Mathematics
is the science of order. Mathematicians
seek to identify instances of order
and to formulate and understand concepts
that enable us to perceive order in
complicated situations. The Mathematics
major is designed to acquaint the student
with the most important general concepts
underlying modern mathematics.
Mathematics
is the science of order. Mathematicians
seek to identify instances of order
and to formulate and understand concepts
that enable us to perceive order in
complicated situations. The Mathematics
major is designed to acquaint the student
with the most important general concepts
underlying modern mathematics.
Majoring in Mathematics will provide
an adequate basis for further study
in either pure or applied mathematics.
Because so many disciplines now rely
on mathematics, mathematics provides
a valuable background for many different
careers.
The Department of Mathematics at Kyung
Hee University offers the degree of
Bachelor of Science through its undergraduate
program. Seven faculty members work
in areas ranging from algebra to statistics.
Graduate programs leading to the Master
of Science and Doctor of Philosophy
degrees are also provided. There are
about 200 undergraduate mathematics
majors. The purpose of the undergraduate
program is to give students an understanding
of the broad basics of modern mathematics,
to stimulate their interest in research,
and to prepare them for later work,
either in pure mathematics or allied
sciences.
To receive the Bachelor of Science degree
in Mathematics, a student must
1) complete a minimum of 130 credit
units
2) satisfy the General Requirements
of the School of Sciences for the bachelor
degree
3) complete 63 units of Major Courses
including 21 units of Required Courses
for a major in Mathematics
4) complete 48 units of Major Courses
including 21 units of Required Courses
for a minor in Mathematics
5) acquire a minimum English proficiency
test score of TOEIC 650 or TOEFL 550
or CBT 173.
Year
1
Calculus and Recitation1, Calculus and
Recitation2, Physics1, Physics2, Chemistry1,
Chemistry2, Biology1, Biology2, Philosophy
Year 2
Introduction to Mathematical Analysis,
Introduction to Differential Equations,
Discrete Mathematics, Sets and Metric
Spaces, Introduction to Algebra, Applied
Analysis, Introduction to Probability
and Statistics, Linear Algebra, Differential
Equations, Analysis
Year 3
Modern AlgebraⅠ, Functions of a Complex
VariableⅠ, TopologyⅠ, Combinatorics,
Mathematical Statistics, Modern Algebra
Ⅱ, Functions of a Complex Variable Ⅱ,
Topology Ⅱ, Modern Geometry, Graph Theory,
Theory of Probability
Year 4
Number Theory, Real Analysis, Topics
in Topology, Differentiable Manifolds,
Topics in Statistics, Numerical Analysis,
Topics in Algebra, Topics in Analysis,
Calculus of Several Real Variables,
Differential Geometry, Topics in Graph
Theory,
Seminars on Mathematics
1)
Academic Jobs
The Ph.D. is generally required for
positions in a college or university.
A strong commitment to both teaching
and research is usually expected. Only
students who really love mathematics
and who are talented at it should plan
on this career direction.
2) Industry and Government Jobs
There are a number of positions in government
and industry for mathematicians with
the Ph.D. Also, mathematicians with
the B.S. or M.S. degree have a variety
of opportunities. Most positions at
this level require training in some
field of applied mathematics, along
with some experience with computers.
Here are some examples:
- Statisticians
- Actuaries
- Operations Researchers
- Classical Applied Mathematicians
- Computer Mathematicians
3) High School Teachers
Mathematics teachers at the elementary
and high school levels are almost always
in short supply. Teaching our youths
is one of the most important jobs for
our society, and few others have the
potential for improving the lives of
so many.
4) Mathematics-Related Jobs
Many persons trained in mathematics
enter professions where their mathematics
background proves to be good training.
Examples include computational biologists,
accountants, finance theorists and economists.
Il-Won Kang, Ph.D.
[University of Oxford, 1982, Professor,
Differential Geometry, ik@khu.ac.kr]
Chang-Hoon Park, Ph.D.
[Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
1987, Professor, Statistics, cpark@khu.ac.kr]
Chan-Yong Hong, Ph.D.
[University of Texas at Austin, 1989,
Professor, Algebra, hcy@khu.ac.kr]
Young-Min Han, Ph.D.
[Sungkyunkwan University, 2000, Assistant
Professor, Analysis, ymhan2004@khu.ac.kr]
Kyung-woo Song, Ph.D.
[Indiana University at Bloomington,
2002, Full-time Instructor, Partial
Differential Equations, kyusong@khu.ac.kr]
The scope of physics ranges from the
cosmos to the elementary particles and
everything between them in size. We
study the fundamental laws governing
matter in the universe. Important questions
such as the origin and fate of the universe
is an example of pristine physics. We
also figure out ways to improve human
life by utilizing the physical laws
of nature. By harnessing the atoms we
have control over Nano-Technology. We
have just started to understand complex
systems such as biological systems and
thus give a firm foundation to Bio-Technology.
We have
The
scope of physics ranges from the cosmos
to the elementary particles and everything
between them in size. We study the fundamental
laws governing matter in the universe.
Important questions such as the origin
and fate of the universe is an example
of pristine physics. We also figure
out ways to improve human life by utilizing
the physical laws of nature. By harnessing
the atoms we have control over Nano-Technology.
We have just started to understand complex
systems such as biological systems and
thus give a firm foundation to Bio-Technology.
We have been pioneers in Information
Technology, as can be witnessed by the
fact that the inventor of web browser
is a particle physics experimentalist.
The Korean economy has been driven by
the advances in semiconductor physics.
As Paul Samuelson, a Nobel Laureate
in Economics, once put it, physics is
the King of Natural Sciences. We use
the mathematical language found in the
natural world which has always been
a surprising source of new experimental
discoveries. The development of computers
has given us another tool to delve into
the mysteries of the universe.
The
Physics Department at Kyung Hee gives
solid training in fundamental concepts
of basic and applied physics, provides
experimental and computer-aided classes,
and emphasizes the social aspects of
physics. A systematic curriculum of
core courses in physics prepares students
to go to graduate school in physics,
or find employment in related fields
such as the semiconductor industry or
the field of computers. In the nation-wide
evaluation of physics departments in
1992, both undergraduate and graduate
programs of our Department were placed
in the highest-ranked group with fewer
than 15 other departments. In 1997,
the Department won the first prize in
the University-wide evaluation of the
University's 34 units. The faculty members
played a major role in the establishment
of the Advanced Display Research Center
(ADRC), one of the four display research
centers supported by the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry of Korea. These
serve as proven records of the high
quality in education and research, and
show good prospects of the Department.
In 2002, in a nation-wide evaluation
of physics department by Joong-Ang Ilbo,
we ranked 3rd in research area of faculty,
indicating a very strong research ability
of the faculty.
To
receive the Bachelor of Science in Physics,
a student must
1) complete a minimum of 130 credit
units
2) satisfy the General Requirements
of the School of Sciences for professional
degrees
3) complete 63 units of Major Courses
including 21 units of Required Courses
for a major in Physics
4) complete 48 units of Major Courses
including 21 units of Required Courses
for a minor in Physics
5) acquire a minimum English proficiency
test score of TOEIC 600 or TOEFL 500
or TEPS 550.
Year 2
Elementary Electronics Laboratory, Advanced
Electronics Laboratory, Mechanics 1,
Mechanics 2, Electromagnetism 1, Electronics
1, Electronics 2, Mathematical Physics
and Exercises 1, Mathematical Physics
and Exercises 2, Modern Physics, Exercises
in Mechanics 1, Exercises in Mechanics
2, Exercises in Electromagnetism 1
Year 3
Electromagnetism Laboratory, Optics
Laboratory, Electromagnetism 2, Quantum
Mechanics 1, Quantum Mechanics 2, Optics
1, Thermal Physics 1, Special Topics
in Physics 1, Special Topics in Physics
2, Advanced Mathematical Physics, Information
Physics, Computational Physics, Exercises
in Quantum Mechanics 1, Exercises in
Quantum Mechanics 2, Exercises in Electromagnetism
2
Year 4
Solid State Physics Laboratory, Applied
Physics Laboratory, Thesis, Solid State
Physics 1, Solid State Physics 2, Thermal
Physics 2, Optics 2, Atomic and Nuclear
Physics, Biophysics, Semiconductor Physics,
Particle Physics, Seminars in Physics,
Thesis
The
majority of our students advance to
graduate school in physics. A few opt
to study engineering or other fields
of study. The majority of those who
are employed after the undergraduate
study find themselves in the fields
of semiconductors, software, financial
industry, and secondary education. Some
have found their calling in the broadcasting
and entertainment industry, or have
become a jazz singer or a film director.
Students who have earned their master's
are needed in the R/D part of the display
industry or in the national research
labs. Those with Ph.D. have become professors
or researchers.
Hyun-Jong Shin, Ph.D.
[KAIST, 1981, Professor, Theoretical
Particle Physics, hjshin@khu.ac.kr]
Yup Kim, Ph.D.
[University of Pennsylvania, 1984, Professor,
Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
and Statistical Mechanics, ykim@khu.ac.kr,
http://fracton.khu.ac.kr]
Keon-Ho Yoo, Ph.D.
[Massachusettes Institute of Technology,
1990, Professor, Experimental Condensed
Matter Physics, khyoo@khu.ac.kr,
http://ssl.khu.ac.kr]
Young-Dong Kim, Ph.D.
[University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign),
1993, Professor, Experimental Condensed
Matter Physics, ydkim@khu.ac.kr,
http://ellipse.khu.ac.kr]
Nak-woo Kim, Ph.D.
[Seoul National University, 1997, Assistant
Professor, Particle Physics, nkim@khu.ac.kr]
Chin-kyo Kim, Ph.D.
[University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign),
1998, Assistant Professor, Experimental
Condensed Matter Physics, ckim@khu.ac.kr,
http://gaya.khu.ac.kr/ckim]
Soon-Hyung Yook, Ph. D.
[University of Notre Dame, 2004, Full-time
Instructor, Complex Systems and Information
Physics, syook@khu.ac.kr,
http://fracton.khu.ac.kr]
Chemistry
is often defined as "the systematic
study of everything", which means
that it is the study of everything that
occupies space and possesses mass. This
includes their composition, the properties
they exhibit, and the changes they undergo
when they react with other substances.
We live in a world in which chemistry
plays a central role.
Chemistry
is often defined as "the systematic
study of everything", which means
that it is the study of everything that
occupies space and possesses mass. This
includes their composition, the properties
they exhibit, and the changes they undergo
when they react with other substances.
We live in a world in which chemistry
plays a central role. Chemistry is a
critical part of our society. Modern
medicines are a result of chemistry.
So are computer chips. Refining metals
used in so many products are a result
of chemistry. We make plastics via chemical
processes. We increase yields of all
kind of foods via chemistry. We are
still learning about the world, still
feeling its way, constantly discovering
more about the influence of chemicals
on all aspects of our lives.
This chemistry department features a
prominent group of scientists - faculty
and students who engage in a broad range
of chemical, educational, and research
activities. The faculty is dedicated
to chemical education and prides itself
on its graduate and undergraduate programs,
which are designed to prepare students
for active careers in industry and academia.
A knowledge of chemistry is developed
through intensive course work, laboratory
experiments, the literature, and individual
research efforts. The specific programs
are tailored largely to the interest
of each student, giving freedom to schedule
one's course work accordingly with the
primary goal of developing a creative
and productive scientist.
Faculty members bring to the department
diverse backgrounds, as they have received
graduate degrees from various foreign
universities. They have scholarly interests
in all primary areas of chemistry in
the fields of analytical, inorganic,
organic, physical chemistry and biochemistry.
Since modern chemical research is increasingly
interdisciplinary, much of our current
research activity cuts across boundaries.
The training of both graduate and undergraduate
students is taken seriously by the faculty.
The modern chemist must have knowledge
of and access to state-of-the-art instrumentation
in order to perform rapidly and accurately
the functions that society demands of
him. Consistent with its goal of providing
outstanding training, the department
continues to meet this challenge by
an active instrumentation acquisition
program, which is well-supported by
the University. Equipment available
in the department covers a broad range.
Our department is notable for a high
degree of interaction between the faculty
and students. In short, our department
provides an open and friendly yet highly
stimulating environment.
To receive the Bachelor of Science in
Chemistry, a student must
1) complete a minimum of 130 credit
units
2) complete 27 credit units of General
Studies Courses
3) complete 63 credits offered by the
Chemistry department listed below including
21 credits of Required Courses for the
major
4) acquire a minimum English proficiency
test score of TOEIC 600 or TOEFL 200
or TEPS 550.
Year 2
Analytical Chemistry I ,Ⅱ, Analytical
Chemistry Laboratory, Organic Chemistry
Ⅰ,Ⅱ, Organic Chemistry Laboratory I,
Physical Chemistry I,Ⅱ, Physical Chemistry
Experiment, Introduction to Organic
Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Exercise
I ,Ⅱ, Organic Chemistry Exercise I ,Ⅱ,
Inorganic Chemistry I
Year 3
Physical Chemistry Ⅲ, Biochemistry I
,Ⅱ, Inorganic Chemistry I ,Ⅱ, Inorganic
Chemistry I ,Ⅱ, Inorganic Chemistry
Laboratory, Physical Chemistry Exercise
Ⅲ,
Organic Chemistry Ⅲ, Organic Chemistry
Laboratory Ⅱ, Instrumental Analysis
I,Ⅱ,
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory, Chemical
Kinetics, Special Topics in Physical
Chemistry Ⅰ, Theoretical Organic Chemistry,
Spectroscopic Analysis of Display Devices,
Spectroscopy experiment for Display,
Industrial Chemistry, Functional Polymer
Chemistry I
Year 4
Organic Synthesis, Special Topics in
Physical Chemistry Ⅱ, Biochemistry Ⅲ,
Organic Identification, Introduction
to Material Chemistry, Functional Polymer
Chemistry Ⅱ
All
major chemical companies send requests
for our students throughout the year.
Many smaller companies and academic
institutions also contact individual
faculty members when positions become
available. Such openings are made known
to all the students, and every effort
is made to find suitable jobs for our
graduates. Strong ties exist between
the Department and the chemical industry.
Our graduates hold industrial or academic
positions or they are employed by government
research institutes.
Jae-Kyu Song, Ph.D.
[Seoul University, 2002, Professor,
Physical Chemistry, jaeksong@khu.ac.kr]
Biology,
the science of life, is a multidimensional,
dynamic, and creative discipline that
focuses on understanding the living
world. The disciplines are represented
jointly by the two related fields, biology
of organisms and molecular biology,
which differ primarily in emphasis.
The macroscopic biology with organisms
principally explores the morphology,
behavior, and evolution of individuals,
populations, and ecosystems while the
biology of molecules mainly
Biology,
the science of life, is a multidimensional,
dynamic, and creative discipline that
focuses on understanding the living
world. The disciplines are represented
jointly by the two related fields, biology
