Academics Department Overview
Department Overview
Mathematics and Computer Science
- The purpose of the mathematics curriculum at KSA is to help students understand elementary mathematical concepts and principles, and to help students develop the abilities of mathematical thinking and observation. For achieving this purpose, we design mandatory course as level-based curriculum which provides efficient studying. And elective courses provide advanced placement and post-advanced placement courses such as Multivariable Calculus, Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, Elementary Number Theory, and Differential equations.
- The purpose of the computer science curriculum at KSA is to educate how to think to solve diverse real-life problems as well as to provide essential knowledge and attitude as a future scientists and to provide a studying sequence for students with aptitude and interest in computer science. It includes advanced placement and post-advanced placement courses such as Programming and Problem Solving, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Discrete Structures.
Curriculum
| Type | Course Title(Credit) | No. of Courses | Total Credits | |
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | |||
| Core(Required) | Mathematics 1, 2(4) Calculus 1(4) |
Mathematics 1, 2(4) Calculus 1(4) |
5 | 16 |
| Computer Science 1(2) | Computer Science 2(2) | |||
| Elective | Calculus 2(4) Mathematics 3(3) Elementary Real Analysis(3) Application of Mathematics(3) Calculus 3(3) Elementary Number Theory(3) Linear Algebra(3) Differential Equations(3) Probability and Statistics(3) Mathematics Seminar(1) Special Topics in Mathematics(3) |
Calculus 2(4) Mathematics 3(3) Elementary Real Analysis(3) Application of Mathematics(3) Calculus 3(3) Elementary Number Theory(3) Linear Algebra(3) Differential Equations(3) Probability and Statistics(3) Mathematics Seminar(1) Special Topics in Mathematics(3) |
19 | 54 |
| Computer Science 3(3) Programming and Problem Solving(3) Discrete Structures(3) Data Structures(3) Algorithms(3) Special Topics in Computer Science(3) |
Computer Science 3(3) Programming and Problem Solving(3) Discrete Structures(3) Data Structures(3) Algorithms(3) Advanced Algorithms(3) Computer Science Seminar(1) |
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| Convergence | Mathematical Modeling(3) Arthematics(3) |
Mathematical Modeling(3) Arthematics(3) |
3 | 9 |
| Creative Problem Solving(3) | Creative Problem Solving(3) | |||
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Physics and Earth Science
- Guided intensive education and research activities are offered for students interested in physics and earth science.
- Emphasis will be placed on basic science education through high-tech science and experiment/exercise period, field trips and the ongoing quest to cultivate scientific creativity and thinking skills through activities and individualized learning that cater to the abilities of students to increase their thinking and problem solving skills. To expand high quality science, conditions conducive to hands-on experiments and training and basic science lessons appropriate to individual abilities and based on hands-on experiments to deepen students¡¯ learning will be offered. Courses to enhance creativity for students gifted in science will be operated.
Curriculum
| Section | Course (Credits) | Number Of Courses | Graduation Credits | |
| 1st Semester | 2st Semester | |||
| Core(Required) | Physics and Lab 1 (4) | Physics and Lab 1 (4) | 2 | 8 |
| Elective | Physics and Lab 2 (4) Elementary Physics (3) Special Topics in Intermediate Physics (3) General Physics 1 (4) General Physics Lab 1 (1) General Physics 2 (4) General Physics Lab 2 (1) Project Physics (3) Understanding LASER and Its Applications (3) Understanding and Applications of Basic Electronics (3) Basics of Thermal and Statistical Physics (3) Physics Seminar (1) Introduction to Mechanics (3) Introduction to Electrodynamics (3) Introduction to Modern Physics (3) Special topics in Advanced Physics (3) |
Physics and Lab 2 (4) Elementary Physics (3) Special Topics in Intermediate Physics (3) General Physics 1 (4) General Physics Lab 1 (1) General Physics 2 (4) General Physics Lab 2 (1) Project Physics (3) Understanding LASER and Its Applications (3) Understanding and Applications of Basic Electronics (3) Basics of Thermal and Statistical Physics (3) Physics Seminar (1) Introduction to Mechanics (3) Introduction to Electrodynamics (3) Introduction to Modern Physics (3) Special topics in Advanced Physics (3) |
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| Basic Astronomical Observation (3) Earth and Environmental Sciences (3) General Astronomy (3)* General Astronomy Lab (1)* General Earth Science (3)* General Earth Science Lab (1)* Weather and Climate (3) Space Science and Lab (3) Earth Science Seminar (1) Special Topics in Earth Science (3) |
General Astronomy (3)* General Astronomy Lab (1)* General Earth Science (3)* General Earth Science Lab (1)* Stars and Universe (3) Earth Science Seminar (1) Special Topics in Earth Science (3) |
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| Convergence | Physics in the Arts (2) Physics in History (3) |
Physics in the Arts (2) Physics in History (3) |
4 | 11 |
| Urban Planning and Environment (3) Astrobiology (3) |
Urban Planning and Environment (3) Astrobiology (3) |
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Chemistry and Biology
- Responsible for giving students interested in Chemistry and Biology a deep education and research activities.
- Operating a Chemistry/Biology curriculum based on self leadership skills through a humanist education to provide a deep understanding of the logical/critical/creative thinking and attitude needed to explore new knowledge. Explore ¡¤ experiment ¡¤ practice the basics of science education to promote science through an interest in nature and curiosity so that gifted students and faculty can increase their problem-solving skills through creativity and scientific thinking skills and through experimental research methods that enhance their exploration of science and their personal knowledge.
- Also, to help students explore their creativity and help enhance their abilities in intramural science events and to take advantage of the knowledge learned in class and lectures by invited renowned scientists thus shaping their broad knowledge acquisition and learning by motivating through opportunities to contribute to scholarship.
Curriculum
| Section | Course (Credits) | Number Of Courses | Graduation Credits | |
| 1st Semester | 2st Semester | |||
| compulsory (cross) |
Chemistry and Experiment(5) | Biology and Experiment(4) | 2 | 9 |
| Biology and Experiment(4) | Chemistry and Experiment(5) | |||
| Elective | Exploring Chemistry(2) General Chemistry1(4) General Chemistry Lab1(1) General Chemistry2(4) General Chemistry Lab1(1) Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry(3) Introduction to Nanochemistry(3) Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry(3) Spectroscopy(3) Chemistry Seminar(1) Special Topics in Chemistry(3) |
Use of Chemistry(2) General Chemistry1(4) General Chemistry Lab1(1) General Chemistry2(4) General Chemistry Lab2(1) Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry(3) Introduction to Nanochemistry(3) Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry(3) Spectroscopy(3) Chemistry Seminar(1) Special Topics in Chemistry(3) |
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| Exploring into Life Science(2) General Biology1(4) General Biology Lab(1) General Biology2(4) Infection and Immunity(3) Basic Brain Science(3) DNA Science(3) Biology Seminar(1) Special Topics in Biology(3) |
Use of Biology(2) General Biology1(4) General Biology Lab(1) General Biology2(4) Infection and Immunity(3) Basic Brain Science(3) DNA Science(3) Biology Seminar(1) Special Topics in Biology(3) |
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| Convergence | Forensic Science(3) Electrochemical Energy System(3) |
Electrochemical Energy System(3) | 2 | 6 |
Arts and Humanities
- Responsible for Humanities, Social Sciences, Physical Education, Fine Arts, and Music education as well as educational refinement.
- Providing gifted students with a varied Arts and Humanities-related education to expand their logical, critical, and creative thinking skills. Learning programs and educational materials are developed to enable students develop creativity and especially aptitude and character through various special activities so that they can become world class scientists will have the qualities and talents needed of leaders. Through reading education and use of the library the basics of humanities and the classics will be cultivated and foreign language education, understanding of the international community will be taught so that students will attain the awareness and attitudes that become world citizens. The education will be based on encouraging delicate sensibilities, appreciation of aesthetics, and a strong physique so that it will foster a refined and dignified life.
Curriculum
| Section | Course (Credits) | Number Of Courses | Graduation Credits | |
| 1st Semester | 2st Semester | |||
| Required | Korean 1(2) Literature(2) Logic and Writing(2) |
Korean 1(2) Literature(2) Logic and Writing(2) |
25 | 33 |
| Understanding of Korean History(2) Understanding of World History(2) Politics and Economics(2) Philosophy(2) |
Understanding of Korean History(2) Understanding of World History(2) Politics and Economics(2) Philosophy(2) |
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| English I(3) English III(3) |
English II(3) | |||
| Music(2) Art(2) Physical Education 1(1) Physical Education 3(1) |
Music(2) Art(2) Physical Education 2(1) Physical Education 4(1) |
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| Elective | Literature and Society(3) Communication and Speech(3) Creative Writing(2) Words and Sentences(2) Special Topic(s) in Korean(3) |
Literature and Society(3) Communication and Speech(3) Creative Writing(2) Words and Sentences(2) Special Topic(s) in Korean(3) |
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| Korean Modern History(2) World History through Painting, Music, and Film (2) Digital Economy(2) Existence and Cognition(2) Special Topic(s) in Social Studies(3) |
Korean Modern History(2) World History through Painting, Music, and Film (2) Digital Economy(2) Existence and Cognition(2) Special Topic(s) in Social Studies(3) |
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| News and Media(3) English for Academic Purposes(3) Japanese Language and Culture(2) Chinese Language and Culture(2) Spanish Language and Culture(2) Special Topic(s) in English(3) Special Topic(s) in a Foreign Language(3) |
Communication & Composition(3) Intercultural Literacy(3) Critical Thinking & Discussion(3) Japanese Language and Culture(2) Chinese Language and Culture(2) Spanish Language and Culture(2) Special Topic(s) in English(3) Special Topic(s) in a Foreign Language(3) |
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| Music in Life(2) Arts in Life(2) Physical Education in Life(1) Special Topic(s) in Arts(3) |
Arts in Life(2) Physical Education in Life(1) Special Topic(s) in Arts(3) |
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| Convergence | History and Philosophy of Science (3) | History and Philosophy of Science (3) | 2 | 6 |
| Science, Technology, and Society(3) | Science, Technology, and Society(3) | |||