Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: TOPICS IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Department: Engineering Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 2

Description: TOPICS IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY ***** Preparatory course for a 1-week travel symposium, with emphasis on leadership development and how technology has driven globalization and business decision making. Pre-trip activities will include lectures and colloquia on relevant topics specific to the destination countries. Post-trip requirements include documentation of the learning experience and organization of a local event to share the experience with others in the Rice community. ***** Enrollment limited to 12.

Long Title: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS

Department: Engineering Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND MGMT ***** Introduction to the evaluation of alternative investment opportunities with emphasis on engineering projects and capital infrastructure. Time value of money concepts are developed in the context of detailed project evaluation and presentations. In addition, concepts and applications of risk analysis and investment under uncertainty are developed. Requires oral and written presentations by students. ***** Also offered as CEVE 322.

Department: Engineering Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1

Description: NEW VENTURE COMMUNICATION, INNOVATION, DISCOVERY FOR SCIENCE/ENGINEERING ***** Communicate about products and services based on technological innovation or scientific research. Students choose a new product or service with social or commercial application, write an early-stage business plan, and give a 10-minute financing presentation. ***** Also offered as NSCI 305.

Department: Engineering Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1

Description: PREPARING FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION IN FIVE COUNTRIES, MANY CULTURES ***** Prepares students to anticipate the roles, situations, and expected communication practices they would encounter in engineering firms or other businesses in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, United Arab Emirates, and Singapore. ***** Enrollment is limited to 20. ***** Also offered as NSCI 307.

Department: Engineering Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1

Description: LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION ***** A one-credit course taught in two parts. Teaches writers and speakers how to explain ideas in the context of values for audiences with a variety of vested interests. Covers organizational and persuasive strategies as well as stylistic and delivery techniques. A final presentation and written report required.