ISTINYE UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| Physics (DR) (English) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code: | PHYS6103 | ||||
| Course Name: | Particle Physics | ||||
| Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Compulsory Courses | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Prof. Dr. SERKANT ALİ ÇETİN | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. SERKANT ALİ ÇETİN Dr. Öğr. Üy. ONUR BUĞRA KOLCU |
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Course Objective and Content
| Course Objectives: | Possessing fundamental knowledge on particle physics. |
| Course Content: | Discoveries of particles and history of particle physics, classifications of particles, Fermions, Bosons, and Fields, symmetries, relativistic kinematics, Feynman calculus, introduction to QED, introduction to QCD, weak interactions, Higgs physics, overview of the models beyond the standart model. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understands the basic properties and classifications of particles. 2) Understands the relationship between experiment and theory in particle physics. 3) Understands the basic principles of particle interactions. |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to particle physics | |
| 2) | Classifications of Particles | |
| 3) | Classifications of Particles | |
| 4) | Elementary Particle Dynamics | |
| 5) | Elementary Particle Dynamics | |
| 6) | Elementary Particle Dynamics | |
| 7) | Relativistic kinematics | |
| 8) | Relativistic kinematics | |
| 9) | Symmetries, Groups, and Conservation Laws | |
| 10) | Symmetries, Groups, and Conservation Laws | |
| 11) | Symmetries, Groups, and Conservation Laws | |
| 12) | Feynman Calculus | |
| 13) | Feynman Calculus | |
| 14) | Review of the Standard Model |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Introduction to Elementary Particles, D. Griffiths Particle Physics, Martin & Shaw Facts and Mysteries in Particle Physics, M. Veltman |
| References: | CERN Lectures on Particle Physics, D. Tong Particle Physics Reference Library, H. Schopper |
Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship
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| 1) Possession of fundamental and recents theories and experimental techniques in the field of high energy and particle physics. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 2) Effective use of the theoretical knowledge on applications. | 2 | ||||||||
| 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 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
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. | 3 |
| 2) | Effective use of the theoretical knowledge on applications. | 2 |
| 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. | |
| 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 |
| Quizzes | 1 | % 15 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 15 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| 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 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 98 | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 2 | 10 | 120 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 15 | 10 | 50 | |||
| Quizzes | 2 | 8 | 1 | 18 | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 25 | 3 | 28 | |||
| Final | 1 | 50 | 3 | 53 | |||
| Total Workload | 367 | ||||||