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CEVE 202 001 (CRN: 25681)
INTRO SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING
Department: Civil & Environmental Engr
Instructor: Loyo Rosales, Jorge
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
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
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 3
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 1:54AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course is an exploration of the fundamental role of engineering in the transition to a sustainable society and how different civil & environmental engineering subdisciplines are incorporating sustainability into their practice. The course introduces a systems-thinking framework through case studies that address engineering challenges through a sustainability lens, incorporating their context and critically evaluating the potential social and environmental impacts of proposed solutions.