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  Course Description
Course Name : Data Analyzing Methods in High Energy Physics I

Course Code : FK-527

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. AYŞE POLATÖZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the basic terms in experimental high energy physics
Learns the packet programs used in data analysis
Learns the analysis methods

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide learning of packet programs and data analysis techniques used in experimental High Energy Physics.

Course Contents : Probability distributions, error estimation, ROOT, PHYTIA, GEANT Applications

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture hall of faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic Terms: Probability, probability distributions, histogram, frequency distributions, average value, standard deviation. Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
2 Error estimation: Random and systematic errors, permutation and combination. Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
3 Error estimation: Binom, Gaussian and Poisson distributions. Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
4 Problem solving Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
5 The packet programs used in data analysis-1:introduction to ROOT Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
6 The packet programs used in data analysis-1: ROOT- continue Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
7 The packet programs used in data analysis-1: ROOT applications Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
8 The packet programs used in data analysis-2: usage of PHYTIA Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
9 Mid-term Exam Mid-term Exam LMid-term Exam
10 The packet programs used in data analysis-2: PHYTIA applications Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
11 The packet programs used in data analysis-2: PHYTIA applications Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
12 TThe packet programs used in data analysis-3:İntroduction to GEANT Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
13 The packet programs used in data analysis-3: GEANT-continue Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
14 The packet programs used in data analysis-3: GEANT applications Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
15 Problem solving Homework Lecture, discussion
16/17 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Hastie, Tibshirani, Friedman, The Elements of Statistical Learning, Springer (2001)
 N.C. Barford, Experimental Measurements: Precision, Error and Truth, John Wiley & Sons (1985)
 http://root.cern.ch/ ; http://wwwasd.web.cern.ch/wwwasd/geant/
 http://home.thep.lu.se/~torbjorn/pythiaaux/
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
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 Develop and deepen the knowledge as a specialist in physics or different areas based on the Physics Bachelor´s qualification level. 3
2 Comprehend the importance of multidisciplinary studies related to Physics. 3
3 Use his/her advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in Physics efficiently. 3
4 Integrate and interpret the knowledge from different disciplines with the help of his professional knowledge in Physics and conceptualize new perspectives. 3
5 Solve the problems in Physics by using research methods. 3
6 Carry out a study requiring expertise in physics independently. 3
7 Develop and provide new strategic approaches by taking responsibilty while solving the unexpected problems in Physics . 3
8 Take the responsibility of being the leader while solving the problems related to physical environments. 3
9 Evaluate the knowledge and skills gained in Physics by having a critical view and directs his/her learning. 3
10 Systematically transfer the current developments in the field of physics and his/her work to the person in physics field or outside of the field by supporting qualitative and quantitative data. 3
11 Take action to change the norms of social relations and critically examine these relationships, and develop them if necessary. 3
12 Make communication in oral and written by using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 level. 2
13 Use information and communication technologies in advanced level and use the software related with physics area. 3
14 Oversee social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in Physics. 3
15 Develop strategies, policies and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of physics and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 3
16 Use the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Physics Field in interdisciplinary studies. 3
* 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 15 15
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 139
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56
ECTS Credit: 6