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Programme aims

This second cycle Degree Programme in Advanced Methods in Particle Physics is designed to give a joint degree from the University of Bologna, the Technische Universität Dortmund and the Université Clermont Auvergne, forming researchers in Physics of elementary particles who are able to enter the world of work and international research. Graduates also have the possibility to continue their studies in specialization programmes and PhD programmes. The main aim of this degree programme is to provide basic and experimental training in the field of Physics of elementary particles and more specialist training in three sectors which are today considered fundamental in the world of work and in the research field: Big Data Science, Computer Science and Advanced Detector Technologies. These specialisations reflect the research work performed by the three partner universities involved in this joint degree programme. Specifically, the learning outcomes are: - knowledge of Theoretical physics of fundamental interactions and recent developments; - knowledge of Experimental physics of fundamental interactions and recent developments; - knowledge of Big Data analysis techniques using artificial intelligence algorithms (Machine Learning); - knowledge of the software and hardware used in computer science; - knowledge of experimental apparatus used to detect elementary particles of different energy, also in physical and medical fields; - knowledge of the techniques and methodologies required to analyse a problematic situation in order to identify and implement strategies to determine the most advantageous solution; - acquisition of adaptability skills in international work and research contexts; - ability to perform work and research in groups. At the end of the programme, second cycle graduates in Advanced Methods in Particle Physics have broad training in the physics of elementary particles field, with specific and soft skills allowing them to adapt to different research areas even in similar sectors to high-energy fields and to the world of work where technological competencies are required. The Degree Programme has a single curriculum and is divided into 4 semesters: 3 semesters of courses in the three universities and the fourth semester for the preparation of the dissertation and the final examination. The joint degree includes student mobility according to the following programme: - 1st year 1st semester at the University of Clermont-Auvergne (27 - 33 credits); - 1st year 2nd semester at the University of Dortmund (27 -33 credits); - 2nd year 1st semester University of Bologna (30 credits). The last semester is spent preparing a dissertation; students have the possibility to spend this period in one of the three universities or at a related research institute or company. The Advanced Methods in Particle Physics programme catalogue aims to provide students with basic competencies in theoretical and experimental physics as well as multidisciplinary competencies that are essential to research and in increasing demand in the world of work. Depending on the specific competencies, each degree programme location will deliver course units in Theoretical physics (6 credits), Experimental physics (12 credits) and technological courses (12 credits). The degree programme ends with the dissertation discussion at the University of Dortmund, where a board of members from all three universities will assess the dissertation and the final discussion.