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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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ENST 203 001 (CRN: 26867)
CITIES FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Long Title: CITIES FOR A CHANGING WORLD: URBANISM’S PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Department: Environmental Studies
Instructor: Twardowski, Weston
Meeting: 1:00PM - 1:50PM MWF (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Section Max Enrollment: 50
Section Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 1:41PM
Final Exam: Scheduled Online Final Exam
Description: How does history shape our urban present? What do cities owe their human and non-human residents? How are our cities adapting amidst climate change? Students will learn major developments in the history and theory of urbanism to understand contemporary debates regarding space, place, and participation in city life. Using Houston as a case study, we will investigate how climate change is exacerbating challenges for cities and ways of addressing new threats. Students will develop a research-based final project tied to a specific place and challenge.