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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction To Particle Physics I

Course Code : FZ 463

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. AYSEL KAYIŞ TOPAKSU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Opposing the particle-particle coupling the Differences
Learn fundamental Interactions
Understand Physics of the Standard Model and Beyond
Get information about the falcon to quantum chromodynamics

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To understand the basic physics of particle

Course Contents : Basic concepts: the opposite particles, particle interchange; leptons, quarks and hadrons, the space-time symmetries; Hadrons: Quantum numbers and the excited states; Hadrons: Quark states and colors, quantum chromodynamics, jets and gluons; Weak Interactions: W ± and Z0 bosons; Load eşlenikliği and parity; Physics Beyond the Standard Model, neutrino masses, dark matter, grand unification theories Beyond the Standard Model Physics: Introduction; super-symmetry.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture Halls of Art and Science Faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic concepts: the opposite particles Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
2 particle interchange Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
3 Leptons, quarks and hadrons Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
4 Space-time symmetries Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
5 Hadrons: quantum numbers and the excited states Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
6 Hadrons: Quark states and colors, quantum chromodynamics, jets and gluons Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
7 Weak Interactions: W ± and Z0 bosons Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
8 midterm exam exam exam
9 charge conjugation and parity Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
10 Beyond the Standard Model Physics Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
11 neutrino mass, dark matter Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
12 grand unification theories Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
13 Beyond the Standard Model Physics: introduction Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
14 Super-Symmetry I Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
15 Super-Symmetry II Related topics researched in the course book Lecture and discussion
16/17 final exam exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Particle Physics, B.G. Martin && G. Shaw, Second Edition, Wilet
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics. 1
2 Know the importance of individual development. 1
3 Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. 3
4 Design experiments in the field of physics. 3
5 Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 5
6 Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. 3
7 Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area. 2
8 Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 2
9 Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. 2
10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 2
11 Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 4
12 Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 4
13 Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 2
14 Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 1
15 Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. 1
16 Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 2
17 Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 2
18 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total 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 1 10 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 98
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.92
ECTS Credit: 4