PHYC 4A: Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Stage 5
Leilah McCarthy

Basic Information

Number of Outcomes3
Number of Outcomes Assessed3
Assessment FrequencyEvery semester
Analysis FrequencyEvery semester
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Course Information

Number of Course Sections5
Number of Instructors3

Assessment Methods

MethodsA common 10-question test was given to students from all PHYC 4A sections. This test was first given in fall 2013 and it was similar to the one used in spring 2013, but was changed to include questions that required the use of calculus.

Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis

TermSpring 2014, Fall 2013
How and With Whomother faculty in the department
Number Assessed208
Data SummaryOf the 10 questions, 3 assessed SLO A, 3 assessed SLO B, and 2 assessed SLO C. Two or more correct was considered proficient. One correct was considered developing. Zero correct was considered no evidence.

Results (Fall 2013, Spring 2014)

SLO A:

Proficient: 54%, 64%

Developing: 32%, 29%

No Evidence: 15%, 8%

SLO B:

Proficient: 59%, 70%

Developing: 36%, 20%

No Evidence: 5%, 10%

SLO C:

Proficient: 28%, 29%

Developing: 42%, 36%

No Evidence: 30%, 35%
Planned ImprovementsOverall, we are happy with the results for SLO A and B, especially the improvement from fall 2013 to spring 2014. SLO C needs work and improvements will be discussed in the fall.
Program Review LinkNo answer

Future Plans

TermFall 2014
ActivitiesAssessment (measurement) of outcomes, Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
DetailsThis was the first year using this assessment and data will continue to be collected and analyzed through Spring 2015.
HighlightsNo answer

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