Program Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding: Graduates have

1. a comprehension of the core areas of physics, including classical and quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and statistical and thermal physics;
2. a comprehension of basic mathematics, including differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, differential equations and complex analysis;
3. a comprehension of computer programming and chemistry;
4. a comprehension of the importance and practice of good ethical standards;
5. a recognition of contemporary issues in science and its applications.

Intellectual Skills: Graduates have

1. an ability to construct theoretical models, solve problems, design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
2. an ability to demonstrate understanding of at least one advanced topic in theoretical or experimental physics;

Transferable (Generic) Skills: Graduates have

1. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
2. an ability to effectively communicate information in both written and verbal form;
3. a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

Practical Skills: Graduates have

1. 1. an ability to use modern physics techniques, skills, and computing tools necessary for physics practice (use laboratory and workshop equipment to generate data, prepare technical drawings, prepare technical reports, give technical presentations, take notes effectively, write computer programs, use mathematics and/or computational tools and packages to make models).