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PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PHYS6205

Course Name:

Computing in High Energy Physics

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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:

Prof. Dr. SERTAÇ ÖZTÜRK

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof.Dr. Sertaç Öztürk

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Introducing and teaching of data analysis and simulation programs commonly used in high energy physics and particle physics.
Course Content:	Basic linux commands, C++ programming language, ROOT data analysis program, Pythia8 event generator and Geant4 simulation program.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learning basic Linux commands
2) Learning the C++ programming language
3) Learning the ROOT data analysis program. Generating data histograms, statistical values.
4) Learning the Pythia8 event generation program. Learning event generation methods for different particle collision states and parameters. Analysis of event production results.
5) Learning the Geant4 simulation program. Making radiation-matter interaction simulations for different detector structures, analyzing the results.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	General introduction to computer programs used in high energy physics, linux operating system and basic linux commands.	Linux Pocket Guide, Daniel J. Barrett, O'Reilly Media
2)	Introduction to C++ programming. Variables, operators, loops, functions	https://cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/
3)	C++ array, vectors, pointers, I/O	https://cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/
4)	Introduction to ROOT, histograms and graphics	https://root.cern/manual/
5)	ROOT fit ve ntuples	https://root.cern/manual/
6)	ROOT tree	https://root.cern/manual/
7)	Introduction to Pythia8 event generator, cross section calculation and event generation for different processes	https://www.pythia.org
8)	Different hadronization processes in Pythia 8, running with root	https://www.pythia.org
9)	Introduction to the Geant4 simulation program	https://geant4.web.cern.ch/docs/
10)	Geometry definition in Geant4	https://geant4.web.cern.ch/docs/
11)	Tracking and physics list in Geant4	https://geant4.web.cern.ch/docs/
12)	Optical processes in Geant4	https://geant4.web.cern.ch/docs/
13)	Project presentation
14)	Project presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	ROOT manual, Pythia8 manual, Geant4 manual
References:	https://root.cern https://www.pythia.org https://geant4.web.cern.ch https://cplusplus.com

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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

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.	2
2)	Effective use of the theoretical knowledge on applications.	2
3)	Competence in using analysis tools and equipment in experimental studies.	3
4)	Advanced design competence about particle detectors and/or particle accelerators.	3
5)	Possession of data acquisition, data analysis and data processing skills.	2
6)	Competence to do independent research in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics.	3
7)	Having R&D and/or P&D experience on Particle Detectors and Particle Accelerators.	2
8)	Collaborative work competence required by experimental and phenomenological research activities in the field of High Energy and Particle Physics.	2
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.	3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	2	% 40
Project	2	% 60
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	14	3	2	1	84
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	2	1	84
Presentations / Seminar	2	4	4	2	20
Project	2	5	5	3	26
Homework Assignments	5	3	3	2	40
Total Workload					254