Phys21: Preparing Physics Students for 21st-Century Careers, A 2016 report by the Joint Task Force on Undergraduate Physics Programs (J-TUPP) recommends that upon completing an undergraduate physics program what skills, knowledge, and dispositions graduates should have. The University of Colorado Denver Physics BS program outcomes are pulled from those recommendations.
BS Physics : Pure & Applied Student Learning Outcomes
A. Physics-Specific Knowledge.
1. Demonstrate competency in applying basic laws of physics in analytical mechanics, quantum mechanics, thermal physics, andelectricity & magnetism. [Modified from J-TUPP A.2.]
2. Represent basic physics concepts in multiple ways, including mathematically (including through estima-tions), conceptually, verbally, pictorially, computationally, by simulation, and experimentally. [J-TUPP A.3.]
B. Scientific and Technical Skills.
1. Perform literature studies (print and online) to determine what is known about the problem and its context by locating, reading,analyzing, evaluating, interpreting, and citing technical articles; manage scientific and engineering information so that it is actionable. [J-TUPP B.1.b.]
2. Engage in appropriate statistical analysis of results. [J-TUPP B.1.g.]
3. Show how results obtained relate to the original problem, determine follow-on investigations, and place the results in a larger perspective. [J-TUPP B.2.]
4. Use laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes, sensors, electronics, optics, vacuum systems, materials fabrication tools, signal digitizers, and signal analyzers. [J-TUPP B.3.c]
5. Make effective use of advanced analytical or process tools. [J-TUPP B.3.d]
6. Demonstrate data analytics competency: competency in analyzing data, including with statistical and uncertainty analysis;distinguishing between models; and presenting those results with appropriate tables and charts. [J-TUPP B.6.]
C. Communication Skills.
1. Communicate in writing about scientific and technical concepts concisely and completely, and revise writing to achievegrammatically-correct and logically-constructed arguments. [J-TUPP C.4.]
2. Organize and communicate ideas using words, mathematical equations, tables, graphs, pictures, animations, diagrams, and other visualization tools. [J-TUPP C.5.]
D. Professional/Workplace Skills.
1. Display awareness of regional and national career opportunities and pathways for physics graduates. [J-TUPP D.6.]
2. Demonstrate awareness of standard practices for effective r´esum´es and job interviews, as well as professional appearance and behavior. [J-TUPP D.7.]
*J-TUPP is a joint task force of: the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers With support from the National Science Foundation