- Class Dates
- 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023
- Units
- 3.0
- Delivered By
- Online Synchronous
- Online Asynchronous
- Instructor(s)
-
Michael O'Shea
(mjoshea@ksu.edu) - Meeting Times
- Meets TU, 09:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. -- Zoom
- Meeting Location
- Zoom
Physics of Outdoor Sports
PHYS 102 - Class Number: 16565
Description:
The course will start with a review of Newton’s laws with simple examples followed by a review of energy concepts with simple examples. We’ll then use Newton’s laws and energy ideas to examine the physics behind several sports including climbing, skiing, snowboarding, whitewater boating, mountain biking as well as backpacking. We’ll also look at the physics behind staying warm in the wilderness both while traveling and while camping and finally look at some physics related to stargazing.
- Class meets for two 1-hour sessions per week. Times and days TBD.
Permissions:
- Instructor Michael O'Shea's permission is required after 08/28/2023.
Prerequisites:
- One semester of algebra-based high school or college physics.
- Enrollment Dates
- 03/20/2023 to 08/21/2023
- Enrollment Limit
- 25
Credit/Tuition Options
Enrollments received on or after the first day of class may be assessed a $65 special handling fee.
Courses in Kansas State University’s new tuition and fees structure charge by program type — campus-based or online — versus by individual course delivery format. Tuition and fees rates are available at k-state.edu/costs.