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  Course Description
Course Name : LHC Experiments I

Course Code : FK-591

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. EDA EŞKUT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the physics subjects used in high energy physics
Learns the energy loss mechanism for the particles interacting with the matter
Gains knowledge about the particle beams and the accelerators.
Gains knowledge about the Large Hadron Collider and properties of its detectors.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : It is aimed to inform about the experiments and detectors used in High Energy Physics.

Course Contents : Radioactive decay law, Radiation interactions within the matter, Radiation protection, Biological effects of the radiation, Particle beams, Detectors, Colliders.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture halls of faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Fundamental nuclear processes in radioactive sources Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
2 Radioactive decay law Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
3 The passage of radiation through matter: Notations and explanations Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
4 Energy loss of the charged particles with atomic collisions Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
5 Photon interactions Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
6 Radiation protection, Biological effects of the radiation Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
7 Application Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
8 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam Midterm Exam
9 Particle beams Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
10 Colliders Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
11 Solutions of experimental data and statistic Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
12 Application Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
13 General structures of the detectors Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
14 Ionization detectors Research the related topic Lecture, discussion
15 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam
16/17 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments, W.R. Leo, Springer-Verlag
 Introduction to Elementary Particles, David Griffiths, (Wiley)
Required Course Material(s)  Introduction to High Energy Physics, D. Perkins, Third Edition
 Particle Physics, B.R. Martin and G. Shaw, (Wiley)


  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. 4
4 Integrate and interpret the knowledge from different disciplines with the help of his professional knowledge in Physics and conceptualize new perspectives. 2
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. 4
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. 4
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. 4
16 Use the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Physics Field in interdisciplinary studies. 4
* 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 14 14
    Final Exam 1 14 14
Total Workload: 150
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6
ECTS Credit: 6