Physics Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1: Fundamental Concepts

1.1 Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in physics will exhibit a sound grasp of fundamental concepts in the discipline.

Outcome 2: Problem Solving

2.1 Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in physics will be able to employ problem solving skills together with scientific models and mathematical techniques to explain and predict behavior of physical systems.

Foundational Studies 2: Critically evaluate the ideas of others.

Outcome 3: Laboratory Procedures

3.1 Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in physics will be able to carry out basic laboratory procedures demonstrating appropriate use of instrumentation, quantitative measurement, and data analysis.

Foundational Studies IIIa: Quantitative Literacy.

Outcome 4: Communication

4.1 Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in physics will be able to demonstrate professional communication skills.

Foundational Studies 10: Express themselves effectively, professionally, and persuasively both orally and in writing.