HNRS3903-A Honors: Physics and Sport (Fall 2015)
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Course Details
Session, Dates: 1 (08/24/2015 - 12/12/2015)
Days: M W
Time: 04:40 - 05:55 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room: Franklin Center 204
Seats Available: 14 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.
buxton@rmu.edu
412-397-4033 phone
412-397-4075 fax
John Jay 216
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Professor of Physics
Science
buxton@rmu.edu
412-397-4033 phone
412-397-4075 fax
John Jay 216
Profile