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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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EDES 120 002 (CRN: 24665)
INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
Department: Engineering Design
Instructors:
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM 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
Must have matriculated during one of the following Academic Year(s):
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
Section Max Enrollment: 40
Section Enrolled: 6
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 80
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 2:08AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-Dept Room
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 EDES 220. EDES 120 does not fulfill the FWIS requirement or carry D3 credit. Cross-list: EDES 220.