PHYC 2A: Introductory Physics
Stage 5
Karl Westerberg
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 6 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 6 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every semester |
| Analysis Frequency | Every year |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 4 |
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| Number of Instructors | 2 |
Assessment Methods
| Methods | We assessed the following SLOs this semester: D. Analyze a physical situation with multiple forces acting on a point mass or extended object using concepts of work and energy. E. Determine which fundamental laws of physics apply in a problem, such as whether or not momentum or energy is conserved. Each instructor came up with his or her own exam questions to assess these SLOs. The data will be analyzed during (if not before) Fall 2014, at which point further details will become available in the PHYC 2-series SLO binder (kept in S188). |
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Future Plans
| Term | Fall 2014 |
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| Activities | Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps |
| Details | We will analyze the data obtained from assessments which took place during Fall 2013 and Spring 2014. This analysis is expected to occur during (if not before) Fall 2014. The SLOs involved are: A. Demonstrate familiarity with the SI (International System) system of units and apply dimensional analysis to check for the reasonableness of solutions. B. Apply basic vector mathematics, such as addition of vectors and resolution of vectors into components, to physics problems such as two-dimensional kinematics. C. Analyze a physical situation with multiple forces acting on a point mass or extended object using Newton's Laws of Motion. D. Analyze a physical situation with multiple forces acting on a point mass or extended object using concepts of work and energy. E. Determine which fundamental laws of physics apply in a problem, such as whether or not momentum or energy is conserved. After carrying out the analysis, we will discuss possible future improvements based on the results of our analysis. |
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