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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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EDES 350 001 (CRN: 23364)
NEEDS ID & DESIGN IMPLEMENT
Long Title: NEEDS IDENTIFICATION AND DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION
Department: Engineering Design
Instructor: Bisesti, Heather
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
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: ENGI 120 OR EDES 120 OR ENGI 220 OR EDES 220 OR ENGI 200 OR EDES 200
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 21
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 3:54AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-Dept Room
Description: Students in this course will identify needs situated in two or more environments, and learn to ask questions that elucidate the problem, needed features and criteria for success. Students also develop implementation plans and conduct testing for refined design solutions that may include standards and safety compliance, patent applications, and manufacturing and user documents.