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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025
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CHBE 552 001 (CRN: 14285)
LOW-CARBON ENERGY ENGINEERING
Long Title: TRANSITIONING TO LOW CARBON ENERGIES: ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
Department: Chemical & Biomolecular Engr
Instructor: Lau, Hon Chung
Meeting: 4:00PM - 6:30PM T (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):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 39
Section Enrolled: 7
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2025 12:18PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course is designed to enable the student to be knowledgeable about important engineering fundamentals surrounding the global transition to low carbon energies. It covers three important aspects of the energy transition: (1) energy resources (fossil and non-fossil) and their production, (2) engineering methods to decarbonize various energy consumption sectors, and (3) metrics to measure the pace of transition to a low carbon economy. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHBE 411 or CHBE 412 or MECH 200