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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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EEPS 220 001 (CRN: 24677)
INTRO TO EEPS COMPUTATION
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATION IN THE EARTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANETARY SCIENCES
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Instructor: McBrearty, Ian
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
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: MATH 101 OR MATH 105 OR MATH 111 OR MATH 112
Section Max Enrollment: 18
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 1:41PM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: A broad introduction to solving earth, environmental, and planetary science problems using programming and basic computational methods. The course will consist of a series of two week modules using the MATLAB environment. Each module consists of lectures to present theory and labs to provide guidance with relevant programming techniques. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Math 102 or equivalent, and PHYS 101 and 102 or equivalents. May be taken concurrently.