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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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EEPS 558 001 (CRN: 26640)
AI SOFTWARE PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Long Title: DEVELOPING SOFTWARE FOR THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES IN THE AGE OF AI
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Instructors:
Meeting: 3:00PM - 3:50PM M (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 45
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 12:17PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: A weekly seminar focused on practical case studies of using AI tools to generate validated software targeting problems in geoscience and other physical science fields. The course will consist of a weekly 1 hr seminar and discussion as well as a capstone “demo day” focused on sharing developed applications. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Competency in programming and interest in physical science problems suggested and will enhance the value of the course. Repeatable for Credit.