Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2015-2016
ENGI 007 - VISITING RESEARCH
Long Title: VISITING RESEARCH
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 0
Description: Research conducted by visiting student scholars. Department Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
ENGI 100 - INTRO SPATIAL VISUALIZATION
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO SPATIAL VISUALIZATION
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: The ability to mentally visualize in three dimensions is an important skill for engineers and scientists. In this course, students will move through ten different modules that will strengthen spatial reasoning and visualization skills. All assigned work will be completed during the scheduled class time. Only students scoring <70% on the PSVT:R will be allowed into the course. Course is limited to new first time matriculants only. Instructor Permission Required.
ENGI 120 - INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Students learn the engineering design process and use it to solve meaningful problems drawn from the community and around the world. Teams of students evaluate design requirements and construct innovative solutions in the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen. Students develop teaming and communication skills. Only first year students may enroll. Non-first year students wishing to take introductory engineering design may enroll in ENGI 220.
ENGI 128 - INTRO TO ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course will be a fun, hands-on introduction to the key concepts of electrical/mechanical/computational systems. Each student will use a small mobile robot to learn about block diagrams, abstraction and modularity, energy storage and conservation, feedback and control, digital communications, and software design. All interested freshman are welcome, no previous experience or prerequisites are required. The course will conclude with a multi-robot final project.
ENGI 140 - ENG'G LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Long Title: ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 2
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: The purpose of this course is to prepare students to begin developing the skills, knowledge, and motivations needed to become an engineering leader. Learning methods for the class include assessments of current leadership skills, skill-learning via lectures and discussions, skill-practice and feedback via experiential exercises, and skill development via self-directed action planning. Major deliverables for the class include an autobiographical paper, an engineering leadership portfolio, and a leadership development plan.
Course URL: http://rcel.rice.edu
ENGI 200 - ENGINEERING DESIGN STUDIO
Long Title: ENGINEERING DESIGN STUDIO
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 2 TO 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): ENGI 120
Description: Graduates of ENGI 120 and ENGI 220 will have the opportunity to gain a more in-depth knowledge of the engineering design process by furthering progress on specific engineering design projects. Students may extend their project work by completing advanced prototyping for their designs and conduct testing. Students will be held accountable through technical mentorship, weekly meetings, and prototype evaluations. Students will only work in design teams. Student teams wishing to continue their projects from ENGI 120/220 may apply. For application contact the instructor. Instructor Permission Required.
ENGI 210 - PROTOTYPING & FABRICATION
Long Title: PROTOTYPING AND FABRICATION
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Students in ENGI 210 will learn and practice advanced prototyping and fabrication skills useful in the construction of physical objects for engineering design projects. The course is structured as lecture and demonstration of basic and advanced prototyping techniques and out-of-class work practicing and honing the application of these techniques. Example techniques include low fidelity prototyping, 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design, electronics, foam cutting, laser cutting, plasma cutting, 3D printing, and molding/casting methods. Students will individually apply these techniques to create physical objects.
Course URL: http://engi210.blogs.rice.edu
ENGI 218 - ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP LAB I
Long Title: ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP LAB I
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Students develop a variety of leadership skills and abilities by solving weekly engineering challenges in small teams. Students practice various roles as team members and leaders, then receive rapid performance assessments and mentoring from fellow students and staff.
ENGI 219 - ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP LAB II
Long Title: ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP LAB II
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): ENGI 218
Description: Students develop a variety of leadership skills and abilities by solving weekly engineering challenges in small teams. Students practice various roles as team members and leaders, then receive rapid performance assessments and mentoring from fellow students and staff. Instructor Permission Required.
Course URL: http://rcel.rice.edu/courses
ENGI 220 - INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN II
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN II
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Description: Students learn the engineering design process and use it to solve meaningful problems drawn from the community and around the world. Teams of students evaluate design requirements and construct innovative solutions in the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen. Students develop teaming and communication skills. Students may not be in their first year of school. First year students wishing to take introductory engineering design may enroll in ENGI 120. ENGI 220 is taught as the same time as ENGI 120.
ENGI 241 - PROF EXCELLENCE FOR ENGINEERS
Long Title: PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR ENGINEERS
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Guided career and professional development course for engineering students, which includes required practicum and workplace experience. Instructor Permission Required.
Course URL: http://rcel.rice.edu/courses
ENGI 242 - COMMUNICATION FOR ENGINEERS
Long Title: COMMUNICATION FOR ENGINEERS: BUILDING A PRACTICAL TOOLBOX
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Students develop a toolbox of skills to become an effective communicator with engineering and non-engineering audiences in a work environment. They learn and practice skills in oral presentations, professional writing, and visualization of data. Through collaborative exercises, simulations, and coaching, students develop confidence in interpersonal and intercultural communication, influencing others, and managing team dynamics. Repeatable for Credit.
ENGI 300 - ENGINEERING DESIGN WORKSHOP
Long Title: ENGINEERING DESIGN WORKSHOP
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 2 TO 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Advanced design students will have the opportunity to further their design projects in an independent study course. Students will work with faculty to develop their own schedule, set their own deadlines, goals, and expectations to be met for grading purposes. Students may complete advanced prototyping for their designs, conduct tests, perform safety evaluations with external committee and/or write up their work for publication. The specific tasks that will be completed are dependent on the project needs. Students will be held accountable through technical mentorship, weekly meetings, and prototype evaluations. To be eligible for ENGI 300 students must have taken ENGI 120 (or equivalent), ENGI 210, and ENGI 200. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
ENGI 302 - SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Long Title: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: The objective of this course is to develop skills in formulating and solving problems arising from emerging technologies for the energy and water industries, such as green construction or renewable energy technologies, in the context of sustainable design. Students will be challenged to examine the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of emerging challenges and opportunities, by identifying the relevant objectives, constraints, and decision variables as viewed by various stakeholders. Grad students will have extra research assignments involving some aspect of a design solution. Cross-list: CEVE 302.
ENGI 303 - ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
Long Title: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: 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 introduced. Requires oral and written presentations by students. Cross-list: CEVE 322, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ENGI 528. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ENGI 303 if student has credit for ENGI 528.
ENGI 315 - LEADING TEAMS AND INNOVATION
Long Title: LEADING TEAMS AND INNOVATION
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Students learn the principles of engineering leadership, strategies for launching and leading engineering teams, and methods for utilizing creativity and innovation in engineering environments. Learning methods include case studies, simulations, group projects, and interactions with industry professionals. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ENGI 515. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ENGI 315 if student has credit for ENGI 515.
Course URL: http://rcel.rice.edu
ENGI 317 - LEADERSHIP ACTION LEARNING
Long Title: LEADERSHIP ACTION LEARNING
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 2
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course allows students to practice leadership skills in an applied context as the leader of a team or project with a defined scope, schedule, and goal. Students will identify areas of leadership growth, and receive guided mentorship and feedback as they develop these skills through practice.
ENGI 318 - LEADING ENG LEADERSHIP LAB I
Long Title: LEADING ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP LAB I
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): ENGI 315
Description: Students organize, execute, and debrief the leadership development activities completed by novice students in ENGI 218 (Engineering Leadership Lab I). ENGI 318 students learn advanced leadership and communication skills; get frequent practice delivering feedback; and receive intensive mentoring from course staff.
ENGI 319 - LEADING ENG LEADERSHIP LAB II
Long Title: LEADING ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP LAB II
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): ENGI 315
Description: Students organize, execute, and debrief the leadership development activities completed by novice students in ENGI 219 (Engineering Leadership Lab II). ENGI 319 students learn advanced leadership and communication skills; get frequent practice delivering feedback; and receive intensive mentoring from course staff. This course is a continuation of ENGI 318. Instructor Permission Required.
ENGI 320 - ETHICS & ENGINRNG LEADERSHIP
Long Title: ETHICS AND ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Civil Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineer
Prerequisite(s): CEVE 101
Description: Seminar introduces students to a framework for discussing and making ethical engineering and professional decisions. Using case studies and exercises, students will look at their own profession and its Engineering Code of Ethics as well as at the issues and risks they may face as managers and executives. Cross-list: CEVE 320, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ENGI 529. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ENGI 320 if student has credit for ENGI 529.
ENGI 330 - ENGINEERING PRACTICUM
Long Title: ENGINEERING PRACTICUM
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This undergraduate course is designed to supplement technical coursework in the school of engineering with practical application and reflection on the challenges and value of applying knowledge to real-world problems in professional settings. Student undertakes a work internship and writes a report under supervision of a faculty member. NOTE: Instructor permission required, and must be obtained prior to the start of the internship. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
ENGI 428 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP IND STUDY
Long Title: ENTREPRENEURSHIP INDEPENDENT STUDY
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Students who have completed entrepreneurship coursework/training may use this course to learn the process of developing startups or launching new ventures. Students will meet weekly with course instructors and complete periodic assignments on advancing ventures. Instructor Permission Required.
ENGI 505 - ENGINEERING PROJ MGMT & ECON
Long Title: ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Life cycle economic analysis approach to project development and management, project planning, and project economic analysis, contracting network scheduling techniques, risk management, organizational structures, and cases. 505 requires an additional paper. Instructor Permission Required.Cross-list: CEVE 505.
ENGI 510 - TECHNICAL AND MANAGERIAL COMM
Long Title: TECHNICAL AND MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: In this communications course designed for Professional Masters students, the approach will be experiential and interactive, with in-class exercises, analyses and numerous presentations. The focus will be on your practicing and refining the oral and written presentation skills you will need in your professional career. You should be prepared to participate in class and must be very comfortable speaking and writing English. You should not take this course in your first semester at Rice. Preference will be given to PM students.
ENGI 515 - LEADING TEAMS AND INNOVATION
Long Title: LEADING TEAMS AND INNOVATION
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Students learn the principles of engineering leadership, strategies for launching and leading engineering teams, and methods for utilizing creativity and innovation in engineering environments. Learning methods include case studies, simulations, group projects, and interactions with industry professionals. Graduate students are required to complete an additional paper focusing on leadership development. Instructor Permission Required.Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ENGI 315. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ENGI 515 if student has credit for ENGI 315.
Course URL: http://rcel.rice.edu
ENGI 528 - ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
Long Title: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: 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. Grad students will have an extra case study to perform. Cross-list: CEVE 528, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ENGI 303. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ENGI 528 if student has credit for ENGI 303.
ENGI 529 - ETHICS & ENGINRNG LEADERSHIP
Long Title: ETHICS AND ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Seminar introduces students to a framework for discussing and making ethical engineering and professional decisions. Using case studies and exercises, students will look at their own profession and its Engineering Code of Ethics as well as at the issues and risks they may face as managers and executives. Graduate students will do an extra paper. Instructor Permission Required.Cross-list: CEVE 529, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ENGI 320. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ENGI 529 if student has credit for ENGI 320.
ENGI 530 - ENGINEERING PRACTICUM
Long Title: ENGINEERING PRACTICUM
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This graduate course is designed to supplement technical coursework in the school of engineering with practical application and reflection on the challenges and value of applying knowledge to real-world problems in professional settings. Students undertake a work internship and write a report under supervision of a faculty member. NOTE: Instructor permission required, and must be obtained prior to the start of the internship. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
ENGI 545 - STRATEGIC THINKING
Long Title: STRATEGIC THINKING FOR COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course shows how to solve complex, ill-defined, non-immediate problems. It explains how to combine innovative and critical thinking to: -1- frame the problem, -2- diagnose the problem, -3- identify potential solutions, and -4- choose a solution and implement it. The approach is based on cases, each student will work on a project of their choosing. The course is equally applicable to academic and non-academic projects (such as consulting) in an industry; as such, it is open to students from all schools and departments. It is a part of a larger professional development initiative at Rice to equip students with skills that employers are specifically asking for. Cross-list: LEAD 545.
ENGI 600 - GRADUATE COMMUNICATIONS SEM
Long Title: WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION SEMINAR FOR ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDENTS
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 0
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: You have important research results, but unless you can explain them clearly and persuasively, you won't advance in your field. This interactive seminar is open to engineers actively writing a paper for publication, an extended PhD proposal, a Master's thesis, or a PhD dissertation. The written and oral assignments will help you present your research findings to a wide range of audiences - whether expert, interdisciplinary, international, or general. Topics include content and organization, plagiarism and paraphrase, crafting a persuasive abstract and literature review, effective visuals, and giving feedback to others. Apply directly to <jhewitt@rice.edu>. Instructor Permission Required.
ENGI 610 - MGT FOR SCIENCE/ENGINEERING
Long Title: MANAGEMENT FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course is for graduate and undergraduate students who want to understand the basics of management in new and/or small technology-based businesses and is particularly relevant to students who are interested in careers in technology or entrepreneurial ventures. NSCI 610/ENGI 610 is team taught to provide insight into how technology oriented firms manage people, projects, accounting, marketing, strategy, intellectual property, organizations and entrepreneurship. Student's active participation is essential. Students who take this course are eligible for MGMT 625. Please contact Dr. Harry Wilkinson: hewilkinson@sbcglobal.net. Cross-list: NSCI 610.
ENGI 614 - LEARNING HOW TO INNOVATE?
Long Title: LEARNING HOW TO INNOVATE?
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Innovation has become a buzzword. Many of us aspire to be successful innovators, but how? There is ample attention for entrepreneurship, but less is available to support your innovation ambition. This course aims to give you an unconventional innovation experience. Repeatable for Credit.
ENGI 615 - LEADERSHIP COACHING FOR ENGR
Long Title: LEADERSHIP COACHING FOR ENGINEERS
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Leadership coaching is a professional skill that leaders use to enhance another person's ability to achieve their goals. Students will learn how to lead others in their own professional development through the use of coaching. This course emphasizes experiential learning and some graduates will be selected to become coaches to Rice engineering undergraduates. Repeatable for Credit.
ENGI 779 - BUSINESS & URBAN ANALYTICS
Long Title: BUSINESS AND URBAN ANALYTICS
Department: Engineering Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: The project based class offers the unique opportunity for students from distinct fields of business and engineering to solve a real world data driven problem in a collaborative way. The data and the problem statement will come from the Rice University's Administrative Center for Sustainability and Energy Management (ACSEM) at the start of the semester. Instructor Permission Required.Cross-list: MGMT 779.