PHYS2220
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PHYS2220 - Phys For Scien & Eng II (4 cr)
Physics and AstronomySC - College of Science
General Education Program Learning Outcome
Persist in Addressing Complex Problems
Physical Science Exploration (PS) - GE Course-Level Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the General Education Physical Sciences requirement, students will be able to:
Explain scientific methods: Explain science as a process and as a way of understanding the physical world;
Understand: Demonstrate understanding of matter, energy, and their influence on physical systems;
Evaluate: Evaluate the credibility of various sources of information about science-related issues; and
Apply: Describe how the Physical Sciences utilize their foundational principles to confront and solve pressing local and global challenges, shaping historical, ethical, or social landscapes in the process.
Apply basic and applied knowledge through completion of a capstone education, research, or work experience
Apply measurement principles, numerical and statistical analysis methods, and a high-level structured programming language to investigate atmospheric processes and environmental problems
Apply physics concepts to contemporary systems.
Articulate the role of observation and the interplay between experiment and theory in scientific progress.
Be prepared for higher-level education or to embark on a career with skills adaptable to evolving opportunities in the workforce
Demonstrate how basic understanding of the atmosphere can be applied to diverse interdisciplinary applications
Demonstrate understanding of core concepts in the atmospheric sciences involving fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, radiative transfer, and air chemistry
Demonstrate understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities expected of scientists
Express problems in the language of mathematics.
Identify the essential physical principles underlying both idealized and real world problems.
Possess the ability to communicate in both written and oral forms with peer and lay audiences using scientific evidence
Problem Solving a: Identify the essential physical principles underlying both idealized and real world problems.
Problem Solving b: Express problems in the language of mathematics.
Problem Solving c: Solve problems alone and in teams using a variety of tools including estimation, simplified models, computational methods, and graphical representations.
Science and Society a: Apply physics concepts to physical systems of contemporary interest.
Science and Society b: Recognize the contributions and value of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and identities within physics and science.
Science Communication: Present experimental results and complex physics principles in both written and oral formats with proper citations.
Science Methods a: Articulate the role of observation and the interplay between experiment and theory in scientific progress.
Science Methods b: Collect and analyze experimental data.
Science Methods c : Estimate and understand the statistical significance and confidence levels of an experimental result.
Solve problems alone and in teams using a variety of tools including estimation, simplified models, computational methods, and graphical representations.