Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PHYSICS PR. | |
| Code | FZK212 |
| Name | Introduction to High Energy Physics |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AYŞE POLATÖZ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AYŞE POLATÖZ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Learning Basic Concepts and Experimental Techniques in High Energy Physics
Course Content
Introduction to Particle Physics and Basic Concepts, High Energy Physics Experiments and CERN, History of particle Physics, Elementary Particles and Forces, Accelerator Centers Across The World, Accelerators and Applications , Accelerators in the Future , Experimental Techniques; Particle Detectors and Applications, Calorimeters
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | understand about experimental High enery physics |
| LO02 | understand Experimental Techniques in High Energy Physics |
| LO03 | understand fundemental particles and their interactions |
| LO04 | get to know CERN |
| LO05 | Understand basic concepts on Accelerators |
| LO06 | understand basic concepts on particle detectors |
| LO07 | understand calorimeters |
| LO08 | understand spektrometers |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows the developments in the field of Physics and uses scientific methods and techniques. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Combine the knowledge gained in the field of Physics with the knowledge in other scientific fields and explains the method of producing scientific knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he has acquired in the field of Physics and designs experiments related to his field. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Improves himself by knowing that the learning process is lifelong. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knowing the importance of individual development, she/he implements what is necessary. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the developments in the field of physics in terms of social ethics by watching and learning them. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | İntroduction to the High Energy Physics and Basic Concepts | not necessary | |
| 2 | High Energy Physics Experiments and CERN | searching on related topic | |
| 3 | History of Fundemental Particles | searching on related topic | |
| 4 | Fundemental Particles and Interactions | reading related topic in the book | |
| 5 | History of Accelerators : Accelerator Centers Across The World | searching on related topic | |
| 6 | Accelarators types-I | reading related topic in the book | |
| 7 | Accelarators types-II | reading related topic in the book | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | prepare for exam | |
| 9 | Future Accelarators | searching on related topic | |
| 10 | Experimental Techniques in High Energy Physics | searching on related topic | |
| 11 | Particle Detectors-I | reading related topic in the book | |
| 12 | Particle Detectors-II | reading related topic in the book | |
| 13 | Types of Calorimeters | reading related topic in the book | |
| 14 | Tracking detectors and Spectrometers | reading related topic in the book | |
| 15 | Applications of Accelerators and Detectors | searching on related topic | |
| 16 | Term Exams | prepare for exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | prepare for exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||