LA HARBOR COLLEGE

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessment Report

Course Assessment

Division: Math Physical Science and Tech Discipline/Program: Physics

Course Number and Name: PHYSICS 039 –Physics for Engineers and Scientists III

Program Contact Person: Steven Morris Phone: 4508

Reviewed by: Date: Spring 2010

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Institutional Learning Outcomes / Course Intended Outcomes / Means of Assessment and Criteria for Success / Summary of Data Collected / Use of Results
2 / (1) Identify the appropriate equations for analyzing nodes and antinodes and their resulting magnitudes in intensity and decibels, and Doppler shifts / Means: questions will be posed on the final exam describing each SLO
Criteria: At least 50% of the A, B and C-grade students will obtain a score of 3 or higher according to the Physics Department scoring rubric, on all problems listed below. / 50% of students scored 3 or higher meeting Department expectations / No change
2 / (2) Describe the derivation of electromagnetic radiation equations from Maxwell’s four equations of electromagnetism, and calculate the pointing vector, intensity, momentum and pressure associated with these waves / 40% of students scored 3 or higher. Results are below Department expectations / Modify teaching method
2 / (3) Describe the source of Einstein’s special theory of relativity and the methodology behind the derivations / 80% of students scored 3 or higher exceeding Department expectations / No change
2 / (4) Describe the basic underpinnings of Einstein’s general theory of relativity and its application to cosmology / 70% of students scored 3 or higher exceeding Department expectations / No change
2 / (5) Apply the selection rules of quantum mechanics to the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom / 60% of students scored 3 or higher exceeding Department expectations / No change

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Approved 12/13/02

Revised 5/28/2004