm 31528:55 pm9:35 pmTh 
63365 CHEM 121 TUV Z. MiodragovicSyllabus
 Rm 31756:00 pm8:45 pmT 
 Rm 31526:00 pm8:45 pmTh 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK WAB
63830 CHEM 100 WAB N. DudkoSyllabus
 Rm 31758:00 am9:35 amSat 
63838 CHEM 121 WAB N. Dudko
 Rm 31759:36 am4:00 pmSat 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK WB2
63836 CHEM 100 WB2 R. BokretsionSyllabus
 Rm 38318:00 am9:35 amSat 
63847 CHEM 121 WB2 R. Bokretsion
 Rm 38319:36 am4:00 pmSat 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK WDF
63834 CHEM 100 WDF J. Walker SCR
 Rm 31628:00 am9:35 amSun 
63842 CHEM 121 WDF J. WalkerSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31629:36 am4:00 pmSun 
 
Chemistry 201 General Chemistry I5 CH
Topics include the periodic table of the elements, atomic structure, basic concepts of quantum theory, bonding, stoichiometry of compounds and reactions, thermochemistry, the gaseous state, basic concepts of the liquid and solid states, solutions, acids and bases. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 140 and a grade of C or better in Chemistry 121 or pass the Chemistry placement test, or consent of department chair.
63383 CHEM 201 ABC S. JafferSyllabus SCR
 Rm 38318:35 am12:20 pmM 
 Rm 31848:35 am12:20 pmW 
63389 CHEM 201 AC2 C. SchwabSyllabus
 Rm 31528:35 am12:20 pmM 
 Rm 31758:35 am12:20 pmW 
63379 CHEM 201 FGH R. TorralbaSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31628:35 am12:20 pmT 
 Rm 38318:35 am12:20 pmTh 
63387 CHEM 201 JKS S. JafferSyllabus
 Rm 38331:00 pm4:45 pmT 
 Rm 38311:00 pm4:45 pmTh 
63381 CHEM 201 PQR M. El-MaazawiSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31626:00 pm9:45 pmMW 
63385 CHEM 201 TUV M. El-MaazawiSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31626:00 pm9:45 pmTTh 
 
Chemistry 203 General Chemistry II5 CH
Topics include equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, solubility equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry and descriptive topics in organic chemistry. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Chemistry 201 and in Mathematics 140 or 143, or consent of department chair.
63391 CHEM 203 FGH J. WalkerSyllabus SCR
 Rm 38318:35 am12:20 pmT 
 Rm 31628:35 am12:20 pmTh 
63393 CHEM 203 TUV C. SchwabSyllabus
 Rm 31526:00 pm9:45 pmT 
 Rm 31756:00 pm9:45 pmTh 
 
Chemistry 205 Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory6 CH
Fundamentals of organic chemistry, orbital and structural theory, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, structural isomerism, introduction to functional groups, nomenclature, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, resonance theory, spectroscopy, basic organic laboratory techniques including synthesis, purification, characterization,, and analysis. Writing assignments are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Chemistry 203 or consent of the department chairperson.
63396 CHEM 205 ABC C. AbramsSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31848:35 am12:20 pmM 
 Rm 38318:35 am12:20 pmW 
63398 CHEM 205 TUV A. Hakeem
 Rm 31506:00 pm9:45 pmT 
 Rm 38316:00 pm9:45 pmTh 
 
Chemistry 207 Organic Chemistry II6 CH
Continuation of study of organic chemistry: alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, functional derivatives of carboxylic acids, O, N and S containing compounds, heterocyclic compounds, spectroscopy; laboratory emphasis on organic synthesis and spectroscopic analysis. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Chemistry 205 and Chemistry 206 or consent of department chair.
63402 CHEM 207 PQR J. MaxwellSyllabus
 Rm 38316:00 pm9:45 pmM 
 Rm 31526:00 pm9:45 pmW 
 
Chemistry 212 Survey of Organic and Biochemistry4 CH
Survey of organic chemistry including nomenclature and reactions of major functional groups essential to biochemistry and an introduction to the structure and function of biomolecules, and the metabolism of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Chemistry 201 or consent of department chair.
This course is for those pre-nursing students who need only one semester of organic chemistry. It does NOT serve as a prerequisite for Chemistry 207.
63405 CHEM 212 DE J. WalkerSyllabus
 Rm 383112:30 pm3:15 pmMW 
63408 CHEM 212 TUV A. MehtaSyllabus
 Rm 38316:00 pm8:45 pmT 
 Rm 31506:00 pm8:45 pmTh 
 
Chemistry 295 Independent Research In Chemistry I3-6 CH
Original laboratory research supervised by a faculty member, either on-campus or off-campus. A well defined academic goal must be outlined by the instructor and the student. This course will usually require library research, laboratory work, and the preparation of final and oral reports. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson
63850 CHEM 295 LM R. Torralba SCR HOLD
 Rm 31629:00 am3:30 pmF 
 
EDUCATION: MIDDLE SCHOOL

These courses are for Elementary Education majors who want to focus on teaching math and science at the Middle School level. Students in this program will transfer to Northeastern Illinois University to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Elementary Teacher Certification, and Illinois Endorsements in Middle Level Teaching, Middle Level Math, and Middle Level Science. Approval is required for admission to this program. Note: Eligibility for English 101 and college level reading are prerequisites for all courses in this program. For more information, contact Heather Patay, Program Director, Northeastern Illinois University, h-patay@neiu.edu, 773-442-5571.

 
Chemistry and Number Concepts for Middle School Teaching8 CH
Principles of general inorganic chemistry, including properties of matter, dimensional analysis, fundamentals of stoichiometry, interpretation of the periodic table, nomenclature and introduction to solution chemistry and commonly used concentration units. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Mathematics 126, 140 or 143, mathematics placement test or consent of department chair.
The following two classes must be taken together. These classes meet at Northeastern Illinois University. Room numbers will be sent to students prior to the first class. Chem 100 is not required with this section of Chem 121.
63377 CHEM 121 MST TBA CANCELLED
CHEM 121 Section MST Begins on 08/23/2010 and ends on 12/8/2010
Note: This section of Chemistry 121 does not have a co-requisite of Chemistry 100.
 Rm NEIU8:30 am11:30 amMW 
 
Physics and Geometry Concepts for Middle School Teaching8 CH
Introduction to physics and chemistry; the relationship of matter and energy to physical and chemical changes. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Mathematics placement test or grade of C or better in Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair.
The following two classes must be taken together. These classes will meet at Northeastern Illinois University. Room numbers will be sent to students prior to the first class.
63422 PHY SCI 112 MST TBA HOLD
PHY SCI 112 Section MST Begins on 08/24/2010 and ends on 12/9/2010
 Rm NEIU8:00 am11:00 amTTh 
 
Physics and Geometry Concepts for Middle School Teaching8 CH
Introduction to physics and chemistry; the relationship of matter and energy to physical and chemical changes. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Mathematics placement test or grade of C or better in Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair.
63980 PHY SCI 112 MT1 TBA HOLD
PHY SCI 112 Section MT1 Begins on 08/24/2010 and ends on 12/9/2010
 Rm NEIU6:35 pm9:35 pmTTh 
 
ENGINEERING

Also see Computer Courses and Mechanical Technology

 
Engineering 100 Elements of Engineering Drawing3 CH
Survey course for students who lack necessary high school experience. Study and drafting techniques in the use of instruments, geometric construction, multi?view drafting, pictorial drawing, charts and graphs. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63172 ENGR 100 HJ C. Hsiao
 Rm L93311:00 am12:40 pmTTh 
63170 ENGR 100 PQ C. Hsiao
 Rm L9336:00 pm7:50 pmMW 
 
Engineering 110 Introductory Drafting2 CH
For students in non-technical and non-engineering science curricula. Study and drafting techniques in instruments, geometric construction, multi?view drawing, pictorial drawing, charts and graphs. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63174 ENGR 110 CD C. Hsiao
 Rm L93311:00 am12:20 pmMW 
 
Engineering 111 Introduction to the Engineering Profession2 CH
History of engineering profession, engineer’s role in a technological society, his/her work, and the relationship of engineering to other professions; includes study of general and related areas, ethics and responsibility of engineers and guidance. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Engineering 131, or consent of department chair.
63176 ENGR 111 CD C. Hsiao
 Rm L93311:00 am11:55 amMW 
 
Engineering 131 Engineering Graphics and Introduction to Design3 CH
Graphics, both manual and computer-aided drafting and design. Introduction to design techniques in graphics and multi?view drawing, auxiliary views, selecting, tolerance dimensioning, and technical sketching. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Engineering 100 and Engineering 110 or consent of department chair.
63177 ENGR 131 HJ C. Hsiao
 Rm L93311:00 am12:40 pmTTh 
 
Engineering 132 Descriptive Geometry3 CH
Theory of projections. Solution by graphical methods of problems concerning the relation of points, lines, planes, and surfaces. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Engineering 131, or consent of department chair.
63179 ENGR 132 PQ C. Hsiao
 Rm L9336:00 pm7:50 pmMW 
 
Engineering 190 Computer Applications in Engineering3 CH
FORTRAN, PASCAL or C with emphasis in engineering and scientific programming languages such as FORTRAN and APT with emphasis on engineering problems encountered in design and manufacturing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Mathematics placement test, or credit in Mathematics 207 and Engineering 131.
63181 ENGR 190 CD C. Hsiao
 Rm L93311:00 am12:20 pmMW 
 
Engineering 202 Advanced Drafting and Basic Machine Design3 CH
Application of fundamental stress analysis to design of complete machine units involving machine elements such as shafts, springs, gears and screws, mechanical properties of materials and their significance in design; and classification of fits, specification of materials in use, and the manufacturing processes. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Engineering 131, or consent of department chair.
63182 ENGR 202 HJ C. Hsiao
 Rm L93311:00 am12:40 pmTTh 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Also see Physical Science and Oceanography

 
Environmental Studies 101 Man & Environment I3 CH
Interdisciplinary study of humans, the environment and their interrelationships, including resources, processes, wastes, growth, change, values and individual responsibility and involvement; emphasis on ecology of Chicago metropolitan environment; individual in relation to urban systems and urban systems in relation to world environment. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
ENVR TC 101 G TBA
 Rm 29039:30 am10:50 amTTh 
 
HYBRID COURSES
 
Astronomy 201 Descriptive Astronomy I3 CH
Descriptive survey of major astronomical facts, concepts, and relationships, starting with the solar system and extending to stars, galaxies, and cosmogonies. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63829 ASTROMY 201 LM G. BartSyllabus HYB
 Rm 38339:30 am12:45 pmF 
63329 ASTROMY 201 PRY G. BartSyllabus HYB
 Rm 39745:45 pm8:45 pmM 
 
OCEANOGRAPHY
 
Oceanography 101 Oceanography3 CH
Third dimension of the ocean, its depth, and as new frontier awaiting exploration; interdisciplinary study of ocean and interphase between air and water and how it affects the physical environment. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63324 OCEAN 101 T R. Almarzah
 Rm 31845:45 pm7:05 pmTTh 
63828 OCEAN 101 WA R. Almarzah SCR
 Rm 31849:00 am12:15 pmSat 
 
ONLINE COURSES
 
Astronomy 201 Descriptive Astronomy I3 CH
Descriptive survey of major astronomical facts, concepts, and relationships, starting with the solar system and extending to stars, galaxies, and cosmogonies. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60092 ASTROMY 201 TW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
60684 ASTROMY 201 TW1 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Geology 201 Physical Geology3 CH
Basic earth processes: weathering, erosion, deposition, mountain building, metamorphism, volcanism, and plate tectonics. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60201 GEOLOGY 201 TW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
60202 GEOLOGY 201 TWX TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Physical Science 101 General Course I3 CH
Introduction to the scientific method, astronomy, geology, meteorology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60188 PHY SCI 101 TW1 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Physical Science 107 Current Public Issues in Physical Science3 CH
Interdisciplinary approach to physical sciences; current public issues serve as framework for course that covers earth sciences (conservation, pollution, space exploration) as well as other branches of science and social and humanistic aspects; integrates significant aspects of physical science with student’s other studies as well as daily living. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60189 PHY SCI 107 WW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Physical Science 111 General Course I4 CH
Introduction to the scientific method, astronomy, geology, meteorology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60093 PHY SCI 111 WW1 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
60094 PHY SCI 111 WW1X TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Also see Astronomy

 
Physical Science 111 General Course I4 CH
Introduction to the scientific method, astronomy, geology, meteorology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63416 PHY SCI 111 FG Z. MiodragovicSyllabus
 Rm 39748:30 am10:50 amT 
 Rm 31528:30 am10:50 amTh 
63412 PHY SCI 111 DE R. Almarzah
 Rm 39741:00 pm3:20 pmMW 
63420 PHY SCI 111 TU L. ChengSyllabus
 Rm 39746:00 pm8:20 pmTTh 
63854 PHY SCI 111 WAB L. ChengSyllabus
 Rm 38338:00 am2:00 pmSat 
 
PHYSICS

Each pair of courses Physics 220/231 and Physics 224/235 must be taken together in accompanying sections at corresponding times for a total of 6 credit hours.

 
Physics 220/231 General Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion6 CH
Detailed practice in problems and application of theory for better understanding of physics; application of ideas of physics such as conservation laws, wave motion, invariance and trigonometry, analytic geometry, vector analysis, probability and statistics. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Physics 220 and Physics 231 and credit or concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 141, or consent of department chair. English 101 and completion of Mathematics 141 is highly recommended.
BLOCK BGH: The following two classes must be taken together.
63428 PHYSICS 220 BGH G. Bart
 Rm 38339:30 am12:15 pmW 
63435 PHYSICS 231 BGH G. BartSyllabus
 Rm 38339:30 am12:15 pmTTh 
 
Physics 220/231 General Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion6 CH
Detailed practice in problems and application of theory for better understanding of physics; application of ideas of physics such as conservation laws, wave motion, invariance and trigonometry, analytic geometry, vector analysis, probability and statistics. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Physics 220 and Physics 231 and credit or concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 141, or consent of department chair. English 101 and completion of Mathematics 141 is highly recommended.
BLOCK TUV: The following two classes must be taken together.
63426 PHYSICS 220 TU P. PanagouliasSyllabus
 Rm 38336:00 pm7:20 pmTTh 
63433 PHYSICS 231 UV P. PanagouliasSyllabus
 Rm 38337:30 pm10:15 pmTTh 
 
Physics 224/235 Engineering Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion6 CH
For students majoring in engineering or physical sciences. Detailed practice in problems and application of theory involving calculus to provide better understanding of physics. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Physics 224 and Physics 235 and credit or concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 207, or consent of department chair. English 101 and completion of Mathematics 207 is highly recommended.
BLOCK BGH: The following two classes must be taken together.
63430 PHYSICS 224 BGH G. BartSyllabus
 Rm 38339:30 am12:15 pmW 
63442 PHYSICS 235 BGH G. Bart
 Rm 38339:30 am12:15 pmTTh 
 
Physics 233 General Physics III: Heat, Light and Modern Physics4 CH
Introductory thermodynamics, geometrical and physical optics, atomic and nuclear radiations and associated elementary quantum aspects. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in Physics 231, or Physics 232, or consent of department chair.
63438 PHYSICS 233 PQR P. PanagouliasSyllabus
 Rm 38336:00 pm8:45 pmMW 
 
Physics 237 Engineering Physics III: Heat, Light and Modern Physics4 CH
Similar to Physics 233; emphasizes practical and theoretical problems involving the use of calculus. Primarily for students majoring in engineering or physical sciences. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Physics 235, or consent of department chair.
63444 PHYSICS 237 PQR P. PanagouliasSyllabus
 Rm 38336:00 pm8:45 pmMW 
 
STUDIO CLASSROOM COURSES
 
Oceanography 101 Oceanography3 CH
Third dimension of the ocean, its depth, and as new frontier awaiting exploration; interdisciplinary study of ocean and interphase between air and water and how it affects the physical environment. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63828 OCEAN 101 WA R. Almarzah SCR
 Rm 31849:00 am12:15 pmSat 
 
Chemistry 121 Basic Chemistry I4 CH
Principles of general inorganic chemistry, including properties of matter, dimensional analysis, fundamentals of stoichiometry, interpretation of the periodic table, nomenclature and introduction to solution chemistry and commonly used concentration units. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or 112 or higher or consent of department chair.
63842 CHEM 121 WDF J. WalkerSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31629:36 am4:00 pmSun 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK ABC
63345 CHEM 100 ABC R. TorralbaSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31628:40 am9:20 amMW 
63373 CHEM 121 ABC R. Torralba SCR
 Rm 31629:30 am12:15 pmMW 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK DEN
63330 CHEM 100 DEN G. HoseSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31621:30 pm2:10 pmMW 
63361 CHEM 121 DEN M. El-MaazawiSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31622:20 pm5:00 pmMW 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK JKS
63327 CHEM 100 JKS C. AbramsSyllabus SCR
 Rm 316212:30 pm1:10 pmTTh 
63358 CHEM 121 JKS C. Abrams SCR
 Rm 31621:20 pm4:00 pmTTh 
 
Chemistry 100/121 Basic Chemistry I5 CH
Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 99 or consent of department chair. Must be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 121.
BLOCK WDF
63834 CHEM 100 WDF J. Walker SCR
 Rm 31628:00 am9:35 amSun 
 
Chemistry 201 General Chemistry I5 CH
Topics include the periodic table of the elements, atomic structure, basic concepts of quantum theory, bonding, stoichiometry of compounds and reactions, thermochemistry, the gaseous state, basic concepts of the liquid and solid states, solutions, acids and bases. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 140 and a grade of C or better in Chemistry 121 or pass the Chemistry placement test, or consent of department chair.
63383 CHEM 201 ABC S. JafferSyllabus SCR
 Rm 38318:35 am12:20 pmM 
 Rm 31848:35 am12:20 pmW 
63379 CHEM 201 FGH R. TorralbaSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31628:35 am12:20 pmT 
 Rm 38318:35 am12:20 pmTh 
63381 CHEM 201 PQR M. El-MaazawiSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31626:00 pm9:45 pmMW 
63385 CHEM 201 TUV M. El-MaazawiSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31626:00 pm9:45 pmTTh 
 
Chemistry 203 General Chemistry II5 CH
Topics include equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, solubility equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry and descriptive topics in organic chemistry. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Chemistry 201 and in Mathematics 140 or 143, or consent of department chair.
63391 CHEM 203 FGH J. WalkerSyllabus SCR
 Rm 38318:35 am12:20 pmT 
 Rm 31628:35 am12:20 pmTh 
 
Chemistry 205 Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory6 CH
Fundamentals of organic chemistry, orbital and structural theory, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, structural isomerism, introduction to functional groups, nomenclature, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, resonance theory, spectroscopy, basic organic laboratory techniques including synthesis, purification, characterization,, and analysis. Writing assignments are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Chemistry 203 or consent of the department chairperson.
63396 CHEM 205 ABC C. AbramsSyllabus SCR
 Rm 31848:35 am12:20 pmM 
 Rm 38318:35 am12:20 pmW 
 
Chemistry 295 Independent Research In Chemistry I3-6 CH
Original laboratory research supervised by a faculty member, either on-campus or off-campus. A well defined academic goal must be outlined by the instructor and the student. This course will usually require library research, laboratory work, and the preparation of final and oral reports. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson
63850 CHEM 295 LM R. Torralba SCR HOLD
 Rm 31629:00 am3:30 pmF 
 

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