Program Learning Outcomes
Physics Ph.D. Program Learning Outcomes
Physics Ph.D. graduates will demonstrate:
PLO1.: Mastery of the fundamental knowledge in physics;
PLO2.: Ability to use analytical and/or computational methods to solve physics problems;
PLO3.: Ability to apply physical, mathematical, and statistical methods to a real-‐world problem in an application area;
PLO4.: Ability to communicate concepts and results to both other experts in the field and to people outside the field;
PLO5.: Ability to conduct independent research.
Curriculum Matrix | |||||
PhD Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) | |||||
PhD Requirements | PLO 1 | PLO 2 | PLO 3 | PLO 4 | PLO 5 |
Phys 210 (Fall 1st year) | X | X | |||
Phys 212 (Fall 1st year) | X | X | |||
Phys 205 (Winter, 1st year) | X | X | |||
Phys 214 (Winter, 1st year) | X | X | |||
Phys 215 (Winter, 1st year) | X | X | |||
Phys 216 (Spring, 1st year) | X | X | |||
Phys 219 (Spring, 1st year) | X | X | |||
Advanced Coursework (2nd year) | X | X | X | X | |
Written Qualifying Examination | A | A | A | ||
Advancement to Candidacy (Oral Qualifying Examination) | A | A | A | A | |
Dissertation Research | X | X | X | X | X |
Dissertation Defense | A | A | A | A | A |
X=PLO is being introduced or developed | |||||
A= Students demonstrate PLO, and assessment evidence is collected |