Outcome (b)
Ability to design and conduct experiments and the ability to analyze the data, interpret results and draw conclusions.
Performance Criteria and Assessment Tool:
- Be able to specify an instrument and a simple system for digital data acquisition for a specific task.
- Review homework problems on this topic from ME 305
- Be able to specify the independent and dependent variables and plan an experiment or test.
- Review planning memorandum from Project A and the Proposal for Project B in ME 406
- Be able to calculate and plot the results of an experiment, calculate the uncertainty of the results, and compare the results with the results of other studies and with theoretical predictions.
- Review final reports for Project A and B in ME 406
| Assessment and Evaluation Activity | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
Review of performance criteria that define the outcome. | Fall | Fall | |||
| Map educational strategies related to performance criteria. | Fall | Fall | |||
| Review mapping and identify where data will be collected. | Fall | Fall | |||
| Develop and/or review assessment methods used to assess performance criteria. | Fall | Fall | |||
| Collect data. | Fall & Spring | Fall & Spring | |||
| Evaluate assessment data including processes. | Summer | Summer | |||
| Report findings. | Summer | Summer | |||
| Take action where necessary. | Fall & Spring |
REU student explains project to Dr Bahr