Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2017
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HUMA 202 001 (CRN: 24308)
CULTURE ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Long Title: CULTURE, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT: AN INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY HUMANITIES
Department: Humanities Division
Instructor: Spinak, Abby E.
Meeting: 11:00AM - 12:15PM TR (9-JAN-2017 - 21-APR-2017)
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
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 7
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 20
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 13
Enrollment data as of: 19-APR-2024 2:01AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
27-APR-2017
9:00AM - 12:00PM R
Description: Humanity faces extraordinary challenges in an era of climate change and energy transition. These challenges are not only technological but also questions of value, power, behavior, and understanding. This course draws upon new research across the arts, humanities and social sciences to help students better understand the cultural and social dimensions of our current patterns of energy use, their environmental impacts, and the possibility of new energy futures. Intended for both STEM majors and humanities and social science students. Cross-list: ENST 202.