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FWIS 242 001 (CRN: 26381)
WATER AND CITIES
Long Title: WATER AND CITIES
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Metcalf, Alida
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025)
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: 0
Enrollment data as of: 14-NOV-2024 5:04PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Investigates ancient, historical, and modern cities and how their residents received water. Questions include: how cities developed water resources, how water shaped city life, and how the environment was engineered to produce water. Students will be able to choose a city and a water topic for their final seminar project.