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