Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
1) Comprehensive understanding of basic principles of physics in the core topic areas of classical mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and experimental methods. This knowledge is to be acquired via core courses.
2) Advanced knowledge in a specialty area such as condensed matter physics, biophysics, particle physics, or cosmology. This knowledge is to be acquired via elective and other advanced courses, independent studies, and research activities.
3) Broad knowledge of physics topics outside the specialty area, such as relativity, optics, and other new developments in physics. This knowledge is to be acquired via elective courses, colloquia and seminars, independent studies, research activities, and conference participation.
4) In-depth scientific research skills. The skill set includes, but not limited to, critical thinking, literature search, ability to formulate a problem, and problem solving (theoretical or experimental). These skills are to be acquired through courses, independent studies, interactions with other scientists, and research activities.
5) Teaching and communication (written and oral) skills. These skills are to be acquired through supervised teaching (laboratory and/or recitation), independent studies, graduate research, Comprehensive Exam, attending professional conferences, writing scientific reports, papers and proposals, writing dissertation, and defending the dissertation.
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