• Understanding of the relation between theory and experiment in the field of particle and astroparticle physics, including interpreting data from modern experiments
• Knowledge on the functionality and goals of a selected set of currently operational experiments in the field of particle and astroparticle physics.
• Understanding of the theoretical background on a selection of topics from the standard model: symmetries and their relation with conservation (Charge, Parity), quantum chromo-dynamics, and electroweak force, the physics of neutrinos 
• Understanding of the current knowledge frontier: e.g. dark matter, neutrino properties, origin of the highest energy cosmic rays.  
• Capable of drawing ideas from publications on relevant topics in the field of particle & astroparticle physics.

The fields of particle and astroparticle physics study the fundamental laws of nature by observing the relativistic interactions of sub-atomic particles. Over the last century, the knowledge produced by these fields has accumulated into the formulation of the Standard Model. In the development of the Standard Model, experiment and theory went hand in hand. Sometimes it was the theoretical predictions that led to the design of the experiment and thus confirmation of the predictions. At other times, puzzling measurements needed to be facilitated into the theoretical framework. In this course, we will follow a similar path and highlight both the experimental and theoretical foundations of some of the major building blocks of the standard model. In addition, the students will be introduced to some of the current operational facilities in the field (for example,  LHC, Pierre Auger Observatory,..). In hands-on exercises, experience will be gained by working with real data from these experiments. During the course, we will also introduce some of the popular questions to be addressed in the field of particle and astroparticle physics, such as neutrino properties, dark matter, etc. etc.

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