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1 Receiving Credit for JUAS Courses at the Physics Department of Technische Universität Darmstadt Professor Dr. Joachim Enders Experimental Nuclear Physics Technische Universität Darmstadt Joint Universities Accelerator School Executive Board Meeting Grenoble April 6, 009 Physics and Technology of Accelerators at TU Darmstadt Physics Department Superconducting Darmstadt electron linac S-DALINAC R&D Connections to GSI/FAIR R&D Research groups: Joachim Enders (electron source) Norbert Pietralla (S-DALINAC, group leader Ralf Eichhorn) Achim Richter (retired, S-DALINAC, staff scientist Harald Genz) Markus Roth (high-power laser acceleration) Beam transport/diagnostics with respect to experiments Close collaboration with electrical engineering department CERN collaboration (Rüdiger Schmidt) Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Department EM field simulations, beam dynamics, RF technology, Oliver Boine-Frankenheim, Thomas Weiland, Abdelhak Zoubir, N.N., April 6, 009 Joachim Enders Institut für Kernphysik Fachbereich Physik Technische Universität Darmstadt

2 Motivation of Students Darmstadt physics students have been participating regularly in JUAS since it started students per year (Master/Diplom, doctoral students, technical staff) Why should a student participate in JUAS? () because a JUAS alumnus told him/her it was great () because an advisor tells her/him it is useful () because (s)he receives credit for the effort of participation () because special needs of participants are recognized April 6, 009 Joachim Enders Institut für Kernphysik Fachbereich Physik Technische Universität Darmstadt Study Programs in Physics Bachelor/Master system (since 00) Bachelor of Science in Physics (three-year program) broad education in basic understanding of physics solid mathematical background and theoretical physics experimental physics modern topics (choose ): optics, nuclear, condensed matter Master of Science in Physics (two-year program) focusing and deepening knowledge in particular field of physics one-year research project(s): preparatory phase & Master thesis Master of Science in Engineering Physics (two-year program) focusing and deepening in physics and engineering sciences one-year research project(s) ECTS system JUAS emerging from CLUSTER consortium April 6, 009 Joachim Enders Institut für Kernphysik Fachbereich Physik Technische Universität Darmstadt

3 Master of Science in Physics Non-focus class CP 9 CP April 6, 009 Joachim Enders Institut für Kernphysik Fachbereich Physik Technische Universität Darmstadt 5 Master of Science in Engineering Physics Laboratory Class CP CP Law and/or Economics April 6, 009 Joachim Enders Institut für Kernphysik Fachbereich Physik Technische Universität Darmstadt 6

4 Focus Subjects Physics and technology of accelerators (~ students/year) Theoretical nuclear physics Accelerator physics (compact course Schmidt + GSI + lab, Boine-Frankenheim) Nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics (~ 0 students/year) Theoretical nuclear physics Experimental nuclear and particle physics Plasma physics (~ 5 students/year) Condensed-matter physics (~ 5 students/year) Optics (~ 0 students/year) April 6, 009 Joachim Enders Institut für Kernphysik Fachbereich Physik Technische Universität Darmstadt 7 Creditation JUAS = 0 CP ECTS, JUAS = 0 CP ECTS Students in accelerator-physics focus JUAS as part of focus theor. physics + 8 CP JUAS JUAS as (part of) non-physics subject 9 CP (physics) = 9 CP JUAS (engineering physics): 0 CP JUAS Students in non-accelerator-physics focus (esp. nuclear physics) JUAS may replace speciality classes or speciality and non-focus class ( each) 5 or 0 CP taken from JUAS JUAS course as (part of non-physics) subject Doctoral students: no requirements Non-focus class CP 9 CP Laboratory Class CP CP Law and/or Economics April 6, 009 Joachim Enders Institut für Kernphysik Fachbereich Physik Technische Universität Darmstadt 8

5 Organizational Needs: Classes & Exams JUAS takes place during the German terms! flexibility concerning exam arrangements mainly oral exams departmental examination committee may allow exceptions for written exams on-line material helps, but not necessary Faculty should cherish JUAS participation Additional student work required April 6, 009 Joachim Enders Institut für Kernphysik Fachbereich Physik Technische Universität Darmstadt 9 Organizational Needs: Information Information JUAS and local contact person need to be known JUAS listed in TU Darmstadt academic program local web site links to central JUAS web site poster display April 6, 009 Joachim Enders Institut für Kernphysik Fachbereich Physik Technische Universität Darmstadt 0 5

6 Grades Conversion difficult Absolute and relative grade scales needed fulfilled through total points achieved 0-00 and rank # of students in full list of the participants grades available to board members maybe put this information also on certificate/diploma or on a transcript of records? Conversion to absolute grades done by Darmstadt examination committee Relative grades ABCDE grades within ECTS are relative grades might become necessary in the long run April 6, 009 Joachim Enders Institut für Kernphysik Fachbereich Physik Technische Universität Darmstadt Summary Local accelerator physics research program helpful Student motivation: peers, advisors, recognition of additional efforts Flexibility in regulations in Master programs Information and contact persons April 6, 009 Joachim Enders Institut für Kernphysik Fachbereich Physik Technische Universität Darmstadt 6