Methods of Experimental Particle Physics

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Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Methods of particle detection and data analysis techniques in experimental particle physics; computational and statistical methods in modern research; next challenges in experimental particle physics; use of statistical and computational techniques, Monte Carlo simulation methods, presenting and documenting scientific findings using LaTex. Prerequisites: PHYS 305 and PHYS 412 ; working knowledge of C or C++; or approval of instructor.