Physics (DR) (English)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: PHYS6101
Course Name: Graduate Seminar
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. ANDREW JOHN BEDDALL
Course Lecturer(s): Andrew Beddall
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Preparation of effective research talk, presentations by students on selected topics.
Course Content: Seminar activities where selected topics are discussed as an outcome of weekly course meetings.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) By the end of the course the student will have improved their skills in performing independent literature searches on various subjects, planning and preparing presentations and effectively communication.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course
2) Principles of research, writing and presentation. List of available mini topics (topic 1 of 2).
3) Selection of a topic 1 of 2 (mini topic). Discussions.
4) Student report on their research for topic 1. Discussions. Research topic 1 and prepare a short overview of the topic
5) Student report on their organization of the presentation or topic 1. Discussions. Prepare a short overview of the presentation
6) Student (short) presentations (topic 1). Prepare the presentation, consult with the course instructor in advance to get feedback
7) Feedback on the previous week's presentations. List of available topics for the second presentation (topic 2). Selection of topic 2. The list of topics will be given in advance. Consider your preferences.
8) Student report on their research. Discussions. Research topic 1 and prepare a short overview of the topic
9) Student report on their organization of the presentation. Discussions. Prepare a short overview of the presentation
10) Student presentations. Prepare the presentation, consult with the course instructor in advance to get feedback
11) Student presentations. Prepare the presentation, consult with the course instructor in advance to get feedback

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Various web resources.
References: Various web resources and journal papers.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) Possession of fundamental and recents theories and experimental techniques in the field of high energy and particle physics. 1
2) Effective use of the theoretical knowledge on applications.
3) Competence in using analysis tools and equipment in experimental studies.
4) Advanced design competence about particle detectors and/or particle accelerators.
5) Possession of data acquisition, data analysis and data processing skills.
6) Competence to do independent research in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics. 1
7) Having R&D and/or P&D experience on Particle Detectors and Particle Accelerators. 1
8) Collaborative work competence required by experimental and phenomenological research activities in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics. 1
9) Competence in understanding, using and developing the software and hardware required by particle physics research and applications, from data analysis to detector and accelerator design.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Possession of fundamental and recents theories and experimental techniques in the field of high energy and particle physics. 1
2) Effective use of the theoretical knowledge on applications. 1
3) Competence in using analysis tools and equipment in experimental studies. 1
4) Advanced design competence about particle detectors and/or particle accelerators.
5) Possession of data acquisition, data analysis and data processing skills.
6) Competence to do independent research in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics. 2
7) Having R&D and/or P&D experience on Particle Detectors and Particle Accelerators.
8) Collaborative work competence required by experimental and phenomenological research activities in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics.
9) Competence in understanding, using and developing the software and hardware required by particle physics research and applications, from data analysis to detector and accelerator design.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Seminar 2 % 60
Final Sözlü 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 2 2 4
Presentations / Seminar 3 24 6 8 114
Total Workload 118