2021 Course Catalogue

2021 Course Catalogue
POSTECH Graduate Program

Contents
1. Department of Mathematics 1
2. Department of Physics 12
3. Department of Chemistry 20
4. Department of Life Sciences 30
5. Department of Materials Science and Engineering 41

6. Department of Mechanical Engineering 51
7. Department of Industrial and Management Engineering 68

8. Department of Electrical Engineering 81
9. Department of Computer Science and Engineering 99

10. Department of Chemical Engineering 114
11. Department of Convergence IT Engineering 121

12. Division of Environmental Science and Engineering 131
13. Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence 138

14. Division of Advanced Materials Science 150
15. Division of Integrative Biosciences & Biotechnology 160
16. Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering 168
17. School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience & Bioengineering 176

18. Social Data Science Major 187
19. Graduate Program 192

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2021 Department of Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
1. Education Aim
Mathematics is the language for all sciences. It has thousands of years of history, but the modern
mathematics has been developed very rapidly and profoundly. Not only basic sciences but also social
sciences, liberal arts, engineering, politics and economics all employ mathematical principles and
techniques. This kind of trend is all the more so in modern sciences and engineering, and
mathematics has expanded and branched out to meet the needs.
In particular, much progress has been made recently in applied mathematics in conjunction with the
development in engineering, computational mathematics, and computer science.
The curriculum in the Department of Mathematics prepares students to understand the basic and
important theories in pure mathematics such as algebra, analysis, geometry and topology; applied
mathematics such as nonlinear analysis, applied statistics, fluid mechanics; and computational
mathematics such as numerical analysis, combinatorics, coding theory, and cryptography. Upon
completing the curriculum, students will possess basic knowledge of mathematics, experience and
confidence well enough to continue their graduate studies in mathematics or to join in any other
areas of science and engineering.
2. Program Overview
Each student in the graduate program should design his/her graduate study according to the
Guidebook published each year by the Department of Mathematics. Thus, please refer to the
Guidebook for details.
[MS/Ph. D Integrated Program]
This program is designed for students whose final goal is to earn a Doctor’s Degree in
Mathematics.
A. To graduate with Ph. D degree
To be qualified as a candidate for Ph. D, a student must satisfy the following requirements:
(1) Pass Qualification Exam (QE).
(2) Your candidacy must be approved by the departmental committee.
Once qualified, a student shall start working on his/her Ph. D dissertation under the guidance of an
academic advisor.
After the dissertation is completed, a student may request his/her dissertation to be reviewed if the
student can submit evidence(s) to show that all or part of his/her thesis has been pre-approved for
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publication or is published by a professional journal recognized by the University, and earned 60

credits or more (including 33 coursework credits). Then the student’s thesis will be reviewed in
accordance to the University’s regulations on conferring of degrees. Once the student passes the
review, he/she will go through several minor administrative processes for Doctor’s Degree
Conferment.
B. To graduate with MS degree
If a student in MS/Ph. D Integrated degree program wants to graduate with a master’s degree,
he/she must first submit a withdrawal application to the Department and the satisfy the following MS
program requirements for the Master’s degree:
(1) Earn at least 28 credits (including 18 coursework credits)
(2) Submit a master’s thesis
Please note, however, at least 18 credits of the earned credits must come from the lecture courses
and the rest can be earned through other regular courses and/or from independent studies toward
preparation of the student’s thesis.
Besides the credit requirement mentioned above, a student must also satisfy the followings to
graduate with a master’s degree: Choose an academic advisor by the announced due date, complete
thesis under the guidance of the advisor, and submit the thesis for review. Once the student passes
the review, he/she will go through several minor administrative processes for Master’s degree
conferment.
[Master’s Program]
A student in Master’s program must meet the same requirement as [MS/Ph. D Integrated degree
program] B to earn a master’s degree.
[Ph. D Program]
A student in the Ph. D program should earn 32 or more credits, including 18 or more coursework
credits. Other requirements are the same as [MS/Ph. D Integrated degree program] A.
[Course Classification]
The students, who are admitted to POSTECH from the academic year of 2005 and wants to obtain
MS or Ph. D degree, must take at least one course from 3 different streams out of 6 streams
specified below.
The graduate program offers courses on three different levels: namely 500-, 600- and 700- level
courses The 500 level courses are the basic introductory graduate courses and the 600 level courses
are mostly comprised of advanced courses. Lastly, the 700 level courses are seminar/independent
studies in specific research areas. Thus, students are encouraged to choose 500 level courses
according to their academic/career plans. When choosing 600 and 700 level courses, however,
students are strongly advised to consult their academic advisors beforehand.
The Mathematics graduate program categorizes the 500- and 600- level courses into the following
six streams. For your convenience, The course numbers have been attached based upon the
POSTECH Guide.
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Stream1 : Algebra, Number Theory, Algebraic Geometry and related courses

(501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 603, 605, 604, 606, 608)
Stream2 : Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Partial Differential Equations and related courses
(510, 514, 515, 517, 518, 519, 545, 612, 616, 617, 619, 647)
Stream3 : Topology, Geometry and related courses
(520, 523, 524, 570, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626)
Stream4 : Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics
(541, 542, 551, 640, 641, 643, 645, 647, 651, 652)
Stream5 : Probability, Mathematical Statistics, Financial Mathematics and related subjects
(530, 531, 532, 533, 537, 538)
Stream6 : Cryptology, Coding Theory, Combinations and related subjects
(560, 561, 562, 565, 567, 661, 662)
[Colloquium]
The students, admitted to POSTECH from the academic year of 2013 for Ph. D degree, are required
to obtain at least three credits for seminar(colloquium) course.
Students will earn one colloquium credit by attending a minimum of 15 class hours in one
semester.
A minimum of 3 colloquium credits are required for graduation. Register for MATH799 (Seminar)
during a course registration period.
[To earn credits from graduate courses of the other departments or undergraduate courses of
Department of Mathematics]
1) Graduate students are allowed to earn up to 6 credits from MATH400-level undergraduate courses
of Department of Mathematics. In such a case, their evaluations for the courses must be given by
letter grades.
2) Graduate students are allowed to earn up to 6 credits from graduate courses (from 500-level to
800-level) of the other departments. In such a case, their evaluations for the courses must be given
by letter grades.
3) Rule 1) and Rule 2) are applied to the graduate students of entrance year 2019 and the years
thereafter.
3. Course Description
MATH501 AlgebraⅠ (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite : MATH302
Structure of groups, Nilpotent group, Solvable group, Projective module and Injective module, Hom
and duality, Tensor product, Fields, Galois Theory, Finite Fields, Separability, Cyclotomic Field
MATH502 AlgebraⅡ (3-0-3)

Structure of groups, Nilpotent group, Solvable group, Projective module and Injective module, Hom
and duality, Tensor product, Fields, Galois Theory, Finite Fields, Separability, Cyclotomic Field
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MATH503 Commutative Algebra (3-0-3)

Rings and Ideals, Quotient ring, Module, Primary decomposition, Noetherian ring, Artinian ring,
Discrete valuation ring, Dedekind domain, Completion, Dimension Theory
MATH504 Commutative Ring Theory (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite : MATH501, 503
Chain conditions, Prime ideals, Flatness, Completion and the Artin-Rees lemma, Valuation rings,
Krull rings, Dimension Theory, Regular sequences, Cohen-Macaulay rings, Gorenstein rings, Regular
rings, Derivations, Complete local rings
MATH505 Algebraic Number Theory (3-0-3)

Arithmetic on number fields, Dirichlet unit Theorem, Ideal class group, Prime ideal decomposition,
Hilbert Theory, Introductory class field Theory
MATH506 Analytic Number Theory (3-0-3)

Arithmetic of modular forms, Elliptic curves, Zeta function, L-series, Distribution of prime numbers
MATH507 Additive Number Theory (3-0-3)

The sum of four squares, Polygonal number theorem, Hilbert-Waring problem, The Hardy-Littlewood
method, Elementary properties of primes, Vinogradov’s theorem, The linear sieve, Chen’s theorem
MATH508 Introduction to algebraic geometry (3-0-3)

We study algebraic varieties, the main objects in algebraic geometry, from scratch. In particular, the
course covers affine, projective and quasi-projective varieties, coordinate rings, regular maps,
functions fields, rational maps, bi-regular and bi-rational maps, singularities, blow-ups, divisors,
canoncail divisors, intersections, and so forth. Also, many examples of algebraic curves and surfaces
are dealt with.
MATH509 Finite Group Theory (3-0-3)

Basic properties of finite groups, Group actions and Sylow Theorem, Free groups, The structure
thoery, Classify the groups of special orders, p-groups, Solvable and nilpotent groups, Frattini
subgroups, Fitting subgroups, Sylow basis for solvable groups
MATH510 Complex Analysis (3-0-3)

Analytic Function, Complex Integral, Singularity, Maximum Principle, Runge Theorem, Riemann
Mapping Theorem, Analytic Continuation and Riemann Surface, Harmonic Function, Picard Theorem
MATH514 Real AnalysisⅠ (3-0-3)

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Lebesgue Measure and Integral, Differentiation, Classical Banach space, Maximal Function, Measure
Theory, Representation Theorem, Basic Theory of Functional Analysis
MATH515 Real AnalysisⅡ (3-0-3)

Lebesgue Measure and Integral, Differentiation, Classical Banach space, Maximal Function, Measure
Theory, Representation Theorem, Basic Theory of Functional Analysis
MATH517 Partial Differential Equations (3-0-3)

Cauchy Problem, Laplace Equation, Hilbert Space Method, Sobolev space, Potential Method, Heat
Equation, Wave Equation.
MATH518 Ergodic Theory (3-0-3)

This course is designed to provide the basic concepts, important examples and techniques in
ergodic theory. measure preserving transformations, recurrence, ergodicity, mixing, isomorphism,
entropy
MATH519 Functional Analysis (3-0-3)

Topological Vector space, Banach space, Hahn-Banach Theorem, Operator Theory, Fredholm Theory,
Hilbert space, Distribution, Fourier Transform, Banach Algebra
MATH520 Differentiable Manifolds (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite : MATH321, MATH422
Differentiable manifolds and submanifolds, tangent bundles, vector fields, Frobenius theorem,
tensors, differential forms, Lie derivatives, Lie groups and Lie algebras, exponential maps, matrix
groups, adjoint representations, integration on manifolds
MATH523 Introduction to Differential Topology (3-0-3)

Immersion, Submersion, Transversality, Topological invariants
MATH524 Algebraic Topology I (3-0-3)

Complexes, homology theory, Eilenberg-Steenrod axioms, cohomology, universal coefficient theorems,
cohomology products, Poincaré duality
MATH530 Mathematical Statistics (3-0-3)

Decision problem, Neyman-Pearson Lemma, Likelihood ratio test, Uniformly most powerful test,
Unbiased test, Sequential test, Non-parametric test, Contingency table, Baysian method
MATH531 Probability Theory (3-0-3)
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Probability measure theory, Stochastic process, Brownian motion, Markov property, Weak
convergence, Infinitely decomposable distribution, Martingale, Stochastic integral equation, Stochastic
differential equation, Probability approximation
MATH532 Applications of Mathematics and Big Data (3-0-3)

We understand basic concepts of data analysis and machine learning using mathematical
methodology. Based on this, we implement the machine learning algorithm directly and analyze the
latest trends.
MATH533 Regression Analysis (3-1-3)

Gauss-Markov theorem, Least squares method, Data analysis, Analysis of variance, Robust inference
MATH537 Stochastic Calculus & Financial Mathematics (3-0-3)

Basic Mathematical Theory for Evaluation of Financial Asset, Analysis, Portfolio Model, Stochastic
Process and Probability Differential Equations
MATH538/EVSE579 Environmental Statistics (3-0-3)

Students learn general concepts of statistical methods commonly used in environmental and earth
sciences. They also learn how to carry out statistical analyses and how to interpret results by
applying statistical softwares to real data from their research fields
MATH541 Methods of Applied MathematicsⅠ (3-0-3)

Method of image in PDE, Asymptotic expansion, Regular and Singular Regular & Singular
perturbations, Surface layers, WKB Method, Green’s functions
MATH542 Methods of Applied MathematicsⅡ (3-0-3)

Integral Equations, Volterra Equation, Fredholm Equation, Hilbert-Schmidt Theory, Wiener-Hopt
method, PDE, (Distribution)
MATH545 Calculus of Variations (3-0-3)

Variational principle in mathematics, Euler equation, Hamilton-Jacobi equation, Quasi-Convex
function, Existence Theorem, Differentiability
MATH551 Advanced Numerical Analysis (3-1-3)

Interpolation by polynomials and trigonometric functions, Numerical integration and differentiation,
System of linear equations, Data fitting
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MATH560 Applied Geometry for Computer Graphics and Vision (3-0-3)

Differential geometry of curves and surfaces, Computational algebraic geometry and topology of
manifolds needed for computer vision and geometric design, Morphology for pattern recognition and
wavelet and fractal geometry for image data compression
MATH561 CombinatoricsⅠ (3-0-3)

Voltage graph, Group actions on graphs, Cayley graph, Embedding of graphs, Map Colorings, Genus
of groups, Graph and matrices, Algorithm
MATH562 CombinatoricsⅡ (3-0-3)

Combinatorial Enumerations, Polya Theory, Interconnection network, Block design, Finite geometry,
Algorithm
MATH565 Coding Theory (3-0-3)

Linear Codes, Nonlinear codes, Hadamard matrices, The Golay codes, Finite fields, Dual codes and
their weight distribution, Codes and designs, Perfect codes, Cyclic codes, BCH codes, MDS codes,
Reed-Muller codes, Bounds on the size of a code
MATH567 Algebraic Cryptology (3-0-3)

Public key crypto-algorithm, Cryptanalysis, Finite field Study public key cryptosytem based on a
various number theoretical theories. We will discuss such as elliptic curve crypto system and RSA
systems
MATH570/CSED508 Discrete and Computational Geometry (3-0-3)

Discrete geometry is intimately connected to computational geometry. This course will cover basic
concepts of discrete geometry, including convexity, incidence problems, convex polytopes,
arrangements of geometric objects, lower envelopes, crossing numbers. In addition, we will study how
to design optimal algorithms for geometric problems, by exploiting these combinatorial and geometric
properties.
MATH603 Algebraic Geometry (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite : MATH 503, 524, 612
Complex variety, Hilbert’s nullstellensatz, Riemann surfaces and algebraic curves, Residues, Quadric
Line Complex
MATH604 Elliptic Curves (3-0-3)

Algebraic varieties, Algebraic curves, Geometry on elliptic curves, Elliptic curves on local fields,
Elliptic curves on global fields.
MATH605 Algebraic Groups (3-0-3)

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Algbraic group, linear algebraic group, Classification of diagonalizable groups and tori in terms of
character groups, solvable group, unipotent group, Borel group, parabolic group, reductive group,
semisimple algebraic group, component group, root system, Dynkin diagram, Classification of
reductive groups and semisimple algebraic groups.
MATH606 Automorphic Forms (3-0-3)

Modular Form, Siegel modular form, Jacobi form, Quadratic form, L-function
MATH608 Homological Algebra (3-0-3)

We study the basic concepts in homological algebra such as Hom, Tensor, Ext, Tor and show how
these can be applied to solve purely algebraic problems.
MATH612 Several Complex Variables (3-0-3)

Bergman Kernel & Integral Formula, Plurisubharmonic function, Pseudoconvexity, Domain of
Holomorphy, problem, Levi Problem, Hardy Space
MATH616 Fourier Analysis (3-0-3)

Basic Properties of Fourier Series, Uniform Convergence, Convergence & Divergence at a point,
Hardy-Littlewood Maximal function, Fourier Transform on Lebesgue space
MATH617 Harmonic Analysis (3-0-3)

After a brief review of the theories of Fourier transforms, Schwartz space and oscillatory integrals,
we will cover a selection of modern topics in harmonic analysis including restriction theorems,
Bochner- Riesz operators, the Kakeya maximal operators, the spherical maximal theorem, convolution
operators and their applications to partial differential equations and the theory of Besicovitch sets.
MATH619 Theory of Banach spaces (3-0-3)

Basic sequences, Classical Banach spaces, Devoretsky-Rogers Theorem, Grodendick inequality,
Choquet Integral Representation Theorem
MATH621 Riemannian Geometry (3-0-3)

Connections, high dimensional Riemannian manifolds, curvature, Ricci curvature tensor, scalar
curvature, Jacobi fields, geometric invariants, gauge transformations, curvature and topology
MATH622 Complex Manifolds (3-0-3)

Sheaves, Cohomology, Infinitesimal Deformations, Geometry on Hermitian & Kaehler manifold
MATH623 Differential Topology (3-0-3)

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Manifold Embedding, Sard Theorem, Transversality, Vector Bundle Theory, Euler number, Hopf
Degree, Morse Theory, Cobordism Theory
MATH624 Algebraic Topology II (3-0-3)

Homotopy groups, fibrations, cofibrations, Whitehead theorem, Hurewicz theorem, Frudenthal
theorem, obstruction theory, spectral sequences
MATH625 Lie Groups and their Representation (3-0-3)

Exponential Maps, Clifford algebra & Spinor group, Semi-simple Lie algebra, Representation Ring,
Lie algebra representation, Peter-Weyl Theorem, Dynkin Diagram
MATH626 Symplectic Topology (3-0-3)

The least action principle, Hamiltonian mechanics, symplectic manifold, Hamilton’s equation,
Lagrangian submanifold, Gromov-Witten-Floer theory
MATH641 Eigenvalue and Boundary Value Problems (3-0-3)

Best uniform approximation, Condition numbers, Krylov method, Eigenvalue problems, Several Time
Scale
MATH645 Mathematical Fluid Dynamics (3-0-3)

Navier-Stokes Equations, Weak·Strong Solution, Vanishing viscosity limit, Euler Equation, Results of
Kato & Ponce & Yudovich, Vortex Dunamics, Measure-valued Solutions, Singular Solutions of 3-D
Euler Equations, Concentration-Cancellations
MATH647 Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations (3-0-3)

Schauder Theory, Fixed Point Theory, Harnack Inequality & Local Regularity or Fluid Equation,
Existence & Uniqueness of the Solutions of Equations from Mathematical Physics
MATH651 Advanced Numerical Analysis (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite : MATH 551
Finding zeros and minimum points, Eigenvalue problems, Ordinary differential equations, Iterative
methods for large system of linear equations
MATH652 Numerical Analysis of PDE (3-0-3)

Finite difference methods, Finite element methods, Parabolic problems, Hyperbolic problems, Elliptic
problems, Error analysis in Sobolev spaces, Singularity
MATH661 Algebraic Graph Theory (3-0-3)

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Recommended Prerequisite : MATH 464

The aim is to learn algebraic methods utilizing the well-developed matrix theory and group theory
in the study of graph theory and its applications. It is also to learn algebraic aspect of discrete
mathematics and give a mathematical foundation for related areas of combinatorics, such as,
distance-regular graphs, association schemes and t-designs. Graphs and these combinatorial objects
will be studied through an investigation of their structures, existence and constructions.
MATH662 Topological Graph Theory (3-0-3)

Group presentations and Tietz transformations, Cayley graph, Graph coverings and related group
theory, Maps on surfaces, Branched coverings of surfaces, Hurwitz numbers, Map colorings, Graph
embedding invariants, Knots and spacial graphs
MATH699 Master Thesis Research (1~9)

Recent research papers are studied independently under the guidance of a thesis supervisor. By
giving a talk about them, each student improves his/her own research ability.
MATH709~789 TopicsⅠ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ (1-0-1, 2-0-2, 3-0-3)
MATH709 Topics in Algebra
MATH711 Topics in Number Theory Algebra
MATH719 Topics in Analysis
MATH729 Topics in Geometry
MATH739 Topics in Statistics
MATH749 Topics in Applied Mathematics
MATH759 Topics in Computational Mathematics
MATH761 Topics in Combinatorics
MATH762 Topics in Graph Theory
MATH768 Topics in Coding Theory
MATH769 Topics in Cryptography
MATH779 Topics in Numerical Analysis
MATH789 Topics in Topology
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MATH798 Applied Mathematics Seminar (1-0-1)

The understanding of the applications of the theories of mathematics to sciences and engineering is
improved through the lectures of invited speakers.
MATH799 Seminar (1-0-1)

The understanding of various major areas in mathematics is improved through the lectures of
invited speakers.
MATH899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1~9)

Recent research papers are studied independently under the guidance of a thesis supervisor. By
giving a talk about them, each student improves his/her own research ability.
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2021 Department of Physics
Department of Physics
1. Education Aim
The Physics department of POSTECH was founded in 1986 whose goal is a research-oriented
university. The goal of the Physics department is the department with global competitiveness. The
department runs the graduate courses in order to make creative research experts with
A. Excellent Research Capabilities
B. Fluent Communication Skill and Teaching Ability
C. Strict Ethical Integrity
2. Program Overview
Physics is the most basic of all natural sciences and its application ranges broadly from the
neighboring sciences to engineering. Physics has not only made significant contributions to the
progress of modern technology but has also profoundly altered our views on the origin of the
universe. In its methodology, physics depends on two inseparable and complimentary components;
theoretical principles and experimental observations. Its predictive power plays its complimentary role
by verifying the existing theory and also motivates further theoretical progress with new experimental
discoveries.
The department of physics accepts the special responsibility of providing the best education and
research opportunities to prepare individual students to be creative physicists. The faculty pursues
excellence and commitment, both in teaching and in research, at the frontiers of physics in a highly
competitive academic setting. Students are strongly encouraged to specialize not only in the
traditional branches of physics but also in the new, interdisciplinary areas.
The graduate program offers Doctoral and MS/PhD Integrated Program. Much of graduate student’s
effort will be directed toward dissertation research that should involve original and creative
approaches that are of significance to physics.
A. The minimum number of credits required for a master’s degree is 28, at least 24 of which must
be coursework credits.
B. Required Courses:
- At least one of the following: ElectrodynamicsⅠ&Ⅱ
- At least one of the following: Quantum MechanicsⅠ,Ⅱ&Ⅲ
- Colloquium (1 credit)
- Master’s Thesis Research (variable credit; may be taken more than once)
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[Doctoral Program]
A. The minimum number of credits required for a Ph.D. degree is 32, at least 12 of which must be
coursework credits. Credits earned during a master’s program are excluded.
B. Required Courses
- Doctoral Dissertation Research (variable credits; may be taken more than once)
- Coursework
Category Course No. Course Title (Credit)

Analytical Mechanics (3)
PHYS501
(replaceable with PHYS502 Advanced Mechanics)
Statistical Mechnics (3)
PHYS512 (replaceable with PHYS513 Advanced Statistical
Major Mechanics)
Required
PHYS503 ElectrodynamicsⅠ(3)
PHYS505 Quantum MechanicsⅠ(3)
Colloquium (1)
PHYS801
(required two-time completion, S/U)
PHYS504 Electrodynamics II (3)
PHYS506 Quantum Mechanics II (3)
PHYS820 Lab Rotation (3) (S/U)
The corresponding Course No. 200-level or higher of undergraduate courses
(another department)-related fields*
Major
Elective (Condensed Matter Physics)
Required PHYS401 Solid State Physics (3)
PHYS521 Solid State Physics I (3)
(6 credits PHYS522 Solid State Physics II (3)
required) PHYS610 Many Body Theory (3)
PHYS663 Phase Transition and Critical Phenomena (3)
* The The corresponding Course No. Condensed Matter Physics-related special topics*
Graduate (Particle Physics)
Studies PHYS403 Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics (3)
Committee PHYS601 Quantum Mechanics III (3)
shall PHYS606 Elementary Particle Physics (3)
determine PHYS611 Quantum Field Theory (3)
whether or PHYS613 Theory of Relativity (3)
not to The corresponding Course No. Particle Physics-related special topics*
accept the
(Optics/Atomic Physics)
completion.
PHYS410 Optical Physics (3)
PHYS690 Advanced Optics (3)
▪Only the PHYS692 Quantum Optics (3)
credits took The corresponding Course No. Optics/Atomic Physics-related special topics*
after (Biophysics)
entering the PHYS413 Biological Physics (3)
Graduate PHYS667/IBIO612 Quantitative Theoretical Biology (3)
Course are The corresponding Course No. Biophysics-related special topics*
accepted. (Plasma/Accelerator Physics)
PHYS406 Plasma Physics (3)
PHYS615 Particle Accelerator Physics I (3)
PHYS616 Particle Accelerator Physics II(3)
The corresponding Course No. Plasma/Accelerator Physics-related special topics*
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[MS/PhD Integrated Program]
A. The minimum number of credits required for a Ph. D degree is 60, at least 33 of which must be
coursework credits.
B. MS/PhD Integrated Program required subject is the same as PhD Program.
* Additional Information
A. All graduate courses, except for Master’s Thesis Research and Doctoral Dissertation Research,
are graded on a letter grade basis. (However, Colloquium & Lab Rotation courses may be graded on
an S/U basis.)
B. Graduate students admitted in or before 2018 may take up to six credits from 400-level
undergraduate courses. In order to have them acknowledged by his/her department and counted
towards his/her graduate program, the student must choose to be evaluated on a letter-grade basis.
If a graduate student takes a graduate-level course (500-level to 800-level graduate courses, excluding
seminar courses) from another department, and wishes to have the credit acknowledged by his/her
department, the student must choose to be evaluated on a letter-grade basis.
Graduate students admitted in or after 2019 may take up to six credits from 400-level
undergraduate courses (his/her own department), and/or 200-level to 400-level undergraduate courses
(another department). In order to have them acknowledged by his/her department and counted
towards his/her graduate program, the student must choose to be evaluated on a letter-grade basis.
If a graduate student takes a graduate-level course (500-level to 800-level graduate courses, excluding
seminar courses) from another department, and wishes to have the credit acknowledged by his/her
department, the student must choose to be evaluated on a letter-grade basis.
C. Doctoral degree program students who earned their master’s degree from another university are
exempted from one Colloquium course, and the coursework credits of their master’s degree from
another university may be recognized upon approval by the Graduate Committee.
D. If a student took one Colloquium course in the master’s program at POSTECH, he/she must take
one more Colloquium course in the doctoral program. If a student took two Colloquium courses in
the master’s program, he/she is not required to take additional Colloquium course in doctoral
program. Up to three Colloquium courses (total of three credits) may count toward graduation credits
in a master’s and doctoral program combined or in an MS/ Ph. D integrated program.
PHYS501 Analytical Mechanics (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: PHYS203
Topics include the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism and its modern applications to nonlinear
dynamics. The Lagrangian-Hamiltonian mechanics, the dynamics of the rigid body, the mechanics in
the non-inertial coordinate systems and the theory of the special relativity are treated.
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PHYS502 Advanced Mechanics (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: PHYS501
Topics include the canonical transformation, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, the mechanics of the
continuous media. Various modern applications of the classical mechanics including the nonlinear
dynamics are discussed.
PHYS503, 504 ElectrodynamicsⅠ,Ⅱ (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: PHYS206, PHYS209
Treated is an advanced level classical electromagnetism such as the statics of electromagnetism,
Maxwell equations, special relativity, electromagnetic waves, motions of charged particles, and
electromagnetic radiation.
PHYS505, 506 Quantum MechanicsⅠ,Ⅱ (3-0-3)

An intermediate level quantum mechanics. The course will cover the basic principles of quantum
mechanics, problems of various potentials, symmetry and conservation laws, scattering theory,
perturbation theory, atoms and molecules, radiation, identical particle systems, and introductory
relativistic quantum mechanics.
PHYS512 Statistical Mechnics (3-0-3)

This course deals with equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics at advanced level.
Topics to be covered are the theory of ensemble, the basics of the thermodynamics, Fermi and Bose
systems, applications to the interacting systems, random walk problem, critical phenomena and the
concept of the re-normalization group.
PHYS513 Advanced Statistical Mechanics (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite: PHYS512
This course deals with equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics with an emphasis on
the latter. Linear response theory, temporal correlation functions, Boltzmann equation, transport
phenomena, and the fluctuation-dissipation theorems are covered.
PHYS517 Computational Physics Lab. (2-2-3)

Topics include Shell programming, system calls in Unix and VAX/VMS environment, programming
using C and MATLAB. Small computing projects selected from electromagnetism, quantum mechanics,
statistical physics and mathematical physics are required to be completed.
PHYS521, 522 Solid State PhysicsⅠ,Ⅱ (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite: PHYS301, PHYS302, PHYS304, PHYS401
This course discusses at advanced level experimental and theoretical problems in solid state
physics. Topics include electromagnetic, optical, thermal and transport properties of solids, energy
band theory and Fermi surface, magnetism, and superconductivity.
PHYS551 Advanced Physics Laboratory (0-6-3)

Carried out are experiments to provide students with experience in experimental methods in
selected topics of modern physics. Topics may vary according to the interests of the students.
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PHYS601 Quantum MechanicsⅢ (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite: PHYS505, PHYS506
An advanced level quantum mechanics course. Topics include the Klein-Gordon equation, the Dirac
equation, second quantization, the Feynman diagram and its applications, and introductory quantum
field theory.
PHYS606 Elementary Particle Physics (3-0-3)

Classification of elementary particles and their interactions are covered. Gauge symmetry, standard
model and theories beyond the standard model are introduced.
PHYS608, 609 Plasma PhysicsⅠ,Ⅱ (3-0-3)

Various phenomena of charged particles in the electromagnetic field will be discussed. Topics
include Coulomb collision and transport phenomena, motions of charged particles in magnetic fields,
MHD theory, plasma confinement, various instabilities, and the plasma kinetic theory.
PHYS610 Many Body Theory (3-0-3)

The theory on interacting particle systems will be covered. Topics include quantum field theoretic
methods, Coulomb gas, imperfect Bose gas, Fermi liquid, magnetism, superconductivity, and nuclear
matter.
PHYS611 Quantum Field Theory (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite: PHYS505, PHYS506, PHYS601
This course covers quantum electrodynamics (QED), quantum chromodynamics (QCD),
re-normalization group theory, path integrals, and current topics in theoretical high energy physics.
PHYS612 Computational Physics (2-2-3)

The course deals with various computational techniques in supercomputers currently used in many
areas of physics including numerical analysis, the Monte Carlo method, molecular dynamics, and
lattice gauge theory. Students are required to complete term projects on a topic of their choice.
PHYS613 Theory of Relativity (3-0-3)

The course covers the general relativity. After reviewing the special relativity, necessary tools in the
differential geometry such as differential forms, curvature tensors are introduced. Einstein’s field
equation is derived. The black hole physics and the modern cosmology are discussed.
PHYS615, 616 Particle Accelerator PhysicsⅠ,Ⅱ (3-0-3)

This course is about general theory of beam optics. Particle accelerators such as cyclotron,
synchrotron, linear accelerator, storage ring are discussed. Particle beam sources such as ions,
electron, and positron are dealt with.
PHYS650 Surface Physics (3-0-3)

Surface properties of the condensed matter systems are covered. Topics include the problems in
the theories and experiments in the structure reconstruction, surface band structure, magnetic and
thermal properties and the critical phenomena. Interface, thin film and clustering are discussed.
PHYS651 Magnetism (3-0-3)

The theory of magnetism in conductor, semiconductor and insulator is covered. The foundational
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principles and the applications of the magnetic phenomena are discussed.
PHYS652 Vacuum Physics & Technology (3-0-3)

Emphasizing the underlying physics, this course provides all the information required by new users
of vacuum systems. Its coverage is wide-ranging - from the behavior of gases at low pressures,
through methods of vacuum production and measurement, to system design and testing.
PHYS653 Superconductivity (3-0-3)

Topics include the basic concepts in the superconductivity such as the BCS theory, Josephson
phenomena, TypeⅠ,Ⅱ superconductivity, Ginzburg-Landau theory, magnetic properties of the
superconductivity, fluctuation effect, description using the field theory and the High temperature
superconductivity.
PHYS662 Biological Statistical Physics (3-0-3)

The statistical physics approach to biological phenomena is discussed. Topics to be covered are
basics on important constituents of the biological systems such as water, electrolytic liquids, biological
membranes and the ion channels. The statistical and stochastic approaches to the dynamical
phenomena in the biological systems such as protein folding and neuro-transmission, body flow and
models of biological evolution are included.
PHYS663 Phase Transition and Critical Phenomena (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite: PHYS512
This course is intended to understand the principles underlying the critical phenomena and the
phase transitions in the condensed matter systems. Topics include the models describing the critical
phenomena in the dielectric and magnetic materials, critical exponents, universality and the scaling
theory, re-normalization group and the computational simulation of the critical phenomena.
PHYS665 Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos Theory (3-0-3)

This course is intended to understand the nonlinear methodology to treat the origin of chaos and
synchronization based on the dynamical phenomena in the complex systems. The objects of interest
are network pattern formation of the coupled oscillator, stochastic resonance and the neural network.
PHYS666 Physics of Soft Condensed Matter (3-0-3)

This course introduces conformation and dynamics of polymers, membranes and liquid crystals.
Topics include ideal chain and semi-flexible chain theory, bio-polymers, fluctuations and the
interactions of the interface, self-assembled interfaces and bio-membranes.
PHYS667 Quantitative Theoretical Biology (3-0-3)

Quantitative Theoretical Biology is a basic course geared to the quantitative analysis and modeling
necessary for the theoretical understanding of biology. This course especially focuses on bio-statistics,
non-linear mechanics, bio-informatics, thermodynamics, bio-dynamics, data analysis and data mining.
PHYS670 Plasma Diagnostic (3-0-3)

This course covers the principles of various diagnostic methods and their experimental applications
for the measurement of plasma parameters. Topics include electric probe methods, optical diagnosis,
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microwave diagnosis, diagnostic methods using particle beams. Some experimental demonstrations of
plasma diagnostics are carried out.
PHYS671 Low Temperature Plasma Physics (3-0-3)

This course deals with the basic principles and phenomena of the low temperature physics related
to the plasma processing applicable to the semiconductor manufacturing and the surface treatment
processes. Topics include the motions, collisions and diffusions of the charged particles in an electric
field, the glow discharge using RF and microwave, diagnosis of the glow discharge and plasma
application processes.
PHYS680 Introduction to Synchroton Radiation Applications (3-0-3)

This course covers the principles of the generation of the synchrotron radiation and applicational
research using the synchrotron radiation and experimental techniques.
PHYS681 Accelerator Technology (3-0-3)

This course deals with the lattice design of the particle beam accelerators and the technology
related to the critical subsystems. Topics covered are beam dynamics, lattice design, ultrahigh vacuum
technology, high frequency wave technology, pulse modulation technology, electric magnet and the
power source technology, beam diagnostics and system controls.
PHYS690 Advanced Optics (3-0-3)

This course covers the various topics in the modern optics. Topics include spectroscopy, fiber
optics, nonlinear optics, Fourier optics and other applications.
PHYS691 Laser Physics (3-0-3)

This course deals with the principles of the laser, its theory and types. Topics include stimulated
emission, rate equation, Q-switching, mode locking, the types of gain medium and laser applications
to various fields.
PHYS692 Quantum Optics (3-0-3)

This course deals with the representation of the light states and their measurements, the
interactions of the light and matter based on the quantization of the electromagnetic fields. Photon
number states, coherent states, photon detections, coherence, interactions with two-state atom and
nonclassical states of the light are discussed.
PHYS699 Master Thesis Research (1~9)

Graduate students working toward the Master’s degree are required to carry out master’s thesis
research under the supervision of their advisor.
PHYS701, 702, 703 Special Topics in Condensed MatterⅠ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ (3-0-3)

Advanced courses on the topics of condensed matter physics. Topics will include semiconductors,
surface physics, low temperature physics, polymers, magnetism, and superconductivity. The topics and
prerequisites will depend on the instructor.
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PHYS705, 706 Special Topics in Modern PhysicsⅠ,Ⅱ (3-0-3)

Advanced courses on the topics of modern physics besides condensed matter and statistical
physics. The topics include particle, nuclear, atomic, and molecular physics and quantum optics. The
topics and prerequisites will depend on the instructor.
PHYS707 Special Topics in Statistical Physics (3-0-3)

Advanced courses on the topics of statistical physics. The topics include nonequilibrium phenomena,
phase transition, and critical phenomena. The topics and prerequisites will depend on the instructor.
PHYS709 Special Topics in Mathematical Physics (3-0-3)

This course covers mathematical topics which are necessary for theoretical physics research. The
material covered will depend on the instructor.
PHYS710 Special Topics in Optics (3-0-3)

This course covers various advanced topics in the classical and the modern optics.
PHYS712 Special Topics in Biological Physics (3-0-3)

This course is intended to cover various advanced topics in biological physics.
PHYS715 Special Topics in Particle Accelerators (3-0-3)

This course is about advanced theory on accelerator beam optics. Topics include physics of low
emittance electron (or positron) storage ring, principle of insertion devices such as wigglers and
undulators, nonlinear dynamics of circular accelerators. Physics of beam instabilities, advanced theory
of linear accelerator and physics of intense beams are discussed.
PHYS718 Special Topics in Plasma Physics (3-0-3)

This course covers various advanced topics in the plasma physics.
PHYS720 Special Topics in Brain Science (3-0-3)

This course provides the overall basic concepts in the brain structure and its functions. Topics
include vision, memory, emotion, biological rhythm, motion control, neural coding, linguistic functions,
nondestructive brain function measurements. The course could include seminars of the invited
speakers.
PHYS801 Colloquium (1-0-1)

Students are encouraged to attend the colloquium lectures on current topics presented by
departmental or invited speakers.
PHYS811, 812, 813 Special Topics in Advanced PhysicsⅠ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ (1~3)

Advanced courses on contemporary topics which are not specified above but are necessary for
graduate study. The topics and prerequisites will depend on the instructor.
PHYS820 Lab Rotation (0-6-3)
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In order to expand the scope of academic research among laboratories and promote joint research,
students shall participate in each of the three laboratories for one month.
PHYS890 Extramural Research Internship (1~4)

It encourages graduate students to participate in research through international exchanges so that
they can develop their global capabilities.
PHYS899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1~9)

Graduate students working toward the Ph. D. degree are required to carry out Ph. D. dissertation
research under the supervision of their thesis advisor.
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2021 Department of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
1. Program Overview
Students are to follow academic regulations and requirements of the POSTECH graduate program.
The following presents the required courses of each individual division and the ones common to all
divisions.
- Physical Chemistry: Take two courses from Quantum Chemistry(CHEM510),
Molecular Spectroscopy(CHEM513), Statistical Thermodynamics(CHEM613), and
Chemical Dynamics(CHEM614).
- Organic Chemistry: Advanced Organic Chemistry(CHEM521).
- Inorganic Chemistry: Advanced Inorganic ChemistryⅠ(CHEM531).
- Analytical Chemistry: Advanced Analytical Chemistry(CHEM541).
- Polymer Chemistry: No courses are required.
- Biochemistry: Advanced Chemical Biology(CHEM561).
[Required to all students]

- Master Thesis Research(CHEM699), Doctoral Dissertation Research(CHEM899): these courses can
be taken repeatedly.
- Colloquium(CHEM809): The following requirements are applied to the graduate students starting
from year 2012.
· For those in the master program: Should take each course three times or more
· For those in the M.S-Ph.D integrated program: Should take each course six times or more
· For those in the Ph.D program: Should take each course three times or more
[Undergraduate course credits]
Division Until 2018 students enrolled Starting in 2019

Undergraduate Courses 400units 200 ~ 400units
(Maximum 6 credits) (G or S/U) (G or S/U)
[Based on credit recognition criteria for graduate school subjects in other departments]
If a graduate student takes a graduate course (500 to 800 units), he or she can take the course
under the guidance of a professor, and the grade may be received as letter grade or S(pass) /
U(failed).
[Credits Required for Graduation]
Programs Course Credit Research Credit Overall Credit Remarks

M.S. 12(3) Credits 16 Credits 28(3) Credits
3 credits must
Ph.D 12(3) Credits 30 Credits 42(3) Credits be completed for
each field
Ms-Ph.D Integrated 18(3) Credits 42 Credits 60(3) Credits
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[M.S. program]
For a student to be qualified for submitting his/her thesis, in addition to taking credits required to
complete a graduate curriculum, a proposal for thesis research should be submitted to and approved
by the thesis committee members one semester before filing the thesis. The thesis should be
completed according to the university regulations and approved by the committee. In the case the
student needs to switch his/her research advisor, upon the new advisor’s approval, the submission of
the research proposal can be delayed into the graduating semester, but no later than one month
prior to the thesis approval by the committee.
[Ph.D. program]
For a student to be qualified for submitting his/her dissertation, he/she must complete the major
and other major courses required for qualifying examination with a grade of A- or higher. In addition,
a student must obtain approval for dissertation proposal from dissertation committee members.
The dissertation should be completed according to the university regulations and approved by the
dissertation committee members.
[M.S.-Ph.D. integrated program]

Students in this program do not submit a Master’s thesis. A student must complete major and
other major courses required for qualifying examination with a grade of A- or higher. In addition,
he/she must obtain approval for dissertation proposal from dissertation committee members.
The dissertation should be completed according to the university regulations and approved by the
dissertation committee members.
CHEM500 Current Trends in Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course explores the latest trends and the future of various disciplines in rapidly developing
chemical sciences and technologies of today.
CHEM510 Quantum Chemistry (3-0-3)

Fundamentals of quantum mechanics and its application to atoms and molecules. Topics include
Schrödinger equation, matrix mechanics, uncertainty principle, molecular rotation and vibration,
angular momentum, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, wave packets, and perturbation
theory.
CHEM511 Experimental Physical Chemistry (3-0-3)

The principal focus of this course is to provide the fundamentalsof experimental techniques widely
used in experimental physical chemistry laboratory. Topics include vacuum techniques, lasers and
optics, mass spectrometry, time and frequency measurements, Fourier transformation and other signal
processing techniques, and basic electronics.
CHEM513 Molecular Spectroscopy (3-0-3)

Development of molecular quantum mechanics and its application to the spectroscopy of atoms and
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molecules. Topics include interaction of the electric field with matter, group theory, rotational and
vibrational spectroscopy of molecules, electronic spectroscopy of atoms and molecules, and
photoelectron spectroscopy.
CHEM521 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3-0-3)

Primary topics of this course include detailed discussions of physical organic chemistry (structure
and properties) and understanding of many types of fundamentally important and practically useful
reactions in terms of their mechanisms.
CHEM522 Organic Reaction Chemistry (3-0-3)

Many organic reactions including reactions with carbanions, organometallic reactions,
oxidation-reduction reactions, and cyclo-additions will be described in this course.
CHEM531 Advanced Inorganic ChemistryⅠ. (3-0-3)

The subjects of this course span from fundamental concepts about atomic and molecular structures
to bioinorganic and supramolecular structures. Especially, symmetry and group theory, ligand field
theory, crystal field theory, and molecular orbital theory are introduced to understand the relationship
between the structures of inorganic complexes and their optical, electrical and magnetic properties.
CHEM532 Advanced Inorganic ChemistryⅡ (3-0-3)

This course focuses on transition metal based organometallic compounds. The concept of ligands
and the rules of their coordinations to transition metals are introduced, which further provides
concrete understandings about their optical, electrical, magnetic properties. The synthesis, chemical
reactivity, characterization methods are also covered. In the last part, currently rising hot topics in
materials chemistry are introduced.
CHEM535 Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course is to provide 1 characterization methods that provide specific chemical bondings and
geometrical structures of inorganic compounds and organometallic complexes. The topics include
powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance,
vibrational spectroscopy, and various surface characterization methods.
CHEM541 Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course provides a through background on chemical equilibria and related materials that are
particularly important to analytical chemistry. These include: treatment of errors, chemical equilibria,
classical methods of analysis, electrochemistry, spectrometry, kinetics, and separations.
CHEM542 Analytical Spectroscopy (3-0-3)

This course provides a thorough treatment of the instrumental principles, terminology, methodology,
and instrumentation 1 to analytical spectrochemical methods. It also discusses specific
spectrochemical analysis techniques in terms of their implementation and characteristics, where
appropriate, representative examples of practical applications of the techniques are given.
CHEM543 Electrochemistry (3-0-3)

This course covers fundamentals and applications of electrochemistry. Classes for the first weeks
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cover thermodynamics and kinetics related to electrode/electrolyte interfaces, basic techniques to

solve electrochemical problems, and various experimental techniques. These are followed by
discussions of applications including various electrochemical devices and analytical techniques.
CHEM544 Chemical Separation (3-0-3)

This course covers principle, instrumentation, and applications of various separation techniques:
extraction, filtration, chromatography, electrophoresis, field-flow fractionation, and multidimensional
separation methods.
CHEM551 Synthesis and Characterization of Macromolecules (3-0-3)

An introductory course on polymer chemistry mainly dealing with various polymerization reactions
and molecular characterization methods of polymers.
CHEM552 Morphology and Properties of Macromolecules (3-0-3)

An introductory course to give general scopes on the morphology and properties of macromolecules
and their relationships. In addition, their analytical methods are introduced.
CHEM561 Advanced Chemical Biology (3-0-3)

This course is to provide students advanced principles and concepts in biochemistry, molecular
biology, and chemical biology, focusing on the structure and function of biomolecules, and the
experimental approaches to study them. Topics include: chemistry of nucleic acids, structure and
function of proteins, molecular machines involved in biochemical reactions, metabolism and
biochemical control mechanism.
CHEM571 Environmental Chemistry (3-0-3)

The study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in water, soil,
and air environments and the effects of technology thereon.
CHEM600 Critical Review on Chemical Research (3-0-3)

This course aims to have students get critical view on research in various diciplines of current
chemical sciences and technologies.
CHEM612 Advanced Quantum Chemistry (3-0-3)

Theoretical study of semi-empirical, density functional, and ab initio calculations, molecular
mechanics and dynamics, Monte Carlo simulations, integral equation methods, path integral methods,
free energy perturbation approach, scattering and collision, wave packets, etc.
CHEM613 Statistical Thermodynamics (3-0-3)

The course introduces elementary statistical mechanics with application to simple physical and
chemical systems at the level of “Statistical Mechanics” by McQuarrie.
CHEM614 Chemical Dynamics (3-0-3)

Principal focus of this course is the microscopic treatment of chemical reaction dynamics. The
lecture focuses on both theory and modern experimental techniques. Topics include the chemical
kinetics, transition state theory, microscopic description of unimolecular reactions, and statistical
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approach to chemical reaction dynamics.
CHEM616 Surface Chemistry (3-0-3)

Introduction to the behavior of atoms and molecules adsorbed on solid surfaces. Topics include the
structure of surfaces and adsorbate layers, bonding of molecules to surfaces, adsorbate phase
transitions, and surface reactions.
CHEM617 Computational Chemistry (3-0-3)

Computational application to geometric and electronic structure analysis, spectral analysis,
nano-material/ device design, drug design, and protein folding.
CHEM618 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry (3-0-3)

Advanced course dealing with a subject not ordinarily covered by regularly scheduled courses.
CHEM619 Nanochemistry (3-0-3)

Nanochemistry deals with syntheses of various nanomaterials and nanostructures and the
characterizations thereof. This class intends to address syntheses and applications of recently
developed nano-sized structures that include organics, semiconductors and metals. Students in this
class shall understand recent nanoscience and nanotechnology, and thus develop capabilities leading
principal researches at future careers in academia and industries.
CHEM621 Organometallic Chemistry (3-0-3)

Historical background for organometallics, physical and chemical properties of organometallic
compounds, and reaction mechanisms for organometallic transformations are the major topics of this
lecture.
CHEM622 Medicinal Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course covers fundamental features of modern medicinal chemistry topics in the areas of
theoretical aspects of drug action, structure-activity relationships, design and synthesis of drug
molecules in major therapeutic categories, and drug delivery technology.
CHEM623 Physical Organic Chemistry (3-0-3)

Bonding theories and structures for understanding physical and chemical properties of organic
compounds and mechanisms for organic transformations are the major topics of this lecture.
CHEM624 Organic Synthesis Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course deals with design and synthesis of organic compounds such as natural products,
various application of organic reactions, and synthetic application of stereochemistry.
CHEM625 Natural Products and Bioorganic Chemistry (3-0-3)

The objective of this course is to provide the organic aspects of biomolecules such as nucleic acids
and proteins/enzymes and bioactive molecules such as natural products. The isolation, structure
determination, activities, and reaction mechanisms of these bio-related molecules are studied with
molecular details.
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CHEM626 Enzyme Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course covers physical and chemical properties of soluble proteins and membrane proteins,
interactions in protein-ligand complexes, enzyme catalysis, and design and chemical synthesis of
enzyme inhibitors.
CHEM627 Spectroscopic Determination of Molecular Structure (3-0-3)

This practical course give students the detailed information about how to utilize the spectroscopic
data for the structural determination of unknown organic compounds.
CHEM629 Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (3-0-3)

Notable trend and special topics for organic chemistry are discussed.
CHEM631 Bioinorganic Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course focuses on the understanding about the role of inorganic metal ions in biological
systems. The involvements of inorganic metal ions which cause specific biochemical reactions, for
example, oxygen delivery, enzyme activity, electron and ion transfers through membranes, etc. are the
main topics. The mechanisms of uptake, delivery, storage, and transfer of inorganic metal ions in
biological systems are also introduced.
CHEM632 Supramolecular Chemistry (3-0-3)

Synthesis and properties of supramolecules composed of organic, inorganic molecules as well as
biomolecules are introduced in this course. The concepts of self-assembly and specific molecular
recognition which are critical chemical routes for the formation of supramolecular structures are
covered combined with the potential applications of supramolecules towards energy storage, efficient
catalysis, bottom-up generation of nanoscale electronic devices, etc.
CHEM633 Materials Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course introduces the role of chemistry in the preparation of magnetic materials, nonlinear
optical materials, liquid crystals, molecular scale nanoelectronic components. The formation of thin
film of such functional materials on various solid substrates and related surface chemistry, such as
self-assembly, Langmuir-Blodget film coating, layer-by-layer deposition process are also introduced.
CHEM634 Solid State Chemistry (3-0-3)

Synthesis and characterizations of solid state materials are the main topic of this course. This
course also covers fundamental theories and backgrounds of the chemical bond formation during the
solid state reactions as well as appropriate characterization tools, such as X-ray diffractometer, X-ray
photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscope, scanning electron microscope.
CHEM636 Nano-Surface Chemistry (3-0-3)

Investigation about chemical reactions of specific functional molecules on various solid state
surfaces such as metal, semiconductor, polymer, or well-defined self-assembled organic monolayer is
the main subject of this course. The basic principles of scanning probe microscopy, ellipsometry,
surface plasmon resonance which enable such explorations at molecular levels are also introduced.
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CHEM639 Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (3-0-3)

Special topics in modern inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, surface chemistry, solid state
chemistry are introduced.
CHEM642 Chemical Instrumentation (3-0-3)

This course covers the fundamentals for chemical measurements. Subjects including basic analog
and digital electronics are covered first, which is then followed by discussions on computer interfacing
and chemical instrumentation. The lab covers basic electronics and computer interfacing experiments.
CHEM649 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry (3-0-3)

A select subset of current topics in analytical chemical sciences and technologies are reviewed and
discussed.
CHEM651 Macromolecular Physical Chemistry (3-0-3)

An advanced physical chemistry course dealing with the relationship between molecular
characteristics and physical properties of polymeric materials in bulk and solutions.
CHEM652 Biopolymer Chemistry (3-0-3)

The introductory part will provide basic concept, synthetic strategies for biopolymers. In the
subsequent lectures bioconjugation of polymers and their acquired properties along with their
potential application in biotechnology will be dealt in details. The major focus of this course will be
on development of imaging agents, drug delivery carriers, gene delivery vectors and polymer scaffold
for tissue engineering.
CHEM659 Special Topics in Macromolecular Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course reviews most recent trends in the macromolecular sciences and additionally introduces
most attractive subjects of matters as well as hottest issues to be solved in the macromolecular
science.
CHEM669 Special Topics in Biochemistry (3-0-3)

Selected topics from bio-organic, biophysical, or biological chemistry will be discussed. The contents
of this course will vary.
CHEM699 Master Thesis Research (1~9)

Graduate students working toward the Master’s degree are required to carry out master’s thesis
CHEM711 Theoretical Background for Computer Simulations of Biological Systems (3-0-3)

This course covers the background of theoretical methods that are used in computational research
in chemistry and other related fields for studying biological molecules and other macromolecules. In
the first stage, statistical mechanical techniques such as Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics are
discussed, and later other methods are covered with an emphasis on realistic applications. Sampling
issues in biological simulations and the related generalized ensemble approach for solving the issue
are also discussed. Representative topics include: molecular dynamics, integration algorithms, periodic
boundary conditions, Monte Carlo, detailed balance, force field model, vibrating molecules and
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constraints, Markov process, constant pressure Monte Carlo, integration errors, long range forces,
Ewald summations.
CHEM712 Computational Methods in Condensed Matter System (3-0-3)

This course will provide the theory and application of computational method for the condensed
matter system.
CHEM714 Dynamics of Elementary Gas Reactions (3-0-3)

Quantitative principles and experimental methods of studying detailed gas-phase reaction dynamics.
Topics include scattering cross sections, intermolecular potentials, reactive scattering, and the
application of lasers and molecular beam techniques to the study of reaction mechanisms.
CHEM715 Atomic and Molecular Theory of Surfaces (3-0-3)

Current topics in surface science; surface characterization, adsorption and heterogeneous catalysis.
CHEM716 Multiple Quantum NMR Spectroscopy (3-0-3)

The course introduces the theory behind modern nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
Topics include multiple quantum coherence and product operator formalism with application to a wide
range of multidimensional pulse sequences.
CHEM717 Femtosecond Chemistry (3-0-3)

Theory and experiment on the time domain spectroscopy. Topics include femtosecond lasers and
measurement techniques, time correlation function formalism, linear and nonlinear polarization, linear
response, response function theory, wave packets, dephasing and relaxation, chemical reaction
dynamics in condensed phases.
CHEM718 Computer Aided Molecular Design (3-0-3)

Practice of computational chemistry. Research of special molecular systems using various theoretical
methods such as semi-empirical, density functional, and ab initio calculations, molecular mechanics
and dynamics, Monte Carlo simulations, integral equation methods, path integral methods, free energy
perturbation method, chemical expert systems, chemical data base, and bioinformatics.
CHEM719 Dynamics of Mass Spectrometry (3-0-3)

Principal focus of this course is the ion motions involved in mass analyzers. The lecture focuses on
theory, SIMION simulation, and application of mass analyzer. Topics include time-of-flight, quadrupole
mass analyzer, octopole ion guide, quadrupole defl, magnetic sector, ion trap, Fourier transform ion
cyclotron resonance, and orbitrap.
CHEM721 Biological Molecular Chemistry (3-0-3)

This special topics course entails the literature discussion on the various research topics related to
the design, synthesis and their biological utilities of various physiologically important molecules. A
recent emphasis was on a group of enzymes and their inhibitors in connection with their relevance
as drug development targets.
CHEM722 Applied Bioorganic Chemistry (3-0-3)

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This special topics course entails the literature discussion on the research topics of bioorganic
chemistry such as molecular recognition, library construction, and their utilities involving small
molecules, peptides, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids in connection to their medicinal chemistry
applications.
CHEM723 Asymmetric Organic Synthesis (3-0-3)

Focussed on chiral molecular recognition and catalysis, metal complex catalysts, major contents
involve the synthesis of chiral molecules, chiral molecular recognition, and synthesis and applications
of functional molecules.
CHEM724 Enzymes in Organic Synthesis (3-0-3)

The applications of enzymes in organic chemistry are studies with their structures, activity,
selectivity, and reaction mechanisms. Particularly, their catalytic applications in stereoselective
synthesis constitute the main part of this course.
CHEM725 Molecular Recognition Chemistry (3-0-3)

Focussed contents involve the molecular recognition phenomena in modeled and real molecular
systems.
CHEM726 Organometallics in Organic Synthesis (3-0-3)

New research results described in recent papers are used as the main lecture source. Basic
organic transformations and multistep organic synthesis involving organometallic reagents are
discussed.
CHEM735 Model Studies in Metalloenzymes (3-0-3)

This course introduces about the chemical reactivity of metalloenzymes in organic and inorganic
syntheses. Recent reports and review articles covering this topic are utilized to establish solid
backgrounds of metalloenzymes and further to design new and better molecular model systems.
CHEM736 Homogeneous Catalysis (3-0-3)

Catalytic reactions of organic compounds using organometallic compounds are introduced. The
theoretical and experimental backgrounds for the developments of active organometallic complexes to
specific catalysis as well as mechanism studies of various catalytic reactions in solution phase are
mainly covered.
CHEM741 Applied Electrochemistry (3-0-3)

This course covers applied electrochemistry and related aspects relevant to graduate research.
These include various experimental techniques important to student’s thesis research and
interpretations thereof.
CHEM742 Analytical Vibrational Spectroscopy (3-0-3)

Principle, instrumentation,and analytical applications of various vibrational spectroscopic methods:
infrared absorption spectroscopy, Raman scattering spectroscopy, etc.
CHEM743 Bioanalytical Chemistry (3-0-3)

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Principle, instrumentation, and applications of various, contemporary bioanalytical methods:

biosensors, bioseparations, bio-mass spectrometries, nanobiotechnologies, and miniaturization
techniques.
CHEM754 Physical Properties of Macromolecular Solutions (3-0-3)

An advanced course learning thermodynamics of polymer solution related with the static and
dynamic properties of single polymer chains and their ensembles.
CHEM755 Speciality Macromolecules (3-0-3)

Specialty polymers are introduced in the aspect of novelties in applications, and their pros and cons
in the polymerization, structure, properties, and applications are discussed. In addition, for some
selected specialty polymers there are discussed potential solutions to solve their disadvantageous
characteristics.
CHEM761 Nucleic Acid Chemistry (3-0-3)

The goal of this course is to help students understand the basic concepts on the structure and
function of nucleic acids, and based on this knowledge, to discuss recent progresses on the novel
structure and function, and the development of nucleic acids as diagnostic and therapeutic molecules.
CHEM801 Literature Seminar A/B (1-0-1)

In this course students present seminar talks on their own reviews of literature on current topics
in chemistry. Students majoring physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and polymer chemistry take
Literature Seminar A, and students majoring organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and biochemistry
take Literature Seminar B.
CHEM809 Colloquium (1-0-1)

CHEM899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1~9)

Graduate students working toward the Ph.D. degree are required to carry out Ph.D. dissertation
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2021 Department of Life Sciences
Department of Life Sciences
1. Program Overview
Analytic methods flourished in the field of life science in the latter half of the 90s. As many new
areas of biology were created and developed into independent disciplines, many life phenomena have
been studied at the molecular level. Recently, major universities are undertaking initiatives to
reintegrate those segmented research areas. This is not only because integrative approaches are
more practical for understanding life phenomena, but also because the universities are trying to
restructure the education of life science for ready application of their research results to industry,
anticipating that business founded on life phenomena will be at the heart of the industrial
restructuring in the knowledge-based society of the 21st century. Based on Postech’s philosophy of
research-oriented education, the Department of Life Sciences intends to provide a globally competitive
graduate program by expanding the infrastructure for future industry and facilitating active exchanges
in interdisciplinary education and research.
To become a successful scientist in modern biology, one needs to know how to incorporate the
technology and experimental strategies used in different disciplines. To produce human resources who
can contribute the nation and humankind in the realms of academia and industry, the Department
has adopted a “track” concept in its educational system. The Department of Life Sciences has five
tracks: Structural Biology, Immunology, Molecular Medicine, Neuroscience and Plant Sciences. All
graduate students are provided with recommended courses and professional guidance from their
advisors in the track. Within each track synergistic effects are being maximized centered on research
by encouraging active exchange between professors, researchers and students. An inter-organic
educational system is built in among the tracks so that students can have easy access to other
areas. The curriculum offered in each track provides the students within the track. However, the
students in a certain track are not bound to the curriculum offered by the specific track, but are in
fact encouraged to take courses offered in other tracks or in other departments as well depending
on their academic or research interests.
2. Course Planning
Each track emphasizes different course work. Students should consult with their advisor before
taking the classes. The Structural Biology track emphasizes Bioinformatics, Genomic Stability&Cancer,
Structure-based drug development and Membrane Protein Science. The Immunology track requires
courses in Pathogen&Biodefense, Microbiome and Cancer Immunology. The Molecular Medicine track
emphasizes lectures on Stem Cell&Cancer Biology, Proteostasis&Organelle Dynamics and
Epigenetics&Systems Biology. The Neuroscience track emphasizes Neural Circuits&Behavior,
Neurodevelopmental&Psychiatric Disorders and Neurogenetics&Neurogenomics. Finally, the Plant
Sciences track requires Biomass, Plant Immunity and Green Biotechnology. In addition, students are
trained to promote research capability by critical reading and understanding of research papers and
by attending seminars, presentation sessions, and journal clubs.
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3. Criteria of Credit Recognition for Undergraduate Level Courses/Graduate Level

Courses of Non-major Department
- Students may register up to 6 credits from undergraduate level courses in the course number
200~400’s under their advisor’s guidance (with the exception of courses from the Division of
Humanities and Social Sciences). In this case, students may choose the grading system between
Letter Grade and S/U(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) Grades.
- Students may take graduate level courses from a non-major department under their advisor’s
guidance (except for the Research courses) In this case, students may choose the grading system
between Letter Grade and S/U(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) Grades.
4. Credits Required for Graduation
Programs Course Credit Research Credit Overall Credit
M.S 19 Credits 9 Credits 28 Credits
Ph.D 13 Credits 19 Credits 32 Credits
Integrative 28 Credits 32 Credits 60 Credits
LIFE501 Virology (3-0-3)

This course explores the biological and molecular properties of viruses, structures of viral genes,
the relationships of viral genes with genetic phenomena, cells infected with viruses, and the immune
system.
LIFE502 Advanced Biochemistry (3-0-3)

This course explores the structures and regulation of receptors and ionic channels, and the
molecular regulatory mechanisms of factors in signal pathways that emanate from them. In addition,
the principles of enzyme chemical structures, functions, and application and related metabolic
pathways and their significance as well as contemporary research techniques are addressed. In
particular, emphasis is placed on enzyme kinetics, reaction mechanisms, and active sites, labeling and
determination techniques, structural relationships among active inhibitors and active sites, and the
modification of enzymes using genetic engineering and gene expression.
LIFE503 Advanced Immunology (3-0-3)

This course explores the principles of techniques for conducting research on immunity and
application for the resolution of major biological problems. In particular, emphasis is placed on the
reactions of antigens and antibodies, immuno assay, structures and reactions of immunoglobulins,
genes governing the immune system, processes through which antibodies are formed, principles of
cell-mediated immunity, complements, tolerance, and transplantation, and techniques for producing
and applying monoclonal antibodies.
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LIFE504 Pharmacology (3-0-3)

This course explores pharmaceutical reactions and the principles and research techniques for their
clinical application. In particular, emphasis is placed on the relationships among pharmaceutics and
receptors on a molecular level, pharmacokinetics, the molecular structures and functions of various
receptors, and the regulation of cell functions through receptors.
LIFE505 Neurobiology (3-0-3)

This course explores the basic principles of the organization and reactions of the nervous systems
of various life forms. In particular, emphasis is placed on neurocytology, the structure of the nervous
system, the development of nerves, and the biochemical mechanisms of action potential and
transmission and of sensory transduction.
LIFE506 Plant Physiology (3-0-3)

This course explores photosynthesis, metabolism, growth, reactions to the environment,
plant-microbe interrelations, genesis, control and regulation, and hormonal reactions.
LIFE507 Advanced Cell Physiology. (3-0-3)

This graduate course comprehensively explore various mechanisms for the movement of large
molecules such as the movement of ions through cell membranes, signal transduction mechanisms
through which stimuli outside cells are transmitted within, and proteins in the cytoplasm.
LIFE508 Advanced Developmental Biology (3-0-3)

This course explores the mechanisms through which the fertilized egg develops into an entity
composed of various cells, tissues, and organs.
LIFE509 Advanced Cell Biology (3-0-3)

This course explores the structures of cells in relation to their functions, analysis of observations
using optical and electron microscopes, and techniques for verifying the distribution of target proteins
in cells using marked antibodies.
LIFE510 Plant Molecular Biology (3-0-3)

This course explores in plant molecular biology and plant molecular genetics. In particular, emphasis
is placed on biochemistry and molecular biology of recent plant sciences.
LIFE511 Cellular Signaling (3-0-3)

This course comprehensively explore the basic principles of regulating hormones, neuro-transmitters,
growth factors, and cells’ reactions to changes in the external environment, components of receptors,
switches, amplification systems, and molecular networks on a molecular level, various forms of signal
transduction, as well as the growth, development, differentiation, and death of cells.
LIFE512 Metabolic Controls (3-0-3)

This course comprehensively explore major metabolism related to body energy and biosynthesis and
their molecular regulatory phenomena through the latest research. In particular, emphasis is placed
on signal pathways from changes external to cells to the active regulation of metabolic enzymes,
regulatory mechanisms through phosphorylation, and a molecular understanding of diseases including
diabetes that are caused by abnormalities in such mechanisms.
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LIFE513 Environmental Toxicology (3-0-3)

This course explores the metabolic pathways and effects of xenobiotics on the human body, with an
emphasis on the mechanisms through which chemicals due to environmental pollution poison the
body and on countermeasures from the point of view of industrial control.
LIFE514 Molecular Imaging (3-0-3)

The goals of this course are to provide a broad overview of the principles and applications of
optical technologies that are being widely used or newly emerging in various scientific fields. It also
introduces students cutting-edge imaging and research tools to allow unpresendent biological research
performed with cells in living subjects and to develop new ways to diagnose diseases. Accordingly, the
course is open to under and graduate students with diverse backgrounds, such as material science,
and mechanical engineering and physics, as well as biological sciences, who wish to learn one of
fastest-developing techniques for biological research and medical intervention.
LIFE515 Biology of Aging (3-0-3)

The focus of this course is on current understanding of aging process at an organismic level.
Emphasis is placed on genetic control mechanisms that regulate aging and age-related diseases.
Moreover, students will discuss key molecular signaling pathways that regulate aging processes, which
are conserved across phyla.
LIFE516 Plant Molecular Cell Biology (3-0-3)

In this subject, students will learn the organization of the eukaryotic cell, physiological roles of
organelles, operating principles of eukaryotic cells, and the theory/hypothesis on the cellular evolution.
Furthermore, students will learn the mechanism of protein translation, protein targeting to the ER,
chloroplasts and mitochondria, protein trafficking between endomembrane compartments, and proteins
and lipid molecules involved in the protein trafficking This class will consist of lectures, presentation
and group discussion.
LIFE517 Advanced Molecular Genetics (3-0-3)

This course is designed to help students learn recent exiting advances in the molecular genetics.
The topics include functional genetics, model organisms, molecular genomics. In addition, students will
discuss breakthrough findings in the molecular genetics field.
LIFE570 Translational Research in Plant Science (3-0-3)

Knowledge obtained from Plant science can be applied to improve the quality and quantity of food,
energy, and to protect environment, and thus is becoming more and more important for our everyday
life and world economy in 21st century. This course explores the current translational researches
which attempt to connect the knowledge from basic plant science to application field such as
agriculture, industry, and environment. The course will consist of lectures from professors and student
presentations. Occasionally invited speakers will give a lecture to the students in the class.
LIFE571 Principles in Oncology (3-0-3)

This course introduces principles in Oncology covering from the cellular and molecular levels to
tissue levels including those in cancer patients. Particularly, students will learn how tumor
microenvironment impacts cancer therapy and how chemotherapy and radiotherapy exert their
anticancer actions at the tissue, cellular, and molecular levels. Students will also be exposed to some
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of the newest trends in Oncology including metastasis and cancer stem cells.
LIFE601 Advanced Molecular BiologyⅠ (3-0-3)

This course explores in depth DNA replication in lower cells, genetic recombination, DNA repair,
structures and functions of genes, transposable elements, and gene expression regulation through the
latest research and literature.
LIFE602 Advanced Molecular BiologyⅡ (3-0-3)

Continuation of MOLS 601, this course explores the structures and replication of chromatin in
advanced cells, gene expression regulation, somatic recombination, and oncogenes.
LIFE603 Advanced Genetics (3-0-3)

In this course, students explores the latest research on genetics by reading and discussing
academic papers. The topics is selected under the faculty member’s supervision and the class is
conducted in a seminar format.
LIFE604 Viral Molecular Genetics (3-0-3)

With a view that viruses are particles with chemical, physical, and genetic properties, this course
explores viruses’ structures, replication, mutation, and relationships with host cells.
LIFE605 Plant Signal Transduction (3-0-3)

This course explores the mechanisms through which plants recognize and react to external
conditions such as light, temperature, moisture, and pollutants and internal conditions such as
hormones and developmental processes.
LIFE606 Advanced Plant Cell Biology (3-0-3)

This course explores in depth unique structures and functions of plant cells and examine the latest
accomplishments, trends, and developments in research in this field.
Recommended prerequisite : MOLS506 Plant Physiology
LIFE607 Plant Functional Genomics (3-0-3)

This course explores techniques for conducting research on plant genomes. In particular, emphasis
is placed on rapidly developing areas of study including gene isolation, mutation induction, genome
mapping, proteomics, and bioinformatics through an examination of the latest literature.
Prerequisite : MOLS510 Plant Molecular Biology
LIFE608 Plant Developmental Biology (3-0-3)

This course explores plant development in depth through the latest literature. In particular,
emphasis is placed on the entire development process of plants from the germination of seeds,
development of leaves and roots, transition from vegetative reproduction to reproductive growth, and
flower development to seed development.
Prerequisite : MOLS510 Plant Molecular Biology
LIFE609 Protein Engineering (3-0-3)

This course explores the principles and practical applications related to protein modification based
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on genetic engineering in order to understand the structures and functions of proteins. In particular,
emphasis is placed on both basic theory and applicative principles including the prediction of protein
structures and functions based on genetic information, gene expression through various types of cells,
directed mutagenensis, analysis of the effects of mutation, protein folding and stability, designing
proteins and drugs, and industrial applications using protein engineering.
LIFE610 Advanced Enzymology (3-0-3)

This course explores the structural properties of enzymes, analysis of active sites, enzyme kinetics,
analysis of enzymic reaction intermediates and products, analysis of idiosyncratic enzymic reactions,
and the stability and structural folding of enzymes in order to understand the structures and reaction
mechanisms of enzymes and to apply them industrially. Based on traditional enzymology, the approach
here will emphasize recently developed genetic engineering and mechanical analysis methods.
LIFE611 Biomacromolecular Structures (3-0-3)

This course addresses a structural understanding of the functions of proteins a structural
understanding of protein-DNA, protein-sugar, protein-steroid, and protein- protein interactions; a
structural understanding of enzyme protein reaction mechanisms and protein structures as means to
functional genomics to arrive at an advanced understanding of the functions of proteins, which dictate
a majority of biological phenomena.
LIFE612 Enzyme Mechanisms (3-0-3)

This course explores the reactions of enzymes and substrates and enzyme reaction mechanisms on
an atomic level. In particular, emphasis is placed on chemical methods, methods for studying enzyme
mechanisms using enzyme proteins’ tertiary structures, electrons’pathways of movement during
chemical reactions, and the roles and chemistry of co-enzymes.
LIFE613 Molecular Embryology (3-0-3)

Through lectures and discussions on the latest academic papers this course explores molecular and
genetic mechanisms related to the development of the embryo in higher animals. Particular emphasis
is placed on differentiation, induction, and pattern formation.
LIFE614 Neuroendocrinology (3-0-3)

This course explores the functions of the brain-nervous system, the secretion and reaction
mechanisms of neuro-transmitters, and the roles and uses of related molecules from biochemical and
cellular biological point of views. In addition, the latest trends and methods in research in these fields
is discussed.
LIFE615 Cell Membrane Physiology (3-0-3)

This course explores not only properties unique to cell membranes but also the structures,
functions, and regulatory mechanisms of receptors, ionic channels, and transmitters that exist on cell
membranes. Discussions on physiological and biochemical research methods and approaches to these
components of cell membranes and the application of biochemical and molecular biological techniques
to the latest research will help students in conducting their own research.
LIFE616 Biocommunications (3-0-3)
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This course explores the molecular principles and diversity of cell-molecule interactions in
multicellular life forms. Particular emphasis is placed on receptor ligands, which are the key
molecular mechanisms that form the basis of intermolecular recognition for the regulation of cellular
functions and signal transduction, the functional modules and motifs of signal proteins, and unique
molecular interaction through lectures and presentations. In order to enhance students’ mathematical
and bioinformational understanding of communication in biosystems consisting of such components,
experts will give tutorial lectures.
LIFE617 Tissue Biochemistry (3-0-3)

This course explores molecules that compose life forms in terms of their functions in tissues and
organs. In particular, the regulation of and the molecular mechanisms of diseases in nervous,
circulatory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive organs is examined based on the latest research. A
part of the course consists of lectures by guest speakers clinical practitioners and pharmaceutical
developers and researchers who will speak about the reality and future of the treatment of diseases
and the development of pharmaceutics.
LIFE618 Proteomics & Molecular Networks (3-0-3)

This course explores in detail the latest research on proteome, which is the functional object of
genomes. Particular emphasis is placed on the structures and properties protein machines, which
consist of protein multi-complexes including proteasomes, spliceosomes, focal adhesion complexes,
and post-synaptic density complexes. In addition, hi-tech techniques for analyzing and determining
molecular networks through protein molecule interactions is addressed.
LIFE619 Bioinformatics (3-0-3)

This course addresses ways of searching for and analyzing DNA and protein information, as well as
providing insight into biological literature and the latest trends in and the future of bioinformatics.
LIFE620 Advanced Biostatistics (3-0-3)

This course explores advanced statistic processing techniques and analyses needed for the analysis
and understanding of biodata.
LIFE621 Protein Biochemistry (3-0-3)

This course comprehensively explores the principles and applications of techniques for analyzing
proteins in order to understand the molecular structures, functions, and properties of proteins. In
particular, emphasis is placed on protein biosynthesis, modification after gene translation, protein
interaction, protein phospholipid mechanisms, proteolytic process, properties of membrane proteins, affinity
labeling methods, and regulatory mechanisms of protein reactions from a biochemical point of view.
LIFE622A-Z Advanced Topics in Life Science A-Z (3-0-3)

This course explores the latest trends in and the future of various disciplines in the rapidly
developing life sciences of today.
LIFE623 Ionic Channels (3-0-3)

This course explores excitable cells, with an emphasis on the physical and molecular properties of
ionic channels that exist on the cell membranes of neurons.
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LIFE624 Advanced Bioengineering (3-0-3)

This course presents the promising biotech industry in the spotlight, its prospects and research
directions. In addition, this course introduces basic and newly developed technology for the biotech
industry.
LIFE690 Graduate SeminarⅠ (1-0-1)

In this course, students present their research results.
LIFE699 Masters Thesis Research (1~9)

In this course, students conduct research under the supervision of their respective academic
advisors.
LIFE701 Methods in Plant Molecular Genetics (1-4-3)

In this course, students explores various techniques in plant molecular genetics through lectures,
discussions, and experiments.
LIFE702A-D Methods and Logic in Molecular Biology A-D (3-0-3)

This course explores techniques for characterizing genes, structures of genetic materials, and stable
inheritance and expression for application to further research.
LIFE703 Regulation of Gene Expression (3-0-3)

This course explores DNA replication, chromosome stability, gene applicability, and regulation both
before and after replication and before and after transcription.
LIFE704 Practical Methods in Enzymology (0-6-3)

In this course, students conduct experiments to isolate, refine, and characterize enzymes by using
high-performance liquid and affinity chromatography as well as experiments to apply anti-bodies and
molecular biological techniques to the study of enzymes.
LIFE705 Muscle Physiology (3-0-3)

This course explores the fundamental properties of muscles, with an emphasis on the stimuli
needed for anatomical functions, contraction, and relaxation, the movement of ions, changes in the
electric potential of cell membranes, and the mechanical properties of muscles.
LIFE706 Receptor Biochemistry (3-0-3)

This course explores current trends in research on receptors, the isolation and verification of
receptors, the isolation and verification of receptor DNAs, and the relationships among structures and
functions.
LIFE707 Developmental Genetics (3-0-3)

In this course, students explores in depth genetic regulatory mechanisms that intervene in the
ontogeny of certain animals by presenting and discussing the latest research.
LIFE708 Molecular Endocrinology (2-2-3)

This course explores the latest research on the secretion and reaction mechanisms of hormones
and reexamine and understand hypotheses whose experimental evidence is undergoing review through
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lectures and discussions. Particular emphasis is placed on the process through which hormones are
secreted, reactions in target organs and their mechanisms, and the regulatory mechanisms for the
secretion and concentration of hormones on a molecular level.
LIFE709 Cell Membrane and Lipid Biochemistry (3-0-3)

This course explores the chemical properties and biological functions of lipids that compose cell
membranes and lipid metabolites. Particular emphasis is placed on lipid mediators’ functions,
membrane traffic, molecular understanding of endocytosis and exocytosis, metabolism of cholesterol
and neutral fats, and principles of diseases due to abnormalities so as to promote a comprehensive
understanding of lipid reactions on a molecular level.
LIFE710 Laboratory Techniques in Plant Physiology (0-6-3)

This course explores and apply techniques used to study the growth, development, and water
metabolism of plants, as well as ion transport in plants, in order to enable students to resolve basic
problems in plant physiology.
LIFE711 Techniques in Plant Biochemistry (1-4-3)

This course explores nitrogen metabolism and aspects unique to plants during respiration, basis
methods for conducting experiments on plant hormones, photosynthesis, and photo-morphogenesis,
and the latest techniques and their results.
LIFE712 Plant-Environment Interaction (3-0-3)

Through studies of academic papers this course explores in depth the latest research on the
physiological, biochemical, and molecular biological regulation of the processes through which plants
recognize and react to various environmental factors (light, temperature, moisture, gravity).
LIFE713 Advanced Plant Pathology (3-0-3)

This course comprehensively explores the characterization and pathology of plant germs including
viruses, bacteria, and fungi, these germs’interactions with plants, and the physiology and biochemistry
of infected plants. The latest research on molecular biology will also be examined.
LIFE714 Methods in Cell Biology (3-0-3)

In this course, students explores the cell biological experiment techniques needed to understand the
structures and functions of advanced cells through lectures, presentations, and discussions.
LIFE715 Protein Crystallography (3-0-3)

This course explores the theory and application of protein X-ray crystallography. Particular emphasis
is placed on crystal symmetry, diffraction theory, multiple isomorphous replacement, and molecular
replacement.
LIFE716 Methods in Immunology (3-0-3)

This course explores the evolution of the immune system, concomitant immunity, new concepts of
and strategies for vaccines, immune tolerance, and autoimmune diseases.
LIFE717 Methods in Virology (3-0-3)

In this course, students explores the techniques and methods needed to conduct research on
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viruses and viral diseases through lectures and discussions on academic papers.
LIFE718 Techniques in Molecular Immunology (1-4-3)

In this course, students explores immunological techniques used in the study of various life forms
on the molecular level through lectures and experiments.
LIFE719 Molecular Biophysics (3-0-3)

This course explores various problems in physics, biochemistry, and biology on the molecular level
and from physical and chemical point of views. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationships
among the structures of bio-polymers and molecules and on physical techniques used to characterize
proteins and nucleic acids.
LIFE720 Chemical Carcinogenesis and Teratogenesis (3-0-3)

This course explores the mechanisms through which chemicals cause disabilities in babies and
cancer. In addition, students will examine the latest research on biochemistry, cellular biology, and
molecular biology.
LIFE721 Methods in Cell Physiology (0-6-3)

In this course, students will measure ion movement by using materials that combine with ions to
become fluorescent or by fixing the electric potential or current of cell membranes. They will also
learn to use patch clamps by which they will measure ion movement by removing parts of cell
membranes, and measure the secretion of hormones or neurotransmitter by using various
pharmaceutics.
LIFE722 Mammalian Genetics (3-0-3)

This course explores the genetic diseases of mice and human beings through analysis of past and
recent literature, with an emphasis on research techniques and the genetic and molecular biological
mechanisms of such diseases.
LIFE723 Metabolic Regulation (2-2-3)

This course explores, on a molecular level, the regulatory phenomena of enzymes in allosteric
regulation, reversible phosphorylation, and degradation that are important to metabolic regulation. In
addition, the latest research techniques and experiments is included.
LIFE802A-Z Graduate Seminar (1-0-1)
LIFE806A-Z/IBIO801A-Z Special Topics in Systems Biology A-Z (3-0-3)

developing systems biology of today.
LIFE890 Graduate SeminarⅡ (1-0-1)

In this doctoral seminar, students will present their research.
LIFE899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1~9)
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In this course, students in the doctoral program will conduct research under the supervision of
their respective academic advisors.
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2021 Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
1. Education Aim
Through an understanding of the importance of thermodynamics and kinetics - and thus the
properties and the synthesis of materials - the department aims to afford students with basic pivotal
knowledge in materials science and engineering. Such knowledge spurs developments of highly
creative ideas and their practical realizations based on theoretical competence and experimental skill.
2. Program Overview
The Graduate School of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering(MSE) at Pohang
University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) offers Masters and Doctor of Philosophy degree
programs.
MSE will continue to focus research on materials deemed critical in the 21st century. Specific
research areas, utilizing metals, ceramics, polymers, and electronic materials, include the following:
1. Electronic Materials for Information Technologies.
2. Materials for Energy and Environmental Technologies.
3. Advanced Structural Materials.
4. Clean & Green Ferrous Technologies.
5. Biomaterials.
[Course Requirement]
- The minimum number of credits required for a master’s degree is 28, of which at least 18 must be
course credits and 10 research credits.
- Take AMSE699 (Master Thesis Research) to fulfill the research credit requirement.
- Course Credits
- Major Electives:
- AMSE500, 600 and 700 level courses
- Graduate courses from other departments
- Two 300, 400 level courses from MSE or other departments (undergraduate courses)
- Total number of credits earned by taking graduate courses of other departments with the S/U
(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) grade option and by taking 300, 400 level courses may not exceed
6 credits.
[Doctoral Program]
- The minimum number of credits required for a doctoral degree is 32, of which at least 15 must be
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course credits and 17 research credits.

(Credits from courses taken to fulfill the requirements for a master's degree will be excluded.)
- Take AMSE899 (Doctoral Dissertation Research) and 4 semesters of AMSE701 (Seminars in
Materials Science) to fulfill the research credit requirement.
- Course Credits
- Major Electives:
- AMSE500, 600 and 700 level courses
- Graduate courses from other departments
- Two 300, 400 level courses from MSE or other departments (undergraduate courses)
- Total number of credits earned by taking graduate courses from other departments with the
S/U(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) grade option and by taking 300, 400 level courses may not
exceed 6 credits.
- AMSE encourages its students to take at least 6 credits from other departments or disciplines to
enrich their knowledge and broaden their perspectives.
- Students are required to pass the Q.E and the proposal defense by the time designated by AMSE.
[MS/PhD Integrated Program]

- The minimum number of credits required for the MS/PhD Integrated Program is 60, of which at
least 30 must be course credits and 30 research credits.
- The courses students may take to meet the course and research requirements are the same as for
the doctoral degree.
- Students are required to pass the Q.E and the proposal defense by the time designated by AMSE.
- If a student in a master's program wishes to transfer to the integrated program, he/she must meet
the requirements and follow the procedures specified in the Statutes of the university.
- If a student in the integrated program who has completed all the requirements for a master's
degree wishes to withdraw from the integrated program, he/she may be conferred a master's
degree.
[Credits required for graduation]
Master’s Program Doctoral Program MS/PhD Integrated Program
Course Research Course Research Course Research

Credits Credits Credits Credits Credits Credits
18 10 15 17 30 30
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AMSE501 Advanced Thermodynamics of Materials (3-0-3)

This course reviews the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and instructs the students their
applications to real materials processing problems. The concepts of basic thermodynamic law,
equilibrium, solutions, statistical thermodynamics, defects, surfaces and electrochemistry will be used
to illustrate the role of thermodynamics in materials science.
AMSE502 Phase Transformation (3-0-3)

Provides an opportunity to check the basic rule of thermodynamics in phase transformations, study
surface/interface and diffusion kinetics. Deepens understanding of general kinetics, nucleation kinetics,
growth kinetics, non-classical nucleation theory (spinodal decomposition). Introduces latest research
results in CVD thermodynamics, abnormal grain growth, multicomponent diffusion, surface/interface
reaction.
AMSE503 Interface Science (3-0-3)

This course describes theoretical principles and properties of various interfacial systems. The topics
include thermodynamics of surfaces and interfaces, adsorption and interfacial segregation of various
solutes, wettability and interfacial electrochemical properties, theory of colloid stability and powder
dispersion, and applications of various modern spectroscopic methods to the understanding of
electronic states and surface structure.
AMSE505 Polymer Engineering (3-0-3)

Polymer materials are produced and applied in huge amounts in Korea on the basis of
petrochemistry. This course pursuits for a wide range of understanding on commercial polymers by
introducing the students industrial manufacturing processes, physical and chemical properties of the
polymers so that the students become more capable of selecting the optimal polymer material for
specific applications in mind.
AMSE506 Non-crystalline Inorganic Materials (3-0-3)

Discussion of molecular structure, basic physical and chemical properties, chemical durability,
annealing and tempering, mechanical strength, optical and thermal properties of glasses. Design of
composition for desired engineered properties. Provide an atomistic understanding of the role of
composition on the structure and properties of glasses.
AMSE508 Research Method in Materials Science and Engineering (3-0-3)

The course discusses research itself. Those students, who are beginning their own research, will
face herds of frustrating questions, such as: 'what topic and problem to research?', 'what are data?',
'how to plan data collection?', 'how to write a draft?', and after all, 'what is the significance of one's
research?', etc. All these are fuzzy problems to the beginners, even experienced. The class will handle
those topics on the path of research, such as value of research, research problem making, reading
scientific articles, writing and disseminating results, etc. The class aims at helping those students to
be more comfortable with research.
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AMSE509 Atomic Simulation (3-0-3)

Provides an ability to utilize atomistic simulation (molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo) methods in
materials researches. Basic theory and computation/simulation techniques will be introduced and
practiced with relevant computer softwares.
AMSE521 Organic Electronics for Information and Energy Technologies (3-0-3)

Printed plastic electronics and displays are currently one of the most researched topics within the
flat panel display and solid-state lighting device community. The field of flexible or flat panel displays
is truly unique in the sense that it is interdisciplinary to the display community, combining basic
principles from nearly all engineering and science disciplines. in addition, solid-state lighting devices
becomes more and more important because of energy and environmental issues. Energy conversion
devices such as organic phtovoltaic cells also attracted many interests in the organic electronics
fields. In this course, the organic materials and devices for information displays and energy
conversion devices will be covered. Basically, organic light-emitting diodes, organic photovoltaic cells,
and organic light-film transistor based on organic materials will be studied in this course. Finally the
applications of the component devices to flexible displays will be covered.
AMSE522 Inorganic Materials for Optoelectronics and Applications (3-0-3)

The course teaches the physical foundations underlying the operation of modern optoelectronics
device. Quantum mechanical foundation are emphasized. In addition, the course covers areas such as
semiconductor statistics, doping, hetero-structures, transport, p-n junction theory, and tunneling. The
course will give students a solid foundation for optoelectronic devices such as light-emitting diodes,
laser diodes and solar cells.
AMSE561 Nucleic Acid Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnologies (3-0-3)

This course provides an introduction to nucleic acid biopolymers (e.g., DNA and RNA) and their
connection with cutting-edge nanobiotechnologies. The course covers: discovery, basic chemistry,
structure, synthesis, instrumental analysis and manipulation of nucleic acids. General topics include
recent advances in nucleic acids for molecular diagnostics and therapeutics, genome engineering, and
even nonbiological applications.
AMSE601 Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms (3-0-3)

The advanced concepts and application aspects of dislocations will be introduced first. The
continuum theory of dislocations will be studied first in view of the internal stress fields, forces, and
energies. The Green’s function method is introduced to solve the stress fields of general curved
dislocations. The crystallography of dislocations including the Peierls-Nabarro dislocation and partial
dislocations will also be studied in this course followed by the single crystal plasticity. The various
strengthening mechanisms are then studied especially in relation to the interaction between the
barriers and dislocations. Finally, the recently developed internal variable theory of inelastic
deformation will be introduced at the end of course.
AMSE604 Solid State Reactions and Sintering (3-0-3)

This course covers the fundamentals of solid state reaction kinetics involved in crystalline and
non-crystalline solid including metallic and ionic systems. Crystal defects and transport theories are
discussed in depth as a basis of solid state reactions. A wide range of solid state reaction kinetics
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are addressed in quantitative manners. They include homogeneous reaction, inter-diffusion, solid-gas
reactions, solid-solid reactions, fuel cells, galvanic cells, and sintering practice.
AMSE605 Solid State Physics (3-0-3)

This course will present an introductory treatment of solid state physics. Topics to be discussed
include; free electron model, nearly-free electron model, electromagnetic theory, band theory, defects,
thermal and optical properties of materials, dielectrics and ferroelectrics, magnetism, and
optoelectronic and spintronic devices.
AMSE606 Statistical Mechanics of Materials (3-0-3)

This course emphasizes fundamental theoretical principles of statistical mechanics and their
applications to the understanding of various types of functional materials. The topics include
ensembles and ergodicity, principles of classical and quantum statistics, molecular partition functions,
linear response theory, time-correlation function formalism, molecular spectroscopy and dielectric
relaxation, cooperative magnetic transitions and various solid solutions.
AMSE608 Electron Diffraction and Microscopy (3-0-3)

Introductory course which deals with electron waves, the structure of electron microscope, theories
of electron diffraction, theories of diffraction contrast and phase contrast, and their applications to
imaging of crystal structure, defects and phase transformation in current crystalline materials.
AMSE609 Advanced Electron Microscopy (3-0-3)

This course aims to provide physical background and to deepen the understanding of the image
formation theories in transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The lecture covers: 1) the diffraction
contrast imaging routinely used in conventional TEM and its application to defect analyses, 2) the
phase contrast imaging of high resolution TEM (HRTEM) and its quantitative interpretation based on
image simulation techniques and 3) scanning TEM (STEM) Z-contrast image theory and the simulation
of HAADF images. The last part of lecture is devoted to the basic theory and recent progress in
electron spectroscopy techniques with particular emphasis on spectroscopic imaging techniques with
characteristic X-ray and electrons with energy loss.
AMSE611 Experiments for Transmission Electron Microscopy (1-4-3)

Laboratory experiment course for the prerequisite course of AMSE608. The basic operation of
transmission electron microscope, the practice for electron diffraction and imaging of crystalline
defects are performed. High resolution imaging and analysis are also practiced with an aid of
analytical microscopy EDS, STEM, EELS in current materials.
AMSE612 X-Ray Diffraction and Imaging (3-0-3)

In-situ microscopic observation is getting important in nano-technology or biotechnology.
Conventional microscopes have limitations on surface observation (optical microscope, scanning
electron microscope, atomic microscope, etc) or in environments (mostly vacuum). The only in-situ
microscopic method to overcome such limitations is X-ray imaging. In this lecture the basic principles
of X-ray imaging are introduced together with cases of recent researches. Practical methodologies of
X-ray imaging are taught as well. This lecture is for the graduate students oriented in materials
science, nano-technology or biotechnology.
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AMSE613 Applied Quantum Mechanics (3-0-3)

This course emphasizes fundamental understanding and prediction of electronic structure and
materials properties on the basis of ab initio quantum mechanical computations. After briefly
introducing the Hartree-Fock self-consistent field (HF-SCF) approach, I will systematically explain core
quantum principles and methods of the density functional theory (DFT). Participating students will
learn the basic ideas and modern computational schemes of the DFT based on ab initio
pseudo-potentials, in addition to gaining scientific insight into actual computations of complex
electronic structures and materials properties without adopting any unjustified assumption.
AMSE621 Alloy Design (3-0-3)

Examines the application of science and engineering principles to the design, selection, and
performance of engineering alloys (steel, Al, Mg, Ti, Ni alloys, etc). Studies alloy classes, design, effect
of alloying elements, relation to processing variables, and structure-property relationships.
AMSE624 Deformation Processing of Structural Materials (3-0-3)

Based on fundamental theories of stress states and deformation, this course introduces various
deformation processes of structural materials. Examples of actual deformation phenomena and
analyses of defects occurring during deformation processing will be explained by deformation theories.
AMSE625 Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity (3-0-3)

This course intends to provide graduate level students the basic principles of Elasticity and Plasticity
together with the ability to solve the stress fields of various engineering solids under a general
loading. The basic concepts of continuum mechanics will be reviewed first. Then the theory and
application aspects of Elasticity problems will be studied including the Thermo- as well as the
Visco-elasticity. The fundamental aspects of continuum plasticity will also be studied in relation to
metal forming processes. Finally, the recently developed internal variable theory of inelastic
deformation will be introduced.
AMSE626 Fracture Phenomena and Mechanisms (3-0-3)

Fundamental fracture mechanics including linear-elastic fracture mechanics, elastic-plastic fracture
mechanics, and micro-fracture mechanics will be introduced. Using these fracture mechanics theories,
examples of fracture phenomena occurring in structural materials will be explained by analyzing
fracture mechanisms and by defining fracture models, and then methods for preventing fracture
phenomena will be suggested.
AMSE627 Fatigue Mechanisms (3-0-3)

Theories and mechanisms for fatigue of materials will be studied, and various mechanical,
micro-structural and environmental factors influencing the fatigue will be discussed in detail. Several
important topics are the cyclic stress- or strain-controlled fatigue, crack growth retardation by crack
closure, fatigue life prediction and design concept. Recent issues will also be discussed in the
student's seminar.
AMSE628 High Temperature Deformation Behavior of Materials (3-0-3)

High temperature deformation behavior of materials will be studied based on the detailed
knowledge of slip, climb, creep and grain boundary sliding. Several important topics are the
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processing maps, high temperature deformation mechanisms, superplasticity of meso-scale or

nano-scale micro-structures and super-plastic forming and diffusion bonding. Recent issues will also
be discussed in the student's seminar.
AMSE633 Corrosion Science (3-0-3)

Principle of corrosion and corrosion prevention on the basis of electrochemistry is introduced, and
corrosion phenomena occurring in various environmental conditions will be discussed with respect to
corrosion reaction mechanisms. For corrosion prevention, various methods of alloy design, surface
coating, cathodic protection and corrosion inhibitor are presented in terms of engineering principle.
AMSE634 High Temp Oxidation & coating (3-0-3)

Principles of high temperature oxidation, sulfidation and hot corrosion are introduced, and high
temperature corrosion phenomena occurring in various industries are discussed with respect to
reaction mechanisms. For high temperature corrosion protection, various types of diffusion coating,
overlay coating and thermal barrier coating are presented with respect to coating methods based on
engineering principle.
AMSE642 Conducting Ceramics (3-0-3)

The electrical conductivity of oxides, including the electronic and ionic conducting ceramics, is
discussed in terms of transport theory and defect chemistry. Further discussion will also include the
correlation between the electrical conductivity and temperature, oxygen partial pressure, composition,
and microstructure. The application to solid oxide fuel cell will also be discussed.
AMSE644 Magnetic Properties of Materials (3-0-3)

The subject covers the introduction of magnetism, and various magnetic phenomena for practical
use; such as anisotropies, nano-size magnetism, and magnetic interactions. Base on these
knowledges, modern magnetic materials will be discussed.
AMSE645 Optical Properties of Materials (3-0-3)

This course will present an intermediate treatment of the optical properties of semiconductors and
insulators. Topics to be discussed include: basic electromagnetic theory, electronic band theory,
absorption and dispersion, radiative transitions, stimulated emission, non-linear optical properties, and
so on.
AMSE648 Structure of Thin Films (3-0-3)

In the first part of thin film processes, we study on vacuum, plasma, physical vapor deposition, and
chemical vapor deposition. In the second part of thin film structures, we study on surface and
interfaces, growth mechanism, transition, preferred orientation, and defects of thin films, mostly using
synchrotron x-rays. Very recent research results are introduced on thin films structures.
AMSE649 Photonics Glasses (3-0-3)

Discussion of basic principles, optical characteristics and future trend of photonic glasses for lasers,
fiber-optics and display technologies. Tailoring of their optical properties through nano-structuring of
glasses will also be discussed.
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AMSE650 Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric Materials (3-0-3)

This course introduces various interesting modern topics in ferroelectric systems. These include
crystal structure, statistical thermodynamic and Landau's phenomenological descriptions of
ferroelectric phase transitions, lattice dynamics and Raman scattering, domain structure, relaxor
ferro-electricity, and magneto-ferroelectric couplings.
AMSE655 Solid-state Electrochemistry and Fuel Cells (3-0-3)

Recent energy and environmental problems require the development of energy-efficient and
environment-friendly devices where solid-state electrochemistry is becoming increasingly important.
This course introduces solid-state electrochemistry and reviews status, materials, fabrication of
solid-state electrochemical devices. Batteries, fuel cells, sensors and electro-chromic devices, topics
for which solid state electrochemistry makes a major contribution. Materials and fabrication methods
for solid electrolytes and electrodes will be discussed that include fuel cell as an example of
electrochemical devices.
AMSE656 Oxide Thin Film Materials and Devices (3-0-3)

- Understand fundamental electronic structure and chemistry of oxide.
- Relate electronic structure to electronic properties.
- Describe the principle of the unique properties in oxide thin films and heterostructures.
- Understand the principles of growth and characterization of oxide thin films
- Apply what you have learned in the class to your research on oxides.
AMSE661 Advanced Polymer Synthesis (3-0-3)

This course deals, on the basis of fundamental organic chemistry, with fundamental polymerization
reactions and their in-depth mechanisms affecting the structure and chain length of the polymers to
be prepared. The reactions comprise chain-growth ones of radical, anionic, cationic, and metallocenic
mechanisms and step-growth ones.
AMSE662 Advanced Polymer Physics (3-0-3)

This advanced level covers the various theories and experimental results in the fields of single
chain conformation, dilute and semi-dilute polymer solution, mixture, block copolymer, crystalline and
glassy states. Concepts of statistical thermodynamics and scaling laws in polymer solution and melts
are also introduced.
AMSE664 Molecular Design of Functional Polymers (3-0-3)

Functional polymers responding to various factors such as light, electrical fields, thermal treatments
are introduced. Emphases are on polymerization methods including traditional approaches such as
anionic, radical condensation, mechanism for the development of special functions, and relationships
between structure and function.
AMSE667 Instrument Techniques in Polymer Science (3-0-3)

The basic properties of x-rays and neutrons, the principles of their scattering from matter and
experimental techniques are introduced. Wide-angle diffraction, small- angle scattering and reflectivity
measurements are discussed for molecular packing structure of crystalline polymers, degree of crystallinity
and orientation, polymer solution, block copolymer nano-structure, surface and interface profiles.
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AMSE669 NanoBiomaterials (3-0-3)

The convergence of recent advances in nanobiotechnology and medicine has created the new
research field of nanomedicine. This course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of
nanobiomaterials for nanomedicines including biosensors, medical imaging systems, drug delivery
systems and regenerative medicines.
AMSE681 Properties of Semiconducting Materials (3-0-3)

The goal of this course is to bring together the fundamental physics of the semiconductor material
and the semiconductor device physics. In this course, optical and electrical properties of
semiconductor films are studied.
AMSE682 Surface Analysis and Nano-scale Characterizations (3-0-3)

This course will present an intermediate treatment of the surface and interface analysis of solid
materials and nano-scale characterizations of nano-materials and nano-structures. Topics to be
discussed are basic theories and experimental techniques for characterizations of surfaces and
interfaces.
AMSE683 Light Emitting Diodes (3-0-3)

The goal of this course is to bring together the fundamental physics of light emitting diodes (LED)
including electrical properties and optical properties. In this course, the recent trend of LED research
and development is studied.
AMSE686 Electrical Properties of Low Dimensional Materials (3-0-3)

This course specifically aims to provide experimentalists with a phenomenological introduction to
electron transport in low-dimensional materials, defined rather broadly. The lecture overviews the
basic principles of electron transport particularly through confined potentials, and their typical
manifestations in experimental observations. The goal of the course is also to develop the skill of
critical reading of the experimental literature. This includes how to read an experimental paper, how
to read forward and backward in the literature (including web-searched materials) without getting
overwhelmed, and how to present and discuss your ideas effectively in a group setting. (Hence the
class-takers are required to give a presentation on a given subject in a group setting.)
AMSE699 Masters Thesis Research (1~9)

As a partial fulfillment of a master degree, an independent research for a master thesis is
conducted under the guidance of a designated thesis advisor.
AMSE701 Seminars in Materials Science (1-0-1)

Contemporary topics in general materials researches are discussed in the departmental seminar
settings given by invited speakers.
AMSE721 Special Topics in Materials Science A/Z (1~3)

Selected topics in advanced materials science are lectured in this special course.
AMSE731 Special Topics in Metallurgical Engineering (3-0-3)

Selected topics in advanced metallurgical engineering are lectured in this special course.
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AMSE741 Special Topics in Ceramics (3-0-3)

Selected topics in advanced ceramic materials are lectured in this special course.
AMSE742 Special Topics in Electronic Materials (3-0-3)

Selected topics in advanced electronic materials are lectured in this special course.
AMSE899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1~9)

As a partial fulfillment of a doctorial degree, an independent research for a master thesis is
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2021 Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
1. Program Overview
Mechanical engineering plays a vital role in different industrial applications such as system design,
energy-related technology and development of new materials and manufacturing techniques.
Department of Mechanical Engineering, POSTECH is making efforts to meet the societal demands to
advance various multidisciplinary industries such as intelligent robotics, bio-systems, airplanes,
automobiles, shipbuilding and electronic devices.
We are currently involved in the following four major categories of graduate research and education
to cope with evolving research objectives and international trends.
1. Mechanics & Materials

2. Dynamics / Control / Measurement
3. Thermal / Fluid Engineering
4. Design, Manufacturing
12 specific areas for concentrating education and research activities are described below.
Micromechanics & Nanotechnology

MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) is a new technology developed in the field of mechanical
engineering and it enables the constructions of sensors, actuators, and other structures of
dimensions in micron scale, based on fabrication process technologies developed for micro-electronic
(or semiconductor) industry. It also covers general mechanical engineering phenomena such as heat
transfer, fluidics, control, dynamics, etc, in micro/nano scales.
Manufacturing and Materials Processing

Manufacturing and materials processing is one of important mechanical engineering disciplines
closely related to industrial problems of manufacturing high quality products of various forms and
materials with high productivity. The manufacturing technologies of current interest include machining
(cutting) process and various forming processes of advanced materials such as metals, plastics,
powder materials and composites.
Robotics and Control

The research in robotics and control aims to develop robots possessing similar intelligence and
capabilities as human beings and utilize them for simple repetitive tasks or hazardous and difficult
tasks such as underwater exploration, minimally-invasive surgery and artificial limbs.
Composite Materials and Smart Structures

Composite materials and smart structures explains the mechanics, experimental analysis and
processing of composite materials and smart structures. Research is focused on processing and
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mechanical characterization of metal matrix composites, fatigue and fracture of polymer composites,
mechanical behavior of composites under multi-axial loads and optimal stacking sequence design of
laminated plates. Theories of adaptive control of structures and experimental analysis of vibration
control are investigated in the smart structures area. They include variable geometry truss structures
and smart structures using piezoelectric materials, shape memory alloys and optical fibers.
Flow Modeling & Computation

Research program of the Flow Computation and Modeling (FCM) provide new ideas, models and
computational tools for accurate engineering design analysis and control of basic and complex flows.
A significant emphasis is placed on physical modeling and analysis of engineering systems. There are
efforts on turbulence structure and rational modeling, flow control and drag reduction, materials
processing in injection molding processes, vortical flows in rotating machinery and aerodynamics, and
flow and heat transfer in steel making processes.
Flow Control & Environmental Thermo-fluid

Research activities of flow control and environmental thermo-fluid include analytical and experimental
flow control techniques for reduction of drag resistance, noise, use of energy, and their application
such as aerodynamics of vehicles, flow in the vicinity of structures, hydrodynamics, thermo-flow in
steel manufacturing processes and shipbuilding/marine engineering. In addition, pollutant production in
air and sea water, mechanisms of pollutant dispersion, and techniques of capturing and removing
pollutants are being investigated.
Biomechanical Engineering
Bio-engineering is an interdisciplinary engineering discipline which performs research on human
biology and physiology to improve human health and well-being by combining medical science and
modern mechanical engineering. The field has developed rapidly in the past 30 year, with a wide
range of engineering involvements such as artificial limbs and simulation of natural environments
through mechanical design.
CAD/CAE
In this relatively new field major efforts are focused on development and application of computer
based methodologies for analysis and design of machine elements, structures, and in particular,
manufacturing processes. CAD/CAE plays an essential role in modern engineering research activities
with extensively related work performed in diverse fields of mechanical engineering.
Mechanics of Materials
Deformation and fracture of engineering materials are investigated from the perspective of
micro/macro mechanical analysis of solid structures. The constitutive behavior and fracture of metals,
porous materials and composite materials are modeled by combined experimental and analytical
approaches. Fatigue and fracture mechanics theories are utilized to predict crack initiation and growth
in engineering materials. Methods for stress and vibration are developed and applied to engineering
problems.
Combustion and Propulsion Engineering

Both fundamental and application oriented research is performed in the areas of turbulent flow, fuel
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spray, premixed and diffusion combustion and radiative heat transfer for design and analysis of
various combustion devices including spark ignition and diesel engines, gas turbines, burners and
furnaces. Major research efforts are concentrated on development and validation of three dimensional
computational fluid dynamic software with relevant physical models.
Heat Transfer & Energy Engineering

The research activities of heat transfer and energy engineering are categorized into two-phase heat
transfer, enhanced heat transfer, and safety analysis of nuclear systems from thermal hydraulic view
points by experimentation and modeling analysis. Research on wind and solar energy conversion
technology is also active, as part of efforts toward alternative energy engineering.
Aerodynamics & Aerospace Engineering

In this field, education and research on disciplines related to the design, analysis and manufacture
of aerospace vehicles are pursued as an integral whole. It includes aerodynamics, gas dynamics,
propulsion engineering, lightweight smart structure and mechanics of composite materials.
[Remarks on Graduation Requirements with degrees in Mechanical Engineering]
1. All graduate students are required to take Graduate Seminar(MECH803, MECH804)

- Master’s Program students must take Graduate Seminar for two semesters.
- Ph.D. Program students must take Graduate Seminar for three semesters.
- Integrative Program students must take Graduate Seminar for five semesters.
* Graduate Seminar of foreign students. : not mandatory for foreign students.
2. Registering for courses MECH806(Technical Writing), MECH807(Scientific Writing), GEDU141(Technical Writing)

- Graduation requirement : Requires MECH806 or MECH807 or GEDU141
- Completion of one of the two courses is required for graduation but not included in credit
needed to graduate.
- One of the two courses must be completed by all students in graduate courses.
* If you completed MECH806 or MECH807 or GEDU141 during a master’s course, you do not need
to register for this course.
3. Information about taking the MECH808, 809(Graduate Research Seminar A, B)
Course Graduate Research Seminar A Graduate Research Seminar B
Ph.D. Program students who are in the Ph.D. Program students who completed
1st or 2nd semester/ Integrative Program the 3th semester, Integrative Program
For whom
students who are in the 1st or up to 4th students who completed the 5th
semester semester
To analyse research trends and give a To present your own research areas and
Topic
presentation after organizing them plans
- This course is mandatory for the new students starting from 2014 Fall semester.
- This course is mandatory for Master’s Program students.
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4. The graduate school subject credit includes the following subjects:

- Undergraduate subjects:
1) After and including the 2019 academic year number
Subjects of the department of mechanical engineering are accepted if 400-level are taken as
grade. Subjects of the other departments are accepted if 300-level or 400-level unit are taken
as grade. In this case, grade acceptance range is limited to a maximum of 6 credits.
2) Before the 2018 academic year number

The scope of acceptance for 400 unit subjects of mechanical engineering and other departments
is limited to a maximum of 6 credits.
- Other department graduate school subjects:

Acceptance ranges in S/U courses are up to 9 credits for master and Ph.D. course, and up to 18
credits for integration courses. (No acceptance limits for subjects taken as a grade)
2. Course Table
Course No. Course name L-E-C

MECH501 Analytic Methods in Engineering 3-0-3
MECH503 Signal Processing and Numerical Analysis for Mechanical Engineering 3-0-3
MECH505 Numerical methods for Mechanical Engineering 3-0-3
MECH507 Software practice for Mech. Engineers 1-2-2
MECH510 Analytic Dynamics 3-0-3
MECH511 Advanced Mechanical Vibrations 3-0-3
MECH515 Continuum Mechanics 3-0-3
MECH518 Computational Kinematics and Dynamics 3-0-3
MECH522 Time Series and System Analysis 3-0-3
MECH525 Advanced Automatic Control 3-0-3
MECH526 Transducer Theory and Its Applications 3-1-3
MECH527 Advanced Artificial Intelligence for Mechanical Engineering 3-0-3
MECH531 Acoustics 3-0-3
MECH532 Tissue Engineering for Mechanical Engineers 3-0-3
MECH533 Applied Optics 3-0-3
MECH534 Bio-Imaging Technology 3-0-3
MECH535 Introduction to BioMEMS 3-0-3
MECH536 Principles of Biomedical Opt. & Imaging 3-0-3
MECH537 Personalized Medicine for Engineers 3-0-3
MECH540 Elasticity 3-0-3
MECH541 Mechanics of Composite Materials 3-0-3
MECH544 Fracture Mechanics 3-0-3
MECH550 Advanced Thermodynamics 3-0-3
MECH560 Advanced Heat Transfer 3-0-3
MECH562 Energy Conversion and Power Plant Technology 3-0-3
MECH570 Advanced Fluid Dynamics 3-0-3
MECH574 Capillary and Wetting Phenomena 3-0-3
MECH575 Electrokinetics 3-0-3
MECH578 Gas Dynamics 3-0-3
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MECH579 Introduction to Microfluidics 3-0-3
MECH582 Optimum Design 3-0-3
MECH583 Introduction to Finite Element Method 3-0-3
MECH588 Theory of Mechanical Design 3-0-3
MECH598 Bio Dynamics 3-0-3
MECH621 Advanced Microelectromechanical Systems 3-0-3
MECH624 Biofluid Mechanics 3-0-3
MECH631 Scaling Laws and Biomimetics 3-0-3
MECH635 Biological Materials: Structure and Mechanical Properties 3-0-3
MECH639 Advanced RoboticsⅠ 3-0-3
MECH646 Nanobiotechnology 3-0-3
MECH647 Bioengineering 3-1-3
MECH650 Microscale Heat Transfer 3-0-3
MECH655 Alternative Energy 3-0-3
MECH661 Venture Business Based on Technology 1-0-1
MECH674 Viscous Fluid Flow 3-0-3
MECH678 Flow Visualization 3-0-3
MECH679 Fundamentals of Wind Energy Engineering 3-0-3
MECH686 Computational Fluid Mechanics 3-0-3
MECH692 Experimental Methods for Thermo-Fluid Dynamics 1-3-3
MECH701 Special Topics in Systems and Design A/Z 3-0-3
MECH702 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering Credits can vary
MECH704 Special Topics in Applied Mechanics A/Z 3-0-3
MECH707 Special Topics in Thermo Fluids A/Z 3-0-3
MECH716 Energy Methods 3-0-3
MECH727 Advanced Topics in Robotics 3-1-3
MECH736 Optimal Control 3-0-3
MECH739 Advanced RoboticsⅡ 3-0-3
MECH741 Theory of Plates and Shells 3-0-3
MECH743 Elastic Waves in Solids 3-0-3
MECH745 Elasticity of Composite Materials 3-0-3
MECH747 Theory of Viscoelasticity 3-0-3
MECH748 Plasticity 3-0-3
MECH760 Convection Heat Transfer 3-0-3
MECH761 Radiation Heat Transfer 3-0-3
MECH762 Hydrodynamic Stability 3-0-3
MECH769 Turbomachinery 3-0-3
MECH771 Waves in Fluids 3-0-3
MECH774 Turbulence 3-0-3
MECH775 Two Phase Flow 3-0-3
MECH783 Advanced Finite Element Method 3-0-3
MECH806 Technical Writing 3-0-1
MECH807 IT Scientific Writing 3-0-2
MECH699 Master Thesis Research Credits can vary
MECH803 Mechanical Engineering SeminarⅠ 1-0-1
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MECH804 Mechanical Engineering SeminarⅡ 1-0-1
MECH808 Graduate Research Seminar A 1-0-1
MECH809 Graduate Research Seminar B 1-0-1
MECH899 Doctoral Dissertation Research Credits can vary
MECH501 Analytic Methods in Engineering (3-0-3)

This course focuses to enhance students ability for dealing analytically with various physical
phenomena in mechanical engineering. The focus is placed on solution methods and physical
interpretation of the results.
MECH503 Signal Processing and Numerical Analysis for Mechanical Engineering (3-0-3)
This course teaches signal processing and numerical analysis methods by using a popular
commercial Matlab software. The contents include How to use Matlab in computation and display;
Matlab programming; Signal processing methods in both time domain and frequency domain;
Numerical solution of differential equations; Linear algebra; 2D signal (image) processing; Basic image
processing and simple deep learning methods.
MECH505 Numerical methods for mechanical engineering (3-0-3)

Engineers sometimes solve problems using analytical mathematics. While these solutions are useful,
they are not always available and the engineer more often solves problems using computers. Software
packages are available for many classes of mechanical engineering problems but if the user does not
know what they are doing, it is very easy to produce nonsensical results. It is therefore important to
know how codes for solving problems, how they can go wrong and what one can do about it. This
course is intended to provide that kind of background for problem types that occur commonly and
specifically in mechanical engineering practice.
MECH507 Software practice for Mech. Engineers (1-2-2)

Education on the fundamentals of and practice with the 5 representative software programs needed
in Mechanical Engineering.
1) MATLAB : general math tool
2) DAFUL : dynamics, motion
3) COMSOL : Flow, Heat Transfer
4) ABAQUS : FEM-based CAD/CAE
5) OpenFOAM : CFD
MECH510 Analytic Dynamics (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Dynamics or permission of the professor
The content of this course includes kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; Newton
mechanics; Lagrange equation; Hamilton’s principle; Euler’s equation; transformation theory in dynamics;
applications such as motion under a central force, orbital motion, gyroscope, stability, and collision.
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MECH511 Advanced Mechanical Vibrations (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Mechanical vibrations or permission of the professor
Students will learn about how vibrational problems are solved by matrix iteration with the help of
fundamental concepts of mechanical vibrations. The latter part of the course deals with
non-proportional damping as well as proportional damping.
MECH515 Continuum Mechanics (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Solid Mechanics
The kinematics of deformation, concepts of stress, mass conservation, balance laws of linear and
angular momentums and energy. Also, studies constitutive equations for the theory of plasticity in
strain space formulation. Various constitutive equations are studied such as an ideal fluid, linear
viscous fluid, linear elastic solid.
MECH518 Computational Kinematics and Dynamics (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Dynamics
The aim of this module is to enable students to analyse the kinematics of simple linkages and the
dynamics of complex structures through the use of computers. Students are also introduced to
constraint problems, revolute/translational joints, and analysis on the position and the acceleration of
linkages.
MECH522 Time Series and System Analysis (3-0-3)

Application of time series analysis to industrial and physical systems, identification, stability criterion,
forecasting control and characterization are investigated. Dynamic Data System (DDS) is employed in
the process, and its theory and applying method are instructed. Also computer modeling stategy using
DDS is introduced.
MECH525 Advanced Automatic Control (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: System Control
The concept of eigenvalues and various canonical forms will be introduced. Modeling of dynamic
systems, methods to characterize the system, transform between I/O relations to state variables,
response characteristics, controllability and observe-ability, stability theories and LQ problems are
covered in this course.
MECH526 Transducer Theory and Its Applications (3-1-3)

Prerequisites: PhysicsⅡ, Solid mechanics, Dynamics, Fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics,
Mechanical Vibrations, System Control
This course introduces various kinds of energy conversion which is applied to transducers such as
sensors and actuators. We will study the physical and dynamic characteristics of energy conversion.
First, approach methods are introduced for modeling energy conversion, and then we will study the
methodologies for modeling transducers to analyze their dynamic behavior. With a term project, all
students would have chances to understand transducer theory more easily. Students will model and
design a proper transducer and analyze the results.
MECH527 Advanced Artificial Intelligence for Mechanical Engineering (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: ME AI(MECH437) or equivalent AI courses
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This course is designed to exploit and understand Artificial Intelligence, especially Deep Learning
from a perspective of mechanical engineering. Students are expected to learn theoretical backgrounds
and their implementations of algorithms in Python. Starting from a basic machine learning, various
kinds of neural networks will be intensively studied. Numerical Python coding is heavily required
during lectures and homework assignments.
MECH531 Acoustics (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Solid mechanics, Fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics, Mechanical Vibrations
This module gives students more insight into the nature of acoustic phenomena. The content is:
characteristics of waves; derivation of acoustic equation; transmission, reflection, refraction,
attenuation, and absorption of acoustic waves; pipes, cavities, wave-guides, resonators, ducts, and
filters generation and detection of acoustic waves; acoustic transducers.
MECH532 Tissue Engineering for Mechanical Engineers (3-0-3)

Tissue engineering is the use of a combination of cells, engineering and materials methods, and
suitable biochemical and physio-chemical factors to improve or replace biological functions. This
course teaches fundamentals that span several academic areas related to tissue engineering to
students who have a mechanical engineering background, and introduces various approaches to
research. Topics include basic cell-biology, chemistry, bio-materials, anatomy, computer-aided
design/computer-aided machining(CAD/ CAM), and manufacturing technology. Various mathematical and
mechanical tools for simulating cell behavior are introduced. In addition, basic experimental laboratory
instruction covers cell culture and scaffold fabrication.
MECH533 Applied Optics (3-0-3)

This course is designed to teach non-optical engineers the fundamentals of optics, optical
instruments, lasers, etc. Various applied topics, including optical methods for non-contact analysis,
engineering measurement and materials processing, are also introduced.
MECH534 Bio-Imaging Technology (3-0-3)

The course is designed to provide basic principle of optical microscopy and its various techniques
such as phase contrast microscopy and polarization microscopy, and to introduce state-of-the-art
optical imaging technologies and their applications.
MECH535 Introduction to BioMEMS (3-0-3)

Expanding potential research areas through learning applied biology, which is important in the
application field of MEMS.
This course covers the platforms of micro technology for BioMEMS and the principals and
production method of each platform, as well as as their application to biotechnology. We select
contemporary high-interest fields, and plan to add new subjects every year, including lectures on DNA
detection, Cell Analysis, Pathogen detection, etc.
MECH536 Principles of Biomedical Opt. & Imaging (3-0-3)

This course will cover two main topics including the principles of optical photon transport in
biological tissues and various optical imaging techniques. The former topic includes an introduction to
biomedical optics, Monte Carlo modeling of photon transport, radiative transfer equation and diffusion
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theory, hybrid Monte Carlo method and diffusion theory, and optical spectroscopy. The later part
covers ballistic imaging, optical coherence tomography, diffuse optical tomography, photoacoustic
tomography, and ultrasound-modulated optical tomography.
MECH537 Personalized Medicine for Engineers (3-0-3)

Doctors have long known that people differ in susceptibility to disease and response to medicines.
However, with little guidance for understanding and adjusting to individual differences, treatments
developed have generally been standardized for the many, rather than the few. To overcome the current
limitation, through this course, students will learn how engineering and science change medicines, what
the benefits of personalized medicine are, and what the role of engineers in creating personalized
medicine is.
MECH540 Elasticity (3-0-3)

Fundamental concepts in linear elasticity such as kinematics of deformation, equilibrium equations,
constitutive equations, and energy principles are reviewed in-depth. Formulation of boundary value
problems and methods of solution are studied. Important boundary value problems in plane
deformation and three dimensional problems are considered in this course.
MECH541 Mechanics of Composite Materials (3-0-3)

Students will develop a deeper understanding of mechanical properties of composite materials such as
long fiber, short fiber, and particle types in the context of both macroscopic and microscopic behaviour.
Introduction to stress concentration in composite materials; stress-strain constitutive relations of
anisotropic materials; and theory of ortho- tropic materials; analysis on laminated composite plates, will
be covered.
MECH544 Fracture Mechanics (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Elasticity or permission of the professor
The fundamental concepts of linear elastic fracture mechanics and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics
are reviewed, and the method of application of theses concepts to engineering problems are
considered. Analytical methods are applied for analysis of the crack tip stress field. Practical
approaches for evaluating structural integrity of mechanical components are also introduced. A brief
review is also given on essential features in creep fracture and dynamic fracture.
MECH550 Advanced Thermodynamics (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Thermodynamics Advanced
Thermodynamics deals in classical/statistical theories on material states and properties, analysis
techniques for various devices and systems utilizing the state change (pipe flow, nozzle,
turbine/engine, pump/compressor, power plant, refrigerator), new techniques of improving efficiency
and thermodynamic optimization skills.
MECH560 Advanced Heat Transfer (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Heat Transfer or permission of the professor
This course provides the skills necessary for applying conduction, convection, and radiation
principles to complex practical problems, such as those in heat exchangers. The course covers various
analytical skills and numerical methods of heat transfer.
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MECH562 Energy Conversion and Power Plant Technology (3-0-3)

Starting from economic analysis on current energy resources, methods of generating electricity
from the energy resources are studied. Characteristics of various systems in a power plant are
introduced, and techniques of efficient energy use and conservation are studied.
MECH570 Advanced Fluid Dynamics (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics
The course deals with the following fundamental topics for advanced fluid dynamicist: the
Navier-Stokes equations; momentum theory; vortex theory; inviscid potentila flow; viscous flow;
dimensional analysis; boundary layer theory and approximate solutions; theory and experimental
formulae of turbulent flow.
MECH574 Capillary and Wetting Phenomena (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics
Capillarity and wetting phenomena have become increasingly important as the size of engineering
systems and processes continue to shrink, as for example in microelectronics, labs-on-a-chip, and
polymer processing. This course will focus on phenomena derived from the presence of a surface or
interface between two or more phases, particularly those involving surface tension, van der Waals
forces, electrical double layers, and so on. Several of these surface phenomena will be described
qualitatively and quantitatively.
MECH575 Electrokinetics (3-0-3)

There exist electrical double layers at the interface between a liquid and solid(or other fluid).
Electrokinetics is the study of physico-chemical-hydrodynamic processes derived from the presence of
electrical double layers. Electrokinetics is important to understand the interactions of micro- and
nano-sized particles, and is the most important tool to control liquids and particles in the micro-and
nano-scale. In this course, the following topics will be covered: electrical double layer, electro-osmotic
flow, electrophoresis, induced charge electro-osmosis, electro-wetting, and di-electro-phoresis.
MECH578 Gas Dynamics (3-0-3)

The course is designed to introduce the following fundamental topics of compressible flow:
isentropic flow, one-dimensional extraordinary wave, acoustic wave, shock wave, Prandtl-Meyer wave,
interference and reflection of shock waves, perturbation theory, slender body theory, similarity
principle for high-speed flow, transonic flow, characteristic curve, viscosity of flows, and heat transfer
effect.
MECH579 Introduction to Microfluidics (3-0-3)

The aim of this lecture is to provide a fundamental theory on the electrical and hydrodynamic force
acting on fluid and particles and their subsequent motion in the micro-scale. Students will learn
about the important issues of micro-fluidics, transport phenomena, electrokinetics, and
di-electro-phoresis. Some general knowledge on micro-fluidic applications and their state-of-the-art
will also be provided.
MECH582 Optimum Design (3-0-3)
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This coursework introduces various theories of optimization in finite dimension for designing
mechanical components and structures with and without constraints in terms of size, degree of
deformation and yield criteria. It also deals with mathematical modeling and computer algorithms for
optimum design.
MECH583 Introduction to Finite Element Method (3-0-3)

Finite element method plays an important role as a numerical analysis tool in analyzing various
engineering problems. Through this course, students learn the fundamental principles of the finite
element method to deal with structural analysis, elastic deformation, heat transfer, flow analysis, etc.
and get accustomed to finite element analysis systems such as ABAQUS.
MECH588 Theory of Mechanical Design (3-0-3)

This course introduces the theory of mechanical design. The main topics are axiomatic design and
TRIZ(theory of inventive problem solving). Axiomatic design is a newly proposed design theory which
provides a systematic and rational method for design. Axiomatic design provides a framework for
describing design objects that is consistent for all types of design problems at all levels of detail.
Thus, the designer can understand the relationship between the intended functions of an object and
the means by which they are achieved. The best design can be chosen among the proposed designs
through logical judgment provided by axiomatic design. Axiomatic design can be applied to all the
areas of design including systems, software, manufacturing systems, materials & materials-processing
techniques and products. Practical examples from industry will be also given to aid the understanding
of axiomatic design. TRIZ provides solution methods through a technical contradiction table. TRIZ can
be applied to mathematics and medical science as well as engineering.
MECH598 Bio Dynamics (3-0-3)

Bio-dynamics deals with living bodies in the viewpoint of mechanical principles. Especially, basic
theories of biological and physiological phenomena of human and their engineering applications are
handled. This course will cover related theories and analysis, and introduces up-to-date research
trends. It also covers interdisciplinary associations with other areas of medical science, life-science,
chemistry, mechanical engineering and chemical engineering.
MECH621 Advanced Microelectromechanical Systems (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems
Advanced discussion of micro-matching processes used to construct MEMS. Coverage of many
lithographic, deposition, and etching processes, as well as their combination in process integration,
Materials issues such as chemical resistances corrosion, mechanical properties, and residual /
intrinsic stress. Studies of state- of-the-art MEMS research area applications in various engineering
fields. Basic science issues in micro domain including micro fluid science, mechanical behavior of
micro-structures, surface tension, etc.
MECH624 Biofluid Mechanics (3-0-3)

Fluid flow phenomena in animals such as circulatory flow in the cardio-vascular system are
handled. Rheological behaviors of blood and blood cells are analyzed based on fluid dynamic
principles. In addition, the causes and early diagnosis of circulatory diseases in the heart and
circulatory system are studied.
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MECH631 Scaling Laws and Biomimetics (3-0-3)

Scaling laws and dimensional analysis are first discussed. The application examples of scaling laws
and dimensional analysis will be simply discussed. Biological systems, including materials, structures,
sensors, actuators and so on, are introduced. Bio-mimetic applications based on the fundamental
mechanisms of biological systems will be extensively covered.
MECH635 Biological Materials: Structure and Mechanical Properties (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Solid Mechanics or permission of the professor
Multi-scale structural, mechanical properties, and their relationships for various biological materials
such as bioceramics, bio-polymers, and bio-composite materials will be studied in class through
lecture, presentation, and discussion. In addition, this course will enhance the student’s ability to
understand modeling thermo-mechanical behavior of biological materials and to use numerical
simulation with finite element method (FEM).
MECH639 Advanced RoboticsⅠ (3-0-3)

Advanced topics on kinematics, dynamics and control of robot are covered in this course.
Homogeneous transformation, recursive dynamics formulation and various position/force controllers
are introduced.
MECH646 Nanobiotechnology (3-0-3)

This course is designed to explore the conversion and material transport of fine energy, related
devices and behaviors through the mechanical, material, physical, chemical, and biological analysis of
fine bio-materials and reactions. This course further discusses cases of Bio-MEMS devices and
Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems development for the high throughput analysis and treatment
of fine bio-materials and related scientific and technological issues.
MECHECH647 Bioengineering (3-1-3)

Prerequisites: Biomechanics, Work Physiology
Mechanical and electrical interpretation of body parts and the corresponding configuration of
measuring systems are studied along with computerized techniques of collecting data and analysis.
MECH650 Microscale Heat Transfer (3-0-3)

This course is to provide students with a microscopic understanding of heat transfer phenomena,
introducing the transport phenomena of electrons, phonons, and photons. Analytical techniques are
introduced for micro-scale heat transfer problems in which the assumption of local thermodynamic
equilibrium is no more valid.
MECH655 Alternative Energy (3-0-3)

This course introduces various technologies for utilizing renewable energy resources, such as solar
energy, wind energy, tidal energy, wave energy, ocean thermal energy, and biomass energy, to
overcome the energy and environmental crisis. The covered topics include determination of total
amount of the alternative energy available on the earth, physical and engineering characteristics of
alternative energy, and design schemes for engineering systems that utilizes alternative energy.
Furthermore, as specific applications, the course covers technical/economical analysis of heat pumps,
energy storage systems and solar energy collection systems.
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MECH661 Venture Business Based on Technology (1-0-1)

According to the social demand for graduate level engineering education, this class provide students
with basic concept and procedure for start-up by planning business plan with market study based on
their own research results.
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Market vs Technology
- Marketing and product strategy
- Team-building
- Writing business plan
- Early stage financing (Venture Capital)
- Financing
- Valuation
- Exit Strategy (IPO & M&A)
MECH674 Viscous Fluid Flow (3-0-3)

Advanced course for postgraduate students majoring in fluid mechanics and heat transfer, which
presents fundamental dynamic principles of viscous fluid flow.
MECH678 Flow Visualization (3-0-3)

Flow visualization plays an essential role in the diagnosis and analysis of thermo-fluid flows. The
course introduces the fundamentals of measurement theories and advanced fluid visualization
techniques such as PIV (particle image velocimeter) velocity field measurement techniques and
temperature field measurement techniques.
MECH679 Fundamentals of Wind Energy Engineering (3-0-3)
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of design, construction, and
maintenance of fan-driven generators systematically and to enable them to analyse and design a wind
energy conversion system.
MECH686 Computational Fluid Mechanics (3-0-3)

The course is designed to introduce the governing equations for fluid flow and numerical methods
for discretizing the equations. The specific topics include: numerical solution procedures for
incompressible flow, compressible flow, and boundary layer flow, theories on stability and convergence
of numerical solutions, and their application to various fluid engineering problems.
MECH692 Experimental Methods for Thermo-Fluid Dynamics (1-3-3)

Prerequisites: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics or permission of the professor
Students will learn fundamentals of measurement theories and various kinds of experimental
techniques for measuring flow velocity, temperature, pressure, and heat flux that are crucial in heat
and fluid engineering fields. In addition, several measurement techniques are practiced through a
range of laboratories including data acquisition and data processing, wind tunnel experiment, hot-wire
anemometer, laser Doppler anemometer, flow visualization, uncertainty analysis, and temperature and
heat flux measurements.
MECH699 Master Thesis Research (Credits can vary)
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MECH701 Special Topics in Systems and Design A/Z (3-0-3)
MECH702 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering A/Z (Credits can very)
MECH704 Special Topics in Applied Mechanics A/Z (3-0-3)
MECH707 Special Topics in Thermo Fluids A/Z (3-0-3)
MECH716 Energy Methods (3-0-3)

This course introduces the principle of virtual work, Hamilton’s principle and various variational
principles along with basic theory of the finite element method to deal with deformation of solid
bodies with the help of energy concepts. Students are expected to learn how to make use of
variational principles via the if application to bending, torsion and buckling of beams and plates.
Variational principles for fluid flow and heat transfer will also be discussed.
MECH727 Advanced Topics in Robotics (3-1-3)

In depth knowledge in the movement planning and control techniques of industrial robots are
studied as well as path/trajectory planning, high level motion programming, advanced control
techniques and other applications in AI.
MECH736 Optimal Control (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: System Control
Variational principles, Linear Quadratic (Gaussian) problem and solutions will be covered for
continuous time and discrete time spaces. Problem formulation and solutions for the Kalman filtering
problem for both spaces, LQG/LTR, and the Disturbance Observer will be introduced.
MECH739 Advanced RoboticsⅡ (3-0-3)

Advanced topics on robotics will be covered using papers on recent research topics. Multi-body
dynamics, grasping, dynamic analysis of humanoid robots extra are possible topics in this course.
MECH741 Theory of Plates and Shells (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Elasticity
General bending theory of elastic plates and shells, and approximation theories are examined.
Students will have the opportunity to analyse plate and shell problems using numerical schemes such
as finite difference and the finite element method.
MECH743 Elastic Waves in Solids (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Elasticity, Analytical Methods in Engineering or Equivalent
Review the theories of wave propagation in elastic solids. The field equations and solution methods
for wave problems in elastic solids will be studied. Major physical phenomena in wave propagation will
be discussed. Wave propagation in unbounded medium, interaction of waves with boundaries in
half-space, and problems associated with wave guides will be dealt with.
MECH745 Elasticity of Composite Materials (3-0-3)
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This course introduces elasticity of anisotropic materials and laminated composite plates. Elastic
equilibrium equations of anisotropic materials, theory of laminated composite plates made of
ortho-tropic materials, mechanics of laminated composite plates, and torsion of anisotropic materials
are also main topics.
MECH747 Theory of Viscoelasticity (3-0-3)

Viscoelasticity deals with the time dependent deformation phenomena of solids or fluids having both
elastic and viscous behaviors. This course introduces linear and nonlinear theories, Boltzmann’s
superposition principle, time-dependent superposition theory, boundary value problems, initial value
problems, wave propagation and deals with various linear and nonlinear constitutive theories along
with experimental methods.
MECH748 Plasticity (3-0-3)

Studies the basic concepts of plasticity. Also, extensive studies on plastic yield and the constitutive
equations for perfectly-plastic, elastic-perfectly plastic, and plastic solids including plastic theories for
torsion and bending will be presented.
MECH760 Convection Heat Transfer (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Heat Transfer
Heat and mass transfer in the laminar and turbulent boundary layer is analyzed based on the
conservation principles of momentum, energy and mass. The effect of surface conditions on heat
transfer coefficient is examined based on theoretical analysis and empirical correlations. This course
also covers natural convection.
MECH761 Radiation Heat Transfer (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite: Heat Transfer or permission of the professor
Basic laws of radiation heat transfer and radiation properties of solid surfaces and media are
examined. In particular, the course covers radiation heat transfer in an absorbing, scattering, and
emitting medium and mulit-mode heat transfer in which conduction, convection, and radiation
mechanisms are combined. Based on the knowledge in radiation heat transfer, solar energy utilization
and high-temperature heat.
MECH762 Hydrodynamic Stability (3-0-3)

The course is aimed to introduce concepts of hydrodynamic stability of fluid flows observed in
nature and engineering problems, and theoretical and analytical methods for studying the stability of
fluid flow.
MECH769 Turbomachinery (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics
Students will be presented with basic theories for operation and design of turbo- machineries that
have rotating blades such as turbines, compressors, pumps, and fans. Problems of energy exchange
between rotating blades and fluid flow in the axial or radial direction, cavitation, stall, and surge are
examined. Plus, we will investigate vapour and gas turbine theory, basic cycles, thermodynamics, and
aero-dynamics in the context of irreversible process theory.
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MECH771 Waves in Fluids (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Fluid Mechanics or permission of the professor
The general aspects of waves in fluid will be reviewed, and the linear theory of wave motion will be
examined for acoustic waves, water waves and internal waves. The nonlinear aspects of wave
propagation will also be considered, and an introduction to mathematical methods will be made on
the propagation, stability, diffusion and decay of fluid waves.
MECH774 Turbulence (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Advanced Fluid Mechanics or permission of the professor
The course is designed to deliver understanding of physics of turbulent flow and related
fundamental theories. The following topics will be discussed: analytical and numerical models for
turbulent flows, derivation of governing equations for turbulent flows, theoretical, analysis of
homogeneous turbulence, dimensional analysis, Kolmogorov theory, physical structures of
inhomogeneous turbulent flows, turbulent boundary layer flows, turbulent jets and wakes, and
application of turbulent flows to various engineering problems.
MECH775 Two Phase Flow (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer
This module gives students more insight into the nature of two phase flow. Pressure drop, heat
transfer, phase transition phenomena including condensation and boiling are discussed. We will
investigate designs and anomalous phenomena in the operation of vapour generators, condensers, and
nuclear reactors. Instability of two-phase flow and flow differential phase generators are also
introduced.
MECH783 Advanced Finite Element Method (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Introduction to Finite Element Method or permission of the professor
An overview of analytical methods described in‘ introduction to finite element method’and their
applications to heat transfer/elasticity/plasticity/fluid flow problems. How to approximate solutions to
time-variant or nonlinear problems due to material and geometry.
MECH803 Mechanical Engineering SeminarⅠ (1-0-1)
MECH804 Mechanical Engineering SeminarⅡ (1-0-1)
MECH806 Technical Writing (3-0-1)
MECH807 IT Scientific Writing (3-0-2)
MECH808 Graduate Research Seminar A (1-0-1)
MECH809 Graduate Research Seminar A (1-0-1)
MECH899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (Credits can vary)
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2021 Department of Industrial and Management Engineering
Department of
Industrial and Management Engineering
1. Program Overview
The roles of industrial engineering have changed significantly for the past decade due to rapid
advances of technology, globalization, shortening of product life cycles, and convergence of product
and service businesses. Industrial and management engineering is a body of knowledge which enables
organizations to optimally operate and continuously improve for better productivity and effectiveness.
The IME department is dedicated to help students equipped with the knowledge, skills, and techniques
of industrial and management engineering to make valuable contributions to global economy, welfare,
and sustainability.
The IME department offers courses and conducts research in the following seven main areas:
Operations Research and Supply Chain Management, Product Life-cycle Engineering, Ergonomics and
Human Computer Interaction, Strategic Technology Management, Data Mining and Business
Intelligence, Financial Engineering, and Service Science, Management and Engineering.
- Operations Research and Supply Chain Management

Operations Research and Supply Chain Management pursues advancement in system analysis,
development of optimization technologies, and application of them to real world private and public
sectors. Research focus includes supply chain management, production planning, scheduling, logistics,
quality engineering, systems analysis, systems design, forecasting, resource allocation. Related
methodologies are mathematical programming, heuristics, simulation, markov chain, queueing theory,
reliability, time series analysis, and regression.
- Product Life-cycle Engineering

Due to environmental concern, how the product is designed, used, and recycled becomes a key factor
determining value of the product. PLE is researching state-of-the-art methodologies for sustainable
product life-cycle engineering covering product and product-service design and development,
manufacturing, use and recycling, and information acquisition and exchange infrastructure via ubiquitous
technology. Major topics are:
1) Product life-cycle analysis and management,
2) Green product and product-service development (Eco-design),
3) Sustainable manufacturing,
4) Ubiquitous system engineering (USE) and product life-cycle information infrastructure (UPLII).
- Ergonomics and Human Computer Interaction

Ergonomics/HCI covers development of user-centered designs considering physical, physiological,
cognitive, and affective aspects of human for better usability and customer values. Topics of the area
include biomechanics, HCI, usability engineering, universal design, affective design, product design &
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development. Recent research focuses especially on mobile phone user interface design & evaluation,
physical UI for consumer electronic products, user experience, and universal design for housing facilities.
- Strategic Technology Management

Technology is a vital tool for firms to get competitive advantage. The area is sorted into two sub-areas:
Information Management Strategy(IMS) and Technology Management Strategy(TMS).
(1) IMS is a strategy regarding how to use IT strategically as the IT plays a vital role in modern
business management. : Subjects include SIS (Strategic Information System), BPM/ERP/RE (Business
Process Management /Enterprise Resource Planning/Real time Enterprise), and IS systems (MIS, IPS,
DSS, EIS, ERP) as well as applied areas such as SCM, CRM, EC/MC, and KM.
(2) TMS deals with future technology, technology foresight, technology strategy, technology architecture
and patent strategy for technology innovation. Sources, types, and patterns of technology innovation are
classified along with strategies of timing of entry, effective organization and collaboration. Case studies
in TMS cover the successful technology innovation cases in Korea and worldwide.
- Data Mining and Business Intelligence

This area includes the development of new theories, algorithms, and applications for extracting
meaningful knowledge from engineering and business data. This area is challenging when the data is
large-scale, high dimensional and heterogeneous. The meaningful knowledge can be expressed by
predicted target values, classification, clustering, ranking, and association rules. Statistical and
mathematical methods as well as artificial intelligence and expert systems are dealt with. Major
application areas include quality prediction of products, fraud detection, churn analyze is, market
segmentation, financial volatility predictions, and so on.
- Financial Engineering
Financial Engineering is a science that designs, develops, and complements innovative financial
instruments and procedures, and provides creative solutions for various financial problems. Its main
subject is the analysis of spot markets (e.g. stock and bond markets) and financial derivative markets by
exploiting computational and mathematical tools. Financial engineers also study financial investment and
risk management for individual and institutional investors. In particular, in the field of risk management
financial engineers strive to understand the risks of financial assets and to develop a methodology of
hedging the risks by quantitatively pricing them. Financial engineering is a convergence study that has
blended a variety of disciplines, such as finance, industrial engineering, applied mathematics.
- Service Science, Management and Engineering

Services science seeks to use expertise in industrial engineering and its related fields such as
technology, management, mathematics and social science to improve the performance of service
business. Our main research emphasis is placed on the engineering approach to new service
development, service operation and management, service improvement and innovation, and customer
value management. Special attention will be given to knowledge-intensive service industries with high
impact, including healthcare service, information and communication service, financial service, and
logistics service.
[Remarks on Graduation requirements with degrees in IME]

- All graduate students are required to take Graduate Seminar (IMEN801, IMEN802). However, foreign
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students are not required to do so.

a. Master’s Program students must take Graduate Seminar for two semesters.
b. Ph.D Program students must take Graduate Seminar for three semesters.
c. M.S-Ph.D Integrated Program students must take Graduate Se minor for five semester.
- Each student in MSIE or Combined Program must take Special Topics in Advanced Industrial
engineering (IMEN 800).
- Up to 6 Credits for each student in MSIE or Combined Program and 3 credits for each PhD student
taken among 400 level courses are approved as course credits.
- Up to 3 credits for each student in MSIE or PhD Program and 6 credits for each student in
Combined Program taken as S/U courses are approved as course credits. However, IME seminar
courses and IMEN 800 are not applicable to this requirement.
Integrative 42 Credits 18 Credits 60 Credits
- Each student in MSIE program must take a minimum of 15 credits of graduate courses in IME
department to satisfy graduation requirement.
IMEN523 Manufacturing Systems Engineering (3-0-3)

Fundamental concepts on manufacturing processes and management along with information system
are to be established. This course deals with many related principles for building automated and
collaborated manufacturing systems as well.
IMEN524 CAD/CAM (2-2-3)

This course offers the fundamental principles for computer aided design and an production and in
depth study of the subjects on CAD/CAM integration such as programs for NC machining and
movement planning of robotics.
IMEN527 Process Control (2-2-3)

Control techniques related to automation of manufacturing processes are studied along with the
pneumatic system, pneumatic-pneumatic control, electric-pneumatic control, PLC control, and
application techniques of microprocessors into the workplace.
IMEN528 Manufacturing Information Technology (2-2-3)

Prerequisite: Manufacturing Engineering
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Information modeling language & methodology for e/u-manufacturing infrastructure is covered,

including: 1) Domain knowledge for digital manufacturing and CAx, 2) Modeling methodologies/tools
for manufacturing information, 3) Implementation & validation of the developed information model,
and 4) Application for e/u-Manufacturing infrastructure. For hands-on-experience, labs and a term
project are required.
IMEN529 Smart Manufacturing (3-0-3)

What differentiates winners from losers in today’s markets is that the winners are better able to
consistently provide competitive products and services with regard to quality, time, and agility.
Students will learn different manufacturing management and strategies necessary of today’s
companies to survive.
IMEN542 Design and Analysis of Experiments (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Probability and Statistics
Various experimental designs and their analysis methods are covered such as one-factor design,
multi-factors design, randomized block design, latin square design, fractional factorial designs and
Taguchi design.
IMEN551 Occupation Safety Engineering (3-0-3)

This course deals with the minimization of accidents in the work place, effective handling of
accidents, safety management of the causes, and the methodology of the engineering-oriented
analysis. Statistical analysis, configuration of computerized models and quantization of the analysis for
accident causes are included.
IMEN553 Human Performance (2-2-3)

Prerequisite: Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering
This course is to present psychological and psychophysical aspects of the human factors
engineering. Theories and measurements methods of human performance are covered along with
their application areas. In addition, hypothetical human factors experiments are conducted for
validating the theories and for practicing the measurement methods taught in the class.
IMEN555 Cognitive Psychology (3-0-3)

The discipline of cognitive psychology studies the human’s cognitive process within complex and
various systems, the human capability, and corresponding principles of work design. This course
grasps the psychological principles especially in the aspect of engineers and derivates the engineering
design and the evaluation principles to allow the application to the real world.
IMEN561 Network Flows (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Mathematical Programming
This course studies efficient methods for solving the network problems which is a special case of
linear programming. Theoretical parts for developing algorithms and methodology for solving using
computers and its problems are also included.
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IMEN572 Service Quality Engineering (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Quality Engineering or Equivalent
Service Quality Engineering deals with various theories associated with quality engineering for
measurement, evaluation, and improvement of service quality, and engineering techniques usable in
design & development, operation, and delivery of new service. It focuses on the high-valued service
industries, which are knowledge-based rather than labor-intensive.
IMEN573 Decision Analysis (3-0-3)

Various related principles required for decision making process with uncertainty are introduced.
Using such principles, alternative analysis, sampling economics, risk analysis and methodology of
group decision are studied.
IMEN574 Programming for Data Science (3-0-3)

Prerequisite : Statistics course (IMEN272, MATH231, MATH230) or equivalent
Integrating course for data science. Statistical knowledge, programming skill, and domain-specific
problem solving skill is developed with various area data. Data wangling, visualization, supervised and
unsupervised learning, professional ethics are discussed in class.
IMEN577 Dynamic System (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Applied Linear Algebra
Fundamental principles of dynamic systems required to model and analyze the dynamic phenomena
occurring in industrial and other social science area are lectured. The main focus is on theory of
linear systems including modeling of a system and latent variable analysis.
IMEN580 Decision Support System (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Management Information System, Introduction to Database
The three elements supporting the decision making process which is the ultimate goal of the
information system are database, model-base, and the user dialogue. This course deals with the
effective design and management of the three elements.
IMEN582 Game Theory and Business Applications (3-0-3)

This course deals with the interactions among stakeholders (decision makers) in supply chains, such
as suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, customers, etc., the strategic behavior of stakeholders, and the
resulting dynamics in a market environment. The strategic interaction of a stakeholder with other
stakeholders (competitors, customers, and suppliers) can be modeled as a game, and hence, the main
tool of analysis in this course will be Game Theory.
IMEN584 Expert Systems (3-0-3)

Development of the intelligent systems with expert knowledge requires the application of the
machine learning theories into the engineering structures. For such development, the structural
elements of expert systems, inference, search and other theoretical backgrounds are learned. The
actual methods to build such systems are studied as well.
IMEN585 Financial Engineering (3-0-3)

The objective of this course is to introduce the recent topics in financial engineering, focusing on the
basic theory of fixed income securities. For this, we explore the basic theory of fixed income securities
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(bonds), interest rate derivative pricing models and their applications, financial risk management and
their applications, and recent topics in financial engineering such as financial risk management.
IMEN586 Advanced Computer Applications in Industrial Engineering (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Computer Applications in Industrial Engineering
The objective is the software development and applications in industrial engineering areas and the
required knowledge on the basic principles and structure of (micro)-computers, and programming
language such as C, APL and ADA are studied.
IMEN587 Science and Technology Policy Research (3-0-3)

A nation’s competitiveness rests on creation of knowledge in and application of new scientific and
technology, and the science and technology keep growing critical in this modern society. Students
examine a variety of research areas in scientific and technology and study real-life cases to enhance
research competencies in science and technology policy.
IMEN595 Product Development Strategy (3-0-3)

To learn about management and strategy issues related to product development and value
positioning in marketing. To experience with company leaders decisions and their outcomes through
case studies.
IMEN597 Degital Management (3-0-3)

Through in-depth case studies and practical articles, innovative ideas and practices of the globalized
Korean companies are studied. Key innovations through IT-applications and the state-of-the-art
management techniques, such as PI, ERP, SCM, CRM, and SRM, are the major subjects.
IMEN611 Technology Planning (3-0-3)

This course covers advanced topics on technology strategy planning for sustaining & disruptive
innovation. Topics to be covered include innovation theory, customer needs Analysis, strategy planning,
technology planning, patent analysis, patent strategy.
IMEN623 Manufacturing Systems and Automation (2-2-3)

This course deals with the automation of manufacturing process and the related subjects.
Continuous production system, discrete production system, numerical control method of automated
production system, information processing system using MAP-I, and GT applied manufacturing system
and other methods are overviewed.
IMEN625 Manufacturing Component Technology (2-2-3)

Prerequisite: Manufacturing Process Design
1. Understanding of underlying theories on CA(Computer Aided; CAD, CAM, CNC, CAI) technologies
constituting the e-manufacturing: 1) Geometric Modeling, 2) Tool Path Generation, 3) CNC control
system 4) Virtual machining, 5) OMM & closed-loop machining 2. Implementation capability (pseudo
code for major algorithms) 3. Hands on experience with Labs (Turning Center, Machining Center)
IMEN627 Robot Engineering (2-2-3)

Structure of industrial robots, principles of movements, controllers and control algorithms are studied.
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Also, validity analysis for automated manufacturing and method of work design, equipment oriented
interpretation of robotic structures, robotic programming language, configuration and application of
Gripper, case study of robot applications, and performance evaluation of robot are included.
IMEN628 Engineering Metrology (2-2-3)

The techniques and methods of measurements and analysis in engineering work places are
introduced. The precision and computer aided measurement techniques are covered as well.
IMEN641 Ergonomics Laboratory (1-3-3)

The operation procedures and analysis techniques of equipment and software used in ergonomics
research are introduced and the theoretical models of ergonomics are evaluated by experiment.
IMEN642 Human Factors Research Mathodology (3-0-3)

This course studies efficient methods for the design of human factors experiments such as factorial
design, ractional factorial design, central composite design, response surface methodology. Analytical
techniques such as regression, ANOVA, non-parametric statistics are covered.
IMEN643 Biomechanics (2-2-3)

Prerequisites: Statics, Erogonomics and Human Factors Engineering
The mechanical characteristics of the human body are introduced and the bio-mechanical methodologies
and their applications to designing products, tools, work-places, and equipment are studied.
IMEN645 Work Physiology (2-2-3)

The physiological characteristics of the human body are introduced and the measurement and
analysis techniques of physiological responses for workload assessment and product design evaluation
are studied.
IMEN647 Bioengineering (3-1-3)

Prerequisite: Biomechanics, Work Physiology
Mechanical and electrical interpretation of body parts and the corresponding configuration of
measuring systems are studied along with computerized techniques of collecting data and analysis.
IMEN653 Human-Computer Interface (3-0-3)

Systematic studies of the factors considered in designing computer systems such as applied
psychology and ergonomics are covered to design efficient and easy-to-use systems. The research
results on the interaction between computer and the user found in the area of cognitive psychology,
human performance, computer engineering, and ergonomics are studied.
IMEN654 Product Design and Development (3-0-3)

The basic concept of product design and its process are to be understood and techniques required
for product design are studied. Different approaches to conceptual design and the case study of their
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applications are covered along with the steps of reflecting the user’s request and ergonomic factors
during product designing stage with their analytical methods. Parallel to theoretical learning, a project
of inventing and producing the innovative products are carried out throughout the course.
IMEN661 Advanced Linear Programming (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Operations Research
This course deals with advanced topics on linear programming and the subjects includes simplex
and revised simplex method, dual simplex method, sensitivity analysis, the concept of decomposition,
transportation problems and their solutions.
IMEN662 Discrete Optimization (3-0-3)

This course deals with discrete optimization problems such as bin-packing, set covering, knapsack,
assignment problem, TSP, vehicle routing problem and facility location, and their solution techniques
such as exact methods, heuristic and meta heuristic. Computation complexity and real world’s
application problems are also discussed.
IMEN666 Applied Stochastic Processes (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Probability Modeling and Analysis
This course covers the basics of probabilistic models including conditional expectation, Poisson
processes, renewal processes, discrete time Markov chains, continuous time Markov chains, and
Brownian motions. Some applications are also dealt with in the area of queueing systems, inventory
problems, equipment replacement problems, reliability modeling and financial modeling.
IMEN671 Advanced Topics in Quality Engineerin (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Advanced Topics in Quality Engineering or equivalent
Design and operation of quality assurance and control, with a focus on manufacturing systems
context, including quality function deployment, Taguchi methods, response surface methods with
multiple responses, six-sigma quality program, and emerging issues in modern quality engineering.
IMEN676 Advanced Production and Inventory Control (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Production Planning and Control at Undergraduate Level
Various issues and techniques are covered related to the optimal decision making for the
operational management areas. The main topics covered are: Operations strategy, Global issues in
operations planning, Supply Chain Design and Planning, Demand Planning, Master Planning,
Distribution and Inventory Control, and Operations control.
IMEN677 Time Series Analysis (3-0-3)

Box-Jenkins models including ARMA, ARIMA and seasonal ARMA processes, multi-variate time
series, state space models are studied for system analysis and prediction based on the time-series
data. Applications to economic and financial time series will be dealt with.
IMEN680 Advanced Management Information System (3-0-3)

The course covers “bandwagon” topics in MIS. While IMEN780 covers the monumental and/or the
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popular advanced topics in MIS, this course provides browsing over some “fastly popping areas” in
MIS at the discretion of instructor.
IMEN681 Engineering System Design and Analysis (3-0-3)

New techniques of solving engineering problems are learned. The subjects includes functional, logic
and object-oriented approach.
IMEN682 Software Engineering (3-0-3)

Traditional techniques of software engineering are studied and the new methodologies for
developing software such as object-oriented methods are covered.
IMEN683 Advanced Artificial Intelligence (3-0-3)

This course studies the concept of artificial intelligence and the applications its methods. Concept of
learning, pattern recognition, knowledge based system, expert system, logic, information system and
their applications are covered.
IMEN685 Object-Oriented Technology (3-0-3)

This course is to provide the students with theoretical understanding of object-oriented technology
and working knowledge about Object-Oriented programming languages and Object-Oriented databases
as well as introduction to Object-Oriented system analysis & design and Object-Oriented middle wares.
In particular, concepts and theories of object-oriented technology such as encapsulation, inheritance,
polymorphism and abstract data type will be extensively covered.
IMEN690 Simulation Technique and Output Analysis (2-2-3)

This course covers the knowledge acquirement on simulation language, methods of random
extractions, extraction of probability parameters from probability distributions, variance reduction
technique, system evaluation using simulation, validity evaluation of simulation models.
IMEN695 Information Modeling (3-0-3)

Introduction to data modeling; meta-data modeling; meta-data transformation; business process
modeling; semantics; applications of models to eBusiness and e-Manufacturing.
IMEN699 Master Thesis Research (1-9)
IMEN721 Geometric ModelingⅠ (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Numerical Control
Methods to generate numerical controlling data to design and process the 3-dimensional images
are dealt with and their applications in manufacturing engineering are studied in depth.
IMEN722 Geometric ModelingⅡ (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Geometric ModelingⅠ
The studies on automation and intellectualization of the design and processing of 3-dimensional
images are carried out. Subjects include solid representation, geometric reasoning, parameter design,
and CAD database.
IMEN723 Manufacturing Intelligence (3-0-3)

This course deals with the methodology to reduce people’s intervention and embody the
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small-quantity assigned production by modeling the knowledge and experience of human beings. To
achieve such purpose, Knowledge Engineering and Software Engineering for production, robotic vision
and functions are studied.
IMEN725 Advanced Topics in Numerical Control (3-0-3)

The new technologies and theories in NC area are considered in the aspect of development
(machine body, controller and software), NC application (importing and applying technology), and
systems (connection to CIM).
IMEN727 Advanced Topics in Robotics (3-1-3)

Prerequisite: Robot Engineering
In depth knowledge in the movement planning and control techniques of industrial robots are
studied as well as path/trajectory planning, high level motion programming, advanced control
techniques and other applications in AI.
IMEN731 Computer Aided Process Planning : CAPP (2-2-3)

This course covers the automation of process planning achieved by computers. The design and
manufacturing representations of parts with CAD and GT coding are studied and process planning
techniques regards to different moldings are considered in depth.
IMEN735 Tool Engineering (3-1-3)

The basic principles if jig and fixture design and the designing techniques with CAD are studied.
Approaches for efficient manufacturing process design are also covered.
IMEN737 Metal Cutting Theory and Practice (3-1-3)

The theories on analysis and application of for machine processing and their application methods
are covered. Tool wear, cutting mechanics, heat surface integration, material’s properties and the
economical efficiency of cuttings are also studied.
IMEN738 Industrial Case Study (3-1-3)

The purpose of this course is to apply the various techniques of industrial engineering into
real-world problems and to develop the problem solving capability by formulating the problem finding
the solutions, discussing and analyzing.
IMEN753 Advanced Topics in Ergonomics and Human Factors (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Ergonomics, Human Performance in Man-Machine Systems
The goal is to identify human’s capacity and limit functions to be considered during the designing of
man-machine systems. The influences received by a person when working under various mechanical and
physical environments are considered.
IMEN763 Nonlinear Programming (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Mathematical Programming
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The research on the solution for non-linear objective functions with/without constraints are done.
Also, Kuhn-Tucker condition, convergence theory, line search, steepest descent, Newton’s conjugate
gradient, quasi-Newton solution, primal, penalty, Lagrangian algorithms are studied.
IMEN764 Dynamic Programming and Reinforcement Learning Applications (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Operations Research I, II
This course will introduce the art of formulating recursive equations, the theory about how and why
dynamic programming can be the method that can solve many of optimization problems involving
sequential decision making in both deterministic and stochastic environment, applications (such as the
shortest path problem, equipment replacements, scheduling, optimized control, and inventory control),
and computational aspects of dynamic programming. Moreover, the students will have knowledge
about approximate dynamic programming and reinforcement learning to handle the critical limit,
“curse of dimensionality” of conventional dynamic programming approach.
IMEN766 Queueing Theory (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Applied Stochastic Processes
The goal of this course is to analyze the system where waiting is present. The subject dealt with in
this course includes the basic waiting models such as M/M/1, and M/G/1, concept of work, Markov
queues, models with priority, GI/G/1 model and the approximation methods.
IMEN772 Linear Statistical Model (3-0-3)

General theories and applications on the linear statistical models mostly focused on regression models
are studied. Statistical inferences, simple and multiple regressions, polynomial regression, analysis of
variance, multi-equation model, and the introduction to non-linear least squares are included.
IMEN773 Reliability Engineering (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Applied Stochastic Processes
The subject studied in this course includes the reliability and utilization analysis of a part or a
system, fault tree analysis, effective methods of computing the network reliability. This course also
covers life distribution’s characteristics and applications to maintenances and replacements.
IMEN780 Advanced Topics in Management Information System (3-0-3)

The course covers the important current research topics along with the milestone topics in MIS.
In-depth knowledges on the MIS topics such as SIS, BPR/ERP, KM, EC, MC, UC and SCM/CRM are
studied through current published-paper readings.
IMEN781 Distributed Information System (3-0-3)

This course covers the efficiently distributed information system and its effective operational
methods, distributed database, and the distributed decision support system. Above knowledge is
essential for the communications between systems, re-organization of systems and the recovery from
errors when the organization is enlarged and the amount of information grows rapidly.
IMEN786 Advanced Investment Theory (3-0-3)

The objective of this course is to introduce the recent topics about the continuous-time finance to
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the students. For this, we explore: 1. advanced theory of stochastic differential equations, 2. the
continuous-time portfolio theory of Merton and related topics, and 3. other topics in continuous -time
finance such as continuous-ti me option pricing theory.
IMEN800 Special Topics in Advanced Industrial Engineering (1-0-1)

This course is designed to present and discuss the current researches in the area of common
interest in industrial engineering.
IMEN801 IME SeminarⅠ (1-0-1)

The purpose of this course is to let the students in master’s program to participate in the regularly
held departmental seminars to increase the ability to apply the theories learned to real-world
problems.
IMEN802 IME SeminarⅡ (1-0-1)

The purpose of this course is to let the students in master’s program to participate in the regularly
held departmental seminars to allow indirect experience of real-world problems and to help with
deciding the right path of their research.
IMEN805 Seminar in Special Topics (1-0-1)
IMEN811 Special Topics in Management Engineering A/Z (3-0-3)

This course is designed to present and discuss the current researches in the area of management
engineering for acquisition of new knowledge.
IMEN821 Special Topics in Manufacturing Engineering A/Z (3-0-3)

This course is designed to present and discuss the current researches in the area of manufacturing
engineering for acquisition of new knowledge.
IMEN841 Special Topics in Human Factors Engineering A/Z (3-0-3)

This course is designed to present and discuss the current researches in the area of human
factors engineering for acquisition of new knowledge.
IMEN861 Special Topics in Operations Research A/Z (3-0-3)

This course is designed to present and discuss the current researches in the area of operations
research for acquisition of new knowledge.
IMEN862 Scheduling System (3-0-3)

We will review new theories about schedule planning and for solving real scheduling problem.
Furthermore, we will learn the information technology that is necessary to build a useful and efficient
scheduling system.
IMEN881 Special Topics in Information Systems A/Z (3-0-3)

This course is designed to present and discuss the current researches in the area of information
systems for acquisition of new knowledge.
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IMEN891 Special Topics in Industrial and Management Engineering A/Z (1-3)

This course is designed to present and discuss the current researches in the area of industrial and
management engineering for acquisition of new knowledge.
IMEN899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-9)
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2021 Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
1. Learning Goal
The education objective of the graduate program in Electrical Engineering is to pursue both the
academic excellence and the technological innovation in electrical and electronic engineering. The
graduate program also emphasizes the heightening of creativity and cultivating of research ability of
students. In addition, it aims to educate the engineering talents by providing the deep theory
education combined with through experiments, who can lead the highly advanced information society
of the 21st century. The fields of education are currently classified into control and power electronics,
communication and signal processing, computer engineering, electromagnetic field and microwave
engineering, semiconductor and quantum electronics, electronic circuits and VLSI design.
2. Program Overview
The graduate school of Electrical Engineering offers MS/PhD students a variety of courses for
education of a high standard. The followings are education goals and research fields in the six study
areas of the graduate school.
- Control and Power Electronics

In modern industrial society, the importance of control and system engineering using computer
technology is increasing. Researchers in control and power electronics in the department are
constantly developing innovative technology in automation control and transportation that are
necessary for national industrial development. Therefore, the research and education program aims at
developing new control theory which will become influential worldwide.
The main fields of ongoing research are Control Theory (Control in Robotics, Nonlinear Control,
Robust Control, Intelligence Control, Adaptive Control, Optimal Control, and Power Electronics), large-
scale of Distributed Control, Real-Time Control Systems, PLC and VME Systems, Electronic electrical
switches, Electric Power Compensators, High Power AC Motor Drives, Application of Fuzzy and Neural
Networks, Process Control, and advanced Vehicle Control.
- Communications and Signal Processing

The fields of communications and signal processing form the core of the Information Industry.
Research in this field aims to develop technology to process signals from diverse sources.
Communications research addresses technology such as coding, transmission and security of
information. Signal processing addresses the technology for converting electrical impulses from signal
and data using digital systems.
The fields of ongoing main research are Wiretapping, Spread-spectrum Technique overcoming of
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wiretapping and signal interference, Next Generation Digital Telecommunication Technology,

Cryptography, Error-Correction Coding, Smart Cards, Video Telephones, Web Conference Systems, High
Definition Television (HDTV), Information Coding, Signal Processing Applications, and Color Image
Processing.
- Computer Engineering
Computer engineering is divided into two groups: Computer Design and Computer Applications.
Computer Design has extensive application because of the advent of Application Specific Integrated
Circuits (ASIC), which optimize both General Purpose High Performance Computers and specific
applications. The Computer Applications work involves Real-Time Digital/Analog Hardware Systems and
Intelligent Robots.
The fields of ongoing research in Computer Design address several subjects, including distributed
computing hardware and software considering High Performance, Low-power SoC, Real-Time
processing, and Fault-Tolerance. The Computer Applications research concentrates on developing
various aspects of Machine Intelligence.
- Electro-magnetics and Microwave Engineering

This field will be very important in future society. The most advanced electromagnetic wave
environment and instruments are required by Telecommunications and Information Services. Also
novel fields of research are being developed in such areas as Space Science, Defense Industry, and
Environmental Engineering.
The main areas of concern are Device Modeling using in Super High Frequency, Design and
Production of circuits, microstrip antennas and phase array antennas of every kind, Human Response
to Radio Waves, Radar systems and Data processing for use in remote sensing, Automobile-based
SAR System Development, Random target Recognition, Development of Code for calculating various
targets’ RCS, and research into the Characteristics of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation.
- Solid State and Quantum Electronics

Research in these fields focuses on semiconductors and other solid state materials, devices, and
Fabrication processes. To facilitate this research, POSTECH has built infrastructure including a
state-of-the-art clean room facility and 10 laboratories for semiconductor displays and materials.
The main research areas are Display Devices and Control Circuits for LCDs and PDPs, Monolithic
Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC), Advanced Lithography, Nano Devices and Circuits, Biomedical
Imaging and Electronics, Quantum Photonics for Advanced Semiconductor LEDs and Lasers, and
Nano-Bio Terahertz Photonics for Nano and Bio Photonic Devices.
- Integrated Circuits and SoC Design

The field of Integrated Circuits and SoC Design consists of the design and measurement of
integrated circuit (IC) chips, signal integrity, SoC design methodology, and SoC design for display
applications.
In this field, the ongoing research includes high-speed CMOS interface circuits such as Gbps DRAM
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cross-talk compensation and TV intra-panel interface, CMOS analog circuits such as analog-to-digital
converters and sensor circuits, IP infrastructure systems, low-energy circuits, and high-speed
modeling of TV intra-panel interface channel. The ongoing research also includes developing the SoC
design methodology under process variations and designing advanced SoCs for display applications.

Master’s Program 24 4 28
Doctoral Program 18 14 32
MS/PhD Integrated Program 36 24 60
[Special Remarks on Graduation Requirements in Areas of Electrical Engineering]

■ Postgraduate course credits include underneath courses.
(However, Master’s and Doctoral articles research and seminars are excepted.)
- Graduate courses offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering
- Graduate courses offered by other Departments
(Grade type: Grade or S/U, Courses taken under the guidance of an advisor)
- Up to 6 credits of 200-400 level undergraduate courses offered by the Department of
Electrical Engineering and other Departments (Grade type: Grade or S/U)
[Guide for attending EECE 802/803]

- IT Scientific Writing (EECE802) is mandatory for all graduate students.
- IT Research Paper Presentation Skill (EECE 803) is mandatory for Ph.D. Program students and
MS/PhD Integrated Program.
* Those 2 above courses are requirements for graduation but not including in credits to graduate.
Those are including in grade under the POSTECH regulations.
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3. Course Table
Area Course No Title lec-lab.-cr.
EECE590 Electrical Engineering Laboratory 0-5-3
Common EECE695A/Z Advanced Topics in Electrical Eng. 1~3

Subjects EECE802 IT Scientific Writing 3-0-2
EECE803 IT Research Paper Presentation Skill 3-0-2
EECE564 Linear System Theory 3-0-3
EECE565 Robotics 3-0-3
EECE566 Electrical Machinery 3-0-3
EECE567 Power Electronics Systems 3-0-3
EECE568 Optimal Control Theory 3-0-3
Control & Power EECE659 Nonlinear System Theory 3-0-3

Electronic EECE660 Motor Control Theory 3-0-3
EECE663 Estimation Theory 3-0-3
EECE664 System Identification Theory 3-0-3
EECE668 Robust Control 3-0-3
EECE672 Linear Optimal Control 3-0-3
EECE753 Special Topics in System Theory A/Z 3-0-3
EECE574 Probability and Random Process 3-0-3
EECE575 Communication Systems 3-0-3
EECE576 Statistical Communication Theory 3-0-3
EECE577 Information and Coding Theory 3-0-3
EECE578 Digital Communication 3-0-3
EECE579 Information and Communication Security 3-0-3
EECE580 Spread-Spectrum Communications 3-0-3
EECE581 Advanced Digital Signal Processing 3-0-3
Communication
& Signal EECE582 Error-correcting Codes 3-0-3
processing EECE583 Advanced Linear Algebra 3-0-3
EECE589 Modern Coding Theory 3-0-3
EECE645 Statistical Signal Processing 3-0-3
EECE646 Introduction to Space-time Communication 3-0-3
EECE669 High-speed data Communication 3-0-3
EECE670 Signal Design 3-0-3
EECE677 Cryptographic Algorithms 3-0-3
Special Topics in Communication and Signal Processing
EECE754A/Z 3-0-3
A/Z
EECE550 Advanced Computer Design 3-0-3
EECE551 Digital Image Processing 3-0-3
Computer EECE552 Computer Vision 3-0-3
EECE553 Introduction to Neural Networks 3-0-3
EECE573 Parallel Programming Using Clusters 3-0-3
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EECE594 Recognition Engineering 3-0-3

EECE599 Embedded System Architecture 3-0-3
EECE621 Wireless Sensor Networks 3-0-3
Computer EECE651 Computational Intelligence 3-0-3
EECE679 Multimedia Algorithms 3-0-3
EECE750A/Z Special Topics in Computer Engineering A/Z 3-0-3
EECE751 Speech Recognition and Synthesis 3-0-3
EECE584 Advanced ElectromagneticsⅠ 3-0-3
EECE585 Radar System EngineeringⅠ 3-0-3
EECE586 Numerical Techniques in Electromagnetics 3-0-3
Electromagnetic EECE587 Microwave Engineering 3-0-3
Field & Super EECE588 Antenna Theory and DesignⅠ 3-0-3
High Frequency EECE671 Advanced ElectromagneticsⅡ 3-0-3
EECE673 Radar Systems EngineeringⅡ 3-0-3
EECE675 Electromagnetic Compatibility 3-0-3
EECE753A/Z Special Topic in Electromagnetics A/Z 3-0-3
EECE554 Physics of Semiconductor and Display Devices 3-0-3
EECE555 Properties of Optical Materials and Devices 3-0-3
EECE556 Semiconductor DevicesⅠ 3-0-3
EECE557 Compound Semiconductor Devices 3-0-3
EECE558 Semiconductor Crystal Growth 3-0-3
EECE559 Principles of Biomedical Opt. & Imaging 3-0-3
EECE560 Nanoelectronics 3-0-3
EECE561 Semiconductor devicesⅡ 3-0-3
EECE562 Applied Quantum MechanicsⅠ 3-0-3
EECE593 Microwave Active Circuit 3-0-3
EECE596 REIC design 3-0-3
Semiconductor &
EECE598 Nanoscale Devices 3-0-3
Quantum
EECE630 Electromagnetic Plasma Simulation 3-0-3
Electronics
EECE637 Physics & Characterization of Next-generation Devices 3-0-3
EECE638 Advanced Digital Integrated Circuit Design 3-0-3
EECE639 Printed Organic Thin Film Transistor 3-0-3
EECE642 Advanced MOS Devices 3-0-3
EECE653 Semiconductor Fabrication Processing 3-0-3
EECE654 Plasma Processing 3-0-3
EECE655 Quantum Electronics 3-0-3
EECE656 Semiconductor Quantum Optics 3-0-3
EECE657A/Z Special Topics in Semiconductor Devices A/Z 3-0-3
EECE676 Guided Wave and Integrated Optics 3-0-3
EECE752A/Z Special Topics in Solids and Quanta A/Z 3-0-3
EECE569 Analog Integrated Circuits 3-0-3
EECE570 Digital Integrated Circuits 3-0-3
VLSI
EECE571 VLSI System Design 3-0-3
EECE572 Circuit Analysis Algorithms and Software 3-0-3
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EECE597 Link Circuit Design 3-0-3

VLSI EECE667 VLSI analysis and design software 3-0-3
EECE680 Data Converters 3-0-3
EECE595 Seminars in Electrical Engineering 1-0-1
EECE699(1-9) Master Thesis Research 1~9
EECE899(1-9) Doctoral Dissertation Research 1~9
Research INTN400A Emerging Industry A: Technology Startup 1-0-1
INTN400B Emerging Industry B: Service Startup 1-0-1
INTN400C Emerging Industry C: Intro. to Makers 2-0-2
INTN800 Internship Program 1-4
EECE550 Advanced Computer Design (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Computer Design
Advanced computer design techniques are taught with design implementation practice using Verilog
HDL and simulation. High-performances fixed and floating-point multiplier and divider(Wallace tree,
Booth, etc.) design, RISC methods (register file TLB, etc), cache, pipeline, super pipeline, super scalar
and other concepts are taught.
EECE551 Digital Image Processing (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Digital Signal Processing
The purpose of this course is to introduce some basic image enhancement, restoration,
segmentation, edge detection, compression, transformation and properties of human visual system
along with their recent application areas.
EECE552 Computer Vision (3-0-3)

The course topics include some basic computer vision theories and techniques such as image
formation, edge detection, stereo vision, photometric stereo, and 3D reconstruction from multiple
views. The course will introduce 3-dimensional geometry of imaging systems and high level computer
vision algorithm such as motion segmentation, boundary detection, symbolic image matching, motion
segmentation, 3-dimensional scene reconstruction and object recognition through inference. In
addition H/W and S/ W techniques relating the biological visual perception model will be introduced as
well as the hand-eye coordination theory for the robot control.
EECE553 Introduction to Neural Networks (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Signals and Systems. Memory Network, Programming language
This course and its sequel, EECE 651(Computational Intelligence) together comprise the series of
the Soft Computing courses. It covers the neural network architecture, its learning algorithms, and its
applications to pattern recognition, robotics, and control. The architecture consists of a great variety
of paradigms including the Multi-layer Perceptron along with Back Propagation learning, Support
Vector Machines, Kohonen’s Clustering Network and the Associative Memory Network.
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EECE554 Physics of Semiconductor and Display Devices (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Semiconductor ElectronicsⅠ
Advanced Nano devices, semiconductors, quantum devices, statistics, and analyses are covered.
Displays like LED, OLED, LCD, PQR are treated.
EECE555 Properties of Optical Materials and Devices (3-0-3)

Electronic energy band structure, perturbation theory, effective mass theory, k·p theory, optical gain
and absorption in bulk and nano-structures, semiconductor lasers, high speed modulation.
EECE556 Semiconductor DevicesⅠ (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Semiconductor ElectronicsⅠ
Graduate level course for advanced bipolar transistor physics course. It covers basics operation
principle, p/n junction, heterojunction, emitter-base junction, base-collector junction, high current level
behavior and equivalent circuit model for circuit design.
EECE557 Compound Semiconductor Devices (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Physics of Semiconductor and Display
This course covers basic properties of compound semiconductor, interface analysis and application
for compound semiconductor, advanced process technology, high speed device(ex, HEMT, MISFET,
MESFET), integrated circuit using compound semiconductor.
EECE558 Semiconductor Crystal Growth (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Electronic Materials Engineering
This course covers crystal growth theory, bulk crystal growth, liquid phase epitaxy (LPE), vapor
phase epitaxy(VPE), metal organic vapor phase epitaxy(MOVPE), molecular beam epitaxy(MBE). It also
deals with computer simulation and evaluation method of crystal growth.
EECE559 Principles of Biomedical Opt. & Imaging (3-0-3)

EECE560 Nanoelectronics (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Physics of Semiconductor and Display
This course covers analysis of semiconductor surface, quantum state, conduction mechanism at
surface, optical properties and elastic properties, surface processing technique and device application.
EECE561 Semiconductor devicesⅡ (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Semiconductor electronicsⅡ
Basic principles of semiconductor, junctions and MOS will be reviewed. Then MOSFET device will be
studied. The two-terminal, three-terminal and the for-terminal MOS structure, topics on implanted
channels and small dimension effect, large signal and small signal modeling will be covered.
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EECE562 Applied Quantum MechanicsⅠ (3-0-3)

Applied quantum mechanics for semiconductor devices, quantum electronics, and solid-state physics:
state equation, energy band, quantum statistics, and charge transport.
EECE564 Linear System Theory (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Automatic Control Theory, Applied Linear Algebra
Review of Linear Algebra, Modeling of Physical System in the State space, Solution of State
equations, controllability and observability, Kalman canonical forms, Phase plane portraits, PBH test,
Discrete-time system, observer and pole placement, some nonlinear system examples.
EECE565 Robotics (3-0-3)

To provide an understanding of all the basic principles and techniques of robotic manipulator, also
a comprehensive and up-to-date account of fundamentals of design, analysis and synthesis of robotic
systems.
EECE566 Electrical Machinery (3-0-3)

Magnet system and transformer equivalent circuit are studied. Based on the dynamic modeling of
DC motor torque-speed control methods are covered. Dynamic modeling of AC machines is described
in the rotating(synchronous) coordinate frame. Issues of permanent magnet synchronous motor design
and control are studied.
EECE567 Power Electronics Systems (3-0-3)

The fundamental theory of power electronic systems and power converters such as phase-controlled
rectifier, dc-to-dc converter, PWM inverter, power supply and resonant converter are covered. Also
those waveform is analyzed.
EECE568 Optimal Control Theory (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Linear System Theory
This course covers an introductory account of the theory of optimal control and its applications
which will provide the students with the background necessary for sound understanding of the
optimal control systems.
EECE569 Analog Integrated Circuits (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Electronic CircuitⅠ, Electronic CircuitⅡ
Covers CMOS analog integrated circuit design techniques using hand analysis and SIGMA-SPICE
simulation, reviews the operation of single transistor amplifiers such as CS CG CD amplifiers,
frequency response and stability, noise analysis, band-gap voltage source, voltage regulator and
current source bias circuits, single-ended and fully-differential CMOS OP amp circuits’ and switched
capacitor filter. In- depth capability of analog circuit design, hand analysis and circuit simulation is
achieved through extensive homeworks.
EECE570 Digital Integrated Circuits (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Electronic CircuitⅠ
Covers CMOS digital integrated circuit design techniques using hand analysis and SPICE simulation.
Operation of CMOS inverter circuit, static logic circuit, dynamic logic circuits such as domino NORA
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and TSPC, pass transistor and differential logic circuits, VLSI building block circuits such as adder
multiplier and data path, low power circuit technique, memory circuit such as ROM Fash memory
SRAm and DRAM.
EECE571 VLSI System Design (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Digital System Design
The design techniques of VLSI systems are discussed with emphasis on the low design levels such
as gate-level/circuit-level and physical-level layout. The top-down and bottom-up design methodology
and layout design rules are also discussed. The design styles such as gate array and cell-based
design, and various CAD software are discussed. In addition, the cocking schemes for synchronous
systems are discussed. The design trends in the UDSM and SoC era are discussed. Then, the impacts
of UDSM process technology and low power design techniques are discussed. The class design project
will provide chances to get the hands-on design experiences with extensive use of CAD software.
EECE572 Circuits Analysis Algorithm and Software (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Circuit Theory
The algorithms and computational techniques for the computer-aided analysis of electronic circuits
are discussed. After device modeling is discussed, the formulation of network equations using the
Sparse Tableau Analysis and Modified Node Analysis methods are discussed. The numerical methods
to solve a set of linear equations, including Gaussian elimination and LU decomposition, are
discussed, and the Newton-Raphson method to solve a set of nonlinear equations is discussed.
Numerical integration methods to handle the nonlinear ordinary differential equations, including their
circuit analysis interpretation are also discussed. Finally, various circuit analysis schemes of the
standard approach used for SPICE, nonlinear relaxation-based methods, waveform newton method,
and waveform relaxation newton method are discussed.
EECE573 Parallel Programming Using Clusters (3-0-3)

In recent years, a trend has been to use general-purpose personal computers and workstations
interconnected by a fast computer network in order to realize a low-cost supercomputer (this type of
system is referred to as a cluster). In addition, larger configurations involving computers
interconnected through the Internet (via wide area networks) have also been used to realize
super-computing on a massive scale by utilizing idle personal computers and workstations (idle
processing resources) - this is referred to as grid computing. However, in order to effectively utilize
cluster and grid computers, new parallel programming methods and tools have to be learned and
used. Thus, this course will not only teach general parallel programming concepts, but also concepts
and tools necessary for the effective utilization of cluster and grid computers.
EECE574 Probability and Random Process (3-0-3)

Probability theory and random variables are discussed, which includes the relationship and
transformation of random variables. Stochastic or random process is discussed, including stationary
and non-stationary random processes, dynamics and filtering problems.
EECE575 Communication Systems (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Probability and Random Process
The objective of this course is to learn the modulation/demodulation theory using amplitude,
frequency, phase, pulse and digital communication methods such as ASK, FSK, PSK, etc. In addition,
this course deals with random process theory, mathematical model for noise and effect of the noise
in the communication system and also compares/analyzes various communication method.
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EECE576 Statistical Communication Theory (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Probability and Random Process): Undergraduate level Probability theory, Signal and
systems, Linear algebra
- Review the basic principles of linear analysis, probability, statistics, and random processes
- Learn the analysis of linear and nonlinear systems with random inputs
- Learn the design of systems that satisfy some statistical conditions for signal detection and
waveform estimation
- Learn about how the information theory is applied to communication systems
- Learn the properties of noise in the communication systems
EECE577 Information and Coding Theory (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Probability and Statistics, Introduction to Communication Systems
This course introduces to the students the Information Theory that serves as the foundation for
efficient data storage, compression, transmission, etc. It deals with the mathematical definition and
properties of information, entropy, coding theorems, channel capacity, and rate-distortion, etc.
EECE578 Digital Communication (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Probability and Random Process
Digital communication is discussed and compared with analog communication. PCM, DPCM, and DM
are discussed for speech coding. Segment companding, multiplexing framing, synchronization, and
digital switching are also discussed.
EECE579 Information and Communication Security (3-0-3)

This course covers Cryptographic algorithm and protocol, and also explores the adaptation for these
privacy protection, message authentication, identity verification, digital signature.
EECE580 Spread-Spectrum Communications (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Probability and Random Processes
- Learn the basic principles of the spread-spectrum communications
- Learn the basic principles of Pseudo-Noise (PN) sequence
- Learn the basic concepts of direct-sequence (DS) and frequency-hopping (FH) spread-spectrum
communications
- Learn performance analysis of spread-spectrum communications under jamming environments
- Learn about how the spread-spectrum communications are applied to multiple-access
communication networks
EECE581 Advanced Digital Signal Processing (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Signal and System
This course covers chirp Z-transform, design of FIR/IIR digital filter and application to the speech
processing or the image processing of new signal processing VLSI after the review about relation
between continuous and discrete signal, Z-transform, and DFT(Discrete Fourier Transform).
EECE582 Error-correcting codes (3-0-3)

Error-correcting codes are a core part of digital communication systems for reliable communication.
Topics include encoding and decoding of error-correcting codes, performance evaluation, and their
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applications with emphasis on BCH codes, Reed-Solomon codes and convolutional codes.
EECE583 Advanced Linear Algebra (3-0-3)

Linear algebra is a basic tool for analysis of linear systems in the areas of communications, control
and signal processing. Topics include matrices, determinant, linear equations, vector spaces,
eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonal matrices, positive definite matrices, Jordan canonical form,
least square approximation, matrix decomposition, and linear programming, etc.
EECE584 Advanced ElectromagneticsⅠ (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Electromagnetic Waves
Advanced theories on electromagnetic fields and waves including electrical properties of matter,
wave equation and its solutions, wave propagation and polarization, reflection and transmission of
plane waves, auxiliary vector potentials, electromagnetic theorems and principles, electromagnetic
scattering and Green’s functions.
EECE585 Radar System EngineeringⅠ (3-0-3)

Introduction to radar systems engineering. Many forms of radar equation, RCS (radar cross section),
various clutter and ground effects, detection range, and radar antennas will be treated. Various radar
techniques like MTI (Moving Target Indicator), AMTI, MTD, pulse doppler radar, tracking radar, CW and
FM radars will be studied.
EECE586 Numerical Techniques in Electromagnetics (3-0-3)

Theories on numerical calculations of electromagnetic scattering, coupling and antenna radiation
including GO/GTD (Geometrical Optics / Geometrical Theory of Diffraction), PO/PTD (Physical Optics /
Physical Theory of Diffraction), MOM (Methods of Moment), FEM (Finite Element Method), FDM (Finite
Difference Method), FDTD (Finite Difference in Time Domain) and TLM (Transmission Line Method).
EECE587 Microwave Engineering (3-0-3)

This course covers transmission lines, wave-guides, resonators, coupled mode theory, power divider
and combiner, scattering parameter, impedance, matching, and plne wave propagation in ferrite
medium.
EECE588 Antenna Theory and DesignⅠ (3-0-3)

This course covers antenna fundamentals, array theory, and the theory and analysis of various
antennas such as dipole, loop, helix, bicone, spiral, aperture, reflector , and microstrip patch.
EECE589 Modern Coding Theory (3-0-3)

Modern coding theory employs probabilistic approaches rather than algebraic approaches. Recent
progresses in coding theory such as turbo codes, low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes and
repeat-accumulate (RA) codes are studied. Topics include construction of codes over graphs, iterative
decoding based on sum-product algorithm, density evolution and code optimization.
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EECE590 Electrical Engineering Laboratory (0-5-3)

The topics cover experiments such as grounding system and components characteristics, diode and
transistor circuits, function generator, TTL/CMOS characteristics and applications, A/D converters and
its applications, OP amplifier and its applications, finally PLL and its applications.
EECE593 Microwave Active Circuit (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Microwave Engineering
This course covers the basic concept of microwave active circuit designs such as s-parameter,
two-port network, matching circuit and gain/stability of an transistor amplifier. Followed by the real
circuit design methods for the functional block of microwave transceivers such as broadband
amplifiers, LNA, power amplifier, mixer and oscillator.
EECE594 Recognition Engineering (3-0-3)

Recognition engineering is emerging as HCI and HRI are needed for intelligent systems such as
robots, computers, and cellular phones. RE is believed to be a bottleneck in many intelligent systems.
Unfortunately, various topics related with recognition is completely dispersed and separated both in
curriculum and in research activities. Furthermore, detailed theories and algorithms, make it difficult
for students to learn practical applications. The aim of this course is to integrate the most important
recognition areas: perceptual function in brain, speech recognition, computer vision, together with
programming experiences. As for the computer vision, Open CV as the most representative tool is
taught: as for the speech recognition, HTK and SAPI are taught as the most important tools. After
taking this course successively, students will be able to go further speech and visual recognition
applications and research.
EECE595 Seminars in Electrical Engineering (1-0-1)

This course consists of seminars on recent developments in various topics.
EECE596 RFIC design (3-0-3)

The important RFIC chip design methods for the transceiver of the wireless communication system
are studied. First, the transceiver architecture of the system is described. Then, the important
functional blocks of the transceiver are covered. They include passive component design, LNA, mixer,
oscillator and phase noise, and frequency synthesizer.
EECE597 Link Circuit Design (3-0-3)

Various architectures and circuit schemes of high-speed serial and parallel wire-line links are
covered. Each student will conduct a design project of link with actual transistor-level simulations.
EECE598 Nanoscale Devices (3-0-3)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the MOSFETs and nano-scale devices
including operation principles, modeling, electrical characteristics, reliability, and process related
variability.
EECE599 Embedded System Architecture (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Microprocessor architecture and application
This class addresses solid state disk (SSD) which is gaining more attention as main stream
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storages. We will study the operation and power/performance/reliability characteristics of NAND Flash
memory and high performance/reliability and low power SSD design methods. In addition, we will
study phase change RAM (PRAM) which is considered to be a promising emerging memory
technology. We will investigate the feasibility of applying PRAM to the main memory.
EECE621 Wireless Sensor Networks (3-0-3)

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs, otherwise known as Ubiquitous Sensor Networks) is a new
research area that has enjoyed increasing popularity in recent years. This technology has been
proposed for use in monitoring the environment, disaster prevention, building/campus security, military
applications, healthcare and many other applications. Research topics addressed with WSNs include
wireless networking, sensor coverage, localization (determining the locations of devices),
communication channel assignment, routing, energy conservation and many other interesting technical
issues. All of these topics and others related to WSNs will be explored in this class, with a view
towards enhancing the research capabilities of the students taking this class.
EECE630 Electromagnetic Plasma Simulation (3-0-3)

Various numerical methods for the semiconductor, E&M, plasma issues. Solutions of partial and
ordinary differential equations are included.
EECE637 Physics & Characterization of Next-generation Devices (3-0-3)

The technology node of devices has been decreasing to nanoscale. As the device size has been
smaller, the classical device physics cannot explain structural and physical properties. Therefore, it is
necessary for semiconductor classes to be connected with quantum mechanics for understanding and
utilizing nanoscale devices. This course will introduce recent device physics and new measurement
technologies and also teach some device applications such as photovoltaic devices and semiconductor
sensors.
EECE638 Advanced Digital Integrated Circuit Design (3-0-3)

We discuss various issues in high-speed/low-power digital circuit design. As the device size
becomes smaller and the supply voltage becomes lower, semiconductor logic and memory experience
various issues such as stability, leakage and reliability. We focus on understanding the root causes
and discussing the state-of-art design techniques. We plan to read research papers and have
discussion sessions throughout the course.
EECE639 Printed Organic Thin Film Transistor (3-0-3)

This course presents overall discussion of printed organic thin film transistors and their
applications. Various topics related to the subject are covered, including printing technology and ink
rheology, organic semiconductor, working principles and characterization of organic transistors, and
state-of-art examples of printed circuits and system.
EECE642 Advanced MOS Devices (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Semiconductor devicesⅡ
Approaches to scaling; current trends in MOS process integration; hot carrier effects, hot carrier
resistant structures and mechanisms of the MOSFET degradation.
EECE645 Statistical Signal Processing (3-0-3)

Statistical inference problems in communications and signal processing are studied in this course.
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Problems are classified into those with vector observations, sequence observations, and
continuous-time waveform observations. They are also classified into detection and estimation
problems, and into those with random parameters and non-random parameter. Optimality criteria
discussed in this course include MAP, ML, MMSE, MVUE, and LS. For each optimality criterion, an
optimal solution is derived and their performance is analyzed.
EECE646 Introduction to space-time communication (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Digital Communicaton, Statistical Signal Processing
First, channel models for single-antenna wireless communication systems are studied and
appropriate transceiver structures are investigated.
Then, the models and the structures are extended to multiple-antenna space-time communication
systems. Performance analysis and system optimization are main topics of the course.
EECE651 Computational Intelligence (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: None but Basic Programming Language Skill.
This course covers the remaining topics of Computational Intelligence encompassing Evolutionary
Computation, Fuzzy Logic, and their hybrid systems.
Computational Intelligence attempts to computationally model the process of the human’s amazing
capability of inferencing and learning amidst all kinds of uncertainties and imprecision of the
environment. First, as simple and efficient optimization techniques, Evolutionary Algorithm as inspired
by natural evolution, Particle Swarm Optimization and Ant Colony Systems are dealt with. Then, Fuzzy
Logic and Systems are introduced that models the rule-based human reasoning process. Then the
biologically-inspired optimization is used to optimize the design of the fuzzy systems. Next, its
applications to robotics and automation will be given as examples.
EECE653 Semiconductor Fabrication Processes (3-0-3)

This course covers the unit processes for semiconductor device fabrication. After an overview of
process requirements for a state-of-art device, the principle and process details of wafer fabrication,
wafer cleaning, epitaxial film growth, thermal oxidation, ion implantation, chemical vapor deposition,
wet and dry etching, metalization, and lithography are introduced and discussed.
EECE654 Plasma Processing (3-0-3)

The principles and the applications of plasma etching and deposition technology used in integrated
circuits and display manufacturing will be the main subject to be covered. The plasma basics and
up-to-dated plasma processing and display equipments will be included.
EECE655 Quantum Electronics (3-0-3)

Lasers and other quantum electronic devices [PQR incl.], field quantization and density matrix, laser
theory and applications are covered.
EECE656 Semiconductor Quantum Optics (3-0-3)

Quantum optical issues will be investigated including squeezed and coherent states, quantum
distributions, coherence and HBT effects, atom-field interactions, laser photon statistics, and atom
optics. Associated photonic quantum ring phenomena will be reviewed.
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EECE657 Special Topics in Semiconductor Devices (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Semiconductor DevicesⅠ
Quantum effect devices; physics of the quantum wire and quantum dot devices; electrical
characteristics and processing techniques for the quantum devices; circuit design methodology for the
quantum effect devices.
EECE659 Nonlinear System Theory (3-0-3)

Describing function, Popov criterion, Lyapunov stability are studied. Existence and uniqueness of the
solution of nonlinear differential equation are covered. Utilizing the methodology based on differential
geometry, system equivalence and feedback linearizability are studied.
EECE660 Motor Control Theory (3-0-3)

DC motor control theory is studied. Induction motor dynamics are described in the synchronous
reference frame. Field orientation control methods are treated. Implementation issues utilizing the
DSP processor are covered. Control methods of brushless DC motor and brushless AC motors are
treated. Bandwidth of closed loop transfer function is studied.
EECE663 Estimation Theory (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Automatic Control, Mathematics for Electronics and Electrical
Engineers A
This course introduces the conventional linear estimators in frequency and time domains. In the
algorithm point of view, two issues associated with the number of computations and the numerical
stability are addressed and the modified estimators are provided. Furthermore, modern estimators,
mainly designed with linear programming, are tackled under mixed criteria.
EECE664 System Identification Theory (3-0-3)

In this course, students get the basic concepts and major results of system identification theory.
Then students learn how to obtain plant model from real data and study real time identification
algorithms. Students will improve their ability in solving real identification on problems via term
projects.
EECE667 Circuit Analysis Algorithms and Software (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Digital System Design, VLSI System Design
This class aims to provide the background on the computer methods and algorithms for VLSI
analysis and design, which helps improve the design abilities of VLSI designers. In the class, the
current status of Electronic Design Automation is briefly introduced. Then, various computer
algorithms, numerical analysis methods, and graph theory, which are associated with the
computer-aided software for the analysis and design of VLSI systems, are discussed. Both theories
and applications are discussed, and class projects provide students with chances to have hands-on
experiences for software development.
EECE668 Robust Control (3-0-3)
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This course summarizes modern techniques, based on linear system theories, for analyzing and
synthesizing linear and even nonlinear systems. Especially, so-called LMIs (linear matrix inequality),
belonging to convex conditions, are used to design robust controllers against non-linearities or
uncertainties under various criteria.
EECE669 High-speed data communication (3-0-3)

High-speed data communication is discussed for broadband multimedia services. Theoretical and
practical design methods of high-speed communication system are presented with an introductory
discussion of broadband network. ISDN, HDSL/ ADSL/ VDSL, CATV, and wireless broadband services
are discussed. ATMLAN, Ethernet, and wireless LAN communication systems are also discussed.
EECE670 Signal Design (3-0-3)

One major goal of signal design is to design sequences with good (or optimal) correlation
properties for spread spectrum communication systems, code-division multiple-access (CDMA) systems,
and crypto-systems. Topics include maximal length sequences (or m-sequences), Walsh sequences,
Kasami sequences, Gold sequences, quaternary sequences with low correlation and Hadamard
matrices.
EECE671 Advanced ElectromagneticsⅡ (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: EECE584(Advanced ElectromagneticsⅠ)
Advanced mathematical methods and tools in electro-magnetics and microwave engineering
including asymptotic methods, variational methods, perturbation techniques, Wiener-Hopf factorization
methods.
EECE672 Linear Optimal Control (3-0-3)

In this course, we derive linear optimal controllers including the standard regulator systems and
tracking systems for linear system. We study various properties of regulator systems and design
parameter selection. We also study LQG regulator based on the Kalman-Bucy Filter and the loop
transfer recovery. Finally we study real application cases via term projects.
EECE673 Radar System EngineeringⅡ (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Radar Systems EngineeringⅠ
Radar signal detection and estimation techniques, and the related ambiguity problems will be
studied. Special purpose radars used for remote sensing will be emphasized, including SLAR
(Side-Looking Airborne Radar), SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar), altimeters and scatterometers. Various
problems associated with the design of these systems will be treated.
EECE675 Electromagnetic Compatibility (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Antenna Theory and DesignⅠ
In complex systems like ship, spacecraft, and airplane, it is very important that each subsystem
does not interfere with others and also should not be affected electromagnetically by other
subsystems. Various empirical, experimental and computer aided techniques to satisfy the
specifications for conducted/radiated emission and susceptibility will be studied. Many computer
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techniques for the prediction of EMI in a given circuit board (PCB) will also be treated.
EECE676 Guided Wave and Integrated Optics (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Microwave Engineering
Wave propagation in dielectric waveguide and optical fiber, coupled mode theory, directional coupler,
filter, resonator, phase shifter, modulator, photonic srystal devices.
EECE677 Cryptographic Algorithms (3-0-3)

This course addresses design and implementation of public-key cryptographic algorithms. The focus
is on elliptic curve cryptosystems including underlying finite field arithmetic.
EECE679 Multimedia Algorithms (3-0-3)

This is the algorithm fusion course for Ee and CE. One of the major courses in EE/CE/CS, including
Multimedia. Communications, Control, and Computers, is the algorithm. Unfortunately the topics and
approaches in each department are greatly different from each other despite of their common
interests. In this light, this course aims to integrate major topics so that students regardless their
major, can be armed with fundamental tools for advanced algorithm development. This course will
cover the state-of-the- art topics in vast areas extracted from algorithm and optimization to parallel
computation and quantum computation. At the end of the class, students will be able to answer the
following questions: What is the efficient algorithm. What kind of approaches are there. How to
develop fast algorithms, and How to implement algorithms on parallel architectures
EECE680 Data Converters (3-0-3)

The class covers various architectures and IC design techniques for data conversion between analog
and digital signals. Each student will conduct design projects of an ADC and a DAC.
EECE695A/Z Advanced Topics in Electrical Eng. A/Z (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Depends on the topics
This course covers the topics that are not taught in the regular courses and/that are related to the
current interests and trends. This course can be taught by visiting professors.
EECE699 Master Thesis Research (1-9)

A research course for Master’s thesis.
EECE750A/Z Special Topics in Computer Engineering A/Z (3-0-3)

EECE751 Speech Recognition and Synthesis (3-0-3)

This course is related with the aspects of Bio-physiology, Digital Signal Processing. Natural Language
Processign, Linguistics for human language abilities. Extracted from each area, fundamental theories are
summarized and taught under the umbrella of mechanisms of the auditory pathways and the speech
generation are taught in detail. Next, speech recognition and synthesis are taught in terms with speech
signal processign and various pattern matching techniques, Phonetics, morphology, grammars, semantics,
pragmatics are further explored together with some of the core theories of Chomskian grammars.
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EECE752A/Z Special Topics in Solids and Quanta A/Z (3-0-3)

Topics in fundamental and applied science in solids and quantum theories of emerging areas in
electronics.
EECE753A/Z Special Topics in System Theory A/Z (3-0-3)

New area and recent topics in control engineering are studied.
EECE754A/Z Special Topics in Communication and Signal Processing A/Z (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Digital Communications, Advanced Digital Signal Processing
In this course, a student learns about current interests and trends in communications and signal
processing.
EECE755A/Z Special Topics in Electromagnetics A/Z (3-0-3)

Study on recent topics of electro-magnetics and microwave engineering published on various
journals.
EECE802 IT Scientific Writing (3-0-2)

This is a course in writing scientific papers in English. It is a 12-week, credit course for Graduate
students. Each student will be required to produce a scientific manuscript. Topics will include
strategies for producing the components of a manuscript, for writing a first draft, for designing
effective figures and tables, and for revising the draft. The course will include exercises designed to
hilp in this process. There will be no formal examinations; all marks will be based on exercises,
assignments, and the final manuscript.
EECE803 IT Research paper Presentation Skill (3-0-2)

This is a course in giving scientific presentations in English. It is a 12-week, credit course for
Graduate students. Students will learn how to effectively organize a presentation visually and verbally;
how to produce effective graphics, and how to express their ideas in good English. Students will also
improve their English grammar, vocabulary and diction.
EECE899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-9)

A research course for Ph. D. thesis.
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2021 Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
1. Education Aim
The computer science and engineering curriculum is designed to cultivate:

- Creative global talents who will lead R&Ds in the advanced IT field with cutting-edge
technologies of computer science and engineering.
- Talents who have theoretical expertise, practical capabilities for developing new software, and
self-driven abilities to establish and achieve goals on their own.
2. Program Overview
The Department of Computer Science Engineering offers a variety of courses for M.S. and Ph.D
students in the most effective way. To train multi-talented leaders of the digital age, we not only
provide education on the fundamentals and applications of computer science, but also help students
gain perspectives on the convergence of computer science and engineering with other related fields.
The followings are the fields of research in the CSE curriculum and their educational content.
- Digital Media
Digital Media research focuses on a variety of technologies including artificial intelligence,
algorithms, computer graphics, computer vision, machine learning, and virtual reality that are
necessary for processing of audio, text, image, video, graphics, and other multimedia data.
The Computer Graphics Lab carries out a comprehensive research on both theories of various
subjects and their applications in the field of graphics and other related studies. The current studies
focus on image and video processing, non-photo realistic rendering, and 3D curved surface
reconstruction. Another area of constant interest and research conducted in the lab is in the
development of industrial application and technologies such as Photoshop plug-ins, image stylization
software and real-time 3D scanning systems.
The Computer Vision Lab conducts general research on computer vision theories and their practical
applications. While doing research on various subjects in the area of video analysis, the lab puts its
primary focus on video surveillance namely moving object detection, foreground/background
segmentation, event definition and detection, and human detection and their distribution in the image.
The lab is also developing medical microscopic image analysis algorithms as part of an
interdisciplinary research.
The current mission of the Intelligent Media Lab is to conduct research on enabling technologies
such as machine vision and image/video processing technologies and on application technologies such
as face analysis, gesture and human behavior analysis, video surveillance, and human robot
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interaction, which are to be implemented in digital cameras, hand-held devices, intelligent surveillance
system, and intelligent service robots in cooperation with partners in the industry.
The Computational Geometry Lab is dedicated to research on computing theories and identification
of diverse geometric problems. The research goal is to design efficient algorithms. Major research
subjects include design of approximation algorithms for geometric shape matching, geometric
algorithm design under uncertainty, and research on efficient data structures. These research
activities are carried out in international collaboration with globally renowned research institutes.
The Haptics and Virtual Reality Lab is actively engaged in joint interdisciplinary research on enabling
technologies such as haptics and its applications including virtual reality, human-computer interaction,
robotics, mobile phone, and medical training. Currently under research and development are haptic
augmented reality, mobile haptic interface, haptics technology for modeling and transfer of
sensorimotor skills, efficient vibration perception and rendering, and graphical editor for vibration
pattern design.
- AI & Data Analysis

AI and data analysis focuses on technologies of artificial intelligence, natural language processing,
machine learning, database, and data mining that enable processing of multimedia data such as voice,
text, image, and video.
The Machine Learning Lab conducts fundamental research on theories and algorithms for statistical
machine learning, probabilistic graphical models, Bayesian learning and probabilistic inference, with
their applications to computer vision, pattern recognition, and data mining by utilizing machine
learning.
Research conducted in the Intelligent Software Lab mostly focuses on areas such as spoken
dialogue system, statistical machine translation, intelligent search and semantic web, and emotional
speech synthesis, all of which are based on human language processing technology and artificial
intelligence technology and can be used for intelligent robot, smart home, intelligent car, and video
search.
The Knowledge and Language Engineering Lab is studying text language analysis and application in
a multi language environment for Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and English. In particular, active
research is under way regarding dependency parsing in both Korean and Chinese, Chinese machine
translation (Chinese-Korean, Chinese-Japanese), (micro) blog searching, news ranking algorithms,
subtopic mining, and smart agent in a mobile environment.
The Information and Database Systems Lab is making progress in the research areas of intelligent
data/document/object retrieval, data mining, personalization, and spatial databases.
Data mining (or “big data”) is a convergence science closely related to database, machine learning,
information retrieval, natural language processing and computer vision. Data mining lab therefore carries
out a research on big data related convergence. Their on-going research includes machine learning for
big data, text mining, recommender system, and video and multimedia processing and analysis.
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- System and Software

Computer system is an area that has seen tremendous advancement as a result of the
development of processor, memory and other computing components. Nonetheless, this area needs
further research as its application expands. In an environment where the complexity of the computer
system increases due to the use of new system components such as multi-core processor, high
speed memory, flash memory, and storage area network, studies are being conducted not only on the
operating system that makes the most of each resource and maintains the optimal performance of
the computer system, but also on task partitioning and allocation methods suitable for multi-core
processor, operating systems for embedded systems, system performance enhancement using flash
memory, and I/O components performance enhancement to match high-speed processing unit.
Software development has also advanced significantly thanks to the introduction of various
development methodologies and tools. However, we still need to do more for better software
development tool or methodology that ensures accuracy, easiness, and productivity when developing a
large-scale software or software for embedded systems. For this, our lab is currently conducting
research on programming language, software reuse and, software specification action tool to be used
in the areas dealing with real-time requirements. In addition, research is underway also on
data-mining technology that goes beyond database management and automatically extracts new
related information from the stored data.
As computer systems are used in an increasing number of application areas, user dependency on
computer system has also become higher than ever. This inevitably results in adverse effects such as
possible malfunctioning or hacking of the system that entails leakage of confidential information.
Therefore, research on fault-tolerant methods and computer system security/dependability
enhancement is underway so that users can use their system with confidence.
- Computer Network
In the field of Computer Network, we are conducting research on Network Management, Wireless
Network, Wireless Sensor Network as well as Wired-Wireless Network Integration, and Multimedia
Communication.
Network Management research focuses on the management of SNMP/Web/Web service-based

networks, management of next generation network, traffic analysis of internet, enterprise and mobile
networks, and detection and analysis of abnormal traffic, worms and viruses. Our Lab also conducts
research on Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Data
Center Networking (DCN).
Wireless Network research concerns wireless LAN MAC Protocol, mobile IP, multi-cast for mobile
host, mobile ad-hoc network, wireless TCP, wireless PAN, Home-networking, and 4G and 5G mobile
system. Subjects such as overlay multi-cast, internet QoS, media control, IPTV, future internet, and
video streaming codec and transmission algorithms are the main research areas in Multimedia
Communication.
Lastly, research in the area of Wireless Sensor Network and Wired-Wireless Network Integration is
in progress on protocol and structure for wireless sensor networks, wired-wireless network
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integration, multi-homing, mobility in heterogeneous network, network performance evaluation, reliable

multi-cast protocols, and distributed computing environments.
[Credits Required for Degree]

Doctoral Program 15 17 32
MS/PhD Integrated Program 30 30 60
[Guidelines for Coursework]

1) Course credit requirements for a graduate degree may be fulfilled by:
(Note: Credits from Master’s Thesis/ Doctoral Dissertation research and seminar courses may not be
counted as course credits)
- CSE graduate courses
- Graduate courses from other departments at POSTECH (as per the Department’s internal rules);
for master’s program up to 6 credits, for doctoral program up to 6 credits, for MS/PhD
Integrated Program up to 9 credits can possibly be counted as course credits);
- 300, 400-level undergraduate courses from CSE and/or other departments at POSTECH (up to 6
credits to be counted toward a graduate degree)
2) Common required courses

A. Seminar [CSED800]
- Both Master’s and PhD program students must complete CSED800 at least twice to fulfill the
major requirements.
- Integrated program students must complete CSED800 at least four times to fulfill the major
requirements.
B. CSED 802, 803

- CSED802 IT Scientific Writing is a required course for all students in the Master’s, PhD,
and Integrated\programs.
- CSED803 IT Research Paper Presentation Skill is a required course for students in the PhD and
Integrated programs
* Note: The two required courses above, CSED802 and CSED803, are not counted as part of
the credits required for graduation but are included in GPA calculations.
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3. Program Overview
Category Area Course No. Title lec-lab.-cr.
CSED802 IT Scientific Writing 3-0-2

Common Subjects
CSED803 IT Research Paper Presentation Skill 3-0-2
CSED500 Advanced Linear Algebra for CSE 3-0-3
CSED530 Advanced Probability Theory for CSE 3-0-3
Common CSED700A-Z Topics in Computer Science A-Z 3-0-3

Subject CSED701A-Z Topics in Computation Theory A-Z 3-0-3
CSED702A-Z Topics in Computer System A-Z 3-0-3
CSED703A-Z Topics in Artificial Intelligence A-Z 3-0-3
CSED502 Theory of Computation 3-0-3
CSED508 Discrete and Computational Geometry 3-0-3
CSED509 Computer Animation 3-0-3
CSED511 Introduction to Virtual Reality 3-0-3
Digital
CSED514 Pattern Recognition 3-0-3
Media
CSED521 Fuzzy and Intelligent 3-0-3
CSED527 Systems Introduction to Haptics 3-0-3
CSED615 Advanced topics in Virtual Reality 3-0-3
CSED617 Advanced Haptics 3-0-3
CSED515 Machine Learning 3-0-3
Linguistics Basis for Natural Language
CSED518 3-0-3
Processing
Major CSED519 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction 3-0-3
Elective
CSED523 Statistical Natural Language 3-0-3
CSED524 Processing Probabilistic Graphical Models 3-0-3
CSED526 Data Mining 3-0-3
CSED532/MATH532 Applications of Mathematics and Big Data 3-0-3
AI & CSED537/AIGS537 Artificial Intelligence & Data Science 3-0-3
Data CSED538/AIGS538 Deep Learning 3-0-3
Analysis
CSED539/AIGS539 Computer Vision 3-0-3
CSED540/AIGS540 Big Data Processing 3-0-3
CSED551 Computational Photography 3-0-3
CSED603 Vision and Language 3-0-3
CSED610 Information Retrieval 3-0-3
CSED611 Machine Translation Human 3-0-3
CSED616 Language Technology 3-0-3
CSED627/AIGS627 Reinforcement Learning 3-0-3
CSED503 Advanced Computer Architecture 3-0-3
System
CSED504 Advanced Operating System 3-0-3
&
CSED505 Network Performance Analysis 3-0-3
Software
CSED506 Digital Logic Testing 3-0-3
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Category Area Course No. Title lec-lab.-cr.
CSED507 Software Engineering 3-0-3

CSED513 Simulation 3-0-3
CSED536 Advanced Algorithms 3-0-3
System CSED601 Dependable Computing 3-0-3

& CSED602 Advanced Database 3-0-3
Software CSED603 Parallel Algorithm 3-0-3
CSED604 Parallel Processing 3-0-3
Major CSED605 Real-time Systems 3-0-3
Elective
CSED613 Formal Specification Techniques 3-0-3
CSED600 Distributed Processing 3-0-3
CSED607 Network Management Systems 3-0-3
CSED608 Advanced Computer Networks 3-0-3
Computer
Applications of Random Variable and
Network CSED609 3-0-3
Process in Computer Engineering
CSED620 Mobile Networks 3-0-3
CSED626 Multimedia Networking 3-0-3
CSED699 Master Thesis Research 1-9
Common CSED800A/B Computer Science Colloquium A/B 1-0-1

Research
Subject CSED801 Individual Study 1-9
CSED899 Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-9
CSED500 Advanced Linear Algebra for CSE (3-0-3)

In this course, we study linear algebra theory widely used in various areas of Computer Engineering
such as Gaussian Elimination, Vector Space and Linear Equations, Orthogonality, Determinant,
Eigen-values and Eigen-vectors, Positive Definite Matrices, etc.
CSED502 Theory of Computation (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED341 (Automata and Formal Languages)
This is the second course on theory of computation, which comes after the first theory course
‘Automata and Formal Languages.’ It introduces models of computation, Turing machines, and
Church-Turing thesis. Then it examines the computability issues by considering the halting problem,
problem reductions and undecidability, which connects to investigation of the computational
complexity. The complexity classes P versus NP, NP-completeness, and NP-complete problems are
also examined. Other topics of discussion includes space complexity and a few of its results,
approximations, probabilistic algorithms, interactive proof system, and cryptography.
CSED503 Advanced Computer Architecture (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED311 (Computer Architecture)
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This course is a study of the evolution of computer architecture and the factors influencing the
design of hardware and software elements of high-performance computer systems. The emphasis is
on the major component subsystems of high performance computers: pipelining, instruction level
parallelism, memory hierarchies, input/output, and network-oriented interconnections. Topics may
include: instruction set design; processor micro-architecture and pipelining; cache and virtual memory
organizations; protection and sharing; I/O and interrupts; in-order and out-of-order super scalar
architectures; VLIW machines; vector supercomputers; multi threaded architectures; low-power
designs; symmetric multiprocessors; memory models and synchronization; embedded systems; and
parallel computers.
CSED504 Advanced Operating System (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED312 (Operating Systems)
In this course, students will gain in-depth knowledge on how modern operating system works
through Linux. Topics about resource management algorithms and data structures used in Linux will
be discussed in detail. In addition, evaluation of micro kernel and module-based monolithic kernel
structures will help students understand full spectrum of operating system structure alternatives.
CSED505 Network Performance Analysis (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : MATH230 (Probability and Statistics)
This course offers a comprehensive study of computer systems modeling, distributed systems and
computer networks, and evaluation of their performance. Other topics of study include stochastic
processes, queueing theory, operational analysis, and mean value analysis.
CSED506 Digital Logic Testing (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED273 (Digital System Design)
As the circuit density increases, the probability of a manufacturing defect increases. The higher
expectation of reliability can only be met by more thorough and comprehensive testing of ICs. IC
testing can be performed at different levels of abstraction. The objective is to find manufacturing
defects, which cause a fault and, hence, failure, or a potential fault or failure.
The topics covered in this course include faul modelling, test generation, fault simulation, testable
design, and fault-tolerance circuits.
CSED507 Software Engineering (3-0-3)

The purpose of this course is to introduce various software engineering concepts, techniques, and
related issues to students. This introductory course covers a broad range of software engineering
topics including software development life cycle models and processes, software development
methods, testing, project management, and metrics. Software engineering principles such as
abstraction, information hiding, and modularity are also introduced. A number of seminal papers in
software engineering will be discussed in the class. A small team project will be assigned.
CSED508 Discrete and Computational Geometry (3-0-3)

concepts of discrete geometry including convexity, incidence problems, convex polytopes as well as
arrangements of geometric objects, lower envelopes, and crossing numbers. In addition, we will study how
to design optimal algorithms for geometric problems by exploiting combinatorial and geometric properties.
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CSED509 Computer Animation (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED451 (Computer Graphics)
This course covers various topics and techniques for producing an animation. Main topics include
construction and representation of 3D objects and motion control techniques for 3D object movements
in an animation. Animation packages for high quality rendering and animation are briefly introduced.
Students are required to produce a short animation to gain experience on the animation production
pipeline.
CSED511 Introduction to Virtual Reality (3-0-3)

Constructing and implementing a virtual environment takes an understanding of many different
disciplines. This course covers basics of such knowledge as modeling of virtual objects and their
interactive behavior, managing and using various VR devices and sensors, stereoscopic display and
immersive effects, basic physical simulation including collision detection, and most importantly, various
theories for creation of presence. Students are required to turn in term papers and encouraged to
participate in a group project in the final phase of the course.
CSED513 Simulation (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites: CSED321 (Programming Language), MATH230 (Probability and Statistcs)
Basic computer programming skills and basic knowledge about statistics In this course, students
learn various concepts and techniques for computer-based simulation and application to real
problems. The course covers topics such as system modeling techniques, discrete system simulation,
continuous system simulation, simulation languages, and real world applications.
CSED514 Pattern Recognition (3-0-3)

This course deals with pattern classification theory and practice. Among several pattern
classification area, emphasis is given to statistical pattern recognition. Students are strongly required
to study probability and random process before taking this course. We deal with basic pattern
classification technique, Bayes theory, parameter estimation, supervised learning, un-supervised
learning, clustering and other advanced topics. Programming assignments will be given to students to
strengthen their knowledge about the pattern classification theory.
CSED515 Machine Learning (3-0-3)

Machine learning is a study of computer algorithms that allow computers to “learn.” It is a method
of creating computer algorithms that enable computers to perform pattern recognition, prediction, and
decision. This introductory course on machine learning will address mathematical and statistical
methods involving current statistical machine learning as well as various applications. Topics to be
covered include density estimation, Bayes decision theory, latent variable models, mixture models,
discriminant analysis, clustering, classification dimensionality reduction, regression, kernel methods,
VC-dimension, HMM, MLP, and RBF. Main focus will be given to statistical and probabilistic methods
for machine learning, involving supervised, unsupervised, and semi-supervised learning.
CSED518 Linguistics Basis for Natural Language Processing (3-0-3)

This course provides an introduction to the field of computational linguistics, also called natural
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language processing. First the students will be introduced to linguistics terms and concepts and
Korean grammar from a data processing point of view. Topics of study also include multi-lingual text
processing techniques and a variety of grammar theories and linguistic analysis models necessary for
the text processing. Students will have the opportunity to see how these techniques are applied in the
areas such as machine translation and information retrieval.
CSED519 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED233 (Data Structure)
This course teaches the fundamental concepts and techniques in human-computer interaction. The
students first study the human factors that affect the usability of computer systems and learn various
forms of interfaces ranging from the traditional menus and forms to more innovative ones including
3D multimodal interfaces. Programming techniques and tools for HCI are introduced as well. The final
phase of the course looks at various cases of HCI, those that were successful and also those that
were not, and students put the concepts to practice through class projects.
CSED521 Fuzzy and Intelligent Systems (3-0-3)

The purpose of this course is two-fold. First, the course helps students understand the operational
principle of soft computing techniques such as fuzzy systems, neural networks, and evolutionary
systems and their implementation. Second, it teaches students how to integrate these constituent
techniques into a hybrid intelligent system that provides a more powerful and robust system
performance and how to apply it for a variety of optimization problems such as time series
prediction, protein structure prediction, optimal trajectory determination, optimal classifier design,
location-based services, human robot interaction, and ubiquitous and pervasive computing.
CSED523 Statistical Natural Language Processing (3-0-3)

This course introduces various recent statistical methods in natural language processing. To be
addressed in this course are basic statistical tools for computational linguistics and their application
to part-of-speech tagging, statistical parsing, word sense disambiguation, machine translation,
information retrieval and statistical discourse processing. If time permits, some topics of statistical
language models for speech recognition and text-to-speech systems will briefly discussed.
CSED524 Probabilistic Graphical Models (3-0-3)

Probabilistic graphical models are a happy marriage between probability theory and graph theory.
Probabilistic graphical models are graphs in which nodes are random variables and on which
conditional independence are encoded. They provide a natural and powerful tool to deal with
uncertainty and complexity which are playing an increasingly important role in the design and analysis
of machine learning algorithms. The three topics that are mainly covered are representation (directed
graphs, undirected graphs, factor graphs), probabilistic inference (sum product, belief propagation,
junction tree, variational approximation, sampling methods) and learning (maximum likelihood, MAP,
Bayesian estimation, expectation maximization). Students work on a term project of his/her choice on
application such as computer vision, bio-informatics, natural language, data mining, and networking
and learn how probabilistic graphical models are applied.
CSED526 Data Mining (3-0-3)

Data Mining is a study of computer algorithms that analyze and extract information or knowledge
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from large data. This introductory course addresses fundamental concepts and techniques of data
mining. Topics to be covered are data preprocessing, data warehousing and OLAP, frequent pattern
and association analysis, prediction, classification clustering, and ranking. Students are required to
have some backgrounds in probability and statistics. This course is designed for senior undergraduate
or graduate students.
CSED527 Introduction to Haptics (3-0-3)

Haptics is an emerging interdisciplinary scientific field which aims to understand the somatosensory
characteristics of our body and develop a computer-controlled system that allows users to physically
interact with remote or virtual environments, i.e. through their sense of touch. In this course,
students will learn the basic concepts and theories of haptics and get ample opportunities for
hands-on experiences. This course also emphasizes the topics relevant to kinesthetic (force-feedback)
rendering.
CSED530 Advanced Probability Theory for CSE (3-0-3)

This course provides a broad overview of probability theory, random variables and random process
for the graduate students of Computer Science Engineering.
CSED532/MATH532 Applications of Mathematics and Big Data (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite : MATH230 ((Probability and Statistcs)
methodology. Based on this, we implement machine learning algorithms directly and analyze the latest
trends.
CSED536 Advanced Algorithms (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED331 (Algorithms)
This course covers advanced topics of algorithms including graph algorithms, geometric algorithms,
approximation algorithms, and randomized algorithms. We study how to design efficient algorithms
using essential design and analysis methods.
CSED537/AIGS537 Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : MATH203 (Applied Linear Algebra), MATH261 (Discrete Mathematics)
This course will introduce the history of artificial intelligence research and recent trends, exploring
different topics between two active research areas in AI: Computer Vision (CV), Natural Language
Processing (NLP), Computer Graphics (CG), and Data Mining (DM), and Machine Learning (ML). In this
course, professors in these areas together will present the relevant core subjects and discuss
interdisciplinary topics to form an integrated viewpoint on AI research.
CSED538/AIGS538 Deep Learning (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : MATH203 (Applied Linear Algebra), MATH261 (Discrete Mathematics)
The goal of this class is to study basic theory and the practice of deep learning, a branch of
machine learning concerned with modern neural networks, which is behind many recent advances in
AI. We will cover a range of topics from basic neural network models, training techniques, and their
applications to problem domains of vision, linguistics and speech recognition as well as cross-model
learning.
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CSED539/AIGS539 Computer Vision (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : MATH203 (Applied Linear Algebra), MATH230 (Probability & Statistics),
CSED101 (Programming & Problem solving)
This course addresses a wide range of topics in computer vision, from traditional ones like image
processing, interesting points, fitting and matching, to up-to-date visual recognition problems like
object detection, semantic segmentation, visual data retrieval, and video recognition. It also introduces
basic theories and applications of machine learning that are frequently used in computer vision.
CSED540/AIGS540 Big Data Processing (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED331 (Algorithms), statistics, and programming related courses
Data science incorporates practices from a variety of fields including statistics, machine learning,
databases, distributed systems, algorithms, data warehousing, high-performance computing, and
visualization. Thus, at a minimum, today's data scientist needs to have familiarity with: data
processing and management tools like relational databases and NoSQL for processing large volumes
of data; scripting languages like Python for quickly writing programs to clean and transform messy
raw data; basic machine learning and data mining algorithms for analyzing the data; statistical
computing environments for writing analysis scripts; and visualization tools for presentation and
communication of analysis results. In this course, we study how to store, manage, search and analyze
big data by utilizing popularly used solutions such as SQL, MapReduce, Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
Students will also learn basic concepts of machine learning techniques. As a final team project,
students will implement a MOOC service using various big data stacks where students need to predict
whether a student will drop out or not.
CSED551 Computational Photography (3-0-3)

This course will review recent research papers of computational photography and discuss research
trends and directions. The topics will include graphics and vision subjects related to images and
videos.
CSED600 Distributed Processing (3-0-3)

This course will study the fundamental aspects of modern distributed systems. This course covers
issues concerned with distributed systems such as transparency, communication, resource sharing,
fault tolerance, scalability, consistency, and security as well as those concerned with designing,
developing, and managing distributed applications and services. Special emphasis will be put on
emerging Peer-to-Peer computing.
CSED601 Dependable Computing (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED311 (Computer Architecture), CSED312 (Operating Systems)
In this course, students will study system faults including hacking, error, and failures and learn how
to design dependable systems using redundant components such as hardware, software, time, and
information. Techniques of quantitative and qualitative analyses of dependable systems are also
taught. The course will look at case studies where dependable computing is applied as well as recent
research trends of dependable computing design methodology. Relation between dependable
computing and security is also discussed in depth.
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CSED602 Advanced Database (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED421 (Databases systems)
In this course, we study advanced concepts and techniques in database systems including
distributed/ parallel databases and advanced indexing. We also look at some of state-of-the-art
database applications such as data warehouse, OLAP, data mining, and XML.
CSED603 Vision and Language (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED538 (Deep Learning), CSED539(Computer Vision
This course will explore topics between two active research areas in AI: Computer Vision (CV) &
Natural Language Processing (NLP). As pictures and words are often naturally linked on the internet and in
the real world, vision and language can reinforce information by aiding each other. For CV, text associated
with images/videos and knowledge learned from language allows to better understand image. For NLP,
images/videos help ground language in the physical world and develop better models for semantics. In this
course, we will learn how to make use of the complementary nature of vision and language through topic
lectures, presentation, and discussions about state-of-the-art research.
CSED603 Parallel Algorithm (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED436 (Graph Theory and Algorithm), CSED503 (Advanced Computer
Architecture)
This course covers an efficient parallel algorithms design for parallel computation and the analysis
of it. In other words, students learn how to design and analyze algorithms that minimize the
execution time and the number of processors, which are required in a variety of parallel system
structures when addressing problems such as sorting, matrix multiplication, and graph ordering.
CSED604 Parallel Processing (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED503 (Advanced Computer Architecture)
This course will deal with a number of topics including job scheduling, system partition allocation,
load balancing, routing, and embedding that are necessary for effective operations of topology for
high-performance parallel computers. The course will also discuss recent research in this area.
CSED605 Real-time Systems (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED504 (Advanced Operating System)
This course teaches the fundamental aspects of real-time operating systems such as scheduling,
concurrency, and distributed real-time communication. In addition to class lectures on theory, each
student of this course will be required to make presentations on the related papers and conduct a
team project in order to understand how the practical real-time system works.
CSED607 Network Management System (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED353 (Computer Network)
Network management involves monitoring and controlling of various devices on today’s networks to
ensure a more reliable, secure and efficient network environment. This course covers the basic
concepts and techniques used in network management. Also, international standards such as Internet
Network Management Framework and OSI Network Management Framework will be studied. The
students will get a chance to develop a prototype network management system.
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CSED608 Advanced Computer Network (3-0-3)

The main goal of this course is to study advanced topics in network technologies. The course
begins with the basic concepts and techniques in computer networks, and discusses in detail
advanced topics in computer networks. This course also looks at the state-of-the-art protocols in
networking technology.
CSED609 Applications of Random Variable and Process in Computer Engineering (3-0-3)

This course provides an broad overview of probability theory, random variables, and random process
for the graduate students of computer science engineering.
CSED610 Information Retrieval (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED518 (Linguistics Basis for Natural Language Processing)
The objective of the course is to introduce students to the theoretical underpinnings of information
retrieval (IR). This course will examine the design, usage, and evaluation of retrieval systems with a
focus on the underlying retrieval models, databases and system implementations. Retrieval technology
both on and off the WWW will be examined.
CSED611 Machine Translation (3-0-3)

This course covers Machine Translation (MT), i.e. the use of computers to translate (or help humans
to translate) between natural languages. It provides a theoretical overview and considers the essential
linguistic and practical problems of MT in general. And then we look in detail at a number of
paradigm systems and the work of various research centers. We also touch on evaluation issues.
CSED613 Formal Specification Techniques (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED507 (Software Engineering)
Most software engineering techniques are informal or semi-formal. Specifications made with these
techniques are very difficult to analyze due to their informality. In this course, students will study
various formal specification and analysis techniques with mathematical foundation. Representative
techniques from the state, process, and data based paradigms will be studied as well. Each team of
two to three students will carry out a team project throughout the course and make presentations to
the class periodically to stimulate discussions.
CSED615 Advanced topics in Virtual Reality (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED511 (Introduction to Virtual Reality), CSED451 (Computer Graphics)
This course covers three major topics in Virtual Reality(VR): : Presence and Immersion,
Image-based Modeling/Rendering, and Time Critical Rendering Techniques and Distributed VR. Basic
concepts are introduced through the textbooks and lectures while more in-depth topics are addressed
by reading, presenting and discussing selected papers. Students will conduct several small-scale
projects instead of one big final project.
CSED616 Human Language Technology (3-0-3)

Human Language Technology (HLT) has recently been emerging as an area of research that
pursues synergy among all related technologies such as speech recognition, natural language
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processing, information retrieval, and other human language related disciplines. This course aims to
teach recent progress and applications in HLT. We will cover the spoken dialogue systems, multimedia
information retrieval, statistical machine translation, and mutli-modal systems.
CSED617 Advanced Haptics (3-0-3)

Currently vibrotactile rendering is widely used for haptics applications such as information delivery
in mobile devices and collision warnings in automobiles. This course aims to provide fundamental
interdisciplinary background necessary for vibrotactile rendering and opportunities to gain practical
experiences. Topics of study include psychophysics, human tactile perception, signal and system
theory, sensors and actuators, theory and algorithms for vibrotactile rendering, and associated
applications. On completion of this course, students should be able to utilize the knowledge and
experiences in developing vibrotactile applications, e.g., for the haptic phone.
CSED620 Mobile Networks (3-0-3)

Recently, a variety of wireless mobile networks have been deployed. This course provides an
in-depth understanding of the fundamental problems in the area of mobile networks and studies the
state-of-the- art solutions to the problems. This course also covers a number of important issues in
the wireless mobile networks area.
CSED626 Multimedia Networking (3-0-3)

This course introduces the basic concept of multimedia networking and various theories and algorithms that
guarantee the quality of multimedia services over both wired and wireless networks. It also covers various
technologies that improve the quality of multimedia services over the networks that only support
best-effort services such as the Internet.
CSED627/AIGS627 Reinforcement Learning (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED515 (Machine Learning), MATH230 (Probability and Statistics)
This course aims at studying basic theory and practical algorithms of reinforcement learning (RL) so
that students are able to understand various research papers on RL, application of RL techniques to
problems in other fields, and hopefully, formulating/solving research problems in RL.
CSED699 Master Thesis Research (1~9)

CSED700A-Z Topics in Computer Science A-Z (3-0-3)

This course covers recent research topics in the area of computer science.
CSED701A-Z Topics in Computation Theory A-Z (3-0-3)

This course covers recent research topics in the area of computer theory.
CSED702A-Z Topics in Computer Systems A-Z (3-0-3)

This course covers recent research topics in the area of computer systems.
CSED703A-Z Topics in Artificial Intelligence A-Z (3-0-3)

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This course covers advanced topics in artificial intelligence research.
CSED800A/B Computer Science Colloquium A/B (1-0-1)
CSED801 Individual Study (Credits can vary)

In this course, students are required to conduct individual research on the topics of their choices
under the guidance of their advisors.
CSED802 IT Scientific Writing (3-0-2)

This course is aimed at those writing scientific papers in English. It is a 12-week credit course for
graduate students. Each student is required to produce a scientific manuscript. Topics of study
include strategies for producing the components of a manuscript, for writing a first draft, for
designing effective figures and tables, and for revising the draft. The course provides writing exercises
designed to help students in this process. There will be no formal examinations; all marks will be
based on exercises, assignments, and the final manuscript.
CSED803 IT Research paper Presentation Skill (3-0-2)

This course is aimed at those who give scientific presentations in English. It is a 12-week credit
course for graduate students. Students will learn how to organize a visually and verbally effective
presentation; how to produce effective graphics; and how to express their ideas in good English. This
course will also help students improve their English grammar, vocabulary, and diction.
CSED899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1~9)

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2021 Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
1. Education Aim
The study of Chemical Engineering embraces both the fundamental and the latest knowledges of
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The department of Chemical Engineering aims to provide and foster
the creative and progressive research environment for students so that they would become
independent and leading professionals with a deep understanding of nature and society.
2. Program Overview
The graduate program in Chemical Engineering offers both the fundamental core subjects and the
specialized sub-disciplines. The specialized sub-disciplines are described as follows
[Biotechnology]
Design and optimization of bio-processes, bioreactor control, bio-catalysis and bio-transformation,
genetic engineering, metabolic engineering, high density cultivation of extremophiles and
photosynthetic microorganisms, foreign protein production in recombinant bacteria, yeast, plant, insect,
and animal cells, genetic production of useful marine product, toxic material removal and sensing
using recombinant microorganisms, bio-sensors and DNA chips, systems bioengineering, synthetic
bioengineering, functional genomics and proteomics, functional protein chip, high-throughput screening
for drug discovery, bioenergy production, bio-fuel cell and cell-free protein synthesis.
[Energy and Environment Technology]

Chemical and biological approaches are taken to develop energy and environmental technologies.
Among the energy technologies, the following are representative topics of current research; hydrogen
generation from water and solar energy by using photo-catalysis and biological methods; development
of solid hydrogen storage materials; and materials and system development for fuel cells, solar cells,
batteries, ultra-capacitors and optical devices. The development of nano-structured materials for
energy applications is the focus of many related
research projects currently performed in this area. Environmental technologies include both the
end-of-the-pipe cleaning technologies as well as intrinsically clean and benign technologies. Topics
include air pollution control (NOx, SOx, VOC, dioxins, etc.), water and wastewater treatments,
bio-remediation, and development of energy efficient and environmentally-acceptable chemical
processes. Related faculty members have strong backgrounds in heterogeneous/ homogeneous/photo
catalysis and biotechnology.
[Information Technology]
Chemical technology plays a critical role in information technology. Numerous materials and
processes are utilized in the IT industries for electronic, photonic and display devices. High dielectric
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constant materials, phase change materials, ferroelectric materials, organic insulators and
semiconductors, light emitting materials and other nano-structured materials for IT devices are
studied. Also materials and processes for molecular electronics are studied including self-assembled
monolayers for device applications. Chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, spin coating,
evaporation, vapor phase deposition, dipping and other process technologies are studied to make
various thin films, organic layers and other nano-structures. Many of the research activities are
sponsored by national projects and also by many companies in IT industry. Faculty members are also
actively involved in the interdisciplinary research programs with the Nano Integration Research Center
established in POSTECH. Some of the ongoing projects include process and materials development in
nano-CMOS, organic thin film transfers, and field emission devices.
[Nanotechnology]
Nanotechnology is the true driving force of the technological revolution in the 21st century. The
fundamental understanding of the scientific principles at a nanometer scale is essential in this area,
and new courses are continuously being developed. Quantum mechanics and band theory is as
important as reaction engineering or transport phenomena. Researches currently pursued in the
chemical engineering department are focused in three major areas: Nanomaterials, Nanodevices, and
Nanoprocessing. Topics include the synthesis of nanotubes, nanowires, nanoparticles and
nanotemplates, the fabrications of semiconductors, vacuum tubes, microbatteries, microsensors and
microfuel cells, and the processing technologies such as atomic layer deposition, rapid microwave
annealing and self-assembly monolayers.
[Courses]
Advanced degrees in chemical engineering are the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy
degrees. As dissertation research stresses originality and creativity, it is expected that the results of
the research be published in international journals of high standing. The basic requirements for
graduate degrees are as follows:
Program Course Credits Research Credits Total

Ph.D Program 15 17 32
M.S-Ph.D Integrated Program 24 36 60
List of offered courses that award research credits.

- CHEB699 Master Thesis Research
- CHEB811 Graduate Seminar
- CHEB812 Project Research for R&D of School-Industry Cooperation
- CHEB899 Doctoral Dissertation Research
Candidates must complete the following to earn course credits:

- All major courses offered in the Department of Chemical Engineering with exception to research
courses
- Graduate courses offered in other departments
- Selected undergraduate courses with 200~400 level offered in other departments and 300~400 level
offered in the Department of Chemical Engineering (Maximum of 6 course credits)
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3. Course Table
Category Course No. Course Title Credit
CHEB511 Catalysis 3-0-3
CHEB551 Engineering Optimization 2-2-3
CHEB553 Clean Process and Energy System 2-2-3
CHEB561 Integrated Circuit Processing 2-2-3
CHEB611 Advanced Reaction Engineering 3-0-3
CHEB621 Advanced Thermodynamics 3-0-3
CHEB631 Advanced Biochemical Engineering 3-0-3
CHEB641 Advanced Chemical Engineering Mathematics 2-2-3
CHEB642 Advanced Transport Phenomena 3-0-3
CHEB643 Advanced Metabolic Engineering 3-0-3
CHEB644 Transcriptional Regulation for Synthetic Biotechnology 3-0-3
CHEB645 Protein Biosynthesis 3-0-3
CHEB661 Advanced Polymer Engineering 3-0-3
CHEB713 Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design 3-0-3
CHEB722 Surface and Interface of Materials 3-0-3
Major
CHEB737 Advanced Molecular Biotechnology 3-0-3
Elective
CHEB738 Introduction of Marine Environments and Biotechnology 3-0-3
CHEB744 Statistical Fluid Mechanics 3-0-3
CHEB745 Numerical Analysis in Chemical Engineering 3-0-3
CHEB751 Advanced Process Design 2-2-3
CHEB752 Process Synthesis and Analysis 2-2-3
CHEB760 Polymer Blends 2-2-3
CHEB763 Conducting Polymers and Characterization 3-0-3
CHEB766 Advanced Organic Material Chemistry 3-0-3
CHEB768 Ceramic Materials Processing 3-0-3
CHEB769 Semiconductor Materials Processing 2-2-3
CHEB776 Interface and Adhesion for Electronic & Information Materials 3-0-3
CHEB777 Advanced Functional Nanomaterials 3-0-3
CHEB781 Photocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Applications 3-0-3
CHEB801A-Z Special Topics in Chemical Engineering 3-0-3
CHEB802 Technical Writing 3-0-2
CHEB699 Master Thesis Research credits varies
CHEB811A-Z Graduate Seminar 1-0-1
Research
CHEB812 Project Research for R&D of School-Industry Cooperation 0-0-9
CHEB899 Doctoral Dissertation Research credits varies
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CHEB511 Catalysis (3-0-3)

Basic principles of catalytic phenomena are discussed in the molecular level. Catalyst preparation,
characterization of catalyst surface, measurements of reaction rates are covered together with the
relationships between catalyst structure and activity, or between kinetics and reaction mechanism. The
characteristics and working principles are discussed for various classes of catalysts.
CHEB551 Engineering Optimization (3-0-3)

Mathematical formulation and its solution methods of optimization problems in chemical process are
treated. Linear Programming, Nonlinear Programming, Mixed Integer Programming, multi variable
optimization and constraints are dealt with practical examples.
CHEB553 Clean Process and Energy System (3-0-3)

Specific energy/environmental processes, e.g., water purification process, are studied thoroughly
from the view points of chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and energy engineering.
CHEB561 Integrated Circuit Processing (3-0-3)

Basic principles involved in silicon integrated circuit manufacturing are covered. Unit processes such
as crystal growth, cleaning, oxidation, diffusion, vapor deposition for thin films, etching, lithography,
ion implantation and metalization are included.
CHEB611 Advanced Reaction Engineering (3-0-3)

Instruction on chemical kinetics and reactor design. Course covers derivation of rate law, application
of reaction kinetics for reactor design, analysis and design of reactors in homogeneous and
heterogeneous phase. Application examples cover catalytic reactors, biochemical reactors, CVD
reactors and polymerization reactors.
CHEB621 Advanced Thermodynamics (3-0-3)

Law of conservation of energy, Entropy, Energy are taught in a unified frame of the law of
conservation, and ideal mixture, excess Gibbs free energy, fugacity, activity are covered with realistic
examples. Diverse phase equilibrium problems are also taught with the general phase equilibrium
principle to enhance problem-solving ability.
CHEB631 Advanced Biochemical Engineering (3-0-3)

Instruction of basic principles on core technologies for recent biochemical engineering research
area such as cell culture technique, enzyme reaction technology, protein engineering, recombinant
DNA technology, metabolic engineering, separation & purification techniques, bio-system modeling &
simulation, and bio-informatics and their applications.
CHEB641 Advanced Chemical Engineering Mathematics (3-0-3)

Mathematical methods for solving chemical engineering problems: linear operator theory,
eigen-function expansion, special functions, Green’s function, spherical harmonics, integral transform,
integral equations.
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CHEB642 Advanced Transport Phenomena (3-0-3)

Flow and transport phenomena in microsystems: equations of changes for mass, momentum, and
energy, Stokes flow, Brownian diffusion, effective transport property, flow with electrostatic body force,
inter-particle forces, electrical double layer, electrokinetics, micro-fluidics.
CHEB643 Advanced Metabolic Engineering (3-0-3)

This course deals with the redesign of biological systems in the level of metabolism and covers the
basic review of metabolism and various experimental methods to understand metabolic pathways. In
addition, applications to industrial, medical, and agricultural biotechnology are illustrated.
CHEB644 Transcriptional Regulation for Synthetic Biotechnology (3-0-3)

This course aims to provide intensive knowledge of transcription mechanism and regulation system
for synthetic biology especially for the purposeful redesign of the biological system.
CHEB645 Protein Biosynthesis (3-0-3)

This is an intensive course to study protein synthesis mechanism as well as regulation network in
the biological system.
CHEB661 Advanced Polymer Engineering (3-0-3)

Special topics in polymer science and engineering are studied, including rubber elasticity,
thermodynamics, structure and characterization. Organic electronics such as organic light emitting
diode and organic field effect transistors are also discussed.
CHEB699 Master Thesis Research (1~9)

Experimental and theoretical research in all areas of chemical engineering needed for obtaining
Master of Science.
CHEB713 Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design (3-0-3)

This is an advanced graduate chemical reaction engineering course which will cover an engineering
methodology related to the design of chemical reactor including kinetic modeling and catalyst
deactivation. However, the fundamentals for the design strategy will never be missed.

This lecture aims at understanding the surface and interface of materials needed in materials
engineering design.
Lectures: Surface Energy, Contact Angle, Self-Assembled Monolayers, Langmuir Blodgett Films,
Atomic Layer Deposition, Crystal Nucleation and Growth, Adhesion, Surface Characterizations
CHEB737 Advanced Molecular Biotechnology (3-0-3)

Instruction of basic principles and core technologies for molecular biotechnology that is based on
recombinant DNA technology and traditional industrial microbiology. Deep introduction of practical
applications of molecular biotechnology on several research fields such as chemicals, medicals,
pharmaceuticals, environment, and agriculture.
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CHEB738 Introduction of Marine Environments and Biotechnology (3-0-3)

Marine covers about 80% of the earth and is mainly undiscoverable area. Lecture consists of two
parts: the first half instruction is introduction of marine environment and importancy and the latter
half is introduction of biotechnology researches using marine organisms and their applications.
CHEB744 Statistical Fluid Mechanics (3-0-3)

Micro-hydrodynamics for colloidal suspension and polymer solution: multi-pole expansion, singularity
solution method, integral representation, reciprocal theorem, Lamb’s solution, multivariate Gaussian
distribution, ergodic hypothesis, Fokker-Planck equation, re-normalization method.
CHEB745 Numerical Analysis in Chemical Engineering (3-0-3)

Various numerical techniques are studied for problems in transport phenomena, reaction
engineering, and other areas in chemical engineering: finite difference method, grid generation,
boundary element method, and the Monte-Carlo technique. In addition each student is required to
perform two term projects related to his/her own thesis research.
CHEB751 Advanced Process Design (3-0-3)

Based on the fundamental theory of chemical engineering, processes are optimized from the
practical point of view of chemical process design. Engineering economics and profitability, process
analysis for subsystems, elementary optimization and sensitivity studies, process synthesis and
strategies are treated.
CHEB752 Process Synthesis and Analysis (3-0-3)

Various synthesis and analysis methods of processes are treated with artificial intelligence, heat
exchanger network, control system, risk analysis, knowledge based expert system, etc.
CHEB760 Polymers Blends (3-0-3)

Introduction of multi-components and multi-phases polymer systems such as polymer blend, block
copolymer, and liquid crystal polymer. Emphasis on the relation between morphology and mechanical
properties. Nanophase separation and block copolymer thin films applied for new functional materials
are introduced.
CHEB763 Conducting Polymers and Characterization (3-0-3)

Basic organic chemistry, polymerization of conventional polymers and characterization, synthesis of
conducting polymers and characterization, and application of conducting polymers.
CHEB766 Advanced organic Material Chemistry (3-0-3)

The course deals with organic and material chemistry for bottom-up nano-fabrication.
Supra-molecules, self-assembly, organized films, and their applications are discussed.
CHEB768 Ceramic Materials Processing (3-0-3)

Chemical and physical phenomena related with ceramic materials processing are covered. Reaction
mechanism and particle formation mechanism are also included in this lecture. Sol-gel process,
colloid chemistry, stability, gas phase reaction mechanism and other material processing are also
included.
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CHEB769 Semiconductor Materials Processing (3-0-3)

Surface chemistry and analysis related with electronic materials processing are introduced.
Especially basic surface atomic structure and surface reaction phenomena are dealt with. Also
ultra-high-vacuum surface analysis techniques are introduced in the points of basic principle and
applications in semiconductor material processing.
CHEB776 Interface and Adhesion for Electronic & Information Materials (3-0-3)
Intermolecular interactions between polymer and polymer, polymer and metal, and polymer and
ceramic are discussed. The origin of intermolecular forces is studied in depth. Organic Electronics
such as organic field effect transistors and interfacial electronic structures at organic/metal interfaces
are discussed.
CHEB777 Advanced Functional Nanomaterials (3-0-3)

New research trends in Chemical Engineering are introduced.
CHEB781 Photocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Applications (3-0-3)

To understand the basic principles and characteristics of semiconductor photo-catalysis and review
and discuss a wide range of related research papers.
CHEB801A-Z Special Topics in Chemical Engineering A-Z (3-0-3)

CHEB802 Technical Writing (3-0-2)
CHEB811A-Z Graduate Seminar A-Z (1-0-1)

Seminars for graduate students, which are related to all areas of chemical engineering are
delivered by invited speakers.
CHEB812 Project Research for R&D of School-Industry Cooperation (1-0-1)

Experimental research relating to industrial projects together with experts in actual industries.
Handling real industrial projects focusing on bioenergy and related areas.
CHEB899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1~9)

Experimental and theoretical research in all areas of chemical engineering needed for obtaining
Doctoral Degree. methods are introduced for graphical models.
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2021 Department of Convergence IT Engineering
Department of Convergence IT Engineering
1. Education Aim
The graduate program of Convergence IT Engineering (CiTE) aims to develop ICT-based convergence
research and self-directed future leaders based on 'Public & Social Interest Emerging Technology’
with engineering education based on creative imagination, convergent investigation, and transformative
innovation. To this end, IT convergence talent training such as IT convergence technology education,
problem-solving skills education, and value-building education will be conducted.
2. Program Overview
POSTECH’s CiTE provides in-depth education on areas of individual interest, and basic education on
areas of humanities, social sciences, and arts to develop innovative technologies that pursue public
and social values by converging Artificial Intelligence technologies with the three key research areas:
IT-based Future Healthcare, Human Technology Design and Intelligent Systems. CiTE encourages
creative and convergent research activities through the interaction of science, engineering, and
humanities based on new intellectual capabilities obtained through IT convergence education and
research in various fields.
A. Degree requirements
Degree Program Course Credits Research Credits Total Credits

Master’s program 15 13 28
Doctoral program 12 20 32
MS/PhD integrated
27 33 60
program
B. Guidelines for Coursework

1) Course credit requirements for a graduate degree may be fulfilled by:
- Graduate courses from CiTE and/or other departments at POSTECH
- Undergraduate courses from CiTE and/or other departments at POSTECH
※ Course credits approval about undergraduate courses
‧ To enrolled students until 2018: 400-level undergraduate courses can be counted toward
course credits up to a total of 6 credits.
‧ To enrolled students from 2019: Undergraduate courses can be counted toward course
credits up to a total of 6 credits, but 200, 300-level undergraduate courses can be counted
up to 3 credits among 6 credits. (100-level courses cannot be counted.)
- Credits from Master’s Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation Research courses and Seminar courses may
not be counted toward course credits.
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- If a CiTE graduate student takes undergraduate(excluding liberal arts) or graduate courses,

student can change grading scale from letter grade to S/U. However, for master’s and doctoral
program up to 3 credits respectively, and for MS/PhD Integrated Program up to 6 credits can
possibly be counted with S/U.
- It is recommended for students who did not receive an undergraduate degree from CiTE to
take undergraduate Creative Studio courses.
C. Graduation requirements
1) Master's program
- Required course
‧ (CITE801)IT Scientific Writing (Not included in graduation credits, but included in GPA averages)
‧ (CITE599)Creative IT Colloquium (To enrolled students from 2021)
- Completion of credits: Total 28 (Course 15 + Research 13)
- Passing comprehensive examination and submission of thesis
2) Doctoral, MS/PhD integrated program
Category Enrolled in 2012~2015 Enrolled from 2016
① 2 First-author papers
② A First-author paper + foreign patent application(Patent Evaluation
‘Grade A’ or higher from Technology Transfer & Commercialization
Support team)
Academic An international
or A First-author paper + Technology transfer results(More than 5
Journals journal paper
million won)
or A First-author paper + Get invested(More than 100 million won
or similar level of results)
③ In case of top 10% paper by field, it is recognized as 2 papers
Non-paid TA Mandatory Non-paid TA twice before graduation

TA
recommended - At least once to Creative IT Design or Studio courses
① (CITE801)IT Scientific Writing: Mandatory course for master's, doctoral and integrated program
② (CITE802)IT Research Paper Presentation Skill: Mandatory course for doctoral and integrated
Required program
courses ※ The above two courses are not included in graduation credits, but included in GPA average
③ (CITE599)Creative IT Colloquium: Mandatory course for master's(1 credit), doctoral(2 credits)

and integrated program(2 credits) to enrolled students from 2021
※ The academic journals recognized as graduation requirements by the Department of Convergence

IT Engineering include all academic journals recognized by other departments of POSTECH, as well as
conferences recognized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering
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3. Course List
Category Course Number Course Title Lec-Lab-Cr

CITE521/CSED504 Advanced Operating System 3-0-3
CITE522/CSED518 Linguistics Basis for Natural Language Processing 3-0-3
CITE523/CSED521 Fuzzy and Intelligent System 3-0-3
CITE524/CSED526 Data Mining 3-0-3
CITE531/EECE553 Introduction to Neural Networks 3-0-3
CITE532/EECE558 Advanced Materials for Nano Semiconductor 3-0-3
CITE533/EECE564 Linear System Theory 3-0-3
CITE534/EECE571 VLSI System Design 3-0-3
CITE535/EECE579 Information and Communication Security 3-0-3
CITE536/EECE560 Nanoelectronics 3-0-3
CITE537/EECE557 Compound Semi. Devices 3-0-3
CITE538 Intelligent Robotics 3-0-3
CITE539 Quantum Mechanics for Applied Nanotechnology 3-0-3
CITE540 Social Problem Solving & Hazardous Robotics 3-2-4
CITE551/EECE559 Principles of Biomedical Opt. & Imaging 3-0-3
CITE552/MECH532 Tissue Eng. for Mechanical Engineers 3-0-3
CITE553 Medical Device Design Process 3-0-3
Course
CITE554 Personalized Medicine for Engineers 3-0-3
Electives
CITE611 A Study on Interplays of Human.&Tech. 3-0-3
CITE612 Conv. Imagination & Design Thinking of Eng. 3-0-3
CITE621/CSED605 Real-time Systems 3-0-3
CITE622/CSED610 Information Retrieval 3-0-3
CITE623/CSED611 Machine Translation 3-0-3
CITE631/EECE651 Computational Intelligence 3-0-3
CITE632/EECE653 Semiconductor Fabrication Processing 3-0-3
CITE633/EECE659 Nonlinear System Theory 3-0-3
CITE634/EECE664 System Identification Theory 3-0-3
CITE635/EECE667 Circuit Analysis Algorithms and Software 3-0-3
CITE636/EECE672 Linear Optimal Control 3-0-3
CITE637/EECE637 Phys. & Characterization of Next-Gen. Devices 3-0-3
CITE638/EECE638 Adv. Digital Integrated Circuit Design 3-0-3
CITE639/EECE639 Printed Organic Thin Film Transistor 3-0-3
CITE700A-Z Special Topics in CiTE Variable Credit
CITE801/EECE802 IT Scientific Writing 3-0-2
CITE802/EECE803 IT Research Paper Presentation Skill 3-0-2
CITE599 Creative IT Colloquium 1-0-1
Research CITE699 Master Thesis Research Variable Credit

Electives CITE799A-D Creative IT Individual Study 0-3-1
CITE899 Doctoral Dissertation Research Variable Credit
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CITE521/CSED504 Advanced Operating System (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites: CSED312(Operating System)
CITE522/CSED518 Linguistics Basis for Natural Language Processing (3-0-3)

The course provides a basis of linguistic concepts and issues from the viewpoint of language
engineering, focusing on various grammar models which are powerful enough to capture a lot of
linguistic reality and where implementations are readily available. We also cover their applications to
machine translation and information retrieval.
CITE523/CSED521 Fuzzy and Intelligent Systems (3-0-3)

This course introduces two folds. One is to understand its operational principle of soft computing
techniques, such as fuzzy systems, neural networks, and evolutionary systems and to learn how to
implement them. Another is to learn how to integrate these constituent techniques into an hybrid
intelligent system that provides a more powerful and robust system performance and how to apply it
for a variety of optimization problems, such as time series prediction, protein structure prediction,
optimal trajectory determination, optimal classifier design, location based services, human robot
interaction, and ubiquitous and pervasive computing.
CITE524/CSED526 Data Mining (3-0-3)

CITE531/EECE553 Introduction to Neural Networks (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: EECE233(Signals and Systems), CSED321(Programming language)
This course and its sequel, EECE651 (Computational Intelligence) together comprise the series of
the Soft Computing courses. It covers the neural network architecture, its learning algorithms, and its
applications to pattern recognition, robotics, and control. The architecture consists of a great variety
of paradigms including the Multi-layer Perceptron along with Back Propagation learning, Support
Vector Machines, Kohonen’s Clustering Network and the Associative Memory Network.
CITE532/EECE558 Semiconductor Crystal Growth (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: EECE412(Electronic Materials Engineering)
This course covers crystal growth theory, bulk crystal growth, liquid phase epitaxy (LPE), vapor
phase epitaxy(VPE), metal organic vapor phase epitaxy(MOVPE), molecular beam epitaxy(MBE). It also
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deals with computer simulation and evaluation method of crystal growth.
CITE533/EECE564 Linear System Theory (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: EECE322(Automatic Control Theory), MATH203(Applied Linear Algebra)
Review of Linear Algebra, Modeling of Physical System in the State space, Solution of State
equations, controllability and observability, Kalman canonical forms, Phase plane portraits, PBH test,
Discrete-time system, observer and pole placement, some nonlinear system examples
CITE534/EECE571 VLSI System Design (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: EECE273(Digital System Design)
The design techniques of VLSI systems are discussed with emphasis on the low design levels, such
as gate-level/circuit-level and physical-level layout. The top-down and bottom-up design methodology
and layout design rules are also discussed. The design styles, such as gate array and cell-based
design, and various CAD software are discussed. In addition, the cocking schemes for synchronous
systems are discussed. The design trends in the UDSM and SoC era are discussed. Then, the impacts
of UDSM and low power design techniques are discussed. The class design project will provide
chances to get the hands-on design experiences with extensive use of CAD software.
CITE535/EECE579 Information and Communication Security (3-0-3)

This course covers Cryptographic algorithm and protocol, and also explores the adaptation for these
privacy protection, message authentication, identity verification digital signature.
CITE536/EECE560 Nanoelectronics (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: EECE554(Physics of Semiconductor and Display)
This course covers analysis of semiconductor surface, quantum state, conduction mechanism at
surface, optical properties and elastic properties, surface processing technique and device application.
CITE537/EECE557 Compound Semiconductor Devices (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: EECE554(Physics of Semiconductor and Display)
This course covers basic properties of compound semiconductor, interface analysis and application
for compound semiconductor, advanced process technology, high speed device(ex, HEMT, MISFET,
MESFET), integrated circuit using compound semiconductor.
CITE538 Intelligent Robotics (3-0-3)

The goal is to understand the fundamental of intelligent robot system for practical applications. This
course introduces the fundamental of modern robotics and prospective applications. In the aspect of
system engineering, essential elements of robot system; sensing, intelligence, behavior will be
focused. Various examples of robotic intelligence and implementation technique will be studied. The
class includes theoretical and practical aspects of the topic.
CITE539 Quantum Mechanics for Applied Nanotechnology (3-0-3)

Quantum mechanics is widely used in various fields such as nanotechnology, information technology,
medical technology, and biotechnology as major understanding tools. As the size of semiconductor
devices decreases, academic and engineering approaches should be required to comprehend quantum
effects in order to investigate novel physical phenomena different from classical physics. The purpose
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of this course is to provide students majoring in engineering with the background of nanotechnology
and the basic knowledge of quantum mechanics for nano devices and their applications, especially on
semiconductor devices.
CITE540 Social Problem Solving & Hazardous Robotics (3-2-4)

This class introduces hazardous and extreme environment robotics. The key components, the special
features and design method of the robotics will be introduced. To find and solve the social problems,
various kinds of knowledge are required such as the humanities, social science as well as various
engineering-based knowledge. For this interdisciplinary study, this course adopts the project-based
learning method. For the robotics, Prof. Son-Cheol Yu will teach the essential knowledge of the
hazardous and extreme environment robotics. For the social science-related field study, Prof. Jin-Taek
Kim will teach social science and value design of the proposed idea. Finally, students will design and
build an actual robot system for the proposed social solution as a term project.
CITE551/EECE559 Principles of Biomedical Opt. & Imaging (3-0-3)

CITE552/MECH532 Tissue Eng. for Mechanical Engineers (3-0-3)

suitable biochemical and physiochemical factors to improve or replace biological functions. This course
teaches fundamentals that span several academic areas related to tissue engineering to students who
have a mechanical engineering background, and introduces various approaches to research. Topics
include basic cell biology, chemistry, biomaterials, anatomy, computer-aided design/computer-aided
machining (CAD/CAM), and manufacturing technology. Various mathematical and mechanical tools for
simulating cell behavior are introduced. In addition, basic experimental laboratory instruction covers
cell culture and scaffold fabrication.
CITE553 Medical Device Design Process (3-0-3)

This course focuses on management principles and tools for an effective medical device
development process. The course will cover the entire spectrum of the product development process
including the market research, technology landscaping, concept generation, prototype development,
performance evaluation, product launching and post-market surveillance. Practical aspects in
developing a medical device are discussed near the end.
CITE554 Personalized Medicine for Engineers (3-0-3)

Doctors have long known that people differ in susceptibility to disease and response to medicines.
However, with little guidance for understanding and adjusting to individual differences, treatments
developed have generally been standardized for the many, rather than the few. To overcome the
current limitation, through this course, students will learn how engineering and science change
medicines, what the benefits of personalized medicine are, and what the role of engineers in creating
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personalized medicine is.
CITE611 A Study on Interplays of Humanities and Technology (3-0-3)

This course introduces new modes of knowledge production that are based on the interplays
between humanities, arts, and technology. When engineering knowledge and skills are combined with
humanistic, social, and artistic imagination, transformative innovations can emerge. By exploring a
diverse range of intersections between technology and arts, humanities, and social sciences, it is
expected that students be familiarized with creative and critical imagination beyond traditional
disciplinary boundaries. It is also anticipated that students will be leading figures in bringing social,
humanistic, and artistic dimensions into science and engineering fields and vice versa.
CITE612 Convergence Imagination & Design Thinking of Engineering (3-0-3)

<Convergence Imagination & Design Thinking of Engineering> is a course in which students suggest
solutions to specific reality problems by designing multidisciplinary knowledge and practice them,
based on humanities knowledge and introspection. Through the this course, students break away from
the narrowed, short-sighted worldview of engineers and are trained to understand humans and the
world more holistically and practice intuitive insights through philosophy.
Graduate students who are on the path of engineers as professionals are sincerely concerned about
the meaning and value of their research, but there are few opportunities to work on creative issues
and solutions with other field researchers. To solve these problems this class, based on engineering
knowledge, both plan and realize the convergence contents and projects of humanities and
technologies.
Using multi-disciplinary knowledge fusion, we are planning to implement new project planning in
areas such as human-centered design, UX_UI Service, Eco_Sustainability, Biomimetics, communication
design and media art.
CITE621/CSED605 Real-time Systems (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites: CSED504(Advanced Operating System)
This course teaches the fundamental aspects of real-time operating systems, such as scheduling,
concurrency, and distributed real-time communication. In addition to class lectures on theoretical
results, each student of this course will be required to give presentations on the related papers and
conduct a term project in order to understand how the practical real-time system works.
CITE622/CSED610 Information Retrieval (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites: CSED518(Linguistics Basis for Natural Language Processing)
retrieval (IR). This course will examine the design, usage, and evaluation of retrieval systems. We will
CITE623/CSED611 Machine Translation (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites: CSED518(Linguistics Basis for Natural Language Processing)
to translate) between natural languages. It provides a theoretical overview, and considers the essential
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CITE631/EECE651 Computational Intelligence (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: None but Basic Programming Language Skill.
This course covers the remaining topics of Computational Intelligence encompassing Evolutionary
Computation, Fuzzy Logic, and their hybrid systems. Computational Intelligence attempts to
computationally model the process of the human’s amazing capability of inferencing and learning
amidst all kinds of uncertainties and imprecision of the environment. First, as simple and efficient
optimization techniques, Evolutionary Algorithm as inspired by natural evolution, Particle Swarm
Optimization and Ant Colony Systems are dealt with. Then, Fuzzy Logic and Systems are introduced
that models the rule-based human reasoning process. Then, the biologically- inspired optimization is
used to optimize the design of the fuzzy systems. Next, its applications to robotics and automation
will be given as examples. Finally, the fusion of fuzzy system and the neural network in the
Neuro-Fuzzy framework is introduced where self-learning of the necessary rules are possible.
CITE632/EECE653 Semiconductor Fabrication Processing (3-0-3)

CITE633/EECE659 Nonlinear System Theory (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: EECE564(Linear System Theory)
Describing function, Popov criterion, Lyapunov stability are studied. Existence and uniqueness of the
solution of nonlinear differential equation are covered. Utilizing the methodology based on differential
geometry, system equivalence and feedback linearizability are studied.
CITE634/EECE664 System Identification Theory (3-0-3)

In this course, students get the basic concepts and major results of system identification theory.
Then students learn how to obtain plant model from real data and study real time identification
algorithms. Students will improve their ability in solving real identification on problems via term
projects.
CITE635/EECE667 Circuit Analysis Algorithms and Software (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: EECE273(Digital System Design), EECE571(VLSI System Design)
This class aims to provide the background on the computer methods and algorithms for VLSI
analysis and design, which helps improve the design abilities of VLSI designers. In the class, the
current status of Electronic Design Automation is briefly introduced. Then, various computer
algorithms, numerical analysis methods, and graph theory, which are associated with the
computer-aided software for the analysis and design of VLSI systems, are discussed. Both theories
and applications are discussed, and class projects provide students with chances to have hands-on
experiences for software development.
CITE636/EECE672 Linear Optimal Control (3-0-3)
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In this course, we derive linear optimal controllers including the standard regulator systems and
tracking systems for linear system. We study various properties of regulator systems and design
parameter selection. We also study LQG regulator based on the Kalman-Bucy Filter and the loop
transfer recovery. Finally we study real application cases via term projects.
CITE637/EECE637 Physics & Characterization of Next-generation Devices (3-0-3)

The technology node of devices has been decreasing to nanoscale. As the device size has been
smaller, the classical device physics cannot explain structural and physical properties. Therefore, it is
necessary for semiconductor classes to be connected with quantum mechanics for understanding and
utilizing nanoscale devices. This course will introduce recent device physics and new measurement
technologies and also teach some device applications such as photovoltaic devices and semiconductor
sensors.
CITE638/EECE638 Advanced Digital Integrated Circuit Design (3-0-3)

We discuss various issues in high-speed/low-power digital circuit design. As the device size
becomes smaller and the supply voltage becomes lower, semiconductor logic and memory experience
various issues such as stability, leakage and reliability. We focus on understanding the root causes
and discussing the state-of-art design techniques. We plan to read research papers and have
discussion sessions throughout the course.
CITE639/EECE639 Printed Organic Thin Film Transistor (3-0-3)

This course presents overall discussion of printed organic thin film transistors and their
applications. Various topics related to the subject are covered, including printing technology and ink
rheology, organic semiconductor, working principles and characterization of organic transistors, and
state-of-art examples of printed circuits and system.
CITE700A-Z Special Topics in CiTE (2-0-2)

In this course, students will be given lectures about up-to-date topics in interested fields by
department professors or visiting professors. The department’s own IT-related courses can also be
created with the purpose of consilience education in different areas of studies.
CITE801/EECE802 IT Scientific Writing (3-0-2)

This is a course in writing scientific papers in English. It is a 12-week, credit course for graduate
help in this process. There will be no formal examinations; all marks will be based on exercises,
CITE802/EECE803 IT Research Paper Presentation Skill (3-0-2)

graduate students. Students will learn how to effectively organize a presentation visually and verbally;
how to produce effective graphics, and how to express their ideas in proficient English. Students will
also improve their English grammar, vocabulary, and diction.
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CITE599 Creative IT Colloquium (1-0-1)

In this course, experts from various fields provide basic skills for interdisciplinary scientific and
technical research.
CITE699 Master Thesis Research (variable credit)

Graduate students working toward the M.S. degree are required to carry out Ph. D. dissertation
CITE799A~D Creative IT Individual Study (0-3-1)

Students can receive credit for this course through lab rotation. Through lab rotation, students
perform and experience various research activities and actively choose their research area in
accordance with their aptitude and talents.
CITE899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (variable credit)

Graduate students working toward the Ph. D degree are required to carry out Ph. D. dissertation
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2021 Division of Environmental Science and Engineering
Division of Environmental Science and Engineering
1. Education Aim
Environmental research in Korea has been quite limited to the traditional fields such as water and
waste treatment and air pollution control engineering, which have been mainly approached by
environmental engineers, civil engineers and some chemical engineers.
However, the diversifying industrial and social needs for a cleaner environment and the sustainable
development are compelling environmental researchers to have a comprehensive view which extends
to almost all aspects of science and engineering.
Nowadays, environmental research has become so multifaceted that it can be no longer classified
into a few academic disciplines. Responding to the need of change in environmental education and
research, POSTECH now plays a pivotal role by creating a unique graduate program in environmental
science and engineering. The Division of Environmental Science and Engineering (DESE) at POSTECH
was established in 1995 under the financial support of the Ministry of Education, Korea. It was also
designated as a Graduate School of Excellence in environmental engineering by the Ministry of
Education.
DESE offers master’s and Ph.D. programs in both environmental science and environmental
engineering, which are open to students with any background in science and engineering. DESE
admitted its first graduate students in the fall semester of 1996 and has continued attracting
top-quality students not only from domestic universities but also from foreign universities.
Graduating students from DESE are expected to play leading roles in various environment related
fields such as industries, research institutes, universities, governmental and non-governmental
organizations, small businesses, and others.
2. Program Overview
The Division of Environmental Science and Engineering (DESE) welcomes applicants with
backgrounds in all areas of science and engineering who are interested in applying their specialized
abilities to managing environmental problems.
The DESE graduate program is designed to educate students to get a balanced overall view and
understanding of diverse environmental problems, to gain specialized knowledge and experience in
their own interest areas, to have the ability to identify and solve the problems encountered in the
real world, and ultimately be independent environmental researchers.
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[Degree Program & Requirements]

The DESE program offers degrees of Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in
both environmental science and environmental engineering. DESE does not have an undergraduate
program.
To complete program, minimum credit must be acquired is 28 for Masters, 32 for Doctorate, and 60
for Integrative candidates.
Program Course Credit Research Credit

M.S. 18 10
Ph.D 12 20
Ms-Ph.D Integrated 24 36
All DESE student should take three or more Environmental core subjects to acquire of basic
environmental knowledge.
- Environmental core subjects
No. Number of Subject Name of Subject

1 EVSE510 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
2 EVSE525 Water Pollution
3 EVSE540 Environmental Biotechnology
4 EVSE575 Global Environment
5 EVSE579 Environmental Statistics
6 EVSE581 Environmental Physical Chemistry
7 EVSE583 Environmental Inorganic Chemistry
8 EVSE584 Earth Environmental Fluid Dynamics
9 EVSE587 Environmental Organic Chemistry
10 EVSE680E Environmental Risk Assessment
11 EVSE680J Introduction to Big Data for Environment
* Subjects can be changed depend on situation
- For All DESE Student

Considering rapid growth and diversity of environmental related field, DESE opens various courses
and starts On-site Process Study and Independent Project. To promote capability of research, students
in Masters Program should take seminars for two semesters, students in Doctorate Program should
take seminars for four semesters and students in Integrative Program should take seminars for six
semesters.
- Qualification Examination
To be admitted to the candidacy of Ph.D. degree, students in the Ph.D. program must pass the
qualification examination usually tested in their 4th semester. Should select three subjects for
examination among subjects listed below. However, the examination can be exempted for students
obtaining grades above ‘A0’ from the courses of selected subject and students will thereby be
recognized to have passed the qualification.(from student number 2019, grade above 'A-' recognized
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as pass) The student who fails to pass the exam is given one more chance. The second exam tests
only the subjects that the student failed in the first exam. Students who fail both exams maybe
expelled from the Ph.D. program
[Undergraduate course credits]
Division Until 2018 students enrolled Starting in 2019

Undergraduate Courses 400units 200 ~ 400units
(Maximum 6 credits) (G or S/U) (G or S/U)
3. Course List
Category Course No. Title lec-lab.-cr.
EVSE501 Introduction to Environmental Studies 3-0-3
EVSE510 Introduction to Environmental Engineering 3-0-3
EVSE520 Air Pollution 3-0-3
EVSE525 Water Pollution 3-0-3
EVSE535 Waste Management 3-0-3
EVSE540/IBIO665 Environmental Biotechnology 3-0-3
EVSE550 Environmental Engineering Laboratory 1-6-3
EVSE565 Reaction Engineering 3-0-3
EVSE575 Global Environment 3-0-3
EVSE579/MATH538 Environmental Statistics 3-0-3
EVSE580/IBBT622K Polymers and the Environment 3-0-3
EVSE581 Environmental Physical Chemistry 3-0-3
EVSE582 Introduction to Climate Change 3-0-3
EVSE583 Environmental Inorganic Chemistry 3-0-3
EVSE584 Earth Environmental Fluid Dynamics 3-0-3
Major
Elective EVSE585 Basic Principles in Environmental Materials 3-0-3
EVSE586 Environmental Nanoporous Materials 3-0-3
EVSE587 Environmental Organic Chemistry 3-0-3
EVSE590/NUCE546 Bioremediation Engineering 3-0-3
EVSE621 Wastewater Treatment Engineering 3-0-3
EVSE655 Mass Spectrometry 3-0-3
EVSE661 Environmental Instrument Analysis and Experiments 1-6-3
EVSE665 Mass Spectrometry 3-0-3
EVSE667 Pollutant Analysis 3-0-3
EVSE680 A-Z Special Topics in Environmental Engineering A-Z 3-0-3
EVSE681/MEIE655/
Alternative Energy 3-0-3
WEGS587
EVSE711A-D Advanced Environmental Processes A-D 3-0-3
EVSE720 Photocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Applications 3-0-3
EVSE725 Environmental Bioprocess Engineering 3-0-3
EVSE730/CHEB738 Introduction of Marine Environments and Biotechnology 3-0-3
EVSE699 Master Thesis Research 1~9
EVSE899 Doctoral Dissertation Research 1~9
Research EVSE695 On-site Process Study 0-3-2
EVSE795 Independent Project 0-6-3
EVSE599 Seminar 1-0-1
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EVSE501 Introduction to Environmental Studies (3-0-3)

Ancient regional history of Korean peninsula is restructured while focusing on Homo sapiens coastal
migrations and its ancient cultural developments through Pacific rim (PR) route. Paleo-ecology &
paleo-archeology, ancient anthropo-bio-geo environment changes, ancient world history, primitive
religions are highlighted. While paying special attention to the sudden PR environmental shift in
around Holocene ice age, and comparative social and religious studies of ancient American societies
and Far-East and South-East Asia societies, PR environmental science is projected upon 21st
sociological stage of Korea.
EVSE510 Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3-0-3)

The course covers introduction of various environmental pollutions such as air and water. The
course also covers characteristics, sampling methods, analytical methods of industrial wastes along
with treatment methods.
EVSE520 Air Pollution (3-0-3)

Reason for air pollution. Real atmospheric condition and air quality management. Mechanism of
formation of air pollutants. Measurement and analysis of pollutants.
EVSE525 Water Pollution (3-0-3)

A detailed analysis of various water pollutants, their physicochemical characteristics, and their
transformation and fate in the aquatic environments will be presented and discussed with a strong
focus on aquatic chemical principles.
EVSE535 Waste Management (3-0-3)

Definition and characteristics of hazardous and industrial waste. Investigation of generation,
reduction, stabilization of wastes. Physicochemical, biological, and thermal treatment etc.
EVSE540 Environmental Biotechnology (3-0-3)

Basic concepts of microbiology and biochemistry are introduced. Various microbial groups along
with metabolic pathways are discussed. Introductory level of typical bio-processes is also discussed.
EVSE550 Environmental Engineering Laboratory (1-6-3)

This course is concerned with designing experiments for treating pollutants in atmosphere, soil, and
water.
EVSE565 Reaction Engineering (3-0-3)

Environmental Reaction Engineering deals with systems within which environmental reactions are
occurring, concentrating on trying to define the size of reactor required for a specified duty and the
desirable flow mixing pattern which should be promoted within the reactor. It does not concern itself
with the materials from which the reactor should be made, nor the thickness of its walls for
instance. Reactor design utilizes knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and chemical kinetics,
coupled of course with an economic assessment of whether the proposed design is financially
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attractive. The purpose of this course is to enable Environmental Engineering students to develop a
clear understanding of the fundamentals of environmental reaction engineering. The goal will be
achieved by presenting a structure that allows the students to solve reaction engineering problems
through reasoning rather than through memorization and recall of numerous equations and the
restrictions and conditions for reactor design.
EVSE575 Global Environment (3-0-3)

The earth as a chemical system, including composition, physical-Chemical aspects, role of nutrients,
trace metals, interaction between the bottom and overlying water, organic matter, and stable and
radioactive isotopes.
EVSE579 Environmental Statistics (3-0-3)

applying statistical softwares to real data from their research fields.
EVSE580 Polymers and Environment (3-0-3)

Covers polymer theories; polymer chemistry ;polymer physics; Bio-polymers (Carbohydrate, lipid,
proteins); Environmental stability of polymer; Management of polymer wastes; Biodegradable polymer.
EVSE581 Environmental Physical Chemistry (3-0-3)

To introduce the key principles of physical chemistry, with strong emphasis on their applications to
environmental problems, to students who have weak background in chemistry. Basics of
thermodynamics and thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, photochemistry and spectroscopy, surface
chemistry and catalysis will be covered.
EVSE582 Introduction to Climate Change (3-0-3)

Students understand basics of climate change science including human and natural drivers of
climate changes, how climate has been changing, how to model climate, and how we can predict
future climate change and its impact. Recent topical issues like high-impact weather and climate
extremes are also discussed.
EVSE583 Environmental Inorganic Chemistry (3-0-3)

The main aim of this lecture is to deliver the basic concepts in the inorganic and solid-state
chemistries, including the structure, synthesis and characterization of solid materials. The principles
and examples of various analytical tools for the solid-state materials, including both inorganic and
inorganic-organic hybrid ones, are also covered in the class.
EVSE584 Earth Environmental Fluid Dynamics (3-0-3)

Give a lecture on the fundamental dynamical processes of ocean and atmosphere in order to
understand and predict Earth climate and environmental changes.
EVSE585 Basic Principles in Environmental Materials (3-0-3)

Basic concepts in the solid-state chemistry, including the structure, synthesis and characterization of
solid materials are introduced. The adsorption and reaction on solid surfaces are also covered in the class.
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EVSE586 Environmental Nanoporous Materials (3-0-3)

Deliver the principles in the crystal structure and synthesis of ordered nano-porous materials such
as zeolites and meso-porous molecular sieves, together with their physicochemical characterization
techniques.
EVSE587 Environmental Organic Chemistry (3-0-3)

Utilization of the structure of a given chemical to deduce that chemical’s intrinsic physical
properties and re-activities, and Emphasis on quantification of phase transfer, transformation, and
transport processes at each level.
EVSE590 Bioemediation Engineering (3-0-3)

The course covers re-mediation of contaminated soil and ground water focusing on biological
methods (bio-re-mediation). Theoretical background of various bio-re-mediation technologies are
introduced by using case studies.
EVSE599 Seminar (1-0-1)

Invited speakers who are working on a variety of environment-related issues in academia, industry,
and government give special lectures on specialized subjects.
EVSE621 Wastewater Treatment Engineering (3-0-3)

This class focus on various sources, characteristics, and typical processes for wastewater treatment.
Concepts and application of physical and biological processes are discussed.
EVSE655 Ocean Bioeochemical Cycle (3-0-3)

This course primarily covers chemical and biological processes influencing the fate of pollutants
within the ocean. Of those pollutants, it primarily covers the behavior of anthropogenic CO2 in the
oceans.
EVSE661 Environmental Instrument Analysis and Experiments (1-6-3)

Introduction to various chemical instrumental analysis: basic principles and applications (MS, ICP,
AA, GC, HPLC, Gas Analyzer etc.).
EVSE665 Mass Spectrometry (3-0-3)

Further understanding of the mass spectrometry principle. The application, data analysis, and
operation system of mass spectrometry.
EVSE667 Pollutant Analysis (3-0-3)

Practical sampling, concentration, separation of the environmental sample. Optimal selection of the
analytical method and comprehensive analytical systems for various organic and inorganic compounds.
EVSE680 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering A-Z (3-0-3)

Special topics in environment-related issues that are not covered by regular courses can be offered
through this course when needed.
EVSE681 Alternative Energy (3-0-3)

Scientific theories and applications of solar energy, wind power, biomass, and bioenergy are
introduced.
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EVSE695 On-site Process Study (0-3-2)

Students learn and practice various environmental processes and techniques on sites through
visiting industrial facilities.
EVSE699 Master Thesis Research (1-9)
EVSE711 Advanced Environmental Process A-D (3-0-3)

Advanced topics in environmental processes for conservation and pollution prevention that are newly
emerging are offered through this course when needed.
EVSE720 Photocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Application (3-0-3)

The basic principles and characteristics of semiconductor photocatalysis for solar energy conversion
and environmental remediation are introduced and discussed and a wide range of related research
papers are reviewed.
EVSE725 Environmental Bioprocess Engineering (3-0-3)

This class deals with basic theories of environmental biotechnology, wastewater treatment, and
engineering economics. Economic concerns of bio-processes for environmental management are
introduced.
EVSE730 Introduction of Marine Environments and Biotechnology (3-0-3)

The coverage is intended to provide a general base of marine science and biotechnology. The first
half primarily covers the interactions between marine environments and marine organisms and the
latter half covers the origin of marin organisms and engineering applications of those organisms.
EVSE795 Independent Project (3-0-3)

Students plan and carry out independent research projects under the guidance of advisors.
EVSE899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-9)
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2021 Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence
Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence
1. Educational Aim
Cultivate creative and multifaceted AI experts, equipped with both academic excellence and industry
insight. Advance students’ expertise through specialized curriculum in AI and data science, lay the
groundwork for convergence research by fostering creative and autonomous research environment,
and nurture world-leading AI experts through strengthening global competitiveness.
2. Curriculum Overview
The Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence offers specially designed curriculum in AI and data
science for graduate and doctoral students. Required courses are AI source technology and core
algorithms, and courses in advanced technology related to main research areas of the school are
elective courses. In addition to providing courses to develop well-rounded experts, the school offers
separate introductory courses for non-engineering students. The school incorporates the latest AI
research trends and its convergence industries into the courses so that the most up-to-date findings
and convergence research applications are directly connected to education.
M.S 18 10 28
Ph.D 15 17 32
Integrative 30 30 60
[Notes on Completion of Course]

1. The graduate school curriculum includes the following subjects:
(Master’s degree, doctoral dissertation, and seminar subjects are excluded from the faculty)
- AI graduate school curriculum
- Graduate classes in other departments
- Subjects undergraduates from other departments (up to 6 credits in 300 or 400 units)
2. AS a required major, artificial Intelligence, data science, deep learning, and machine learning are
applied to master’s and integration courses.
3. You must take at least 3 credits for the major elective course and 12 credits or more for the
integrated course.
4. The Ph.D. program must be completed with at least nine credits in the major or optional subject.
5. A required postgraduate course
- AIGS800 (Computer Engineering or Artificial lntelligence Seminar) is required to complete at
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least two semesters of master’s and doctorate courses, respectively, and four semesters ofintegration
courses)
6. TA Obligations: 1 Master, 2 Doctoral, 3 Integrated
3. Program Overview
Area Course No. Title lec-lab.-cr
AIGS515/CSED515 Machine learning 3-0-3
Essential
AIGS537 Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 3-0-3
Major
AIGS538 Deep learning 3-0-3
AIGS500/CSED500 Advanced Linear Algebra for CSE 3-0-3
AIGS502/CSED502 Theory of Computation 3-0-3

AIGS503/CSED503 Advanced Computer Architecture 3-0-3
AIGS504/CSED504 Advanced Operating System 3-0-3
AIGS505/CSED505 Network Performance Analysis 3-0-3
AIGS506/CSED506 Digital Logic Testing 3-0-3
AIGS507/CSED507 Software Engineering 3-0-3
AIGS508/CSED508 Discrete and Computational Geometry 3-0-3
AIGS509/CSED509 Computer Animation 3-0-3

AIGS511/CSED511 Introduction to Virtual Reality 3-0-3
AIGS513/CSED513 Simulation 3-0-3
AIGS514/CSED514 Pattern Recognition 3-0-3
AIGS518/CSED518 Linguistics Basis for Natural Language Processing 3-0-3
AIGS519/CSED519 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction 3-0-3
AIGS521/CSED521 Fuzzy and Intelligent 3-0-3
Select
AIGS523/CSED523 Statistical Natural Language 3-0-3
Major
AIGS524/CSED524 Processing Probabilistic Graphical Models 3-0-3
AIGS526/CSED526 Data Mining 3-0-3
AIGS527/CSED527 Systems Introduction to Haptics 3-0-3
AIGS530/CSED530 Advanced Probability Theory for CSE 3-0-3
AIGS531/MATH530 Mathematical Statistics 3-0-3
AIGS532/MATH532 Applications of Mathematics and Big Data 3-0-3
AIGS536/CSED536 Advanced Algorithms 3-0-3

AIGS539 Computer vision 3-0-3
AIGS540 Big Data Processing 3-0-3
AIGS551/CSED551 Computational Photography 3-0-3
AIGS600/CSED600 Distributed Processing 3-0-3
AIGS601/CSED601 Dependable Computing 3-0-3
AIGS602/CSED602 Advanced Database 3-0-3
AIGS603/CSED603 Parallel Algorithm 3-0-3
AIGS604/CSED604 Parallel Processing 3-0-3
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Area Course No. Title lec-lab.-cr

AIGS605/CSED605 Real-time Systems 3-0-3
AIGS607/CSED607 Network Management Systems 3-0-3
AIGS608/CSED608 Advanced Computer Networks 3-0-3
AIGS609/CSED609 Applications of Random Variable and Process in Computer Engineering 3-0-3
AIGS610/CSED610 Information Retrieval 3-0-3
AIGS611/CSED611 Machine Translation Human 3-0-3
AIGS613/CSED613 Formal Specification Techniques 3-0-3
AIGS615/CSED615 Advanced topics in Virtual Reality 3-0-3
Select
AIGS616/CSED616 Language Technology 3-0-3
Major
AIGS617/CSED617 Advanced Haptics 3-0-3
AIGS620/CSED620 Mobile Networks 3-0-3
AIGS626/CSED603 Multimedia Networking 3-0-3
AIGS627 Reinforcement Learning 3-0-3
AIGS700A-Z Topics in Computer Science A-Z 3-0-3
AIGS701A-Z Topics in Computation Theory A-Z 3-0-3
AIGS702A-Z Topics in Computer Systems A-Z 3-0-3
AIGS703A-Z Topics in Artificial Intelligence A-Z 3-0-3
AIGS699 Master Thesis Research 1-9
Research AIGS800A/B Artificial Intelligence Colloquium A/B 1-0-1

Subject AIGS801 Individual Study 1-9
AIGS899 Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-9
AIGS500/CSED500 Advanced Linear Algebra for CSE (3-0-3)

In this course, we study linear algebra theory widely used in various areas of Computer Engineering
such as Gaussian Elimination, Vector Space and Linear Equations, Orthogonality, Determinant,
Eigen-values and Eigen-vectors, and Positive Definite Matrices, etc.
AIGS502/CSED502 Theory of Computation (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED341 (Automata and Formal Languages)
This is the second course on theory of computation, which comes after the first theory course
‘Automata and Formal Languages.’ It introduces models of computation, Turing machines, and
Church-Turing thesis. Then it examines the computability issues by considering the halting problem,
problem reductions and undecidability, which connects to investigation of the computational
complexity. The complexity classes P versus NP, NP-completeness, and NP-complete problems are
also examined. Other topics of discussion includes space complexity and a few of its results,
approximations, probabilistic algorithms, interactive proof system, and cryptography.
AIGS503/CSED503 Advanced Computer Architecture (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED311 (Computer Architecture)
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This course is a study of the evolution of computer architecture and the factors influencing the
design of hardware and software elements of high-performance computer systems. The emphasis is
on the major component subsystems of high performance computers: pipelining, instruction level
parallelism, memory hierarchies, input/output, and network-oriented interconnections. Topics may
include: instruction set design; processor micro-architecture and pipelining; cache and virtual memory
organizations; protection and sharing; I/O and interrupts; in-order and out-of-order super scalar
architectures; VLIW machines; vector supercomputers; multi threaded architectures; low-power
designs; symmetric multiprocessors; memory models and synchronization; embedded systems; and
parallel computers.
AIGS504/CSED504 Advanced Operating System (3-0-3)

AIGS505/CSED505 Network Performance Analysis (3-0-3)

This course offers a comprehensive study of computer systems modeling, distributed systems and
computer networks, and evaluation of their performance. Other topics of study include stochastic
processes, queueing theory, operational analysis, and mean value analysis.
AIGS506/CSED506 Digital Logic Testing (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED273 (Digital System Design)
As the circuit density increases, the probability of a manufacturing defect increases. The higher
expectation of reliability can only be met by more thorough and comprehensive testing of ICs. IC
testing can be performed at different levels of abstraction. The objective is to find manufacturing
defects, which cause a fault and, hence, failure, or a potential fault or failure. The topics covered in
this course include faul modelling, test generation, fault simulation, testable design, and
fault-tolerance circuits.
AIGS507/CSED507 Software Engineering (3-0-3)

The purpose of this course is to introduce various software engineering concepts, techniques, and
related issues to students. This introductory course covers a broad range of software engineering
topics including software development life cycle models and processes, software development
methods, testing, project management, and metrics. Software engineering principles such as
abstraction, information hiding, and modularity are also introduced. A number of seminal papers in
software engineering will be discussed in the class. A small team project will be assigned.
AIGS508/CSED508 Discrete and Computational Geometry (3-0-3)

concepts of discrete geometry including convexity, incidence problems, convex polytopes as well as
arrangements of geometric objects, lower envelopes, and crossing numbers. In addition, we will study how
to design optimal algorithms for geometric problems by exploiting combinatorial and geometric properties.
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AIGS509/CSED509 Computer Animation (3-0-3)

This course covers various topics and techniques for producing an animation. Main topics include
construction and representation of 3D objects and motion control techniques for 3D object movements
in an animation. Animation packages for high quality rendering and animation are briefly introduced.
Students are required to produce a short animation to gain experience on the animation production
pipeline.
AIGS511/CSED511 Introduction to Virtual Reality (3-0-3)

AIGS513/CSED513 Simulation (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites: CSED321 (Programming Language), MATH230 (Probability and
Statistcs)
about statistics In this course, students learn various concepts and techniques for computer-based
simulation and application to real problems. The course covers topics such as system modeling
techniques, discrete system simulation, continuous system simulation, simulation languages, and real
world applications.
AIGS514/CSED514 Pattern Recognition (3-0-3)

This course deals with pattern classification theory and practice. Among several pattern
classification area, emphasis is given to statistical pattern recognition. Students are strongly required
to study probability and random process before taking this course. We deal with basic pattern
classification technique, Bayes theory, parameter estimation, supervised learning, un-supervised
learning, clustering and other advanced topics. Programming assignments will be given to students to
strengthen their knowledge about the pattern classification theory.
AIGS515/CSED515 Machine Learning (3-0-3)

AIGS518/CSED518 Linguistics Basis for Natural Language Processing (3-0-3)
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AIGS519/CSED519 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED233 (Data Structure)
This course teaches the fundamental concepts and techniques in human-computer interaction. The
students first study the human factors that affect the usability of computer systems and learn various
forms of interfaces ranging from the traditional menus and forms to more innovative ones including
3D multimodal interfaces. Programming techniques and tools for HCI are introduced as well. The final
phase of the course looks at various cases of HCI, those that were successful and also those that
were not, and students put the concepts to practice through class projects.
AIGS521/CSED521 Fuzzy and Intelligent Systems (3-0-3)

The purpose of this course is two-fold. First, the course helps students understand the operational
principle of soft computing techniques such as fuzzy systems, neural networks, and evolutionary
systems and their implementation. Second, it teaches students how to integrate these constituent
techniques into a hybrid intelligent system that provides a more powerful and robust system
performance and how to apply it for a variety of optimization problems such as time series
prediction, protein structure prediction, optimal trajectory determination, optimal classifier design,
location-based services, human robot interaction, and ubiquitous and pervasive computing.
AIGS523/CSED523 Statistical Natural Language Processing (3-0-3)

AIGS524/CSED524 Probabilistic Graphical Models (3-0-3)

Probabilistic graphical models are a happy marriage between probability theory and graph theory.
Probabilistic graphical models are graphs in which nodes are random variables and on which
conditional independence are encoded. They provide a natural and powerful tool to deal with
uncertainty and complexity which are playing an increasingly important role in the design and analysis
of machine learning algorithms. The three topics that are mainly covered are representation (directed
graphs, undirected graphs, factor graphs), probabilistic inference (sum product, belief propagation,
junction tree, variational approximation, sampling methods) and learning (maximum likelihood, MAP,
Bayesian estimation, expectation maximization). Students work on a term project of his/her choice on
application such as computer vision, bio-informatics, natural language, data mining, and networking
and learn how probabilistic graphical models are applied.
AIGS526/CSED526 Data Mining (3-0-3)
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AIGS527/CSED527 Introduction to Haptics (3-0-3)

Haptics is an emerging interdisciplinary scientific field which aims to understand the somatosensory
characteristics of our body and develop a computer-controlled system that allows users to physically
interact with remote or virtual environments, i.e. through their sense of touch. In this course,
students will learn the basic concepts and theories of haptics and get ample opportunities for
hands-on experiences. This course also emphasizes the topics relevant to kinesthetic (force-feedback)
rendering.
AIGS530/CSED530 Advanced Probability Theory for CSE (3-0-3)

This course provides a broad overview of probability theory, random variables and random process
for the graduate students of Computer Science Engineering.
AIGS531/MATH530 Mathematical Statistics (3-0-3)

Decision problem, Neyman-Pearson Lemma, Likelihood ratio test, Uniformly most powerful test,
Unbiased test, Sequential test, Non-parametric test, Contingency table, Baysian method
AIGS532/MATH532 Applications of Mathematics and Big Data (3-0-3)

latest trends.
AIGS536/CSED536 Advanced Algorithms (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED331 (Algorithms)
This course covers advanced topics of algorithms including graph algorithms, geometric algorithms,
approximation algorithms, and randomized algorithms. We study how to design efficient algorithms
using essential design and analysis methods.
AIGS537 Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (3-0-3)

This course will introduce the core topics of recent artificial intelligence research, exploring different
areas in AI: Computer Vision (CV), Computer Graphics (CG), and Data Mining (DM), Machine Learning
(ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP). In this course, professors in three AI groups (Media AI,
Data AI, AI theory) together will present the relevant subjects and discuss interdisciplinary topics to
form an integrated viewpoint on AI research.
AIGS538 Deep Learning (3-0-3)

This goal of this class is to study basic theory and practice of deep learning, a branch of machine
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learning concerned with modern neural networks, which is behind many recent advances in AI. We will
cover a range of topics from basic neural network models, training techniques, and their applications
to problem domains of visual, linguistic, and speech recognition as well as cross-model learning.
AIGS539 Computer Vision (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : MATH203 (Applied Linear Algebra), MATH230 (Probability &
Statistics), CSED101 (Programming & Problem solving)
AIGS540 Big Data processing (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : Algorithms, statistics, and programming related courses
AIGS551/CSED551 Computational Photography (3-0-3)

This course will review recent research papers of computational photography and discuss research
trends and directions. The topics will include graphics and vision subjects related to images and
videos.
AIGS600/CSED600 Distributed Processing (3-0-3)

This course will study the fundamental aspects of modern distributed systems. This course covers
issues concerned with distributed systems such as transparency, communication, resource sharing,
fault tolerance, scalability, consistency, and security as well as those concerned with designing,
developing, and managing distributed applications and services. Special emphasis will be put on
emerging Peer-to-Peer computing.
AIGS601/CSED601 Dependable Computing (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED311 (Computer Architecture), CSED312 (Operating Systems)
In this course, students will study system faults including hacking, error, and failures and learn how
to design dependable systems using redundant components such as hardware, software, time, and
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information. Techniques of quantitative and qualitative analyses of dependable systems are also
taught. The course will look at case studies where dependable computing is applied as well as recent
research trends of dependable computing design methodology. Relation between dependable
computing and security is also discussed in depth.
AIGS602/CSED602 Advanced Database (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED421 (Databases systems)
In this course, we study advanced concepts and techniques in database systems including
distributed/ parallel databases and advanced indexing. We also look at some of state-of-the-art
database applications such as data warehouse, OLAP, data mining, and XML.
AIGS603/CSED603 Parallel Algorithm (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED436 (Graph Theory and Algorithm), CSED503 (Advanced Computer
Architecture)
This course covers an efficient parallel algorithms design for parallel computation and the analysis
of it. In other words, students learn how to design and analyze algorithms that minimize the
execution time and the number of processors, which are required in a variety of parallel system
structures when addressing problems such as sorting, matrix multiplication, and graph ordering.
AIGS604/CSED604 Parallel Processing (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED503 (Advanced Computer Architecture)
This course will deal with a number of topics including job scheduling, system partition allocation,
load balancing, routing, and embedding that are necessary for effective operations of topology for
high-performance parallel computers. The course will also discuss recent research in this area.
AIGS605/CSED605 Real-time Systems (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED504 (Advanced Operating System)
This course teaches the fundamental aspects of real-time operating systems such as scheduling,
concurrency, and distributed real-time communication. In addition to class lectures on theory, each
student of this course will be required to make presentations on the related papers and conduct a
team project in order to understand how the practical real-time system works.
AIGS607/CSED607 Network Management System (3-0-3)

Network management involves monitoring and controlling of various devices on today’s networks to
ensure a more reliable, secure and efficient network environment. This course covers the basic
concepts and techniques used in network management. Also, international standards such as Internet
Network Management Framework and OSI Network Management Framework will be studied. The
students will get a chance to develop a prototype network management system.
AIGS608/CSED608 Advanced Computer Network (3-0-3)

The main goal of this course is to study advanced topics in network technologies. The course
begins with the basic concepts and techniques in computer networks, and discusses in detail
advanced topics in computer networks. This course also looks at the state-of-the-art protocols in
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networking technology.
AIGS609/CSED609 Applications of Random Variable and Process in Computer Engineering (3-0-3)

This course provides an broad overview of probability theory, random variables, and random process
for the graduate students of computer science engineering.
AIGS610/CSED610 Information Retrieval (3-0-3)

AIGS611/CSED611 Machine Translation (3-0-3)

to translate) between natural languages. It provides a theoretical overview and considers the essential
AIGS613/CSED613 Formal Specification Techniques (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED507 (Software Engineering)
Most software engineering techniques are informal or semi-formal. Specifications made with these
techniques are very difficult to analyze due to their informality. In this course, students will study
various formal specification and analysis techniques with mathematical foundation. Representative
techniques from the state, process, and data based paradigms will be studied as well. Each team of
two to three students will carry out a team project throughout the course and make presentations to
the class periodically to stimulate discussions.
AIGS615/CSED615 Advanced topics in Virtual Reality (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED511 (Introduction to Virtual Reality), CSED451 (Computer
Graphics)
This course covers three major topics in Virtual Reality(VR): : Presence and Immersion,
Image-based Modeling/Rendering, and Time Critical Rendering Techniques and Distributed VR. Basic
concepts are introduced through the textbooks and lectures while more in-depth topics are addressed
by reading, presenting and discussing selected papers. Students will conduct several small-scale
projects instead of one big final project.
AIGS616/CSED616 Human Language Technology (3-0-3)

Human Language Technology (HLT) has recently been emerging as an area of research that
pursues synergy among all related technologies such as speech recognition, natural language
processing, information retrieval, and other human language related disciplines. This course aims to
teach recent progress and applications in HLT. We will cover the spoken dialogue systems, multimedia
information retrieval, statistical machine translation, and mutli-modal systems.
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AIGS617/CSED617 Advanced Haptics (3-0-3)

Currently vibrotactile rendering is widely used for haptics applications such as information delivery
in mobile devices and collision warnings in automobiles. This course aims to provide fundamental
interdisciplinary background necessary for vibrotactile rendering and opportunities to gain practical
experiences. Topics of study include psychophysics, human tactile perception, signal and system
theory, sensors and actuators, theory and algorithms for vibrotactile rendering, and associated
applications. On completion of this course, students should be able to utilize the knowledge and
experiences in developing vibrotactile applications, e.g., for the haptic phone.
AIGS620/CSED620 Mobile Networks (3-0-3)

Recently, a variety of wireless mobile networks have been deployed. This course provides an
in-depth understanding of the fundamental problems in the area of mobile networks and studies the
state-of-the- art solutions to the problems. This course also covers a number of important issues in
the wireless mobile networks area.
AIGS621/CSED603 Vision and Language (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : CSED538 (Deep Learning), CSED539(Computer Vision)
This course will explore topics between two active research areas in AI: Computer Vision (CV) &
Natural Language Processing (NLP). As pictures and words are often naturally linked on the internet
and in the real world, vision and language can reinforce information by aiding each other. For CV,
text associated with images/videos and knowledge learned from language allows to better understand
image. For NLP, images/videos help ground language in the physical world and develop better models
for semantics. In this course, we will learn how to make use of the complementary nature of vision
and language through topic lectures, presentation, and discussions about state-of-the-art research.
AIGS626/CSED626 Multimedia Networking (3-0-3)

This course introduces the basic concept of multimedia networking and various theories and
algorithms that guarantee the quality of multimedia services over both wired and wireless networks.
It also covers various technologies that improve the quality of multimedia services over the networks
that only support best-effort services such as the Internet.
AIGS627 Reinforcement Learning (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: MATH230 (Probability & Statistics), CSED515 (Machine Learning)
Reinforcement learning (RL) is an area of machine learning about how to find optimal control of
given system from sequence of interactions. This course covers various theory and application of RL.
A set of assignments and projects are planned to help students’ interest and understanding in RL.
AIGS699 Master Thesis Research (1-9)

AIGS700A-Z Topics in Computer Science A-Z (3-0-3)

This course covers recent research topics in the area of computer science.
AIGS701A-Z Topics in Computation Theory A-Z (3-0-3)
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This course covers recent research topics in the area of computer theory.
AIGS702A-Z Topics in Computer Systems A-Z (3-0-3)

This course covers recent research topics in the area of computer systems.
AIGS703A-Z Topics in Artificial Intelligence A-Z (3-0-3)

AIGS800A/B Artificial Intelligence Colloquium A/B (1-0-1)
AIGS801 Individual Study (1-9)

In this course, students are required to conduct individual research on the topics of their choices
under the guidance of their advisors.
AIGS899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-9)

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2021 Division of Advanced Materials Science
Division of Advanced Materials Science
1. Education Aim
The program of the Division of Advanced Materials Science aims to educate students to be
world-class scientists with research capabilities in the development of new functional materials and
device platforms through interdisciplinary research and study. To fulfill the mission, the division
provides students with an environment for competitive research and a track-based educational
curriculum designed to maximize exposure to key areas of technology across a complementary set of
subject areas: physics, chemistry and materials science.
2. Program Overview
The program consists of three tracks: Materials Chemistry, Materials Physics, and Device Materials.
Each student chooses one of the tracks based on his or her research interests.
- Materials Chemistry: The track provides education for the syntheses of novel nano-materials by
self-assembly and self-organization, and their characterization, based on basic pivotal knowledge in
chemistry.
- Materials Physics: The track provides education for understanding physical properties of new
functional materials at atomic scales and fundamental characteristics of materials.
- Device Materials: The main objective in this track is to provide students with education for
development of emerging device platforms for novel electronic/optical/magnetic/energy applications and
their large-scale self-assembly within the framework of disruptive technology.
M.S-Ph.D. Integrated Program

M.S. Program(28 credits) Ph.D. Program(35 credits)
(60 credits)
Course Research Course Research Course Research
15 13 15 20 24 36
In the cases of Ph.D. program and M.S-Ph.D. integrated program, not only two core courses (6 credits)
of a relevant track should be taken, but also 3 credits in courses of two other tracks should be obtained.
Each student will be co-advised by 2 professors (a major advisor/a minor advisor). Under the
supervision of the major advisor, students will take courses and write a thesis. All of them are required
to participate in the minor advisor’s research and obtain research credits for at least one semester
before graduation.
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If a POSTECH undergraduate student has completed some undergraduate courses that are part of
our mandatory courses (or cross-listed courses as such) and enrolls in our division, the previously
taken courses will be accredited. In addition, some mandatory electives should be taken to satisfy the
total number of courses/credits for graduation requirements.
[Master’s program]
For a student to be qualified for submitting his/her thesis, in addition to taking credits required to
complete a graduate curriculum, a proposal for thesis research should be submitted to and approved
by the thesis reading committee one semester before filing the thesis. Students in this program must
take a literature seminar and colloquium more than 2 times, respectively.
[Ph.D. program and M.S-Ph.D. integrated program]

For a student to be qualified for submitting his/her dissertation, in addition to submitting a
proposal for dissertation research, he/she is to pass the qualifying examinations. The dissertation
should be completed and approved by the dissertation reading committee. Students must pass the
comprehensive examination (Ph.D. qualifying examination and an oral examination related to student’s
major and their thesis or dissertation performed in English).
They are also required to publish at least 2 papers in an international academic journal approved by
the division. At least one of the papers should be published in the first author (requisite).
Students in a Ph.D. program must take AMS literature seminar and colloquium more than 3 times,
and those in an integrative program must take each course more than 4 times, respectively.
AMS offers degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in either science or engineering, which will be
declared by students under the guidance of a major advisor during the oral presentation of their
research plan.
3. Course Table
Category Area Course No. Title Lec.-Lab.-Crd
Materials ADMS502/CHEM531 Inorganic Materials Chemistry 3-0-3

Chemistry ADMS503/CHEM552 Organic Materials Chemistry 3-0-3
Major Materials ADMS504/PHYS505 Quantum Mechanics I 3-0-3

Requirements Physics ADMS505/PHYS503 Electrodynamics I 3-0-3
Device ADMS506/PHYS401 Solid State Physics 3-0-3

Materials Physical Properties of Opto-Electronic
ADMS557/AMSE681 Materials 3-0-3
ADMS510/CHEM510 Quantum Chemistry 3-0-3

ADMS511/CHEM632 Supramolecular Chemistry 3-0-3
Major Materials
Electives Chemistry ADMS513 Materials Chemistry 3-0-3
Spectrometric Identification of
ADMS514 3-0-3
Materials
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Synthesis and Characterization of
ADMS515/CHEM551 Macromolecules 3-0-3
ADMS517/CHEM619 Nanochemistry 3-0-3
ADMS518/CHEM541 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 3-0-3
ADMS519/CHEM535 Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry 3-0-3
ADMS520/CHEM451 Macromolecular Chemistry 3-0-3

ADMS521 Energy Nanomaterials 3-0-3
Materials
ADMS522/CHEM542 Analytical Spectroscopy 3-0-3
Chemistry
ADMS710 Special Topics in Materials Chemistry 3-0-3
ADMS712/CHEM736 Homogeneous Catalysis 3-0-3
ADMS713/CHEM741 Applied Electrochemistry 3-0-3
ADMS714/CHEM754 Physical Properties of Macromolecular 3-0-3

Solutions
ADMS715/CHEM755 Speciality Macromolecules 3-0-3
ADMS744A-D Special Topics in Polymer Physics 1-3
ADMS531/PHYS501 Analytical Mechanics 3-0-3
ADMS532/PHYS504 ElectrodynamicsⅡ 3-0-3
ADMS533/PHYS506 Quantum MechanicsⅡ 3-0-3
ADMS534/PHYS601 Quantum Mechanics Ⅲ 3-0-3

Major ADMS535/PHYS513 Advanced Statistical Mechanics 3-0-3
Electives
ADMS536/PHYS521 Solid State PhysicsⅠ 3-0-3
ADMS537/PHYS522 Solid State Physics Ⅱ 3-0-3

Materials
ADMS538/PHYS652 Vacuum Physics & Technology 3-0-3
Physics
ADMS621 Condensed Matter Field Theory 3-0-3
ADMS720 Special Topics in Materials Physics 3-0-3
ADMS721/PHYS701 Special Topics in Condensed Matter I 3-0-3
ADMS722/PHYS702 Special Topics in Condensed Matter II 3-0-3
ADMS723/PHYS703 Special Topics in Condensed Matter III 3-0-3
ADMS724/PHYS705 Special Topics in Modern Physics I 3-0-3
ADMS725/PHYS706 Special Topics in Modern Physics II 3-0-3
ADMS507/AMSE501 Advanced Thermodynamics of Materials 3-0-3
ADMS555/AMSE648 Structure of Thin Films 3-0-3
ADMS556/AMSE650 Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric Materials 3-0-3

Device ADMS558/AMSE645 Optical Properties of Materials 3-0-3
Materials
ADMS561/AMSE684 Nanoscale Semiconductor Devices 3-0-3
Electrical Properties of Low Dimensional

ADMS562/AMSE686 3-0-3
Materials
ADMS563/AMSE682 Surface Analysis and Nano-scale Characterizations 3-0-3
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ADMS566/AMSE683 Light Emitting Diodes 3-0-3
ADMS567 Advanced Materials in Nanotechnology 3-0-3
ADMS568/AMSE669 Nano-Biomaterials 3-0-3
Device ADMS570/AMSE649 Photonics Glasses 3-0-3

Materials ADMS601/AMSE606 Statistical Mechanics of Materials 3-0-3
Major
ADMS740 Special Topics in Device Materials 3-0-3
Electives
ADMS741/AMSE742 Special Topics in Electronic Materials 3-0-3
ADMS743/AMSE741 Special Topics in Ceramics 3-0-3
ADMS501 Nanoscience 3-0-3

Common
ADMS590/TIMP685 Patent & Information Analysis 2-0-2
Subjects
ADMS599 Current Trends in Materials Science 3-0-3
ADMS699 Master Thesis Research 1-9
ADMS800 AMS Literature Seminar 1-0-1

Research
ADMS801 Colloquium 1-0-1
ADMS899 Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-9
ADMS501 Nanoscience (3-0-3)

This course aims to give a general introduction to contemporary subjects in nano-science and
nano-technology.
ADMS502/CHEM531 Inorganic Materials Chemistry (3-0-3)

Most inorganic materials are crystalline solids, therefore this course will start from the basic
concepts of the solid state chemistry. Later on the structural features of the most important
inorganic materials, common synthetic approaches for the material engineering as well as their
properties and applications will be reviewed. Some recent trends and developments in inorganic
materials will also be presented.
ADMS503/CHEM552 Organic Materials Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course deals with the structure and property relationship of polymeric materials. Polymerization
reaction, polymer kinetics and thermodynamics, characterization methods will be given.
ADMS504/PHYS505 Quantum Mechanics (3-0-3)

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ADMS505/PHYS503 Electrodynamics (3-0-3)

ADMS506/PHYS401 Solid State Physics (3-0-3)

This course aims at basic understanding of physical phenomena in solids. Main topics covered in
this course include crystal structures, lattice vibrations, electron dynamics in metals, thermal
properties, and electronic band theory.
ADMS507/AMSE501 Advanced Thermodynamics of Materials (3-0-3)

This course reviews the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and instructs the students their
applications to real materials processing problems. The concepts of basic thermodynamic law,
equilibrium, solutions, statistical thermodynamics, defects, surfaces and electrochemistry will be used
to illustrate the role of thermodynamics in materials science.
ADMS510/CHEM510 Quantum Chemistry (3-0-3)

Fundamentals of quantum mechanics and its application to atoms and molecules. Topics include
Schrödinger equation, matrix mechanics, uncertainty principle, molecular rotation and vibration,
angular momentum, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, wave packets, and perturbation
theory.
ADMS511/CHEM632 Supramolecular Chemistry (3-0-3)

Synthesis and properties of supra-molecules composed of organic, inorganic molecules as well as
bio-molecules are introduced in this course. The concepts of self-assembly and specific molecular
recognition which are critical chemical routes for the formation of supramolecular structures are
covered combined with the potential applications of supra-molecules towards energy storage, efficient
catalysis, bottom-up generation of nano-scale electronic devices, etc.
ADMS513 Materials Chemistry (3-0-3)

The general aim of this course is to review the broad field of materials chemistry, starting from
synthetic problems, methods of characterization and applications. The course will deal with chemical
studies in modern materials emphasizing physical chemistry fundamentals, the interface between
molecules and materials, the understanding of the interplay between molecular-level structure and
functions of bulk materials.
ADMS514 Spectrometric Identification of Materials (3-0-3)

This course provides guidance about how to identify materials, mainly organic compounds, from the
synergistic information afforded by the combination of mass, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance,
and ultraviolet spectra. The features of this class are to learn not only the principles but also to
provide plenty of practical quizzes to obtain deeper understanding.
ADMS515/CHEM551 Synthesis and Characterization of Macromolecules (3-0-3)

An introductory course on polymer chemistry mainly dealing with various polymerization reactions
and molecular characterization methods of polymers.
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ADMS517/CHEM619 Nanochemistry (3-0-3)

Nanochemistry deals with syntheses of various nano-materials and nano-structures and the
developed nano-sized structures that include organics, semiconductors and metals. Students in this
class shall understand recent nano-science and nano-technology, and thus develop capabilities leading
principal researches at future careers in academia and industries.
ADMS518/CHEM541 Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course provides a thorough background on chemical equilibria and related materials that are
particularly important to analytical chemistry. These include: treatment of errors, chemical equilibria,
classical methods of analysis, electrochemistry, spectrometry, kinetics, and separations.
ADMS519/CHEM535 Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course is to provide 1 characterization methods that provide specific chemical bonding and
geometrical structures of inorganic compounds and organometallic complexes. The topics include
powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance,
vibrational spectroscopy, and various surface characterization methods.
ADMS520/CHEM451 Macromolecular Chemistry (3-0-3)

Introductory course of Polymer Science dealing with (1) polymerization reaction mechanism, kinetics
and molecular weight distribution (2) molecular characterization methods mainly based on dilute
polymer solution behaviors.
ADMS521 Energy Nanomaterials (3-0-3)

This course deals with syntheses of various functional nano-materials, nano-structures, and the
developed ion and/or electron conducting nano-sized structures that include organics, semiconductors
and metals, and thus develop capabilities leading principal researches at future careers in academia
and industries.
ADMS522/CHEM542 Analytical Spectroscopy (3-0-3)

and instrumentation 1 to analytical spectro-chemical methods. It also discusses specific
spectro-chemical analysis techniques in terms of their implementation and characteristics, where
ADMS531/PHYS501 Analytical Mechanics (3-0-3)

Topics include the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism and its modern applications to nonlinear
dynamics. The Lagrangian-Hamiltonian mechanics, the dynamics of the rigid body, the mechanics in
the non-inertial coordinate systems and the theory of the special relativity are treated.
ADMS532/PHYS504 ElectrodynamicsⅡ (3-0-3)

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ADMS533/PHYS506 Quantum MechanicsⅡ (3-0-3)

ADMS534/PHYS601 Quantum MechanicsⅢ (3-0-3)

recommended prerequisite: PHYS505, PHYS506
An advanced level quantum mechanics course. Topics include the Klein-Gordon equation, the Dirac
equation, second quantization, the Feynman diagram and its applications, and introductory quantum
field theory.
ADMS535/PHYS513 Advanced Statistical Mechanics (3-0-3)

This course deals with equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics with an emphasis on
the latter. Linear response theory, temporal correlation functions, Boltzmann equation, transport
phenomena, and the fluctuatio-dissipation theorem are covered.
ADMS536,537/PHYS521,522 Solid State PhysicsⅠ,Ⅱ (3-0-3)

This course discusses at advanced level experimental and theoretical problems in solid state
physics. Topics include electromagnetic, optical, thermal and transport properties of solids, energy
band theory and Fermi surface, magnetism, and superconductivity.
ADMS538/PHYS652 Vacuum Physics & Technology (3-0-3)

Emphasizing the underlying physics, this course provides all the information required by new users
of vacuum systems. Its coverage is wide-ranging - from the behavior of gases at low pressures,
through methods of vacuum production and measurement, to system design and testing.
ADMS555/PHYS648 Structure of Thin Films (3-0-3)

In the first part of thin film processes, we study on vacuum, plasma, physical vapor deposition, and
chemical vapor deposition. In the second part of thin film structures, we study on surface and
interfaces, growth mechanism, transition, preferred orientation, and defects of thin films, mostly using
synchrotron x-rays. Very recent research results are introduced on thin films structures.
ADMS556/AMSE650 Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric Materials (3-0-3)

This course introduces various interesting modern topics in ferroelectric systems. These include
crystal structure, statistical thermodynamic and Landau’s phenomenological descriptions of
ferroelectric phase transitions, lattice dynamics and Raman scattering, domain structure, relaxor
ferro-electricity, and magneto- ferroelectric couplings.
ADMS557/AMSE681 Physical Properties of Opto-Electronic Materials (3-0-3)

The goal of this course is to bring together the fundamental physics of the semiconductor material
and the semiconductor device physics. In this course, optical and electrical properties of
semiconductor films are studied.
ADMS558/AMSE645 Optical Properties of Materials (3-0-3)

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This course will present an intermediate treatment of the optical properties of semiconductors and
insulators. Topics to be discussed include: basic electromagnetic theory, electronic band theory, absorption
and dispersion, radiative transitions, stimulated emission, non-linear optical properties, and so on.
ADMS561/AMSE684 Nanoscale Semiconductor Devices (3-0-3)

The topics related to the fabrication of nano-scale devices are provided. Main topics include basic
semiconductor device processing including thin films deposition and lithographic techniques as well as
contemporary processing issues including ALD, gate stack. contact. interconnect. Also nano-technology
based processing including nano-patterning and nano-material synthesis will be covered.
ADMS562/AMSE686 Electrical Properties of Low Dimensional Materials (3-0-3)

This course specifically aims to provide experimentalists with a phenomenological introduction to
electron transport in low-dimensional materials, defined rather broadly. The lecture overviews the
basic principles of electron transport particularly through confined potentials, and their typical
manifestations in experimental observations. The goal of the course is also to develop the skill of
critical reading of the experimental literature. This includes how to read an experimental paper, how
to read forward and backward in the literature (including web-searched materials) without getting
overwhelmed, and how to present and discuss your ideas effectively in a group setting.
ADMS563/AMSE682 Surface Analysis and Nano-scale Characterizations (3-0-3)

This course will present an intermediate treatment of the surface and interface analysis of solid
materials and nano-scale characterizations of nano-materials and nano-structures. Topics to be
discussed are basic theories and experimental techniques for characterizations of surfaces and
interfaces.
ADMS566/AMSE683 Light Emitting Diodes (3-0-3)

The goal of this course is to bring together the fundamental physics of light emitting diodes (LED)
including electrical properties and optical properties. In this course, the recent trend of LED research
and development is studied.
ADMS567 Advanced Materials in Nanotechnology (3-0-3)

This class aims to give a general introduction to contemporary subjects in nano-science and
nano-technology, with a particular emphasis on solid-state electronics. The lecture is designed for the
class (1) to get familiar to modern materials science in nano-technology, (2) to understand the basic
physical principles operating at the nanometer scale, and (3) to develop the skill of effective and
critical reading of experimental literature.
ADMS568/AMSE669 Nano-Biomaterials (3-0-3)

The convergence of recent advances in nano-biotechnology and medicine has created the new
research domain of nano-medicine. This course will provide students with an in-depth understanding
of nano-biomaterials for nano-medicine in terms of life science, chemistry, physics, and materials
science.
ADMS570/AMSE649 Photonics Glasses (3-0-3)

Discussion of basic principles, optical characteristics and future trend of photonic glasses for lasers,
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fiber – optics and display technologies. Tailoring of their optical properties through nano-structuring of
glasses will also be discussed.
ADMS590/TIMP685 Patent & Information Analysis (2-0-2)

This course aims to provide education for understanding of patents and how to prepare patents.
ADMS599 Current Trends in Materials Science (3-0-3)

This course explores the latest trends and the future of various disciplines in rapidly developing
materials sciences and technologies of today.
ADMS601/AMSE606 Statistical Mechanics of Materials (3-0-3)

This course emphasizes fundamental theoretical principles of statistical mechanics and their
applications to the understanding of various types of functional materials. The topics include
ensembles and ergodicity, principles of classical and quantum statistics, molecular partition functions,
linear response theory, time-correlation function formalism, molecular spectroscopy and dielectric
relaxation, cooperative magnetric transitions and various solid solutions.
ADMS621 Condensed Matter Field Theory (3-0-3)

This course emphasizes the development of modern methods of classical and quantum field theory
with applications oriented around condensed matter physics. Methods covered include second
quantization, path and functional field integration, mean-field theory, Ginzburg-Landau Theory of
critical phenomena, the renormalization group method, and topological field theories.
ADMS699 Master Thesis Research (1-9)

Graduate students working toward the Master's degree are required to carry out master's thesis
ADMS710 Special Topics in Materials Chemistry (3-0-3)

Selected topics in advanced researches on materials chemistry and their applications are covered
through this special course.
ADMS712/CHEM736 Homogeneous Catalysis (3-0-3)

Catalytic reactions of organic compounds using organometallic compounds are introduced. The
theoretical and experimental backgrounds for the developments of active organometallic complexes to
specific catalysis as well as mechanism studies of various catalytic reactions in solution phase are
mainly covered.
ADMS713/CHEM741 Applied Electrochemistry (3-0-3)

This course covers applied electrochemistry and related aspects relevant to graduate research.
These include various experimental techniques important to student’s thesis research and
interpretations thereof.
ADMS714/CHEM754 Physical Properties of Macromolecular Solutions (3-0-3)

An advanced course learning thermodynamics of polymer solution related with the static and
dynamic properties of single polymer chains and their ensembles.
ADMS715/CHEM755 Speciality Macromolecules (3-0-3)

Specialty polymers are introduced in the aspect of novelties in applications, and their pros and cons
in the polymerization, structure, properties, and applications are discussed. In addition, for some
selected specialty polymers there are discussed potential solutions to solve their disadvantageous
characteristics.
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ADMS720 Special Topics in Materials Physics (3-0-3)

Selected topics in advanced researches on materials physics and their applications are covered
ADMS721,722,723/PHYS701,702,703 Special Topics in Condensed Matter I, II, III (3-0-3)

Advanced courses on the topics of condensed matter physics. Topics will include semiconductors,
surface physics, low temperature physics, polymers, magnetism, and superconductivity. The topics and
prerequisites will depend on the instructor.
ADMS724,725/PHYS705,706 Special Topics in Modern Physics I, II (3-0-3)

Advanced courses on the topics of modern physics besides condensed matter and statistical
physics. The topics include particle, nuclear, atomic, and molecular physics and quantum optics. The
topics and prerequisites will depend on the instructor.
ADMS740 Special Topics in Device Materials (3-0-3)

Selected topics in advanced researches on device materials and their applications are covered
ADMS741/AMSE742 Special Topics in Electronic Materials (3-0-3)

Printed plastic electronics and displays are currently one of the most researched topics within the
flat panel display community. The field of flexible or flat panel displays is truly unique in the sense
that it is interdisciplinary to the display community, combining basic principles from nearly all
engineering and science disciplines. Energy conversion devices also attracted many interests in the
organic electronics fields. In this course, the organic materials and devices for information displays
and energy conversion devices will be covered. Basically, organic light-emitting diodes, liquid-crystal
displays, organic photovoltaic cells, organic thin-film transistor, and organic memory based on organic
materials will be studied in this course. Finally the applications of the component devices to flexible
displays will be covered.
ADMS743/AMSE741 Special Topics in Ceramics (3-0-3)

Selected topics in advanced ceramic materials are lectured in this special course.
ADMS744A-D Special Topics in Polymer Physics (1-3)

Selected topics in advanced polymer physics are lectured in this special course.
ADMS800 AMS Literature Seminar (1-0-1)

In this course students present seminar talks on their own reviews of literature on current topics
in advanced materials science.
ADMS801 Colloquium (1-0-1)

ADMS899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-9)

Graduate students working toward the Ph.D. degree are required to carry out Ph.D. dissertation
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2021 Division of Integrative Biosciences & Biotechnology
Division of Integrative Biosciences & Biotechnology
1. Programs Overview
The Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology (IBB) offers a multidisciplinary graduate
program that conducts R&D and produces world-class talents equipped with quantitative, systemic,
integrative thinking abilities through basic understanding, analysis and application of various biological
phenomena, and a coursework that integrates basic science with engineering. The graduate program
offers the curriculum in two tracks: Bioscience Track and Biotechnology Track.
1) Integrative Bioscience Track: The Bioscience Track provides comprehensive education and research
curriculum regarding biological phenomena from the single molecular level to the system level through
theories, logic systems, technologies and quantitative methodologies developed in various areas including
life sciences, chemistry, physics and computer engineering.
2) Integrative Biotechnology Track: The Biotechnology Track focuses on education and research for
understanding biological phenomena and their applications by combining engineering methodologies
such as bioengineering and mechanical engineering, knowledge and technologies. To this end,
engineering analysis methods, tools as well as biological knowledge for engineering purposes are
introduced.
2. Requirements for the Awarding of Degrees
- Integrative Program: Course Credits 27, Research Credits 33 (Overall 60 Credits)

- Doctoral Program: Course Credits 18, Research Credits 14 (Overall 32 Credits)
Type M.S-Ph.D Integrated Program

Doctoral Program
Track Bioscience Biotechnology
Research
33 credits (Variable) 14 credits (Variable)
Credits
Mandatory
More than 18 credits
Credit Courses Current topic in IBB
(Mandatory: 3 credits)
(3credits)
Elective Bioscience related: more Biotechnology related: Electives: More than 15

(21 Credits) than 9 credits more than 9 credits credits
- Considering the nature of the multidisciplinary program and the diversity and speed of
advancement in study areas and the principle of personalized coursework designed for individual
preference, 60 credits are required for Integrative (27 course credits and 33 research credits). 32
credits are required for Doctoral program integrative program (18 course credits and 14 research
credits)
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3. Criteria of Credit Recognition for Undergraduate Level Courses/Graduate Level

Courses of Non-major Department
- Students may register up to 6 credits from undergraduate level courses in the course number
200~400’s under their advisor’s guidance (with the exception of courses from the Division of
Humanities and Social Sciences). In this case, students may choose the grading system between
Letter Grade and S/U(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) Grades.
- Students may take graduate level courses from a non-major department under their advisor’s
guidance (except for the Research courses) In this case, students may choose the grading system
between Letter Grade and S/U(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) Grades.
IBBT501/MECH534 Integrative Bio-Imaging Technology (3-0-3)

The course is designed to present the state-of-the-art technology for high resolution imaging of the
micro structure of living organisms. The course also offers in-vivo dynamic research of the micro
structure of cells and living organisms.
IBBT502 Integrative Membrane Biology (3-0-3)

This course covers both basic and advanced level topics related to biological membrane systems
and their components, lipids and membrane proteins. Topics include lipid metabolism and transport,
lipid signaling, membrane trafficking, membrane domains, membrane proteins, membrane-cytoskeleton
interactions, membrane-protein interactions, cell-cell communication, and methodologies to study
biological membranes.
IBBT504/LIFE502 Advanced Biochemistry (3-0-3)

This course explores the structures and regulation of receptors and ionic channels, and the
molecular regulatory mechanisms of factors in signal pathways that emanate from them. In addition,
the principles of enzyme chemical structures, functions, and application and related metabolic
pathways and their significance as well as contemporary research techniques are addressed. In
particular, emphasis is placed on enzyme kinetics, reaction mechanisms, and active sites, labeling and
determination techniques, structural relationships among active inhibitors and active sites, and the
modification of enzymes using genetic engineering and gene expression.
IBBT505/LIFE505 Neurobiology (3-0-3)

IBBT506/LIFE511 Cellular Signaling (3-0-3)

This course comprehensively explore the basic principles of regulating hormones, neuro-transmitters,
growth factors, and cells’ reactions to changes in the external environment, components of receptors,
switches, amplification systems, and molecular networks on a molecular level, various forms of signal
transduction, as well as the growth, development, differentiation, and death of cells.
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IBBT507 Current Topics in IBB (3-0-3)

For a good understanding of overall research programs and integration in the division, in this class
each faculty member will introduce graduate students, in particular freshman, his/her current
research topics and their efforts for integrative studies with other faculty members.
IBBT513/LIFE518 Proteins and Proteomics (3-0-3)

This course covers advanced-level topics on proteins and proteomics. Topics include protein
structure, stability, regulation, folding, interactions, dynamics, modification and degradation.
IBBT514/LIFE515 Biology of Aging (3-0-3)

The goals of this course are to provide a broad overview of the principles and applications of
optical technologies that are being widely used or newly emerging in various scientific fields. It also
introduces students cutting-edge imaging and research tools to allow unpresendent biological research
performed with cells in living subjects and to develop new ways to diagnose diseases. Accordingly, the
course is open to under and graduate students with diverse backgrounds, such as material science,
and mechanical engineering and physics, as well as biological sciences, who wish to learn one of
fastest-developing techniques for biological research and medical intervention.
IBBT515/LIFE509/IBIO518 Advanced Cell Biology (3-0-3)

This course explores the structures of cells in relation to their functions, analysis of observations
using optical and electron microscopes, and techniques for verifying the distribution of target proteins
in cells using marked antibodies.
IBBT516/MECH532 Tissue Engineering for Mechanical Engineers (3-0-3)

research. Topics include basic cell biology, chemistry, bio-materials, anatomy, computer-aided
design/computer-aided machining (CAD/ CAM), and manufacturing technology. Various mathematical
and mechanical tools for simulating cell behavior are introduced. In addition, basic experimental
laboratory instruction covers cell culture and scaffold fabrication.
IBBT517 Signal Transduction and Metabolism (3-0-3)

Cell signalings are basic concepts for the understanding of energy homeostasis and control
mechanism in living organisms. Especially, the relationships between the principles of signal
transduction and the metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity will be focused to learn current
trends and future subject of research in this area.
1) The components and principles of signaling for major receptors, switches, 2nd messengers,
protein kinases and scaffolds.
2) The machineries and mechanisms for the control of energy homeostasis in living organisms.
3) Current trends in the researches on the disorders in metabolism and diseases such as diabetes
and obesity
IBBT518/LIFE570 Translational Research in Plant Science (3-0-3)
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Knowledge obtained from Plant science can be applied to improve the quality and quantity of food,
energy, and to protect environment, and thus is becoming more and more important for our everyday
life and world economy in 21st century. This course explores the current translational researches
which attempt to connect the knowledge from basic plant science to application fields such as
agriculture, industry, and environment. The course will consist of lectures from professors and student
presentations. Occasionally invited speakers will give a lecture to the students in the class.
IBBT519 Integrative Immunology (3-0-3)

The course is designed to focus on basic and integrative Immunology for students who do not have
immunology background (Beginner’s Immunology for engineering background).
IBBT520 Translational Immunology (3-0-3)

In this course, students will learn how basic immunology research is translated and applied in the
biomedical field for prevention and treatment of various diseases. The topics include monoclonal
antibody therapy, cancer immunology, vaccination, immuno-suppressive drugs, transplantation, etc.
IBBT521 Integrative Bioscience Methodology (3-0-3)

To understand diverse biological events, it is required to approach the scientific problems through
integration of different disciplines. In this course, the recent published papers covering the interaction
among nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids by state-of-art technologies will be introduced and discussed.
IBBT522 Cancer Immunology (3-0-3)

From an immunologic perspective, cancer cells can be viewed as altered self cells that have
escaped normal growth-regulating mechanisms. Cancer cells are comprised of a heterogeneous cell
population including cancer stem cells which are less differentiated and dividing slowly, accounting for
drug resistance and thus the recurrence of many cancers. Tumor cells display tumor-specific antigens
and the more common tumor associated antigens, which could be recognized by T cells and antibody.
The tumor-specific immunity includes not only soluble cytotoxic factors such as TNF but also
CTL-mediated lysis, NK-cell activity, and ADCC. However, cancer cells have developed several
strategies to evade our immune system. Cancer immuno-therapy includes cell-based cancer vaccines
and monoclonal antibodies directed against tumor antigens. Currently, key challenges in designing
effective strategies for cancer immuno-therapies are the identification of tumor-specific antigens, the
development of efficient way for presenting tumor antigens, and generation of strong humoral and
cellular immunity.
IBBT523 Introductory Integrative Bioscience (3-0-3)

This course is intended to provide engineering graduate students with basic knowledge of biology
and covers an introductory topics on biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology.
IBBT524 Introduction to Bio-Mechanical Engineering (3-0-3)

This course is to provide introduction of bio-engineering related researches conducted by professors
in mechanical engineering. This course will cover individual research topics such bio-dynamics, tissue
engineering, bio-sensor technology, optical imaging technology with basic engineering principles of
solid mechanics, dynamics, fluid mechanics.
IBBT525/CHEM532 Advanced Inorganic ChemistryⅡ (3-0-3)

This course focuses on transition metal based organometallic compounds. The concept of ligands
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and the rules of their coordinations to transition metals are introduced, which further provides
concrete understandings about their optical, electrical, magnetic properties. The synthesis, chemical
reactivity, characterization methods are also covered. In the last part, currently rising hot topics in
materials chemistry are introduced.
IBBT526/LIFE516 Plant Molecular Cell Biology (3-0-3)

In this subject, students will learn the organization of the eukaryotic cell, physiological roles of
organelles, operating principles of eukaryotic cells, and the theory/hypothesis on the cellular evolution.
Furthermore, students will learn the mechanism of protein translation, protein targeting to the ER,
chloroplasts and mitochondria, protein trafficking between endo-membrane compartments, and
proteins and lipid molecules involved in the protein trafficking. This class will consist of lectures,
presentation and group discussion.
IBBT527 Integrative Plant Physiology (3-0-3)

This course will introduce students to current findings and thinking inplant physiology, with a focus
on development. The role of the basic plant hormones and light in controlling morphogenesis and
physiology will be covered at the advanced level, with an emphasis on the most recent findings. Oral
presentations from the primary literature will be a required part of student participation, with all
activities in English. Students will present orally, and with appropriate visual aids, a paper that they
will first outline and then critique in class. This will include analysis of what the primary questions
are that were addressed in the paper and how far the authors went in obtaining the answers, what
techniques were used and their appropriateness, and what follow-up work might be. This will be led
primarily by the presenter(s), with contributions from the class, and moderated and guided by the
instructor.
IBBT529 Plant Physiology (3-0-3)

This course explores photosynthesis, metabolism, growth, reactions to the environment,
plant-microbe interrelations, genesis, control and regulation, and hormonal reactions.
IBBT530 Principles in Oncology (3-0-3)

This course introduces principles in Oncology covering from the cellular and molecular levels to
tissue levels including those in cancer patients. Particularly, students will learn how tumor
microenvironment impacts cancer therapy and how chemotherapy and radiotherapy exert their
anticancer actions at the tissue, cellular, and molecular levels. Students will also be exposed to some
of the newest trends in Oncology including metastasis and cancer stem cells.
IBBT601/LIFE503/IBIO658 Advanced Immunology (3-0-3)

This course explores the principles of and techniques for conducting research on immunity and
reactions of antigens and antibodies, immuno assay, structures and reactions of immuno-globulins,
IBBT602/IBIO613/MECH598 Bio Dynamics (3-0-3)
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Bio-dynamics deals with the living bodies in a view point of principles of mechanics. Especially treat
the human body as biological and physiological object together with an applied engineering area. This
course will cover related theories and analysis, and introduce up-to-date research trends. It also
introduce in the areas of medical science, life-science, chemistry, mechanical engineering and
chemical engineering, and the relationship between these areas.
IBBT603 Meso-Biology (3-0-3)

This course introduces the structures and function of cellular meso (the size in tens and hundreds
of nano-meters) architecture (cell organelles, vesicles, membrane signaling stations etc.) and explores
the methodology for study of their biological functions.
IBBT604/IBIO616/MECH624 Biofl Mechanics (3-0-3)

Fluid flow in animals and plants including the circulatory motion in cardio-vascular system are
studied. Rheological behavior of blood and blood cells are analyzed based on fluid dynamic principles,
and then applied to the understanding of the causes and possible treatments for diseases with heart
and circulatory system.
IBBT605/LIFE601/IBIO652 Advanced Molecular BiologyⅠ (3-0-3)

IBBT608/IBIO614 Interdisciplinary Biosciences (3-0-3)

This course introduces life science related adjacent academic areas for cooperative research and
helps students choose research topics.
IBBT609 Advanced Biotechnology (3-0-3)

The course analyses the emerging biotech industry, its prospects and research directions. In
addition, the course introduces basic and novel technologies in biotech industry.
IBBT610 Experimental Biophysical Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course is to covers experimental insights and techniques to understand the phenomenon of life.
Specifically, this course provides the basic biochemical and biophysical concepts, relation between structure,
chemistry and property of bio-macromolecules (DNA, Protein, Carbohydrate, Bio-mimetic polymer).
IBBT611/LIFE612 Enzyme Mechanisms (3-0-3)

This course explores the reactions of enzymes and substrates and enzyme reaction mechanisms on
an atomic level. In particular, emphasis is placed on chemical methods, methods for studying enzyme
mechanisms using enzyme proteins’ tertiary structures, electrons’pathways of movement during
chemical reactions, and the roles and chemistry of co-enzymes.
IBBT615/LIFE606 Advanced Plant Cell Biology (3-0-3)

This course explores in depth unique structures and functions of plant cells and examines the latest
accomplishments, trends, and developments in research in this field. Recommended prerequisite: LIFE
506 Plant Physiology
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IBBT616/LIFE607 Plant Functional Genomics (3-0-3)

This course explores techniques for conducting research on plant genome. In particular, emphasis is
placed on rapidly developing areas of study including gene isolation, mutation induction, genome
mapping, proteomics, and bio-informatics through an examination of the latest literature. Prerequisite:
LIFE 510 Plant Molecular Biology
IBBT618/LIFE619/IBIO638 Bioinformatics (3-0-3)

This course addresses ways of searching for and analyzing DNA and protein information, as well as
providing insight into biological literature and the latest trends in and the future of bioinformatics.
IBBT622A-Z Special Topics in Integrative Biosciences and Technology (3-0-3)

This course explores special topics in integrative bioscience sand biotechnology as the professor’s
discretion.
IBBT623/IBIO611 Advanced Systems Biology (3-0-3)

A novel feature of the graduate level course is an integrative analysis of complex biological
systems. The course aims to develop fundamental principles for systems approaches: 1) formulation of
key biological problems, 2) technologies for global data-sets and 3) computation for modeling and
analysis via mining of such global data-sets and 4) integration of such data-sets with other relevant
data. In the first half of the course, the course takes a rigorous mathematical approach with
emphasis on the development of application of modern mathematical and computational methods. In
the second half of the course, the course takes to develop basic principles to study spatio-temporal
behaviors of biological systems via data integration at the system level.
IBBT624/IBIO617/MECH646 Nanobiotechnology (3-0-3)

This course is designed to explore the conversion and material transport of fine energy, related
devices and behaviors through the mechanical, material, physical, chemical, and biological analysis of
fine bio-materials and reactions. This course further discusses cases of Bio-MEMS devices and
Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems development for the high throughput analysis and treatment
of fine bio-materials and related scientific and technological issues.
IBBT625/CHEM624 Organic Synthesis Chemistry (3-0-3)

This course deals with design and synthesis of organic compounds such as natural products,
various application of organic reactions, and synthetic application of stereochemistry.
IBBT699 Master Thesis Research (1-9)

As a partial fulfillment of a master degree, an independent research for a master thesis is
IBBT702/LIFE701 Methods in Plant Molecular Genetics (1-4-3)

In this course, students explores various techniques in plant molecular genetics through lectures,
discussions, and experiments.
IBBT703/LIFE616 Biocommunications (3-0-3)

This course explores the molecular principles and diversity of cell-molecule interactions in
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multicellular life forms. Particular emphasis is placed on receptor ligands, which are the key
molecular mechanisms that form the basis of intermolecular recognition for the regulation of cellular
functions and signal transduction, the functional modules and motifs of signal proteins, and unique
molecular interaction through lectures and presentations. In order to enhance students’mathematical
and bio-informational understanding of communication in bio-systems consisting of such components,
experts will give tutorial lectures.
IBBT704/LIFE703 Regulation of Gene Expression (3-0-3)

This course explores DNA replication, chromosome stability, gene applicability, and regulation both
before and after replication and before and after transcription.
IBBT718 Recent Topics in Immunology (3-0-3)

This course explores the latest trends and hypothesis in immunology and students present their
suggestion and discussion.
IBBT719 Current Advances in Immunology (3-0-3)

The immune system provides protection from infectious agents and cancer. The immune system can
be divided into innate and adaptive immunity, which are mediated by various types of cells, including
T and B lymphocytes, antigen presenting cells, natural killer cells, neutraphils and basophils. The goal
of this class is to highlight the recent advances in key topics in immunology, with emphasis in T cell
biology. The topics will include T cell homeostasis, activation, differentiation and memory generation.
Signals that regulate T cell biology, including from antigen presenting cells and innate immunity will
also be discussed.
IBBT801A-Z Graduate Seminar (1-0-1)

Seminars for graduate students, which are related to all areas of interdisciplinary Bioscience and
Bioengineering are delivered by invited speakers.
IBBT899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-9)

Graduate students working toward the Ph. D. degree are required to carry out Ph. D. dissertation
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2021 Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering
Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering
1. Education Aim
DANE aims to be the leader in the further development of safe and sustainable nuclear energy by
preparing leading specialists with integrity, creativity and innovative quality in nuclear engineering
through providing high-quality education and training in the platform of education and research. DANE
also aims to collaborate with national and global experts and research and education institutes to
perform top- notch research through the combination of fundamental science such as physics,
chemistry, material and geological science and applying technologies such as nuclear, mechanical,
chemical, bio, and environmental engineering.
As nuclear engineering is a multidisciplinary field engaged in science, technology and engineering, it
incorporates diverse research areas with vanguard technologies to achieve both efficiency and safety
of nuclear power plants (NPPs). With the goal to be the leader in the further development of safe
and sustainable nuclear energy, DANE offers the education and research programs in (a) nuclear
safety and energy conversion, (b) nuclear physics and plasma, and (c) radioactive waste management.
The comprehensive graduate program covering the three broad areas requires multi-disciplinary
collaborations including nuclear and plasma physics, mechanical, chemical and environmental
engineering, and materials and geological science.
2. Graduation Requirements and Procedures
[Course Requirements]
A. Courses Curriculum(Applies to students enrolled since the spring semester of 2021)

Category Course Title Remarks
Nuclear Engineering
Common
Mandatory Nuclear Reactor Physics
Courses
Nuclear Power and Social Problems
Radiation Detection
Common
Nuclear Reactor Experiment
Elective
Courses Introduction of Advanced Nuclear Convergence for
Future Society
Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulics Nuclear Safety
Mandatory Plasma and Beam Physics Plasma and Accelerator

Courses Radioactive Waste Management Nuclear Environment
Intro. to AI and Robotics for Extreme Environment AI and Robot System
Nuclear Power Plant Engineering, Two Phase Flow,
Elective
Heat Transfer Physics, Nuclear Safety and Regulation, Nuclear Safety
Courses
Intro. Nuclear Safety & Related Laws
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Nuclear Fusion Plasmas, Principles & Tech. on the

Accelerators, Intro. to Sync.radiation&its sci. opp.,
Plasma and Accelerator
Rad. Shielding&Monte Carlo Simulation, Numerical
Simul. for Plasma Sci. & Eng.
Chemical Treatment of Waste and Disposal, Adv. of
Radioactive Waste Mgnt., Radioactive Contami. in the Nuclear Environment
Env., Noncrystalline Ceramics
Basic Practice for Nuclear Eng-AI, Machine Learning
for Nuc. Engineering, AI based Robotics and
AI and Robot System
Perception for Hazardous and Extreme Environment’s
Tasks
Capstone Design Project for Social Problems, Social
Social Convergence Problem&Hazardous Robotics, Science & Technology
Courses Policy, Adv. Artificial Intelligence for M.E., Artificial
intelligence and Ethics
Seminar A NUCE800A
Research
Master Thesis Research NUCE69901-09
Courses
Doctoral Dissertation Research NUCE89901-09
B. Mandatory Courses
- Students enrolled prior to 2014
Students are required to take two mandatory subjects: (1) Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering
(NUCE501) and (2) Nuclear Reactor Physics (NUCE601)
- Students enrolled from 2014
Students are required to take three mandatory subjects out of the three subjects:
(1) Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering (NUCE501) and (2) Nuclear Reactor Physics (NUCE601) and
(3) Radioactive Waste Management (NUCE602)
- The students who have been enrolled since the spring semester of 2017
Students are required to take 2 of the 3 mandatory Courses.
Students are required to take Nuclear Engineering (NUCE501) and Nuclear Reactor Physics
(NUCE502).
For students with a bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, the requirement to take Nuclear
Engineering (NUCE501) and Nuclear Reactor Physics (NUCE502) shall be waived if the students
pass the Q.E. for NUCE501 and NUCE502. However, the students must take Advances of Nuclear
Reactor Physics and Engineering (NUCE718Q).
For students continuing their studies for a doctoral degree after receiving a master’s degree from
POSTECH’s Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering, major required courses shall be waived if
they were all taken during the master’s program.
Students are required to take 3 Common Mandatory Courses(Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear
Reactor Physics, Nuclear Power and Social Problems).
Students are required to take 1 of the 4 Mandatory Courses(Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulics, Plasma
and Beam Physics, Radioactive Waste Management, Intro. to AI and Robotics for Extreme
Environment).
C. Elective Courses
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Students must complete minimum two NUCE elective courses for the completion of the degree.
Students are required to take more than 3 credits of the Common Elective Courses.
Students are required to take more than 3 credits of the Social Convergence Courses.
D. Graduate Student Seminar

Master Program students should take minimum two semesters of the DANE seminar courses.
M.S.-Ph.D. Integrated Program students should take minimum six semesters of the DANE seminar
courses are required.
Ph.D. Program students should take minimum four semesters of the DANE seminar courses are
required.
Master Program students should take minimum two semesters of the DANE seminar courses.
M.S.-Ph.D. Integrated Program students should take minimum five semesters of the DANE seminar
courses are required.
Ph.D. Program students should take minimum three semesters of the DANE seminar courses are
required.
[Credit Requirements]
Course Credits Research Credits Total Credits

Master Program 15 13 28
M.S.-Ph.D. Integrated
24 36 60
Program

30 30 60
Program

36 30 66
Program
- Acceptance of credits from other department

Up to six credits for students taken among the 400 level courses are approved as course credits.
Master Program : Up to six credits are accepted.
Ph.D. and M.S.-Ph.D. Integrated Program : Up to 12 credits are accepted.
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[Thesis Requirements and procedure]
A. Dissertation Proposal
M.S.-Ph.D. Integrated Program students should submit a dissertation proposal within four
semesters. Students can extend one semester to submit the dissertation proposal by receiving his/her
advisor’s approval.
B. Qualifying Examination, QE
Qualifying Examination held twice a year. QE must be held on the last week of December or the
first week of January and the last week of June or the first week of July to approve it by the
university graduate committee.
Ph.D. and M.S.-Ph.D. Integrated Program students should pass qualifying Examination within four
semesters after entrance.
Master Program who passes QE within four semesters after the entrance can apply for M.S.-Ph.D.
Integrated Program.
Students obtained 60 points or above out of 100 points for each subject in the exam are
considered to be passed.
For those who earned grade A- or higher in mandatory and elective subjects are exempt from QE.
<Exam subjects>
- From Student number 2011 to 2016
In principle, the Q.E. will be a written examination. Students must take and pass the exams for 2
mandatory courses and 1 elective course.
- Applies to students enrolled since the spring semester of 2017
In principle, the Q.E. will be a written examination. Students must pass the Q.E. for 2 out of 3
mandatory courses (NUCE510, NUCE520, NUCE530), NUCE501, and NUCE502 (4 courses in total).
- Applies to students enrolled since the spring semester of 2021
In principle, the Q.E. will be a written examination.
Students must pass the Q.E. for 3 Common Mandatory Courses(Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear
Reactor Physics, Nuclear Power and Social Problems) and must pass the Q.E. for 1 out of 4
Mandatory Courses (Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulics, Plasma and Beam Physics, Radioactive Waste
Management, Intro. to AI and Robotics for Extreme Environment). 4 courses in total.
C. Paper Publication in an International Academic Journal

Ph.D. and M.S.-Ph.D. Integrated Program students should publish minimum one article out of
dissertation as the first author to International Journal recognized by the division.
D. Thesis Defense
Master Program students are required to organize the thesis defense committee that consists of
minimum three persons including his/her advisor.
Ph.D. and M.S.-Ph.D. Integrated Program students are required to have a review committee of
minimum five persons including an advising professor (minimum one person should be outside the
department and the present university professors should be more than half.)
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NUCE501 Nulcear Engineering (3-0-3)

This course will cover an introduction to nuclear power plants, interaction of radiation with matter,
neutron cross sections, diffusion theory, criticality calculations, reactor kinetics, neutron slowing down
theory, heat transport and temperature distribution in reactor core, and reactivity feedback. The
objective of this course is to learn the fundamental concepts and tools for the analysis of nuclear
fission reactors.
NUCE502 Nuclear Reactor Physics (3-0-3)

This course is an introduction to the theory of nuclear fission reactors including neutron transport
theory, the P1 approximation, and diffusion theory. In addition, it lectures on criticality calculations,
which are crucial for reactor interpretation, as well as reactor kinetics, neutron slowing down theory,
and numerical solution of the diffusion equation.
NUCE718Q Advances of Nuclear Reactor Physics and Engineering (3-0-3)

The course covers the theory of nuclear fission reactors including multiplication factor, scalar flux
and net current, reaction rates, diffusion theory, criticality calculations, reactor kinetics, neutron
slowing down theory, and numerical solution of the diffusion equation. An introduction to heat
transport in reactor core is also provided.
NUCE702 Nuclear Reactor Experiment (1-0-1)

This course consists of the introduction lecture of reactor experiment, and the practical experiments
using KUCA (Kyoto University Critical Assembly) in Japan. The KUCA is a multi-core-type critical
assembly. Students visit the facility and participate in three major experiment: approach to criticality,
control rod calibration, and measurement of reaction rate. The subjects cover overall topics of nuclear
reactor and help students to understand the essence of nuclear reactor physics and radiation
detection.
NUCE510 Nuclear Power Plant Engineering (3-0-3)

The overall objective for this course is to have the students understand fundamentals behind the
nuclear power plant design and analysis. To achieve the objective, the course provides some basic
concepts essential to practical engineering which will be frequently met in the nuclear power plant
areas. To this end, the key theories for the analysis of components constructing the plant will be
addressed based on the thermodynamic cycles as well as fundamentals. Characteristics of the major
components are also learned throughout the lecture.
As a practical application point of view, theoretical backgrounds of a thermal-hydraulic analysis
computer code, MARS, will be introduced for familiarity, because it is most widely applied to the
analyses of the nuclear power plant as well as experimental facilities in the nuclear thermal-hydraulic
research areas.
NUCE520 Radiation Detection (3-0-3)

In this course, students learn these 1. Fundamental principle of radiation detection like particle
characteristics and an interaction, 2.Operating Principle of radiation detector for different particles, 3.
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Measurement technique like data statistics and handling, and spectroscopy.
NUCE530 Radioactive Waste Management (3-0-3)

This course is designed for the senior undergraduate and the graduate students of nuclear science,
nuclear engineering, environmental science and engineering, biology, geology, and chemistry to provide
an overview of fundamentals of radioactive waste management. This course includes nuclear fuel
cycle (front and backend), radioactive wastes generation and types, radiation
source/measurement/effects/nuclear waste incineration, actinide chemistry, mechanisms of
microbiological effects on radionuclide immobilization in the environment, treatment technology of
radioactive wastes, waste form development and testing methods, geological storage and disposal of
wastes, modeling of radionuclide transport, decontamination/decommissioning methods, and risk
assessment/safe analysis of repository. The primary goal of this course is to provide the students for
understanding of radioactive wastes, immobilization of different waste forms and its management
practices so that student will be able to work effectively with nuclear and environmental engineers in
industry or academic institutions.
NUCE511 Heat Transfer Physics (3-0-3)

This is a graduate course describing atomic-level kinetics (mechanisms and rates) of thermal
energy storage, transport (conduction, convection, and radiation), and transformation (various energy
conversions) by principal energy carriers. These carriers are: phonon (lattice vibration wave also
treated as quasi-particle), electron (as classical or quantum entity), fluid particle (classical particle with
quantum features), and photon (classical electromagnetic wave also as quantum particle).
NUCE518 Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulics-1 (3-0-3)
NUCE519 Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulics-2 (3-0-3)
NUCE611 Two Phase Flow (3-0-3)

This course will discuss pressure drop in two phase flow, heat transfer phenomena and phase
change such as condensation and boiling phenomena. Based on these, applied design technology and
malfunction in normal operation of steam generator, condenser and nuclear reactor will be analyzed.
Also, flow boiling crisis and instability in two phase flow will be examined.
NUCE711 Probabilistic Safety Analysis (3-0-3)

Basic Concepts of Risk and Nuclear Safety, The Nature of Nuclear Power Plant Accidents, Nuclear
Power Plant Safety Systems, Risk Assessment Methodology 1. Event Tree and Fault Tree, 2. Level 1,
2, and 3 PSA, 3. External PSA, Reliability Analysis and Major Nuclear Core Melt Down Accidents
NUCE523 Plasma Physics (3-0-3)

This course is intended for the fundamentals for the use of E&M (electricity and magnetism),
charged particles or e-beam, and plasmas for biomedicine and some basics of molecular biology and
thermodynamics included.
NUCE524 Radiation Safety (3-0-3)
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The knowledge of radiation expected ,when radioactive isotopes, radiation generators, and nuclear
power plants are used, is introduced. The principle and practical methods to minimize the radiation
exposure are given. Students will understand the radiation and study the detection techniques, the
radiation effects to human body, the protection principle to prevent the radiation exposure, and etc.
Safety-related issues in different applications of various radiations are given to students.
NUCE718M Particle Accelerator Technologies (3-0-3)

This course covers subjects related with the principles and technology in the Light source
accelerators. The key words covered in this course are; Introduction to accelerator physics (Storage
ring and XFEL) and technology, Magnet technology, Vacuum system, Diagnostics technology, laser
system.
NUCE526 Synchrotron Radiation Science and Applications (3-0-3)

The first applications of synchrotron radiation were in the field of solid-state physics. But, its use
now is ubiquitous in all the physical and natural sciences, with also significant medical applications.
‘Samples’ studied at beamlines range from man-made inorganic materials and devices, natural
minerals and rocks, environmentally significant specimens, cultural heritage materials, biologically
relevant molecules. The class covers the properties of the important beamline experimental
techniques and their principles, and also, introduce to free electron lasers and an overview of the
most common experimental techniques and applications.
NUCE721 Radiation Shielding and Monte Carlo Simulation (2-2-3)

The radiation produced in utilizing radioactive isotope, radiation generator, and nuclear power plant
is introduced. This course consists of how to protect the radiation to minimize the radiation exposure
and how to use well-known Monte Carlo codes. Safety-related issues in different applications of
various radiations are given to students. This helps students to understand the principle of shielding
analysis using Monte Carlo codes (FLUKA, PHITS, MCNP) with fundamental knowledge of Monte Carlo
calculation. The practice course of each codes will be given to students.
NUCE533 Radioactive Contaminants in the Environment (3-0-3)

This course provides the graduate students for an overview of fundamental radiochemistry and
hydrogeochemistry associated with environmental nuclear wastes on soils and groundwater. Because
the environmental concerns of the fate and transport of radioactive contaminants in subsurface
environments are significantly increasing and the nuclear waste management is also depending on the
interaction of the radioactive contaminants on mineral surfaces in soils and aquifers, an increasing
understanding of fundamental radiochemistry and hydrogeochemistry in contaminant transport and
remediation processes is strongly needed.
NUCE534 Noncrystalline Ceramics (3-0-3)

This course teaches basic theories and the most up-to-date research trend on principles and
generation of Photonics glasses which are applied to the movement and generation of photon, laser,
optical communication, display, etc.
NUCE731 Advances of Radioactive Waste Management (3-0-3)

This course provides the graduate (or senior) students for advanced understanding of
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radiochemistry, radionuclide speciation, aqueous geochemistry and modeling, mineralogy, groundwater

hydrology, low-temperature solid waste form development, geomicrobiology, mechanisms of microbial
transformations of actinides, fission and activation products, the impacts of microbial activity on
disposal of low-level wastes in shallow land burial grounds, intermediate-level waste in engineered
facilities, and high-level waste in deep geological formations, microbial gas generation from
radioactive wastes, environmental contamination and remediation methods, bioremediation of
contaminated sites, vitrification of radioactive wastes, and decontamination methods and technology
development.
NUCE732 Radiochemistry (3-0-3)

This radiochemistry course is designed for graduate students in the nuclear engineering or other
engineering departments, and the chemistry department, who are beginning their careers in
radiochemistry. The objective of this course is to introduce the theories and fundamental
understanding of radiochemistry. Topics to be covered the nuclear stability, including the fundamental
principle of radioactive(alpha-, beta-, and gamma-) decay, the interaction of radiation with the
matters, and their measurements through alpha/gamma spectrometry, and gross alpha/gross beta
counting. In addition to the protection from the exposure of radioactivity dealing in the laboratory.
furthermore, the usage of radioactive tracers in chemical kinetics, the separation chemistry, and the
environmental chemistry will be also covered in the course. Each student from this course will be
able to work effectively with nuclear engineers and the environmental radio-chemist in the nuclear
industry or the academic institutes.
NUCE733 Chemical Process for Waste Management and Decontamination (3-0-3)
NUCE699 Master Thesis Research (credits varies)

Students will conduct Master Thesis Research under the guidance of advisors.
NUCE899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (credits varies)

Students will conduct Doctoral Dissertation Research under the guidance of advisors. Students will
conduct Master Thesis Research under the guidance of advisors.
NUCE718A-Z Special Topics in Advanced Nuclear Engineering (credits varies)

Selected topics reflecting the latest trend in nuclear engineering research will be dealt with in
depth.
NUCE719A-Z Special Topics in Advanced Nuclear Engineering (credits varies)

Selected topics reflecting the latest trend in nuclear engineering research will be dealt with in
depth.
NUCE800A Seminar A (1-0-1)

Weekly seminars are organized throughout a semester. Prominent speakers whose work related
with various fields of nuclear engineering and physics are invited for the seminar.
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2021 School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience & Bioengineering
School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience &

Bioengineering
1. Education Aim
The School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, an interdisciplinary graduate program,

was launched in 2005 with an aim of training and educating world-class scientists and engineers
equipped with both quantitative, systematic, and integrative orientations and hands-on experience, and
committed to working at the interface of the basic sciences and various applications. The program
offers a unique combination of the basic sciences courses and is run under innovative educational
systems in which the core sciences such as biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics are
combined with the knowledge, techniques, and insights from a variety of disciplines, including
electronic and electrical engineering, chemical engineering, and environmental engineering.
2. Program Overview
[The need-and track-based curriculum]

The need-and track-based curriculum mirrors the philosophy of the program to train scientists and
researchers with interdisciplinary knowledge and experience. To accomplish this mission, the program
offers a track-based curriculum that is linked to the background and research interests of each
student. The curriculum consists of two tracks: 1) Systems Bio-sciences 2) Systems Bioengineering
Track 1: Systems Biosciences

The track provides an education for quantitative, systematic and dynamic analyses of various life
phenomena ranging from molecules to organisms. It adopts methodologies of mathematics, chemistry,
life science, physics, electronics, electrical engineering and computer science; 1) modeling and analysis
of complex biological systems via system-level spatio-temporal investigations, and 2) bio-technological
research based on the quantitative, systematic and dynamic understanding of the phenomena of living
organisms (e.g. development of new concepts in medicine, bio-materials, and elucidation of metabolic
mechanisms.)
Track 2: Systems Bioengineering

The track provides an education for engineering biological systems by integrating the methodologies
of life science, material science, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electronics and
electrical engineering, and chemical engineering; 1) development of devices to understand life
phenomena (e.g. bio-imaging techniques, substitute bio-materials, and NEMS/ MEMS-based medical
engineering, 2) reverse engineering to solve biological problems (e.g. simulation of a neural network
of a living organism), and 3) forward-engineering in analysis of biological systems with the aim to
increase metabolic products such as ethanol and hydrogen.
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Curriculum
In accordance with Chapter 4 Article 23 of the Rules and Regulations of the Graduate School, “The
minimum number of overall credits to be completed for the awarding of degrees is 28 for the
Master’s Program, 32 for the Doctoral Program, and 60 for the MS/PhD Integrated Program. The
number of course credits and research credits to be completed in each degree is specified in the
department bulletin”, the School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering has set the
minimum number of credits as 60 for the MS/PhD Integrated Program (27 course credits and 33
research credits), 28 for the Master’s Program (21 course credits and 7 research credits) and 32 for
the Doctoral Program (18 course credits and 14 research credits) (Refer to the table for details).
The I-Bio graduate program offers doctorate degree in both science and engineering. The goal of
the graduate program is to train students into world-class leading scientists and engineers. To
achieve this goal, the School provides the students with several unique education policies and
programs for interdisciplinary, integrative and quantitative study. Thus, each student has several thesis
advisors, one from the life science field and one or two from other related scientific disciplines. The
curriculum is adjusted to meet every student’s educational background and research interests so that
he or she acquires the fundamental knowledge necessary to perform required interdisciplinary
research activities. The students are also encouraged to establish external partnership through
collaboration with their external thesis co-advisors or I-Bio’s international student exchange programs
which are currently connected with several renowned institutions worldwide.
The following two track-based curricula are offered at the I-BIO:
1) Systems Biosciences
2) Systems Bioengineering
Doctoral Master’s
MS/PhD Integrated Program
Program Program
Research Credits 33 14 7
Major Requirement
Frontiers in Interdisciplinary Bioscience
(3 credits)
Advanced Bio-Imaging(IBI0711)
Advanced Metabolic Engineering(IBIO650)
Advanced Molecular Genetics(IBIO528)
Tissue Engineering (IBIO657)
Biofluid Mechanics(IBIO616)
Nano-Biomaterials(IBIO514)
Biopolymer Chemistry(IBIO621)
Required Electives
BioMEMS(IBIO529)
(3 or more credits)
Biology of Aging(IBIO655) 18 course 21 course
Advanced Molecular Biology Ⅰ(IBIO652) credits credits
Principles of Biomedical Opt.& Imaging (required (required
(IBIO530) course:6 credits course:6 credits
Integrative Bio-Imaging Technology(IBIO531) & elective & elective
Advanced Synthetic Biology(IBIO534) course: 12 course: 15
Biological Physics(IBIO526) credits) credits)
Biology background
Physics/Chem/Math/Computer
Engineering (12 credits)
Science (12 credits)
Biosciences (9 credits)
Major Electives Biosciences (9 credits)
(21 or more credits) Physics/Chem/Math/Computer
Engineering background
Science background
Physics/Chem/Math/Computer
Engineering (9 credits)
Science (9 credits)
Biosciences (12 credits)
Bioscience (12 credits)
TrackⅠ TrackⅡ
TRACKS
Systems Biosciences Systems Bioengineering
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I-Bio’s curriculum serves as a bridge between education and interdisciplinary research.
Each student is advised by his advisor and the education committee to choose one of the tracks
based on his or her research interests. The Major Requirement and required electives provide the
fundamentals of interdisciplinary bio-sciences while the track-based curriculum presents specific
features of each track. The students are also encouraged to take courses offered by other programs.
[Requirements for the Awarding of Degrees]

A number of credits required for the awarding of degrees are determined by the curriculum
committee. However, students can take courses that fit their track and research fields. While the
track-based curriculum is the core of the program, a student, supervisor and curriculum committee
work together to meet every student’s needs.
IBIO511 Bio-Imaging (3-0-3)

IBIO512 Biostatistics (3-0-3)

The course covers the basics of mathematical analysis and mathematical modeling with applications
into biology. It deals with reaction dynamics, system dynamics, oscillations, pattern formations, waves
in biological systems, neural dynamics, and infectious disease dynamics.
IBIO513 Information Processing for Genomics and Proteomics (3-0-3)

The course provides an understanding of information processing for genomics and proteomics. The
course introduces a variety of research methods and covers information processing techniques for
gene isolation, comparative genomic studies, analysis of gene expression, computing techniques for
the analysis of protein expression, protein interactions and E cell simulation.
IBIO514 Nano-Biomaterials (3-0-3)

The convergence of recent advances in nano-biotechnology and medicine has created the new
research domain of nano-medicine. This course will provide students with an in-depth understanding
of nano-bio-materials for nano-medicine in terms of life science, chemistry, physics, and materials
science.
IBIO515/MECH579 Introduction to Microfluidics (3-0-3)

The course provides the basic theories of micro-fluidics, such as the governing equations for
transport phenomena, electrokinetics, and di-electro-phoresis, and examines applications of
micro-fluidics to study biological phenomena. The course helps students offer their abilities to
interpret movements of particles under the effects of viscous and electrokinetic forces and
electro-osmotic fl in a micro channel, including convection diffusion.
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IBIO516 Method in Interdisciplinary Research (2-0-1)

Supervisors advise students on the progress of their research, research methods and interpretation
of results. It encompasses the purpose, background, assumptions or motivation of research, research
findings, and their interpretation and suggestions for further research.
IBIO518/LIFE509 Advanced Cell Biology (3-0-3)

The course studies the structure of cells using methods of light and electron microscopy techniques
in relation to their functions.
IBIO519/EECE551 Digital Image Processing (3-0-3)

The course offers methods of computer-based image processing and analysis. The structure and
principles of the human vision system and a variety of image processing techniques such as
modeling, sampling, quantization, enhancement, restoration and two-dimensional data filtering and
conversion theories are introduced. Image analysis techniques such as edge detection, image division
and matching are covered. In addition, image coding using various conversion techniques and the
structure of the up-to-date image processing computer are introduced.
IBIO520/CSED515 Machine Learning (3-0-3)

The course offers basic principles of computational skills that are needed to study neural networks.
Perceptron, RRB, Cohonen Networks and Hop field Network models are analysed. Students study
methods of pattern recognition, regression analysis and predictions and various applications.
IBIO521/CSED514 Pattern Recognition (3-0-3)

The course introduces basic principles of pattern recognition, and teaches students how to apply
the learning to a variety of situations. The course focuses on statistical pattern recognition and its
relationship with artificial neural networks.
IBIO522/LIFE414 System Biology (3-0-3)

This is an introductory course to systems biology. It covers principles of genomics, transcriptomics,
proteomics, network analysis, and network modeling. The course is based on analysis of research
papers published in scientific media on the subject. The course is designed for advanced
undergraduates and graduate students with strong backgrounds in molecular biology.
IBIO523/MATH443 Mathematics for Biologists (3-0-3)

The course aims to provide an introduction to mathematical modeling in biology. Deterministic and
stochastic models are explored alongside with analytical and numerical techniques. The course covers
ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, stochastic differential equations, stochastic
simulation algorithms, networks, numerical algorithms and difference equations.
IBIO524/PHYS420 Single-molecule biophysics (3-0-3)

Interdisciplinary approaches have successfully explored an increasing number of biological problems.
The inherent averaging associated with the conventional biochemical tools makes it difficult to unravel
the salient features of molecular mechanisms. The development of physical techniques that allow the
observation and manipulation of individual molecules has enabled the study a variety of biological
processes at an unprecedented level of detail. Starting with the physics related to biological molecules
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and cells, the course advances to the microscopy and spectroscopy of the single-molecule biophysics.
IBIO526/PHYS413 Biological Physics (3-0-3)

This course deals with the basics of Biophysics (Biological Physics/Biophysics) to understand life
phenomena by applying physical methods and concepts.
This course introduces biophysical approaches to important life phenomena occurring at the molecular
and cellular level, and cultivates the ability to understand life from a physical perspective.
IBIO528/ITCE566 Advanced Molecular Genetics (3-0-3)

This course is designed to help students learn recent exiting advances in the molecular genetics.
The topics include functional genetics, model organisms, molecular genomics. In addition, students will
discuss breakthrough findings in the molecular genetics field.
IBIO530/CITE551 Principles of Biomedical Opt.& Imaging (3-0-3)

This course will cover two main topics including the principles of optical photon transport in biological
tissues and various optical imaging techniques. The former topic includes an introduction to
IBIO531/IBBT501 Integrative Bio-Imaging Technology) (3-0-3)

IBIO532/IBBT530 Principles Biology (3-0-3)

This course introduces principles in Oncology covering from the cellular and molecular levels to tissue
levels including those in cancer patients. Particularly, students will learn how tumor microenvironment
impacts cancer therapy and how chemotherapy and radiotherapy exert their anticancer actions at the
tissue, cellular, and molecular levels. Students will also be exposed to some of the newest trends in
Oncology including metastasis and cancer stem cells.
IBIO534/CHEB801H Advanced Synthetic Biology (3-0-3)

Cutting-edge scientific researches in the field of synthetic biology will be lectured and discussed in
this ‘Advanced Synthetic Biology’ course as outlined in the course plan. Throughout the course, the
students gain a deeper knowledge of synthetic biology. This knowledge will lead the students to
understand recent trends in synthetic biology. After completing the course, students can conceptually
design synthetic biological circuits, devices, and/or systems.
IBIO612/PHYS667 Quantitative Theoretical Biology (3-0-3)

This is a basic course geared to the quantitative analysis and modeling which is necessary for the
theoretical understanding of biological phenomena. The course especially focuses on bio-statistics,
non-linear mechanics, bio-informatics, thermo-dynamics, bio-dynamics, data analysis and data mining.
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IBIO613/MECH598 Biomechanics (3-0-3)

The course introduces the dynamic phenomena of cells and molecules of living organisms and
analyses relationships among dynamic phenomena and life phenomena.
IBIO614 Frontiers in Interdisciplinary Biosciences (3-0-3)

The course helps students choose research topics.
IBIO615 Advanced Bioengineering (3-0-3)
The course analyses the emerging biotech industry, its prospects and research directions. In
addition, the course introduces basic and novel technologies in biotech industry.
IBIO616/MECH624 Biofluid Mechanics (3-0-3)

This is a basic course with the aim to provide the understanding of the cardio-vascular system.
IBIO617/MECH646 Nanobiotechnology (3-0-3)

The course explores conversion and material transport of fine energy, related devices and behaviors
through the mechanical, material, physical, chemical, and biological analysis of fine bio-materials and
reactions. This course discusses cases of Bio-MEMS devices and Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical
Systems development for the high throughput analysis and treatment of fine bio-materials and related
scientific and technological issues.
IBIO631/PHYS666 Physics of Soft Condensed Matter (3-0-3)

The course studies polymers as aone- and two-dimensional soft matter and transport phenomena
in membranes and liquid crystals. In the course we cover ideal chain theory, semi-soft polymer
solutions and melt, bio-polymers, fluctuation and interactions on interfaces, self-assembled interfaces
and membranes.
IBIO632/PHYS720 Special Topics in Brain Science (3-0-3)

The course analyses the basics of the structure and functions of the brain including sight, memory,
emotion, bio-rhythms (circadian rhythms), motion control, parallel functions, neural coding, linguistic
functions, and nondestructive measurement of brain functions. The course hosts seminars on basic
matters of brain science and modern trends in this field.
IBIO633/PHYS662 Biological Statistical Physics (3-0-3)

The course adopts statistical physics approaches to interpret dynamic biological life phenomena. It
studies physical processes in electrolyte solutions, bio-polymers, bio-membranes, ion channels and
delves into processes of protein folding and transitory events in cells, eg, electrical signal transfer in
a nerve fiber.
IBIO634/PHYS665 Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos Theory (3-0-3)

The course provides the non-linear origins of chaos and synchronization by modeling dynamic
phenomena that occur in complex biological systems. Network pattern formation, stochastic resonance
and neural networks of coupled oscillators are rigorously analyzed in this course.
IBIO635/LIFE616 Biocommunicatoins (3-0-3)
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The course introduces principles of various cell-molecule interactions in a multicellular organism.

The course investigates functional modules and motives of receptor-ligand and signal proteins. The
course hosts tutorial lectures given by experts in this field and provides mathematical background for
understanding of interrelations that exist within bio-systems.
IBIO636/LIFE617 Tissue Biochemistry (3-0-3)

The course provides an overview of functions of the human body such as neural signaling,
circulation, digestion, excretion and reproduction in normal and pathological conditions. The course
hosts invited lectures from different medical field in order to learn more about the methods of
treatment of diseases and the current status and prospects in medicine.
IBIO637/LIFE618 Proteomics & Molecular Networks (3-0-3)

The course presents modern findings in proteomics. The course is focused on the structure and
traits of protein machines, which consist of protein multi-complexes such as proteasome, spliceosome,
focal adhesion complex, and post-synaptic density complex. The state-of-the-art technology is
introduced and applied to analyze the molecule network derived from protein interactions.
IBIO638/LIFE619 Bioinformatics (3-0-3)

The course illustrates ways of search and analysis of biological data and describes modern trends
and prospects of bio-informatics.
IBIO639/LIFE620 Advanced Biostatistics (3-0-3)

The course introduces advanced statistical analysis methods that are required to analyze and
biological systems.
IBIO640/LIFE719 Molecular Biophysics (3-0-3)

The course covers general principles of physics, biochemistry and biology. A special emphasis is
given to physical chemistry approach to study molecular phenomena. The course focuses studies of
the structures of biopolymers, relationships between molecules and physical methods used in the
characterization of proteins and nucleic acid.
IBIO641/CHEM721 Biological Molecular Chemistry (3-0-3)

The course teaches how to design and synthesize chemical compounds of known physiological
activity. This course especially focuses on the development of materials which interfere with catalytic
functions by acting selectively on special enzymes.
IBIO642/CHEB731 Biomedical Transport Phenomena (3-0-3)

The course presents ways to analyze and interpret transport phenomena in a living organism. It
demonstrates applications of principles of chemical engineering to medical engineering and genetic
engineering research.
IBIO643/CHEB732 Bioseparataion Processes (3-0-3)

The course studies technical separation methods of biological macromolecules that take are
common in bioengineering applications. It covers basic principles and applications of thermodynamic
analysis of diluted solutions, thin membrane filtration chromatography, centrifugal separation and
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electrophoresis.
IBIO644/CHEB733 Cell Culture Engineering (3-0-3)

The course studies cell cultures, ie, plant and animal cells, mold and algae, and microorganisms
such as bacteria from the physical chemistry engineering perspective.
IBIO645/CHEB734 Biochemical Process Engineering (3-0-3)

The course covers basic features of biochemical processes and systematic approaches to analysis,
evaluation and optimization of biochemical processes.
IBIO646/CHEB737 Advanced Molecular Biotechnology (3-0-3)

The course introduces basic principles and applications of molecular biology, biochemistry, and
microbiology and provides the understanding of molecular biotechnology, based on DNA recombination
technology. It delves into the protein recombination manifestation system of bacilli, enzymes, insects,
plants and animals as well as applications of molecular biotechnology in the fields of chemistry,
medical science, the environment and agriculture.
IBIO647/MECH643 Biomechanics (3-0-3)

Students learn to design models to simulate movements and operations of the human body. This
course covers an thropoftry, human body modeling and control theory.
IBIO648/MECH647 Bioengineering (3-1-3)

The course focuses on mechanical and electrical interpretations of the human body. During the
course students investigate functions of the limbs and study computational methods for data
collection and interpretation.
IBIO649/LIFE622Z Molecular Imaging (3-0-3)

IBIO650/CHEB643 Advanced Metabolic Engineering (3-0-3)

IBIO651/CHEM669 Special Topics in Biochemistry (3-0-3)

Selected topics from bio-organic, biophysical, or biological chemistry will be discussed. The contents
of this course will vary.
IBIO652/LIFE601 Advanced Molecular BiologyⅠ (3-0-3)

IBIO654/CHEB644 Transcriptional Regulation for Synthetic Biotechnology (3-0-3)
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This graduate-level course aims to provide intensive knowledge of transcription mechanism and
regulation system for synthetic biology especially for the purposeful redesign of the biological system.
IBIO655/ITCE562 Biology of Aging (3-0-3)

The focus of this course is on current understanding of aging process at an organismic level.
Emphasis is placed on genetic control mechanisms that regulate aging and age-related diseases.
Moreover, students will discuss key molecular signaling pathways that regulate aging processes, which
are conserved across phyla.
IBIO656/LIFE508 Advanced Developmental Biology (3-0-3)
This course explores the mechanisms through which the fertilized egg develops into an entity
composed of various cells, tissues, and organs.
IBIO657/MECH532 Tissue Engineering (3-0-3)

research. Topics include basic cell biology, chemistry, bio-materials, anatomy, computer-aided
design/computer-aided machining (CAD/ CAM), and manufacturing technology. Various mathematical
and mechanical tools for simulating cell behavior are introduced. In addition, basic experimental
laboratory instruction covers cell culture and scaffold fabrication.
IBIO658/LIFE503 Advanced Immunology (3-0-3)

This course explores the principles of and techniques for conducting research on immunity and
reactions of antigens and antibodies, immuno assay, structures and reactions of immuno globulins,
IBIO659/LIFE505 Neurobiology (3-0-3)

IBIO661 Molecular Spectroscopy (3-0-3)

Development of molecular quantum mechanics and its application to the spectroscopy of atoms and
molecules. Topics include interaction of the electric field with matter, group theory, rotational and
vibrational spectroscopy of molecules, electronic spectroscopy of atoms and molecules, and
photoelectron spectroscopy.
IBIO662/CHEM542 Analytical Spectroscopy (3-0-3)

and instrumentation 1 to analytical spectro-chemical methods. It also discusses specific
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spectro-chemical analysis techniques in terms of their implementation and characteristics, where

IBIO663/LIFE611 Biomacromolecular Structures (3-0-3)

This course addresses a structural understanding of the functions of proteins a structural
understanding of protein-DNA, protein-sugar, protein-steroid, and protein- protein interactions; a
structural understanding of enzyme protein reaction mechanisms and protein structures as means to
functional genomics to arrive at an advanced understanding of the functions of proteins, which dictate
a majority of biological phenomena.
IBIO665/EVSE540 Einvronmental Bio-processing (3-0-3)

Basic concepts of microbiology and biochemistry are introduced. Various microbial groups along
with metabolic pathways are discussed. Introductory level of typical bio-processes is also discussed.
IBIO666/AMSE612 X-ray Imaging (3-0-3)

In-situ microscopic observation is getting important in nano-technology or biotechnology.
Conventional microscopes have limitations on surface observation (optical microscope, scanning
electron microscope, atomic microscope, etc) or in environments (mostly vacuum). The only in-situ
microscopic method to overcome such limitations is X-ray imaging. In this lecture the basic principles
of X-ray imaging are introduced together with cases of recent researches. Practical methodologies of
X-ray imaging are taught as well. This lecture is for the graduate students oriented in materials
science, nano-technology or biotechnology.
IBIO667/CHEB645 Protein Biosynthesis (3-0-3)

This is an intensive course to study protein synthesis mechanism as well as regulation network in
IBIO699 Master Thesis Research (1-9)

Students conduct research under the supervision of their academic advisors.
IBIO711/PHYS712A Advanced Bio-imaging (3-0-3)

The course helps students to understand the principles of microscopy, one of the most important
research techniques in modern physics, chemistry and biology. Further the latest research methods
utilizing it as well as its biological application will be explored.
IBIO712/PHYS712B Current Issues in Biological Physics (3-0-3)

We aim to get some sense of current issues in biological physics.
IBIO801A-Z Special Topics in Systems Biology (1-9)

Selected topics reflecting the latest trend in systems biological research will be dealt with in depth.
IBIO811A-Z Graduate Seminar (3-0-3)

Seminars for graduate students, which are related to all areas of interdisciplinary Bioscience and
Bioengineering are delivered by invited speakers.
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IBIO899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-9)

Students conduct research under the supervision of their academic advisors
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2021 Social Data Science Major – Graduate Program
Social Data Science Major
1. Education Goals
The Social Data Science (SDS) major aims to cultivate people who lead a data-driven society. The SDS
major is dedicated to helping students with knowledge, skills, and techniques in social sciences and
data technologies make valuable contributions to the global economy, welfare, and sustainability. The
SDS major emphasizes a curriculum designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of real-world
problems and creative problem-solving skills. It also provides educational, learning, and research
opportunities to actively respond to various social needs.
2. Program Overview
The social data science major is an interdisciplinary research-oriented graduate program. The
program includes basic and advanced courses in humanities and social science and courses offered
in the engineering departments to interdisciplinary education. This SDS major includes specialized
courses to foster social data scientists with excellence and existing courses provided by the Division
of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Industrial Management and Management
Engineering, and Department of Computer Science and Engineering, etc. Besides, through cooperation
with external organizations, an education system is established that can actively respond to social and
industrial demand. The curriculum includes introductory courses on social science and data analysis,
statistical research methods, and social data science seminars as mandatory major courses. The
elective courses consist of courses specialized in social data analysis and graduate courses offered by
industrial & management engineering, computer science & engineering, and electrical & electronic
engineering.
[Curriculum]
In accordance with Chapter 4 Article 23 of the Rules and Regulations of the Graduate School, “The
minimum number of overall credits to be completed for the awarding of degrees is 28 for the
Master’s Program, 32 for the Doctoral Program, and 60 for the MS/PhD Integrated Program. The
number of course credits and research credits to be completed in each degree is specified in the
department bulletin”, the Social Data Science Major has set the minimum number of credits as 60 for
the MS/PhD Integrated Program (27 course credits and 33 research credits), 28 for the Master’s
Program (21 course credits and 7 research credits) and 32 for the Doctoral Program (18 course
credits and 14 research credits) (Refer to the table for details).
[Remarks on Graduation requirements with degrees in the SDS Major]
- Course credit requirements for a graduate degree may befulfilled by: 
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A. Graduate courses from the SDS Major and/or other departments at POSTECH 
B. Undergraduate courses (300,400-level) from other departments at POSTECH
- Each student in M.S. Program or M.S-Ph.D Combined Program must take Social Science and Data
Analysis (PSDS501), Statistical Research Method (PSDS502), and Social Data Science Seminar
(PSDS503).
- M.S Program students must take at least 6 credits of Major Elective courses, and M.S-Ph.D
Combined Program students must take at least 18 credits of Major Elective courses.
- Ph.D Program students must take at least 12 credits of Major Requirement or Major Elective
courses. Each student in Ph.D Program who has not taken the courses in Major Requirement during
B.S or M.S, is required to complete the missing ones.
- Each student in M.S. Program or M.S-Ph.D Combined Program must take Special Topics on Social
Data Science (PSDS 800).
- Course credits for S/U grades are only accepted for up to 3 credits for the M.S and Ph.D program,
and 6 credits for M.S-Ph.D Combined Program.

M.S-Ph.D Combined 42 Credits 18 Credits 60 Credits
3. Course List
Category Course No. Title Lecture-Lab-Credit
PSDS 501 Social Science and Data Analysis 3-0-3
Major
Requirement
PSDS 502 Statistical Research Method 3-0-3
PSDS 503 Social Data Science Seminar 3-0-3
PSDS 601 Social Issue and Trend Analysis 3-0-3
Human Behavior, Organization, and
PSDS 602 Market Research 3-0-3
PSDS 700 Special topics in Social Data Science A/Z 1~3

PSDS 701 Social Network Analysis 3-0-3
PSDS 621/IMEN574 Programming for Data Science 3-0-3
PSDS 641/EECE695 Semiconductor Memory 3-0-3
PSDS 721/IMEN677 Time-Series Analysis 3-0-3
Major PSDS 722/IMEN662 Discrete Optimization 3-0-3
Electives
PSDS 723/IMEN891E Bayesian Statistics for Data Analysis 3-0-3
Business Process Management
PSDS 724/IMEN881A & Process Mining 3-0-3
PSDS 725/IMEN587 Science & Technology Policy Research 3-0-3

PSDS 726/IMEN597 Digital Management 3-0-3
PSDS 727/IMEN572 Service Quality Engineering 3-0-3
PSDS 731/CSED610 Information Retrieval 3-0-3
Linguistic Basis for Natural Language
PSDS 732/CSED518 Processing 3-0-3
PSDS 699 Master Thesis Research 1~9

Research
Requirement PSDS 800 Special Topics on SDS 1-0-1
PSDS 899 Doctorial Thesis Research 1~9
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PSDS501 Social Science and Data Analysis (3-0-3)

This course covers the major classical and modern theories of social science. Besides, after
preparing the theoretical basis for social science, data-based analysis is conducted for major issues
in each area. This provides an opportunity to discuss the validity of the theory in practice.
PSDS502 Statistical Research Method (3-0-3)

The course covers the statistical methodology necessary for social science research. Specifically, it
deals with multivariate normal distribution, variance analysis, repeated measurement data analysis,
principal component analysis, factor analysis, regression analysis, discriminant analysis, and logistic
regression.
PSDS503 Social Data Science Seminar (3-0-3)

The purpose of this course is to let the students in graduate program to participate in the
seminars to increase the ability to apply the theories learned to real-world problems.
PSDS601 Social Issue and Trend Analysis (3-0-3)

This course deals with systematic analysis of social issues and their implications. For the analysis,
data produced through various channels are extracted, processed, and analyzed. The course focuses
on the changes in social issues and discusses the basis for those changes through data analysis.
PSDS602 Human Behavior, Organization, and Market Research (3-0-3)

This course deals with psychological and social factors that are the basis of human behavior. And,
it looks at the characteristics and operating principles according to the type of organization. The data
analysis is also conducted on the market mechanism to investigate cooperation and competition
between organizations.
PSDS700 Special topics in Social Data Science A/Z (1-3)

This course is designed to present and discuss the current researches in the area of social data
science for acquisition of new knowledge.
PSDS701 Social Network Analysis (3-0-3)

This course explains theories and methodologies for social network analysis. The construction and
analysis of social networks from data discuss social phenomena and individuals in society from a new
perspective. It also explains various analysis methods to analyze individual relationships and discusses
how the relationship between organizations, companies, and countries affects each individual's
performance.
PSDS621/IMEN574 Programming for Data Science (3-0-3)

Prerequisite : Statistics course (IMEN272, MATH231, MATH230) or equivalent
Integrating course for data science.
Statistical knowledge, programming skill, and domain-specific problem solving skill is developed with
various area data. Data wangling, visualization, supervised and unsupervised learning, professional
ethics are discussed in class.
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PSDS641/EECE695 Semiconductor Memory (3-0-3)

PSDS699 Master Thesis Research (1-9)
PSDS721/IMEN677 Time-Series Analysis (3-0-3)

Box-Jenkins models including ARMA, ARIMA and seasonal ARMA processes, multi-variate time
series, state space models are studied for system analysis and prediction based on the time-series
data. Applications to economic and financial time series will be dealt with.
PSDS722/IMEN662 Discrete Optimization (3-0-3)

This course deals with discrete optimization problems such as bin-packing, set covering, knapsack,
assignment problem, TSP, vehicle routing problem and facility location, and their solution techniques
such as exact methods, heuristic and meta heuristic. Computation complexity and real world’s
application problems are also discussed.
PSDS723/IMEN891E Bayesian Statistics for Data Analysis (3-0-3)

This course introduce elementary Bayesian inference and computational methods for data
analysis. Specifically, Bayesian paradigm, conjugate priors, Markov chain Monte Carlo methods,
hierarchical models and variational inference are considered. Some of recent Bayesian nonparametric
methods and advanced computational algorithms are also covered. Students will learn these methods
with applications to real data analysis.
PSDS724/IMEN881A Business Process Management & Process Mining (3-0-3)

This course covers the entire BPM life-cycle, from process identification to process monitoring,
covering along the way process modelling, analysis, redesign and automation. Concepts, methods and
tools from business management, computer science and industrial engineering are blended into one
comprehensive and inter-disciplinary approach. Students will learn about the benefits of systematically
managing business processes through BPM, how this differs from related disciplines, and the key
phases of a BPM project.
PSDS725/IMEN587 Science & Technology Policy Research (3-0-3)

A nation’s competitiveness rests on creation of knowledge in and application of new scientific and
technology, and the science and technology keep growing critical in this modern society. Students
examine a variety of research areas in scientific and technology and study real-life cases to enhance
research competencies in science and technology policy.
PSDS726/IMEN597 Digital Management (3-0-3)

Through in-depth case studies and practical articles, innovative ideas and practices of the globalized
Korean companies are studied. Key innovations through IT-applications and the state-of-the-art
management techniques, such as PI, ERP, SCM, CRM, and SRM, are the major subjects.
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PSDS727/IMEN572 Service Quality Engineering (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Quality Engineering or Equivalent
Service Quality Engineering deals with various theories associated with quality engineering for
measurement, evaluation, and improvement of service quality, and engineering techniques usable in
design & development, operation, and delivery of new service. It focuses on the high-valued service
industries, which are knowledge-based rather than labor-intensive.
PSDS731/CSED610 Information Retrieval (3-0-3)

PSDS732/CSED518 Linguistic Basis for Natural Language Processing (3-0-3)

PSDS800 Special Topics on SDS (1-0-1)

This course is designed to present and discuss the current researches in the area of common
interest in social data science.
PSDS899 Doctorial Dissertation Research (1-9).
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2021 Sports AIX Graduate Program
Sports AIX Graduate Program
1. Learning Goals
The education objective of the Sports AIX Graduate Program is to foster specialists in the Sport
Science and Technology related to the 4th industrial revolution. In order to foster a Master Degree in
engineering that is centered on artificial intelligence in the sports industry, we divided the current
educational fields into three main categories: [AI X Sports Big Data & Data Analysis], [AI X Sports
Multimedia] and [AI X New Technology: Sports Technology Initiative].
2. Program Overview
The Sports AIX Graduate Program offers a multidisciplinary graduate system and in-depth training
to foster world-class talent specialized in three key fields: Sports AIX Big Data & Data Analysis,
Sports AIX Multimedia and Sports AIX New Technology. The educational objectives and related
research areas of each field are as follows.
Track 1 [Sports AIX Big Data & Data Analysis]

As technology advances, the data available increases, and in particular, the big data generated in
the sports sector is changing the face of the sports industry, including elite sports. By analyzing the
sports data, data scientists help in making decisions about strategies and tactics for games and
optimal training programs for athletes, etc. and this is the determining factor in winning or losing the
competition. The sports data science field is receiving a lot of attention lately, because it analyzes
unstructured and structured data such as big data and text from sports teams/ athletes and
examines factors affecting their performance. As the market develops the use of data in sports we
are conducting research on the analysis methods and content development in the sports field.
Track 2 [Sports AIX Multimedia]

Research in this field aims to study computer vision and voice technology, and to conduct research
in which computers understand images, recognize people, sense and express emotions, and use meta
data to analyze images. Specifically, we are studying algorithms and platforms for effective interaction
with multimedia content, developing image-based recognition models, and researching deep running
models for video sports data summary and content detection.
Track 3 [Sports AIX New Technology]

Cutting-edge advanced technologies are revolutionizing the way sports teams and athletes train and
compete and how fans engage and consume content, they are also transforming the global stadium.
The program of New Technologies is carrying out various research including new types of sensors,
equipment development, sports IoT, and facility automation systems, as well as research on
next-generation virtual and augmented reality hardware, displays, and interactive content. In addition
to that, the program is conducting research that aims to create new values and innovations in the
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era of the 4th industrial revolution through convergence of research with humanities and social
sciences such as Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design Thinking, and Media Studies.

Sports AIX Graduate Program
Students Main Department Overall Credit
Required Courses
Courses
Course Work Internship Course Research
(SAIX 501-503) (INTN 800) Credits Credits The rule of Main
department will be
The rule of Main department applied
Credits 6 Credit Points At least 1 credit
will be applied
[Notes on Completion of Course]
SAIX501 ~ 503 Required Courses

-Sports ICT Convergence Technology (SAIX501)
-Understanding of Global Sports Industry (SAIX502)
-Sports Convergence Leadership (SAIX503).
INTN800 Internship Program

-Internship at sport industry companies.
-At least 1 Credit
3. Course Table
Completion Division Course Number Course Title Lecture Scoring
SAIX501 Sports ICT Convergence Research 3-0-3
Core SAIX502 The Business of Sports 2-0-2
Course Common
Leadership: A Coach, What is a
SAIX503 Leadership? 1-0-1
CSED532/
MATH532 App. of Mathematics and Big Data 3-0-3
EECE803 IT Research paper Presentation Skill 3-0-3

EECE651 Computational Intelligence 3-0-3
Track 1
IMEN87A Business Process Management and 3-0-3
Process Mining
CSED703B Vison and Language 3-0-3
CSED441 Introduction to computer Vision 3-0-3
Selected CITE490K Digital Fabrication Studio 3-0-3
Course
Track 2 CSED442 Artificial Intelligence 3-0-3
CSED514 Pattern Recognition 3-0-3
EECE411 Optoelectronics Display Engineering 3-0-3
MECH439 Introduction to Robotics 3-0-3
Flexible Electronic Materials and
EECE490W Applications 3-0-3
Track 3
EECE490V Embedded SoC Design 3-0-3
MECH701G Advanced ME AI 3-0-3
Research INTN800 Internship Program 1-4
Common
Course EECE699(1-9) Master Thesis Research Variable Credit
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SAIX501 Sports & ICT Convergence Technology (3-0-3)

It provides the knowledge to understand the innovation and change of the paradigm of the
high-tech-based global sports industry and obtains insights and original ideas for sports convergence
technologies. It also focuses on specific technical issues and management challenges faced by the
sports convergence industry. Sports technology, which combines advanced IT and science and
technology, is developing as a new advance engine of the future by creating synergy with various
industries such as Manufacturing / Distribution, Information and Communication, Tourism,
Entertainment, and Media. Based on close consideration of the numerous projects connected with the
sports industry, it provides the necessary insights for the development of sports technology.
SAIX502 The Business of Sports (2-0-2)

The multibillion dollar business of sports & entertainment has become pervasive in our economy
and society. The business is increasingly global, reflected in the worldwide coverage of the business
dimensions of mega-events such as the Olympics and the World cup, blockbuster movie releases,
global concerts and new media market entrants. Understanding the landscape of the business of
sports & entertainments calls for both the recognition of how to apply broad business principles to
sustain and grow the industry, as well as successfully analyze the technology, marketing and
distribution trends that are redefining the business of sports & entertainment.
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the concepts, analysis, and activities that
comprise the management of global sports & entertainment enterprises and brands, and to provide
practice in assessing and solving related business problems.
This course provides students with unique learning opportunities to gain insight into various
management functions within the sports entertainment industry. As such, the course provides a
balanced approach to the business, providing a value-added, "real world" education in the marketing
of sports & entertainment products with a considerable focus on customer or use experience.
SAIX503 Leadership: A Coach, What is a Leadership (3-0-3)

The core values of sports leadership consist of empowerment, global mindset, accountability,
collaborative relationship and authenticity. In particular, sports leadership aims to improve people's
abilities and focuses on the changing global sports environment, making responsible decisions and
emphasizing on the creation of team-centered relationships through the highest levels of thoughtful
behavior.
While the lectures on existing leadership mainly analyzes and conceptualizes the leadership of leaders
in politics and economy, this class is an important concept in sports' intrinsic value, fairness, justice,
integrity, and respect for rights and sports. It introduces and analyzes the leadership of the great
sports leaders who have emerged based on inspiration and motivation. Not only does it break the
framework of thinking and making the students think critically and creatively about leadership, it also
raises their interest and curiosity about sports convergence leadership.
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2021 POSTECH-Samsung semiconductor Education Program
POSTECH-Samsung semiconductor Education Program (PSEP)
1. Learning Goal
POSTECH-Samsung Semiconductor Education Program (PSEP) is an industry-academia co-operative

graduate school program sponsored by Samsung Electronics Company. The program targets to
educate the graduate students to pursue leading roles in the technology developments of Samsung
Electronics Company.
2. Program Overview
The PSEP program consists of inter-disciplinary education as the key requirements by admitting
students in all departments related to semiconductor technology, including engineering departments
(Electrical, Materials, Computer-Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial-Management) and basic
science departments(Mathematic, Physic and Chemistry). The students are strongly recommended to
take courses to get conceptual understanding of all aspects of semiconductor technology other than
their major topics.

follow the rules of the students’ department.
[Requirements]
Course Credit
Programs Research Credit Overall Credit
Common Subjects Major Elective
Master’s Program 3 3 * *
Doctoral·MS/PhD
5 6 * *
Integrated Program
( * : follow the rules of the department to which students belong)
[Special Remarks on Graduation Requirements in Areas of PSEP]

- For students who took the required courses, “POSTECH-Samsung Semiconductor Education
program” is added to the Diploma.
- For PSEP students who pursue the PhD course after the Master course, the courses taken for
Master course are exempt from requirements
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3. Course Table
Category Area Course No Title lec-lab.-cr.
PSEP501 Introductory Semiconductor Engineering 3-0-3

major PSEP502 CMOS　Fabrication Laboratory 2-2-3
Semiconductor
subjects PSEP601
Samsung Semiconductor Device 3-0-3
(EECE695K)
Design Thinking Studio on Intelligence
PSEP503 1-0-1
Weaved
Design Thinking Studio on Intelligence
PSEP504 2-0-2
Major Weaved
liberal culture
Elective PSEP801
IT Scientific Writing 3-0-2
(EECE802)
PSEP802
IT Research paper Presentation Skill 3-0-2
(EECE803)
PSEP501 Introductory Semiconductor Engineering (3-0-3)

By taking the inter-disciplinary curriculum, students get the conceptual understanding of all aspects
of semiconductor technology including semiconductor fabrication, devices, circuits and systems.
PSEP502 CMOS　Fabrication Laboratory (2-2-3)

Recently, the fabrication of semiconductor device has become more important as the minimum
feature size is approaching the atomic scale. In this course, students will learn theories as well as
practical know-how through lab sessions at the cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication facilities on
campus.
PSEP503 Entrepreneurship and Leadership Seminar (1-0-1)

When we graduate from POSTECH and begin social career life, there is a sense of admiration for
the new world and some fears. Based on my 30 years of experience at a semiconductor company
that worked its way from the very bottom to the world's top. This is a course in providing to set up
our future plan, lecturing on how to grow as an excellent core talent in the company. We invite
Samsung senior engineers and executives who have managed present and past organizations to share
their experiences, discuss future talents, and have a broader perspective to establish our own future
life designs.
PSEP504 Design Thinking Studio on Intelligence Weaved (2-0-2)

Future engineering talents that companies want are those who realize the creation of new value
through their ability to solve professional problems through creative engineering and convergent
thinking. Therefore, training is needed to fuse and design multidisciplinary knowledge beyond the field
of research. This class develops the ability to creatively solve specific problems and design future
society through design thinking that encompasses humanities, society, and art on various
knowledge-based platforms.
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PSEP601(EECE695K) Samsung Semiconductor Device (3-0-3)

Through the lectures taught by Samsung Electronics Company Executive Members, students are
exposed to the state-of-the-art semiconductor technology to strengthen motivation for active research.
PSEP801(EECE802) IT Scientific Writing (3-0-2)

This is a course in writing scientific papers in English. It is a 12-week, credit course for Gradaute
hilp in this process. There will be no formal examinations; all marks will be based on exercises,
PSEP802(EECE803) IT Research paper Presentation Skill (3-0-2)

Graduate students. Students will learn how to effectively organize a presentation visually and verbally;
how to produce effective graphics, and how to express their ideas in good English. Students will also
improve their English grammar, vocabulary and diction.
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2021 POSTECH AI-Environment Program
POSTECH AI-ENVIRONMENT Program
1. Program Goals
The goals of the POSTECH AI-ENVIRONMENT program are 1) to provide graduate students with a
new curriculum that applies AI technology to diverse environmental problems and solutions, 2) to
create opportunities to develop interests in sustainable development and environmental issues, and 3)
to meet the emerging demands of new value creation and convergence research in the field of
environmental science and engineering.
2. Program Overview
The POSTECH　 AI-ENVIRONMENT program consists of the courses offered by the Division of
Environmental Science and Engineering and the AI Graduate School. Through the courses, graduate
students will advance the fundamental understanding of environmental issues, develop the cutting
edge AI techniques, and explore ICT-based environmental solutions and new value creation
opportunities.
3. Required Coursework Program Overview

● Required credits: 13 credit hours (B+ or higher grade required for each course)
● Division of Environmental Science and Engineering: Seven credit hours

- Two required courses + one elective course
● Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence: Six credit hours

- Two three credit-hour courses are required.
- Each course should be in a different topic among the following three topics
(Topic A, B, and C).
Type Course code Course title Credit

Introduction to Big Data
EVSE680J 3-0-3
Required for Environment
EVSE599 Research Seminar 1-0-1
Introduction to
EVSE501 3-0-3
Environmental Studies
Introduction to
EVSE510 3-0-3
Environmental Engineering
EVSE575 Global Environment 3-0-3
Elective
EVSE579 Environmental Statistics 3-0-3
EVSE582 Introduction to Climate Change 3-0-3
Special Topics in
EVSE680 A~Z 3-0-3
Environmental Engineering A-Z
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Topic Course Code Course title Credit
A AIGS515 Machine Learning 3-0-3

Machine learning/
Deep learning AIGS538 Deep Learning 3-0-3
AIGS526 Data Mining 3-0-3

B
Applications of Mathematics
Big Data/ AIGS532 3-0-3
and Big Dats
Data mining
AIGS540 Big Data processing 3-0-3
Introduction to Virtual
AIGS511 3-0-3
Reality
C Statistical Natural Language
AIGS523 3-0-3
AI application and special Processing
topic AIGS539 Computer Vision 3-0-3
Topics in Artificial
AIGS703 A~Z 3-0-3
Intelligence A-Z
EVSE501 Introduction to Environmental Studies (3-0-3)

Ancient regional history of Korean peninsula is restructured while focusing on Homo sapiens coastal
migrations and its ancient cultural developments through Pacific rim (PR) route. Paleo-ecology &
paleo-archeology, ancient anthropo-bio-geo environment changes, ancient world history, primitive
religions are highlighted. While paying special attention to the sudden PR environmental shift in
around Holocene ice age, and comparative social and religious studies of ancient American societies
and Far-East and South-East Asia societies, PR environmental science is projected upon 21st
sociological stage of Korea.
EVSE510 Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3-0-3)

The course covers introduction of various environmental pollutions such as air and water. The
course also covers characteristics, sampling methods, analytical methods of industrial wastes along
with treatment methods.
EVSE575 Global Environment (3-0-3)

The earth as a chemical system, including composition, physical-Chemical aspects, role of nutrients,
trace metals, interaction between the bottom and overlying water, organic matter, and stable and
radioactive isotopes.
EVSE579 Environmental Statistics (3-0-3)

applying statistical softwares to real data from their research fields.
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EVSE582 Introduction to Climate Change (3-0-3)

Students understand basics of climate change science including human and natural drivers of
climate changes, how climate has been changing, how to model climate, and how we can predict
future climate change and its impact. Recent topical issues like high-impact weather and climate
extremes are also discussed.
EVSE599 Seminar (1-0-1)

Invited speakers who are working on a variety of environment-related issues in academia, industry,
and government give special lectures on specialized subjects.
EVSE680J Introduction to Big Data for Environment (3-0-3)

The course covers introduction of big data for environment and advanced statistical techniques. The
course includes a term project that design a solution to environmental issues using big data-based AI
techniques.
EVSE680 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering A-Z (3-0-3)

Special topics in environment-related issues that are not covered by regular courses can be offered
through this course when needed.
AIGS511 Introduction to Virtual Reality (3-0-3)

AIGS515 Machine Learning (3-0-3)

AIGS523 Statistical Natural Language Processing (3-0-3)

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AIGS526 Data Mining (3-0-3)

AIGS532 Applications of Mathematics and Big Data (3-0-3)

latest trends.
AIGS538 Deep Learning (3-0-3)

This goal of this class is to study basic theory and practice of deep learning, a branch of machine
learning concerned with modern neural networks, which is behind many recent advances in AI. We will
cover a range of topics from basic neural network models, training techniques, and their applications
to problem domains of visual, linguistic, and speech recognition as well as cross-model learning.
AIGS539 Computer Vision (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : MATH203 (Applied Linear Algebra), MATH230 (Probability &
Statistics), CSED101 (Programming & Problem solving)
AIGS540 Big Data processing (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisites : Algorithms, statistics, and programming related courses
AIGS703A-Z Topics in Artificial Intelligence A-Z (3-0-3)

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2021 POSTECH AI for ChE Program
POSTECH AI for ChE Program
1. Program Goals
The goals of the POSTECH AI-Chemical Engineering program are 1) to provide graduate students
with a new curriculum that applies AI technology to diverse chemical engineering problems such as
energy, environment, bio, materials, and their solutions, 2) to create opportunities to develop interests
in sustainable development for chemical engineering issues, and 3) to meet the emerging demands of
new value creation and convergence research in the field of chemical engineering.
2. Program Overview
The POSTECH　 AI-Chemical Engineering program consists of the courses offered by the
Department of Chemical Engineering and the Graduate School of AI. Through the courses, graduate
students will advance their fundamental understanding of chemical engineering issues, develop
cutting-edge AI techniques, and explore ICT-based chemical engineering solutions and new value
creation opportunities.
3. Required Coursework Program Overview
● POSTECH graduate students from all majors (MS, PhD, and Integrated MS-PhD)
● Required credits: 13 credit hours / B+ or higher grade required for the subjects from the
applicant’s own department and S required for the subjects from other departments (6 credits from
the Graduate School of AI, 7 credits from the Department of Chemical Engineering)
● The completion of the Program will be officially acknowledged in the Diploma and Transcript.
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● Department of Chemical Engineering: Seven credit hours

- Two required courses + one elective course
Type Course code Course title Credit

Required CHEB811A~Z Graduate Seminar A~Z 1-0-1
New course Artificial intelligence for chemical engineering 3-0-3
CHEB551 Synthesis and Characterization Macromolecules 3-0-3
Elective CHEB745 Numerical Analysis in Chemical Engineering 3-0-3
CHEB751 Advanced Process Design 3-0-3
Special Topics in Chemical Engineering:
CHEB801Z 3-0-3
Molecular Simulation for Chem. Eng.
CHEB643 Advanced Metabolic Engineering 3-0-3
CHEB737 Advanced Molecular Biotechnology 3-0-3
Special Topics in Chemical Engineering:
CHEB801A Advanced Synthetic Biology 3-0-3
(Scheduled to register for regular courses)
Interface and Adhesion
CHEB776 3-0-3
Elective for Electronic & Information Materials
Special Lecture on Chemical Engineering:
CHEB801B 3-0-3
Special Topics in Organic Electronics
CHEB763 Conducting Polymers and Characterization 3-0-3
CHEB760 Polymer Blends 3-0-3
CHEB611 Advanced Reaction Engineering 3-0-3
● Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence: Six credit hours

- Two of three-credit-hour courses are required.
- Each course should be selected from a different topic among the following three topics (Topic A,
B, or C).
Topic Course Code Course title Credit
A AIGS515 Machine Learning 3-0-3

Machine learning/
Deep learning AIGS538 Deep Learning 3-0-3
AIGS526 Data Mining 3-0-3

B Applications of Mathematics
Big Data/ AIGS532 3-0-3
Data mining and Big Data
AIGS540 Big Data processing 3-0-3
AIGS511 Introduction to Virtual Reality 3-0-3
C Statistical Natural Language

AIGS523 3-0-3
AI application and special Processing
topic AIGS539 Computer Vision 3-0-3
AIGS703 A~Z Topics in Artificial Intelligence A-Z 3-0-3
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CHEB511 Catalysis (3-0-3)

Basic principles of catalytic phenomena are discussed at the molecular level. Catalyst preparation,
characterization of the catalyst surface, measurements of reaction rates are covered together with the
relationship between catalyst structure and activity, or between kinetics and reaction mechanism. The
characteristics and working principles are discussed for various classes of catalysts.
CHEB551 Engineering Optimization (3-0-3)

Mathematical formulation and its solution methods of optimization problems in the chemical process
are treated. Linear Programming, Nonlinear Programming, Mixed Integer Programming, multivariable
optimization, and constraints are dealt with in practical examples.
CHEB553 Clean Process and Energy System (3-0-3)

Specific energy/environmental processes, e.g., water purification process, are studied thoroughly
from the viewpoints of chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and energy engineering.
CHEB561 Integrated Circuit Processing (3-0-3)

Basic principles involved in silicon integrated circuit manufacturing are covered. Unit processes such
as crystal growth, cleaning, oxidation, diffusion, vapor deposition for thin films, etching, lithography,
ion implantation, and metalization are included.
CHEB611 Advanced Reaction Engineering (3-0-3)

Instruction on chemical kinetics and reactor design. The course covers the derivation of rate law,
application of reaction kinetics for reactor design, analysis, and design of reactors in homogeneous
and heterogeneous phases. Application examples cover catalytic reactors, biochemical reactors, CVD
reactors, and polymerization reactors.
CHEB621 Advanced Thermodynamics (3-0-3)

Laws of conservation of energy, entropy, and energy are taught in a unified frame of the law of
conservation, and ideal mixture, excess Gibbs free energy, fugacity, activity are covered with realistic
examples. Diverse phase equilibrium problems are also taught with the general phase equilibrium
principle to enhance problem-solving ability.
CHEB631 Advanced Biochemical Engineering (3-0-3)

Instruction of basic principles on core technologies for recent biochemical engineering research
areas such as cell culture technique, enzyme reaction technology, protein engineering, recombinant
DNA technology, metabolic engineering, separation & purification techniques, bio-system modeling &
simulation, and bioinformatics and their applications.
CHEB641 Advanced Chemical Engineering Mathematics (3-0-3)

Mathematical methods for solving chemical engineering problems: linear operator theory,
eigenfunction expansion, special functions, Green’s function, spherical harmonics, integral transform,
integral equations.
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CHEB642 Advanced Transport Phenomena (3-0-3)

Flow and transport phenomena in microsystems: equations of changes for mass, momentum, and
energy, Stokes flow, Brownian diffusion, effective transport property, flow with electrostatic body force,
inter-particle forces, electrical double layer, electrokinetics, micro-fluidics.
CHEB643 Advanced Metabolic Engineering (3-0-3)

This course deals with the redesign of biological systems in the level of metabolism and covers the
basic review of metabolism and various experimental methods to understand metabolic pathways. In
addition, applications to industrial, medical, and agricultural biotechnology are illustrated.
CHEB644 Transcriptional Regulation for Synthetic Biotechnology (3-0-3)

This course aims to provide intensive knowledge of transcription mechanisms and regulation
systems for synthetic biology especially for the purposeful redesign of the biological system.
CHEB645 Protein Biosynthesis (3-0-3)

This is an intensive course to study protein synthesis mechanisms as well as regulation networks in
CHEB661 Advanced Polymer Engineering (3-0-3)

Special topics in polymer science and engineering are studied, including rubber elasticity,
thermodynamics, structure, and characterization. Organic electronics such as organic light-emitting
diode and organic field-effect transistors are also discussed.
CHEB699 Master Thesis Research (1~9)

Experimental and theoretical research in all areas of chemical engineering needed for obtaining a
Master of Science.

This is an advanced graduate chemical reaction engineering course that will cover an engineering
methodology related to the design of chemical reactors including kinetic modeling and catalyst
deactivation. However, the fundamentals for the design strategy will never be missed.

This lecture aims at understanding the surface and interface of materials needed in materials
engineering design.
Lectures: Surface Energy, Contact Angle, Self-Assembled Monolayers, Langmuir Blodgett Films,
Atomic Layer Deposition, Crystal Nucleation and Growth, Adhesion, Surface Characterizations
CHEB737 Advanced Molecular Biotechnology (3-0-3)

Instruction of basic principles and core technologies for molecular biotechnology that is based on
recombinant DNA technology and traditional industrial microbiology. Deep introduction of practical
applications of molecular biotechnology in several research fields such as chemicals, medicals,
pharmaceuticals, environment, and agriculture.
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CHEB738 Introduction of Marine Environments and Biotechnology (3-0-3)

Marine covers about 80% of the earth and is a mainly undiscoverable area. The lecture consists of
two parts: the first half of instruction is the introduction of the marine environment and its
importance and the latter half is the introduction of biotechnology researches using marine organisms
and their applications.
CHEB744 Statistical Fluid Mechanics (3-0-3)

Micro-hydrodynamics for colloidal suspension and polymer solution: multi-pole expansion, singularity
solution method, integral representation, reciprocal theorem, Lamb’s solution, multivariate Gaussian
distribution, ergodic hypothesis, Fokker-Planck equation, re-normalization method.
CHEB745 Numerical Analysis in Chemical Engineering (3-0-3)

Various numerical techniques are studied for problems in transport phenomena, reaction
engineering, and other areas in chemical engineering: finite difference method, grid generation,
boundary element method, and the Monte-Carlo technique. In addition, each student is required to
perform term projects related to his/her thesis research.
CHEB751 Advanced Process Design (3-0-3)

Based on the fundamental theory of chemical engineering, processes are optimized from the
practical point of view of chemical process design. Engineering economics and profitability, process
analysis for subsystems, elementary optimization and sensitivity studies, process synthesis, and
strategies are treated.
CHEB752 Process Synthesis and Analysis (3-0-3)

Various synthesis and analysis methods of processes are treated with artificial intelligence, heat
exchanger network, control system, risk analysis, knowledge-based expert system, etc.
CHEB760 Polymers Blends (3-0-3)

Introduction of multi-components and multi-phases polymer systems such as polymer blend, block
copolymer, and liquid crystal polymer. Emphasis on the relationship between morphology and
mechanical properties. Nanophase separation and block copolymer thin films applied for new
functional materials are introduced.
CHEB763 Conducting Polymers and Characterization (3-0-3)

Basic organic chemistry, polymerization of conventional polymers and characterization, synthesis of
conducting polymers and characterization, and application of conducting polymers.
CHEB766 Advanced organic Material Chemistry (3-0-3)

The course deals with organic and material chemistry for bottom-up nanofabrication.
Supra-molecules, self-assembly, organized film, and their applications are discussed.
CHEB768 Ceramic Materials Processing (3-0-3)

Chemical and physical phenomena related to ceramic materials processing are covered. The reaction
mechanism and particle formation mechanism are also included in this lecture. Sol-gel process, colloid
chemistry, stability, gas-phase reaction mechanism, and other material processing are also included.
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CHEB769 Semiconductor Materials Processing (3-0-3)

Surface chemistry and analysis related to electronic materials processing are introduced. In
particular, basic surface atomic structure and surface reaction phenomena are dealt with. Also,
ultra-high-vacuum surface analysis techniques are introduced in the points of basic principle and
applications in semiconductor material processing.
CHEB776 Interface and Adhesion for Electronic & Information Materials (3-0-3)
Intermolecular interactions between polymer and polymer, polymer and metal, and polymer and
ceramic are discussed. The origin of intermolecular forces is studied in depth. Organic electronics
such as organic field-effect transistors and interfacial electronic structures at organic/metal interfaces
are discussed.
CHEB777 Advanced Functional Nanomaterials (3-0-3)

CHEB781 Photocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Applications (3-0-3)

To understand the basic principles and characteristics of semiconductor photo-catalysis, and review
and discuss a wide range of related research papers.
CHEB801A-Z Special Topics in Chemical Engineering A-Z (3-0-3)

New research trends in chemical engineering are introduced.
CHEB802 Technical Writing (3-0-2)
CHEB811A-Z Graduate Seminar A-Z (1-0-1)

Seminars for graduate students. Lectures related to all areas of chemical engineering are delivered
by invited speakers.
CHEB812 Project Research for R&D of School-Industry Cooperation (1-0-1)

Experimental research related to industry projects are conducted together with experts in the actual
field. Handling real industry projects focusing on bioenergy and related areas.
CHEB899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1~9)

Experimental and theoretical research in all areas of chemical engineering needed for obtaining a
Doctoral Degree. Methods for graphical models are introduced.
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4. Department of Life Sciences 30

5. Department of Materials Science and Engineering 41

7. Department of Industrial and Management Engineering 68

9. Department of Computer Science and Engineering 99

11. Department of Convergence IT Engineering 121

13. Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence 138

15. Division of Integrative Biosciences & Biotechnology 160

16. Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering 168

17. School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience & Bioengineering 176

19. Graduate Program 192

[MS/Ph. D Integrated Program]

A. To graduate with Ph. D degree

publication or is published by a professional journal recognized by the University, and earned 60

B. To graduate with MS degree

Stream1 : Algebra, Number Theory, Algebraic Geometry and related courses

MATH501 AlgebraⅠ (3-0-3)

MATH502 AlgebraⅡ (3-0-3)

MATH503 Commutative Algebra (3-0-3)

MATH504 Commutative Ring Theory (3-0-3)

MATH505 Algebraic Number Theory (3-0-3)

MATH506 Analytic Number Theory (3-0-3)

MATH507 Additive Number Theory (3-0-3)

MATH508 Introduction to algebraic geometry (3-0-3)

MATH509 Finite Group Theory (3-0-3)

MATH510 Complex Analysis (3-0-3)

MATH514 Real AnalysisⅠ (3-0-3)

MATH515 Real AnalysisⅡ (3-0-3)

MATH517 Partial Differential Equations (3-0-3)

MATH518 Ergodic Theory (3-0-3)

MATH519 Functional Analysis (3-0-3)

MATH520 Differentiable Manifolds (3-0-3)

MATH523 Introduction to Differential Topology (3-0-3)

MATH524 Algebraic Topology I (3-0-3)

MATH530 Mathematical Statistics (3-0-3)

MATH531 Probability Theory (3-0-3)

Recommended Prerequisite : MATH311, 431

MATH532 Applications of Mathematics and Big Data (3-0-3)

MATH533 Regression Analysis (3-1-3)

MATH537 Stochastic Calculus & Financial Mathematics (3-0-3)

MATH538/EVSE579 Environmental Statistics (3-0-3)

MATH541 Methods of Applied MathematicsⅠ (3-0-3)

MATH542 Methods of Applied MathematicsⅡ (3-0-3)

MATH545 Calculus of Variations (3-0-3)

MATH551 Advanced Numerical Analysis (3-1-3)

MATH560 Applied Geometry for Computer Graphics and Vision (3-0-3)

MATH561 CombinatoricsⅠ (3-0-3)

MATH562 CombinatoricsⅡ (3-0-3)

MATH565 Coding Theory (3-0-3)

MATH567 Algebraic Cryptology (3-0-3)

MATH570/CSED508 Discrete and Computational Geometry (3-0-3)

MATH603 Algebraic Geometry (3-0-3)

MATH604 Elliptic Curves (3-0-3)

MATH605 Algebraic Groups (3-0-3)

MATH606 Automorphic Forms (3-0-3)

MATH608 Homological Algebra (3-0-3)

MATH612 Several Complex Variables (3-0-3)