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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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FWIS 244 001 (CRN: 25642)
SNAKE VENOMS
Long Title: SNAKE VENOMS: BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS, AND SOURCE OF NOVEL THERAPEUTICS
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: McCabe, Thomas
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM MW (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: First Year Writing
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
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
Section Max Enrollment: 16
Section Enrolled: 6
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 3:33AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course explores the biology of snake venoms, snakebite envenomation as a global health crisis, and venoms as a source of novel therapeutics. Students will develop skills to analyze scientific literature, develop a research proposal, and communicate their findings through written and oral formats.