PHYC 4CL - Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers - Stage 5 - Stephen Swingle
Assessment
| Assessment Methods | Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work |
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| Assessment Description | Two practical exams were given to assess students ability to use the function generator and oscilloscope. |
| Learning Outcomes | B. Use an oscilloscope to make measurements related to the concepts of waves and optics. C. Operate a function generator to produce desired waveforms. |
| Number of Sections | 3 |
| Number of Instructors | 1 |
| Number of Students | ~55 |
Data Analysis
| Data Shared With | Data was reviewed only by the instructor. |
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| Data Sharing Methods | None |
| Data Summary | The first practical exam average was 90.8%. The second practical exam average was 92.8%. |
| Analysis Summary | The outcome is achieved if 100% of the students can operate these instruments. This result would be indicated by an average score between 95 and 100%. The results indicated that a very large majority did learn how to use the instruments, however some students may have not developed an acceptable level of proficiency. |
| Next Steps Planned | Achieving 100% mastery should be possible by the second practical exam if the students who score poorly on the first practical exam are identified and given individualized instruction. |
| Learning Outcomes | No answer |
Tentative Future Plans
| Term | Fall 2013 |
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| More Details | The practical test will be repeated and students who fail the first will be identified and given individualized instruction. |
SLO Details Storage Location
ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)