Purdue University Calumet Catalog

270 Pages·2001·21.5 MB·English

2001-2003
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Graduate and
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2001-2003
This catalog was coordinated and produced by Purdue University
Calumet’s Office of University Relations. Date of printing is
August 2001. Cover photos by Perry Smith Photography.
Cover design by Kaylie Gura-Luken.
Disclaimer.
The provisions of this publication are subject to
change without notice and do not constitute an
irrevocable contract between any student or
applicant for admission and Purdue University
Calumet. The University is not responsible for
any misrepresentation of its requirements or
provisions that might arise as a result of errors
in the preparation of this publication.
Purdue University Calumet has reserved the right
to add, amend, or repeal any of its regulations,
rules, resolutions, standing orders, and rules of
procedures, in whole or in part, at such times as
it may choose. None shall be construed, operate
as, or have the effect of any abridgement or
limitation of any rights, powers, or privileges
of the Board of Trustees.
Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy
of the information in this publication. Students are
advised, however, that such information is subject
to change. Therefore, they should consult the
appropriate academic department or admini¬
strative offices for current information.
It is thG policy of Purdue University Calumet that
all persons are to be viewed, evaluated, and treated,
in any University-related activity or circumstance in
which they may be involved, solely as individuals on
the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications,
and other characteristics relevant to the situation.
No qualified person will be denied admission or
employment, nor will any student be subjected to
discriminatory treatment or be excluded from
participation in any educational program or activity
on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national
origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status,
sexual orientation, disability, or status as a disabled
or Vietnam-era veteran.
Questions and concerns regarding University policy
and practice or protection afforded individuals against
discrimination should be directed to;
Ralph Ocon
Office of Affirmative Action
Purdue University Calumet
2200 169th St
Hammond, IN 46323-2094
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Contents
Programs at Purdue Calumet.4
About Purdue Calumet.7
South Lake County Sites.10
Admission to the University.11
Fees.15
Financial Aid.18
Academic Regulations.25
Graduate Study.31
Student Services and Activities.34
Undergraduate Research Program.37
Academic Departments
and Schools
Behavioral Sciences.40
Biological Sciences.47
Chemistry and Physics.54
Communication and Creative Arts.59
Construction Technology.63
Education.65
Electrical Engineering Technology.75
Engineering.78
English and Philosophy.82
Foreign Languages and Literatures.87
History and Political Science.89
Information Systems and Computer Programming.95
Management.101
Manufacturing Engineering Technologies
and Supervision.106
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics.Ill
Nursing.115
Other Programs
Associate of Arts.121
Minor in Environmental Science.122
Ethnic Studies.123
University Division.124
Women's Studies.125
Other Information
Application for Admission.1-6 back of book
Course Listing.127
Faculty and Administrative Staff.235
Index.253
^ Campus Map.inside front cover
Calendar.inside back cover
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Programs at Purdue University Calumet
Numbers refer to page numbers where program requirements are listed in the catalog.
Acomntancy, Management, Master of, 104-105; B.S., 102 Electrical Engineering, Engineering, B.S., 79
Aoxsonting, Management, B.S., 103 Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S., 76; A.S., 76
Agriculture (transfer program), 51 Elementary Education, M.S., 71; B.A., 70
Architectural Engineering Technology, A.S., 64 Elementary Science Education, M.S., 72
Art,A.A.,121 Elementary Mathematics Education, M.S., 72
Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic, A.S., 47
Biol<^cal Science Teaching, B.S., 49 Engineering, M.S., 81; B.S., 78
Biolc^, B.S., 48-50 Engineering Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering,
Engineering, B.S., 80
Biology Teaching, M.S., 53
Engineering Physics, B.S., 57
Biochemical Technology, Chemical Technology, A.S., 55
English, M.A., 86; B.A., 83; minor 84-85
Biotechnology, Biology, B.S., 48
English Teaching, English, B.A., 84
Botany, Biology, B.S., 48
English Professional Writing, English, B.A., 84
Business, minor, 77
Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship Program, 39
Business Administration, Management, Master of, 104
Environmental Science, minor, 122
Business Economics, Management, B.S., 103
Ethnic Studies, minor, 123
Business, Management, A.S., 102; minor 103
Rteance, Management, B.S., 103
(2hmical Management, B.S., 55
Fitness Management, B.S., 43
(Tlteimcal Technology (general industrial), A.S., 55
Foods and Nutrition, minor, 44
Chemistry, B.S., 55
Foreign Languages, B.A., 87; minor 88
Child and Family Services, A.A., 41
Forestry (pre). Biology (transfer program), 51
Child Development and Family Studies, M.S., 46
French, B.A., 87; A.A., 87; minor, 88
Civil Engineering Technology, A.S., 63
French International Studies, B.A., 88
Communication, M.A., 62; B.A., 59;
French Teaching, B.A., 88
Computational Physics, B.S., 58
Computer Engineering, Engineering, B.S., 79
(german, B.A., 87; A.A., 87; minor, 88
Computer Graphics Technology, A.S., 98
German International Studies, B.A., 88
Computer Information Systems, Computer Technology,
B.S., 98; A.S., 95; post-baccalaureate certificate, 99 German Teaching, B.A., 88
Computer Science, Mathematics, B.S., 112-113; minor 113 Gerontology, Sociology, B.A., 45
Computer Technology, B.S., 98; Networking, B.S., 98;
A.S., 96; Internet/Web, A.S., 96
Efetoiy, M.A., 94; B.A., 90; A.A., 89; minor 90
Computer Telecommunications and Networking, B.S., 77
Bfosfatality, certificate in, 41
Construction Technology, B.S., 64
Hospitality Management, minor, 44
Counseling, M.S., 72
Hospitality and Tourism Management, B.S., 42
Criminal Justice, Political Science, B.A., 92
Hospitality and Tourism Supervision, A.S., 42
Criminal Justice, Sociology, B.A., 45
Human Services, Sociology, minor 45
Human Resource Management, Management,
C^aitistry (pre). Biology, B.S., 48 B.S., 103; minor, 103
tfe^apmental Studies, University Division, 124
Dietetics (AP4), post-baccalaureate, 44 Industrial Engineering Technology, B.S., 107; A.S., 107
Industrial Management, Management, B.S., 102
Childhood Development, A.A., 41 Information Systems Software Engineering,
Computer Technology, A.S., 97
^^^onal Administration, elementary, M.S., 73;
secondary, M.S., 73; licensure elementary principalship, 73; Instructional Design, Education, M.S., 73
licensure secondary principalship, 74
Interdisciplinary Engineering, Engineering, B.S., 80
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International Business, Management, minor, 103-104 Preforestry, Biology (transfer program), 51
Intemet/Web, Computer Technology, B.S., 99; A.S., 96 Premanagement, Management, 101
Premedical Chemistry, B.S., 55
Joui^lism, Communication, minor, 61 Premedicine, Biology, B.S., 48
t Preoccupational Therapy, Biology (transfer program), 52
ensing programs for teachers Preoptometry, Biology (transfer program), 51
School of Education, 65-74)
Prepharmacy, Biology (transfer program), 52
Literature, English, B.A., 83
Prephysical Therapy, Biology, B.S., 48
Preveterinary Science and Medicine, B.S., 48, 52
Management, B.S., 102-103
Public Relations, Communication, B.A., 60; minor, 61
I^nag^ent Information Systems, Management, B.S., 103
Marriage and Family Therapy, M.S., 46
Radio and Television, Communication, B.A., 61; minor, 62
Marketing, Management, B.S., 103; minor 104
Recreational Sports Management, minor, 44
Mathematics, M.S., 113; B.S., 111-112
Mathematics Education, B.S., 112
SchrK>l Counseling, licensure, 74
Mathematics Teaching, M.S., 113-114; distributed
Secondary Education, M.S., 72; B.A., B.S., 70
Doctoral Program, 114
Small Business Institute, 39
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, B.S., 79
Software Development, Computer Technology, B.S., 99
Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S., 108; A.S., 107-108
Social Studies Teaching, B.A., 93
Medical (pre) Chemistry, B.S., 55
Sociology, B.A., 44; general options, 45; minor, 45
Medical Technology, Biology, B.S., 50
Spanish, B.A., 87; A.A., 87; minor 88
Medicine (pre). Biology, B.S., 48
Spanish International Studies, B.A., 88
Mental Health Counseling, M.S., 72
Spanish Teaching, B.A., 88
Microbiology, Biology, B.S., 48
Spanish Translation, certificate, 88
Special Education, Elementary Education, M.S., 71
Networking, Computer Technology, A.S., 96
Speech Communication Skills, Communication, minor, 61
Norsing, M.S., 120; B.S., 116-117; A.S., 116; RN to BS, 117;
Statistics, Mathematics, post-baccalaureate certificate, 114
LPN to AS-RN, 118; RN to MS, 119
Nutrition, Fitness and Health, A.S., 42
Teduiical Communication, Communication, minor, 61
Television and Radio, Communication, B.A., 61; minor, 62
Occupational (pre) Therapy, Biology (transfer program), 52
Theater, Communication, minor, 62
Office Automation Technology, Computer Technology,
certificate, 100 Total Quality Management, Management, irunor, 104
Office Technology, Computer Technology, A.S., 97
Optometry (pre). Biology (transfer program), 51 Undergraduate Research Program, 37
Organizational Communication, B.A., 60 Ujiiversity Division, Developmental Studies, 124
Organizational Leadership and Supervision (OLS),
B.S., 109; A.S., 108-109; certificate, 110
Vi^erh^ry (pre) Science and Medicine, B.S., 48,52
P^^nnel and Human Resources, B.S., 109-110
Wl'iffng, English, certificate, 85
I^rmaceutical, Chemical Technology, A.S., 55
\%tnen^ Studies, A.A., 125, minor, 125
Pharmacy (pre). Biology (transfer program), 52
Philosophy, B.A., 85; minor, 85
Zoology, Biology, B.S., 48
Physical Science Teaching, B.S., 56
Physical (pre) Therapy, Biology, B.S., 48
Physics, B.S., 57; minor, 58
Political Science, B.A., 91; A.A., 89; minors, 92
Psychology, B.A., 44; minor, 44
Predentistry, Biology, B.S., 48
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school systems, governments, human services agencies, respect among its members, and encourages each
businesses, and industries—interactions ranging from special individual to strive to reach his or her own potential.
training to professional assistance from faculty, staff, and The University also accepts the responsibility of serving
students. as a positive example and helping to prepare men and
women who will make a lasting contribution to society.
Purdue University Calumet is a community committed to
(Purdue University Statement of Principles, 1989)
people as its most important resource. The institution strives
to foster cultural diversity and to provide a supportive
Mission
environment in which students, staff, and facidty can
MISSION STATEMENT
grow and thrive.
At its regularly scheduled meeting of June 13,1974, the Board
Purdue Calumet encourages all who are qualified or
of Trustees of Purdue University granted autonomy to
qualifiable to attend by:
Purdue University Calumet Campus (now Purdue University
♦ placing primary emphasis on learning; Calumet) for its undergraduate programs by approving the
♦ offering pre-college course work; Proposal for Academic Autonomy. A part of that document is
the Mission Statement for Purdue University Calumet. It
♦ offering reasonable in-state tuition rates, with state
reads as follows:
support covering a substantial portion of the cost
of education; The Calumet campus of Purdue University is dedicated
♦ offering financial aid; to the land grant tradition of which it is a part and is
especially concerned with serving the people of
♦ providing strong student support services;
Northwest Indiana.
♦ scheduling classes to facilitate the teaching/
learning process; At the present time, its primary mission is threefold: to
provide its students wi^ a liberal education which will
♦ offering flexible courses, scheduling, and sites; and
prepare them for life or for the professions; to provide
♦ emphasizing lifelong learning.
career-oriented curricula which lead to certificates, associ¬
Purdue Calumet is a partner with the region it serves, both by ate degrees, baccalaureate degrees and master's degrees;
helping citizens and institutions of the region and by gamer¬ and to provide programs that meet the professional,
ing support from them to maintain the university's strength. cultural and general education needs of this large
urban-industrialized community.
From an early presence in Northwest Indiana in the 1920s to
an extension of Purdue West Lafayette during World War II, The Purdue University Calumet campus owes its
Purdue University Calumet has become a comprehensive existence to the practical and useful contributions it
institution of higher education, enrolling more than 9,000 has made to the daily life and needs of the people
students and offering more than 80 associate, bachelor's, living in this large industrialized-urban complex.
and master's degree programs. Located on a 160-acre wooded
parcel of land in the residential Woodmar district of Hammond,
Organization
Indiana, the commuter campus includes 14 buildings and
features some of the finest small university computing A single Board of Trustees governs the entire Purdue
facilities in the country. University system through the President of the University.
The Chancellor of Purdue University Calumet is the senior
As one of the regional campuses of the world-renowned
administrative officer on campus and reports to the President
Purdue University system, Purdue University Calumet
of Purdue University.
develops its undergraduate programs through a grant of
academic autonomy within the Purdue system in 1974. Thus, Serving the Chancellor are four Vice Chancellors:
Purdue Calumet is able to offer programs specifically
The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is responsible for
designed to suit the special needs of the citizens it serves.
the academic programs, the Library, and the Advising Center.
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The Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services is academic or skill preparation prior to entering an academic
s responsible for the business affairs of the university, including major, course selection, placement testing and tutoring. The
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The Academic Schools
Each degree and certification program offered at Purdue
Calumet is housed in one of the Academic Schools noted
below: Accreditations
The School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Purdue University Calumet is acaedited:
consists of the following departments:
♦ The Higher Learning Commission;
♦ Department of Biological Sciences
Member: North Central Association (NCA)
♦ Department of Chemistry and Physics
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
♦ Department of Engineering Chicago, Illinois 60602
www.ncahigherleamingcommission.org
♦ Department of Mathematics, Computer
[phone]
Science and Statistics
The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences consists ♦ Technology Accreditation Commission of Accreditation
of the following departments: Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC-ABET)
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
♦ Department of Behavioral Sciences
Baltimore, MD 21202
♦ Department of Communication and Creative Arts
[phone]
♦ Department of English and Philosophy
Fax: [phone]
♦ Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
See Departments of Construction Technology, Electrical
♦ Department of History and Political Science Engineering Technology, and Manufacturing Engineering
Technologies and Supervision for specific program
accreditations.
The School of Technology consists of the following
departments:
♦ Engineering Accreditation Commission of Accreditation
♦ Department of Construction Technology
Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC-ABET)
♦ Department of Electrical Engineering Technology
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
♦ Department of Information Systems and Baltimore, MD 21202
Computer Programming [phone]
♦ Department of Manufacturing Engineering Fax:[phone]
Technologies and Supervision
♦ National Council for Accreditation of
The Schools of Professional Programs consist of Teacher Education (NCATE)
♦ The School of Education 2010 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
♦ The School of Management
www.ncate.org
♦ The School of Nursing
♦ Indiana Professional Standards Board
251 E. Ohio St., Suite 201
The University Division Indianapolis, IN 46204-2133
[phone]
University Division is a three component unit consisting of
the Advising Center, Developmental Studies Program, and
♦ Indiana State Board of Vocational and
the Skills Assessment and Development Center. These areas
Technical Education (ISBVTE)
work in conjunction to assist students in need of additional
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