Famu Assessment Planning Form Ip
2006-2007 FAMOUS ASSESSMENT PLANNING FORM
Instructional Programs (IP)
SECTION I _ GENERAL INFORMATION
Degree Program / Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) PhysicsCollege/School / College of Arts and Sciences
Contact Person / Dr. Charles A. Weatherford
Date Submitted, Steps 1-3 / October 27, 2006
Date Submitted, Steps 4-5
Date Submitted, Step 6
SECTION II_ INSTITUTIONAL MISSION/GOALS CONNECTION
Excerpt(s) Citing Linkage to University Mission Statement / The mission of FAMU is to provide an enlightened and enriched academic, intellectual, moral, cultural, ethical, technology and student-centered environment, conducive to the development of highly-qualified individuals who are prepared and capable of serving as leaders and contributors in our ever-evolving society.
Excerpt(s) Citing Linkage to University Goal (s) Statements / Goal #3: Academic Improvement: To provide a distinctive quality undergraduate and graduate educational experience based on challenging academic standards and exposure to new technologies.
Program Mission/Goals
Program Expected Outcomes / 1. Communication Skills:
- Use computer-based strategies to illustrate and solve physicsproblems
- Present findings of physics applications orally and in writing
2. Critical Thinking Skills:
• Extract information from physics text through analytic reading PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101, PHY4221, PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324, PHZ4303, PHY4936, PHZ3113, PHZ3114
•Calculate and interpret the results of various, physics problems
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101,PHY4221, PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324,PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303,PHY4936,PHZ3113,PHZ3114
•Solve real world engineering problems using physics principles
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101, PHY4221, PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303,PHY4936,PHZ3113,PHZ3114
•Develop models of physical systems
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101,PHY4221,PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324,PHY3503,PHY4604,PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHY4404, PHZ4303, PHY4936, PHZ3113, PHZ3114
3. Project Management:
•Collaborate effectively with team members
PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHY3424C, PHY4802L, PHY4931
•Solve problems through skilled time management
PHY2048, PHY2049, PF1Y3101, PHY4221, PHY4802L,PHY4323,PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703,PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHY4303, PHY4936, PHY3113, PHZ3114
4. Specific Content Knowledge:
•Recognize and apply basic principles in the main areas ofphysics, including Newtonian methods, quantum mechanics,and relativity
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101,PHY4221,PHY4802L,PHY4323,PHY4324,PHY3503,PHY4604,PHY4936,PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404,PHZ4303,PHY4936,PHZ3113,PHZ3114,
MAP3202, MAS3105, MAC3311, MAC3312
•Use the terminology of physics accurately
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101,PHY4221,PHY4802L,PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503,PHY4604,PHY4936,PHY3424C, PHY4703,PHZ3302,PHZ4404, PHZ4303,PHY4936,PHZ3113,PHZ3114
•Describe possible career options related to physics
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101, PHY4221,PHY4802L,PHY4323,PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303, PHY4936,PHZ3113, PHZ3114
•Recognize and apply mathematical tools useful to the practice of physics, including calculus, differential equations, vectoralgebra and calculus, variables and functions, and partial-differential equations
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101, PHY4221, PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303, PHY4936, PHZ3113, PHZ3114
5. Integrity/Values:
•Demonstrate self-direction in learning
PHY4802L, PHY4936
•Recognize ethical problems that may occur in the context ofsolving physics problems
PHY4802L, PHY4936
•Adhere to the values of science, objectivity, precision, persistence
PHY4802L, PHY4936
SECTION III_ FAMOUS SIX STEPS
EXPECTED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME #1
Step 1 / Formulate Outcome / 1. Communication Skills:
- Use computer-based strategies to illustrate and solve physicsproblems
- Present findings of physics applications orally and in writing
Step 2 / Ascertain Criteria for Success / Direct Measure
- Students will be required to complete written lab reports and critique published research papers (PHY4802L, PHY4936)
- Graduating seniors present their research results to their peers, The Society of Physics Students. The presentation is expected to be in Powerpoint involving graphs, tables, digital photographs of equipment, and careful analysis of data. A question and answer period follows the presentation.
- Students will write a scientific paper that includes an abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion (PHY4936).
After the students are placed in graduate school or positions of
employment, the department chairpersons or employers will be
asked to answer the question: “How well do FAMU Physics
graduates communicate in written and oral form compared to their peers from other undergraduate degree programs?”
Step 3 / Measure Performance Using Direct and Indirect Methods of Assessment / Direct Measure
- Every graduating senior will receive a mean score of 80% in the oral presentation exit exam,graded by a team of faculty members using the presentation rubric (PHY4936).
- Students will write a scientific paper that includes an abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion (PHY4936).
Anevaluation of at least 80% of supervisors saying that FAMU graduates areequal to or surpass students from other undergraduate degreeprograms will be judged a success.
Step 4 / Observe and Summarize Results / Direct Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s)
Step 5 / Use of Results for Improvement (Implemented)
Step 6 / Strengthen Program (Action Plan)
SECTION III_ FAMOUS SIX STEPS
EXPECTED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME #2
Step 1 / Formulate Outcome / 2. Critical Thinking Skills:
• Extract information from physics text through analytic reading
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101, PHY4221, PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324, PHZ4303, PHY4936, PHZ3113, PHZ3114
•Calculate and interpret the results of various, physics problems
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101,PHY4221, PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324,PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303,PHY4936,PHZ3113,PHZ3114
•Solve real world engineering problems using physics principles
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101, PHY4221, PHY48O2L, PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503,PHY4604,PHY4936,PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303,PHY4936,PHZ3113,PHZ3114
•Develop models of physical systems
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101,PHY4221,PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324,PHY3503,PHY4604,PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHY4404, PHZ4303, PHY4936, PHZ3113, PHZ3114
Step 2 / Ascertain Criteria for Success / Direct Measure
- A graduating physics major should have solved many and different kinds of problems in various physics and other science and math courses. The measure of one’s critical ability of solving problems is demonstrated by the grades student receives in various course work (PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101,PHY4221, PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY4604,PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303,PHY4936,PHZ3113,PHZ3114)
- A graduating senior takes a special problems course to apply his knowledge of physics under a stewardship of a mentor. (PHY4936)
Students during their sophomore and junior year summers, will participate in at least one summer research experience at FAMU or at a national lab or another university. The employers will be asked to evaluate FAMU Physics student’s critical thinking skills.
Step 3 / Measure Performance Using Direct and Indirect Methods of Assessment / Direct Measure
- A graduating physics major will have passing grade of “C” or higher inPHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101,PHY4221, PHY4802L, PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY4604,PHY4936, PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303,PHY4936,PHZ3113,PHZ3114
- 80% of graduating seniorswill have a passing grade of “C” or higher in a special problems course (PHY4936)
If 80% of employers think FAMU Phyics majors compare favorably with students from
Other schools this will be judged asuccess.
Step 4 / Observe and Summarize Results / Direct Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s)
Step 5 / Use of Results for Improvement (Implemented)
Step 6 / Strengthen Program (Action Plan)
SECTION III_ FAMOUS SIX STEPS
EXPECTED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME #3
Step 1 / Formulate Outcome / 3. Project Management:
•Collaborate effectively with team members
PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHY3424C, PHY4802L, PHY4931
•Solve problems through skilled time management
PHY2048, PHY2049, PHY3101, PHY4221, PHY4802L,
PHY4323,PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936,
PHY3424C, PHY4703,PHZ3302, PHZ4404,
PHY4303, PHY4936, PHY3113, PHZ3114
Step 2 / Ascertain Criteria for Success / Direct Measure
- Students are given take-home exams to work out solutions collaboratively.
PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936,
PHY3424C, PHY4703,PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303,
PHY4936, PHZ3113,PHZ3114
- Students engage in general physics and advanced physics labs as a group and write reports.
PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936,
PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303,
PHY4936, PHZ3113,PHZ3114
- Students have opportunity to work in research projects with experimentalists in laboratories where graduate and undergraduate students are involved.
After placement in graduate programs or positions of
employment, the respective department chairpersons or
employers will be asked to compare FAMU Physics graduates
with Physics graduates from other undergraduate Physics
programs as to their ability to manage projects.
Step 3 / Measure Performance Using Direct and Indirect Methods of Assessment / Direct Measure
- 80% of the students are expected to get a B or better.
PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936,
PHY3424C, PHY4703,PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303,
PHY4936, PHZ3113,PHZ3114
- 80% of students participating in research experiences with experimentalists in laboratories are expected to get a favorable evaluation.
If 80% say FAMU Physics graduates compare favorably with
other Physics graduates, this will be judged a success.
Step 4 / Observe and Summarize Results / Direct Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s)
Step 5 / Use of Results for Improvement (Implemented)
Step 6 / Strengthen Program (Action Plan)
SECTION III_ FAMOUS SIX STEPS
EXPECTED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME #4
Step 1 / Formulate Outcome / 4. Specific Content Knowledge:
- Recognize and apply basic principles in the main areas ofphysics, including Newtonian methods, quantum mechanics,and relativity.
MAP3202, MAS3105, MAC3311, MAC3312
- Use the terminology of physics accurately.
- Describe possible career options related to physics.
- Recognize and apply mathematical tools useful to the practice of physics, including calculus, differential equations, vectoralgebra and calculus, variables and functions, and partial-differential equations.
PHY4323, PHY4324, PHY3503, PHY4604, PHY4936,
PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHZ3302, PHZ4404, PHZ4303,
PHY4936, PHZ3113, PHZ3114
Step 2 / Ascertain Criteria for Success / Direct Measure
- All Physics students are required to take the core courses in Physics.
PHY4323,PHY4324,PHY3503,PHY4604, PHY4936,
PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHY4936
- Students must take math courses as required by the major.
- Students take the GRE subject exam to measure their knowledge of physics with respect to the rest of ph1sies majors.
After having been placed in a graduate program or a position
of employment, the respective chairpersons or employers will
be asked to rate ourPhysics graduates compared with
graduates from other undergraduate Physics programs. They
will be asked for a percentile. A rating of 80% will be judged
a success.
Step 3 / Measure Performance Using Direct and Indirect Methods of Assessment / Direct Measure
- All Physics students must pass in all core and math courses with a “C” or better.
PHY4323,PHY4324,PHY3503,PHY4604, PHY4936,
PHY3424C, PHY4703, PHY4936
MAP3202,MAS3105, MAC3311, MAC3312
- If 80% of our students pass at the 50th percentile in the GRE test our program will be judged a success.
When rating our Physics graduates by other chairpersons
and employers a rating of 80% will be judged a success.
Step 4 / Observe and Summarize Results / Direct Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s)
Step 5 / Use of Results for Improvement (Implemented)
Step 6 / Strengthen Program (Action Plan)
SECTION III_ FAMOUS SIX STEPS
EXPECTED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME #5
Step 1 / Formulate Outcome / 5. Integrity/Values:
- Demonstrate self-direction in learning.
- Recognize ethical problems that may occur in the context ofsolving physics problems.
- Adhere to the values of science, objectivity, precision, persistence.
Step 2 / Ascertain Criteria for Success / Direct Measure
- Students enroll in special problems courses to conduct research on their own under a guidance of a faculty member.
- Students take advanced physics lab course to perform difficult experiments.
- Students are taught to present results that are not tampered to fit theory.
Indirect Measure
A student committee will do semi-annual surveys to assess
the level of integrity and values of the student body. They
will be asked how much cheating and plagiarism occurs.
Step 3 / Measure Performance Using Direct and Indirect Methods of Assessment / Direct Measure
80% of the students are expected to pass the special
problems courses and the advanced lab courses with a “C” or
better.
PHY4936, PHY4802L
Indirect Measure
A high level of integrity will be judged to exist if 75% of the
students say little or no cheating or plagiarismoccurs.
Step 4 / Observe and Summarize Results / Direct Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s)
Step 5 / Use of Results for Improvement (Implemented)
Step 6 / Strengthen Program (Action Plan)
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