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B.S. Physics
| Learning Outcome |
How Assessed |
When |
| 1. (Knowledge) - Knowledge of core principles in classical mechanics, electromagnetism,
thermal physics, quantum mechanics, mathematical methods, and modern physics.
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Learning assessment by committee will assess data provided by faculty of respective
courses. This data will include (a) overall grade distribution of the class, (b) students
responses to specific questions, (c) comprehensive objective questions, and (d) exit
surveys. After careful review of the data the Assessment Committee will create standardized
rating forms to be used for the evaluation of each of the learning outcomes.
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End of semester. Upon graduation |
| 2. (Critical-thinking) - Ability to discriminate between relevant and irrelevant principles
and facts in problem solving.
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Faculty will assess the laboratory reports and oral presentations of each student
with a standardized form.
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End of semester or at the end of the completion of the senior research project |
| 3. (Research) - An understanding of research methodology in physics. |
Each faculty member directing a student's research project completes an evaluation
of appropriate student learning and reports the results to the Committee.
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End of semester or at the end of the completion of the senior research project |
| 4. (Communication) - The ability to effectively communicate scientific results in
both oral and written reports.
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Analysis of selected problems in examination. |
End of semester or at the end of the completion of the senior research project |
| 5. (Technology) - The ability to use computers for data analysis, literature search,
scientific writing, and the ability to use other specialized research equipment.
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Each faculty member directing a student's research project completes an evaluation
of appropriate student learning and reports the results to the Committee.
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End of semester or at the end of the completion of the senior research project |
| 6. (Collaboration) - The ability to collaborate with other students in and out of
the laboratory and during problem-solving.
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Each faculty member directing a research project or advanced laboratory is provided
with an assessment sheet with emphasis on students collaborative efforts.
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End of the research project or laboratory. |
M.S. Physics
| Learning Outcome |
How Assessed |
When |
| 1. (Knowledge) - Mastery of core principles in classical mechanics, electrodynamics,
thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, mathematical methods, and statistical mechanics.
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The Learning Assessment Committee will assess data provided by faculty of respective
courses. This data will include (a) overall grade distribution of the class, (b) students
responses to specific questions, (c) comprehensive objective questions, and (d) exit
surveys. After careful review of the data the Assessment Committee will create standardized
rating forms to be used for the evaluation of each of the learning outcomes.
|
End of semester or upon graduation |
| 2. (Critical-thinking) - Ability to discriminate between relevant and irrelevant principles
and facts in problem solving and in research design.
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Analysis of selected problems in each course and research topic. |
End of semester or thesis completion. |
| 3. (Research) - An understanding of research methodology in physics. |
Successful execution of M.S. thesis or other independent study |
End of semester or at thesis completion. |
| 4. (Communication) - The ability to effectively communicate scientific results in
both oral and written reports, at scientific meetings, and in peer-reviewed journals.
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Faculty will assess the theses and oral presentations of each student with a standardized
form. The Assessment Committee will examine the verbal and/or written feedback students
received from peer-journal reviewers, peers at scientific meetings, and thesis committee
members.
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End of semester or at the completion of thesis / research project |
| 5. (Technology) - The ability to use computers for data analysis, literature search,
scientific writing, and the ability to use other specialized research equipment.
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Each faculty member directing a student's research project completes an evaluation
of appropriate student learning and reports the results to the Committee.
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End of semester or at the completion of thesis research. |
| 6. (Collaboration) - The ability to collaborate with other students and professional
peers in and out of the laboratory and during problem-solving.
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Each faculty member directing a research project or advanced laboratory is provided
with an assessment sheet with emphasis on students collaborative efforts.
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End of thesis research. |
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