Use of Results by Course

 

Year: FAL2007

 

Category: Area D2, Laboratory Science           Discipline:  ASTR1000K

 

1. Learning Outcomes
   • Demonstrate an understanding of the history of the principles, instruments, and key players of modern astronomy
   • Solve physics-related problems which demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of modern astronomy
   • Analyze and interpret key features of stellar spectra, spatial and temporal measurements of solar position, and basic telescopic images
   • Collect, present and justify statistical and graphical data related to a term-long astronomical project; explain data outliers and their significance.
   • Demonstrate an ability to identify and locate specific celestial objects using both a telescope and astronomical simulation software.
   • Please briefly summarize the results of the measured student learning outcomes in the courses in this discipline, and then analyze what the results of the assessment process revealed.            

    2.    Summary of Results

• Generally the students grasp the concepts quite well. The problem area appears to be in the basic mathematics and abstract concept comprehension. For instance, student’s received a combined average of 56% on a problem related to a star’s Doppler shift (magnitude and radial direction). Although this was particularly low score the problem was not overly difficult for the subject matter.
• Students reported that the RedShift simulation software can be faulty at times; i.e. it doesn’t always function properly.

 

 

*Planned Use of Results   Please list the dates of assessment committee meetings. 01-10-08   Please explain how faculty will use the results. Provide additional math instruction through examples in class.

*Implemented Use of Results   Please list the dates of assessment committee meetings.     Please explain how faculty used the results.

 

 

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