Astroparticle physics

Over the past decade astroparticle physics has established itself as a mainstream field of research which complements both accelerator-based particle physics and telescope-based astronomy. At the present time the field is primarily driven by experimental and observational progress. I will give a broad introduction to astroparticle physics, focusing in my five lectures on the following topics. 1, Astroparticle physics: Overview and highlights; 2, Dark matter: motivation, candidates and searches; 3, Neutrino astronomy: a new window to the universe 4, Astrophysical and cosmological particle bounds; 5, The highest-energy cosmic rays: a new fundamental problem