PLAS.5210 Polymers in Sports

Id: 042469 Credits: 3-3

Description

This course introduces the polymers (type and properties), designs, and manufacturing methods used for a wide range of sports applications. Specific products include sneakers, golf balls, helmets, riding gear, sports gear such as skis, snow boards and surf boards, protective equipment like hockey pads, and workout clothing.

Prerequisites

CHEM.1210 Chemistry I, and PLAS.2010 Polymer Materials I, and PLAS.2020 Polymers Materials II, or PLAS.5440 Advanced Plastics Materials.

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Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.