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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025
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CEVE 445 001 (CRN: 13987)
ORIGAMI ENG
Long Title: ORIGAMI ENGINEERING
Department: Civil & Environmental Engr
Instructor: Simoes Novelino, Larissa
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM MW (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: CEVE 311 OR MECH 311
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 12
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 14
Enrollment data as of: 15-DEC-2025 3:33AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
15-DEC-2025
7:00PM - 10:00PM M
Description: This course introduces the key concepts of origami engineering, covering the science, art, and
skills required to design and manufacture origami-inspired systems. Students will explore the
properties of origami patterns and learn the principles for designing them. The course
integrates fundamentals of solid mechanics with folding and geometry to examine structural
and material phenomena, including single-degree of freedom kinematics, bi- and multistability,
anisotropy, and auxeticity. The course features a hands-on component that allows
students to engage directly in the prototyping of origami structures, making use of the
facilities and resources available at the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK). Cross-list: CEVE 545. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 445 if student has credit for CEVE 545.