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Phys 05a Consistency between The Aims of the Bachelor's Degree according to Study Guide VS Learning Outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree according to ASIIN’s Subject-Specific Criteria
Table 1: Goals of Physics Program
1 Graduates should have the standing for further education, teaching, and research in physics.
2 Skilled graduates that have the capability to conduct studies and research individually as well as in group for the solution of physics based problems.
Table 2: Objectives of Physics Program
Graduates of the Physics program will be able to :
1 Foundations and contemporary knowledge in Physics
2 Skills of handling problems on the basis of physics principles
3 Foundation for basic scientific research in Physics.
4 Ability to cooperate as individuals or in groups with the society to solve Physics related problems.
Table 3: Program Learning Outcomes of Physics Program
** Student learning Outcomes Domain
On successful completion of this program, students would be able to:
Recognize the knowledge of fundamental concepts in classical physics (mechanics, electrodynamics, thermo-dynamics, vibrations, waves and optics) and modern physics ( quantum, atomic and molecular, nuclear, elementary particle and solid state physics )
[a1]
Knowledge A
Recall the appropriate mathematical tools used in physics
[a2]
Understand the importance of physics laws and its limitations, their inherent relation and mathematical formulation
[a3]
Perform experiments, data acquisition, data analysis and draw results and conclusions.
[b1]
Cognitive Skills
B [b2] Develop the skill for analyzing/solving the physics based problems.
Explain to general audience the physical principles that underlie our understanding of nature.
[b3]
Communicate and work effectively in groups as well as individually
[c1]
Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility C
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Be aware of professional and ethical responsibilities
[c2]
Think creatively about scientific problems and their solutions, both orally and in written.
[d1]
Communication IT and Numerical Skills D
Locate and retrieve scientific information, using modern computer tools
[d2]
Learn how to collect and classify the required topics using internet communication tools.
[d3]
N. A.
… Psychomotor Skills E
** All students in the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Physics have the same major subject, Physics.
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ASIIN General Criteria for the Accreditation of Degree Programs
Educational Objectives - Competences
"High technology is physical technology" – this sentence from a position assessment by the National Academy of Sciences of the USA shows that mathematics plays an increasingly important role in practically all areas of the natural and engineering sciences, but also in economic, financial and social science areas and in medicine.
The educational objectives are outlined by the description of the learning outcomes, i.e. knowledge, skills and competences, required by the graduates for practicing their profession or for post-graduate studies. These outcomes vary in extent and intensity in accordance with the differing objectives of Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.
The following learning outcomes (knowledge, skills or competences)1 are typical of a Bachelor's degree in physics:
Specialist learning outcomes Graduates
a) They have sound knowledge of classical physics (mechanics, electrodynamics, thermo-dynamics, vibrations, waves and optics) and are familiar with the fundamentals of quantum, atomic and molecular, nuclear, elementary particle and solid state physics.
b) They are familiar with important mathematical methods used in physics and can use these to solve physics problems.
c) They have an extensive understanding of the fundamental principles of physics, their inherent relation and mathematical formulation and, based on this, have acquired methods suitable for theoretical analysis, modelling and simulation of relevant processes.
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d) They have applied their knowledge to physics problems in an exemplary manner and studied some areas in greater depth, thereby acquiring a first basis for problem solving competence.
e) They have a basic capacity to comprehend physics problems. This will in general however not yet facilitate a deeper understanding of current research areas.
f) They are therefore in a position to independently classify physics-based and to some extent also interdisciplinary problems that require a target-oriented and logic-based approach, and to analyse and/or solve them by using natural scientific and mathematical methods.
g) They are familiar with basic principles of experimentation, are able to use modern physics measurement methods, and are in a position to assess the significance of results correctly.
h) They have generally also acquired an overview knowledge in selected other natural science subjects or technical disciplines.
i) They are able to apply their knowledge to different fields and act responsibly in their professional activity. They are moreover able to recognise new trends in their subject area and integrate the relevant methodology – possibly after appropriate qualification into their further work.
j) They are able to continuously and self-reliantly extend and deepen the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's degree programme. They are familiar with suitable learning strategies (lifelong learning) for this; they are in particular capable of a consecutive Master's degree programme in principle.
k) They have gained initial experience with regard to generic qualifications (e.g. time management, study and work techniques, willingness to cooperate, capacity for teamwork, ability to communicate, rules of good scientific practice) in their degree programme, and are able to develop these skills further.
l) They have learnt communication techniques and are familiar with the basic elements of the relevant specialised English.
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m) They are able to solve a simple scientific problem and to present their results orally (lecture) and in writing (demonstrated in a Bachelor’s thesis).
n) Classify, recognize, formulate and solve physical-related problems.
o) Can recognize, formulate, classify and solve problems in a physical context.
p) Use electronic media competently.
q) Implement lifelong learning strategies. A prerequisite for this is that the students are persevering and that they have developed persistence.
r) can communicate, possibly also in a foreign language, and contribute their work effectively in teams
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Student Learning Outcomes Mapping with ASIIN General Criteria
Domain
Student Learning Outcomes
ASIIN
Knowledge
[a1]
Recognize the knowledge of fundamental concepts in classical physics (mechanics, electrodynamics, thermo-dynamics, vibrations, waves and optics) and modern physics ( quantum, atomic and molecular, nuclear, elementary particle and solid state physics )
a
They have sound knowledge of classical physics (mechanics, electrodynamics, thermo-dynamics, vibrations, waves and optics) and are familiar with the
fundamentals of quantum, atomic and molecular, nuclear, elementary particle and solid state physics.
[a2] Recall the appropriate mathematical tools used in
physics b
They are familiar with important mathematical methods used in physics and can use these to solve physics problems.
[a3]
Understand the importance of physics laws and its limitations, their inherent relation and mathematical formulation
c
They have an extensive understanding of the fundamental principles of physics, their inherent relation and mathematical formulation and, based on this, have acquired methods suitable for theoretical analysis, modelling and simulation of relevant processes.
Cognitive
[b1] Perform experiments, data acquisition, data
analysis and draw results and conclusions. g
They are familiar with basic principles of experimentation, are able to use modern physics measurement methods, and are in a position to assess the significance of results correctly.
[b2] Develop the skill for analyzing/solving the physics based problems.
d
They have applied their knowledge to physics problems in an exemplary manner and studied some areas in greater depth, thereby acquiring a first basis for problem solving competence
N Classify, recognize, formulate and solve physical-related problems.
[b3] Explain to general audience the physical principles that underlie our understanding of nature.
f
They are therefore in a position to independently classify physics-based and to some extent also interdisciplinary problems that require a target-oriented and logic-based approach, and to analyse and/or solve them by using natural scientific and mathematical methods.
m They are able to solve a simple scientific problem and to present their results orally (lecture) and in writing (demonstrated in a Bachelor’s thesis).
i
They are able to apply their knowledge to different fields and act responsibly in their professional activity. They are moreover able to recognise new trends in their subject area and integrate the relevant methodology – possibly after
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appropriate qualification into their further work.
Interpersonal and responsibility
[c1] Communicate and work effectively in groups as
well as individually k
They have gained initial experience with regard to generic qualifications (e.g.
time management, study and work techniques, willingness to cooperate, capacity for teamwork, ability to communicate, rules of good scientific practice) in their degree programme, and are able to develop these skills further.
[c2] Be aware of professional and ethical
responsibilities h
They have generally also acquired an overview knowledge in selected other natural science subjects or technical disciplines.
Communication and Numerical Skills
[d1] Think creatively about scientific problems and their
solutions, both orally and in written. O Can recognize, formulate, classify and solve problems in a physical context.
[d2] Locate and retrieve scientific information, using modern computer tools
P Use electronic media competently.
e They have a basic capacity to comprehend physics problems. This will in general however not yet facilitate a deeper understanding of current research areas.
[d3] Learn how to collect and classify the required topics using internet communication tools.
j
They are able to continuously and self-reliantly extend and deepen the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's degree programme. They are familiar with suitable learning strategies (lifelong learning) for this; they are in particular capable of a consecutive Master's degree programme in principle.
l They have learnt communication techniques and are familiar with the basic elements of the relevant specialised English.
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Consistency between The Aims of the Physics Bachelor's Degree according to Study Guide VS Learning Outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree according to ASIIN’s Subject-Specific Criteria
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