HNRS3903-A Honors: Physics and Sport (Spring 2017)
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Course Details

Session, Dates: 1 (01/09/2017 - 04/29/2017)
Days: W
Time: 06:00 - 08:50 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room: John Jay 142
Seats Available: 5 Seats
Credits: 3

Course Description

In this Honors Seminar students apply the laws of physics to a variety of sports to not only gain a deeper understanding of how physics applies to different sports, but to gain an appreciation of the role physics plays in enhancing athletic performance. Students are actively engaged throughout the class, both through student led discussions and presentations, and a research project which emphasizes the creative and exploratory nature of science.

Course Materials

About the Instructor(s)

Gavin A. Buxton, Ph.D.
Professor of Physics
Science

buxton@rmu.edu
412-397-4033 phone
412-397-4075 fax
John Jay 216
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