Learning Outcomes

Physics, Bachelor of Science


The USU Physics Learning Outcomes listed here were devised in collaboration with all Physics Departments in the Utah System of Higher Education using the "Tuning Process", supported by a grant from the Lumina Foundation.


We divide the Physics BS Degree Learning Outcomes into the following areas:

* Physics Concepts

* Problem solving and Mathematical Analysis

* Laboratory Skills

* Computer skills

* Research Skills

* Communication skills



Details on these outcomes and associated competencies and benchmarks can be found here.