The course focuses on the connection between particle physics theory and experimental results to provide a comprehensive modern view of the Standard Model. The covered topics are quantum electrodynamics (QED) and quantum chromodynamics (QCD).

After a short introduction to the theoretical foundations and experimental tests of the standard model, grand unified theories, supersymmetry, leptoquarks, and hidden valley models will be treated among other topics. Thereby the phenomenological aspects, i.e. the search for new particles and interactions at existing and future particle accelerators will play a significant role.