PHYC 4D: Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Stage 5
Karl Westerberg
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 7 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 5 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every semester |
| Analysis Frequency | Every year |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 1 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
Assessment Methods
| Methods | C. Analyze collisions using relativistic momentum and energy. This SLO was assessed by Question 3 on Exam 1, which asks the students to analyze a simple "particles collide and form other particles" collision using relativity. Students were expected to recognize and apply conservation of momentum and total energy to the collision in order to answer the questions. G. Analyze the electronic structure of single and many electron atoms and predict the emission spectrum of such atoms using energy levels and selection rules. This was assessed by Question 5 on the final exam, which asks students to analyze the energy spectrum of an atom given the wavelengths associated with two of its transitions. Students were expected to know the relationship between emitted wavelengths of photons and energy levels, as well as understand the selection rules, in order to answer the questions. Once we complete the analysis, further details can be found in the PHYC 4-series SLO binder (kept in S187). |
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Future Plans
| Term | Fall 2014 |
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| Activities | Assessment (measurement) of outcomes, Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps |
| Details | SLOs assessed during Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 will be analyzed during (or before) the Fall 2014 semester. Any changes suggested by this analysis may be implemented at that time, if feasible, although there are no specific plans to do so at this time. In addition, the following SLOs have yet to be assessed: D. Explain the basic principles of quantum mechanics. F. Solve Schroedinger's equation for the particle in a box and analyze the resulting wave function. Both of these SLOs will be assessed during Fall 2014. |
| Highlights | No answer |