Korea University

This introductory course focuses on the fundamentals of investment analysis and asset pricing. The course examines modern portfolio theory, the capital asset pricing model, arbitrage pricing theory, corporate and government securities, stock and bond valuations, and derivatives. Students are equipped with a foundational understanding of various investment alternatives and the methods used to assess their value. 

Topics include Investment environment and financial instruments, Capital allocation to risky assets, Efficient diversification, Capital asset pricing models, Arbitrage pricing theory, Bond prices and yields, Term structures, Equity valuation models, Option markets, Option valuation, Future markets.  

This course delves into the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of deep neural networks. Deep learning has revolutionized industries ranging from healthcare to finance, driving advancements in natural language processing, computer vision, and autonomous systems. 

From understanding fundamental concepts to implementing advanced architectures like convolutional and recurrent networks and transformers as well, this course covers both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience essential for navigating the complexities of deep learning. 

Topics include Deep learning basics, Neural networks, Training neural networks, Convolutional neural networks, Recurrent neural networks, Transformers, Applications: NLP, Applications: CV, Generative models. 

This introductory course covers theories and research findings in the area of intercultural communication, providing a basic understanding of intercultural communication theories and their relevant issues in global society.  

Topics include Cultural identity and categorization, High vs low-context communication, Verbal codes and intercultural communication, nonverbal codes, Communication accommodation, Intercultural conflict and negotiation, Acculturation and adaptation, Intercultural competence and development, Intercultural relationships and dialog, Group dynamics, Ethics and power in intercultural work, Digital media and global dialog.  

Students can take this course without a prerequisite, but preferably students have taken an Intro to Media course before or while taking this course.  

This introductory survey course covers International Law, its brief history, f the relationship between international law and national law along with various fields of international law, and lastly discusses peaceful resolution related to the conflicts within various fields and wars through international law 

Topics include What is international law, history of international law, roots of international law, International law subject and recognition, Jurisdiction and immunity, State responsibility and liability of international law, International humanitarian law, International criminal law, Law of the sea, Air space law, Future of international law.  

This hands-on course covers the theory and practice of calligraphy.  

Through the appreciation and practice of calligraphy, students enhance their eye for evaluating handwriting and learn practical applications for everyday life. 

This course provides an in-depth understanding of nutritional needs from infancy through older adulthood. Students explore how nutritional requirements evolve across various life stages including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging. Topics include physiological changes impacting nutrient metabolism, dietary guidelines for optimal health at each stage, and the role of nutrition in preventing and managing diseases. Students learn to identify practical nutritional challenges and to critically evaluate information and resources to provide evidence-supported suggestions.   

This course covers the different psychological processes that occur within a group (between members) and between groups (in relation to other groups) from the perspective of organizational psychology. In particular, it examines the behavior of groups or teams that need to perform specific tasks, such as solving problems, making decisions, or resolving conflicts. Topics include social negligence, group dramatization, groupthink, information sharing, conflicts between groups, and crowd behavior. Students participate in practical team and group assignments and projects to solve problems that may occur in actual organizations or teams. In addition, students have the opportunity to think about ideas that can have a positive impact on actual social policies and organizational operations. 

Prerequisite: Basic Psychology, Social Psychology, and Methodology courses

This course covers basic data representations, algorithms, and applications for interactive visualization. The class mainly focuses on computer graphics and spatial data visualization. 

Topics include Graphics systems, OpenGL basics, Transformations, Data acquisition, Data representation, Viewing, Lighting and shading, Shaders, Color models, Textures, Volume rendering, Surface visualization, Geometric processing, Image visualization, Advanced topics in visualization. 

This introductory survey course is an exploration of the enduring philosophical and spiritual traditions of Asia, focusing on key ancient and modern texts that illuminate timeless human concerns. From the ethical teachings of Confucius to the contemplative insights of Buddhism and the flowing harmony of Taoist thought, this course invites students to engage deeply with foundational ideas that have shaped Eastern civilizations. We also consider how these traditions respond to and converse with global philosophical currents, offering a rich comparative perspective. Through close reading and discussion, students gain not only historical and cultural understanding but also personal insight into ways of living wisely in a complex world. 

This course explores the organic connection between design and theory and builds an effective and integrated design methodology by examining how design interacts with social contexts and diverse relationships.   

The course investigates how discourses traditionally considered external to the field of architecture—such as those from the social sciences, cultural studies, and environmental theory—inform, shape, and enrich architectural practice and production. 

Students learn the design principles that appear in architecture and art, and based on this, they study how to apply them to architectural forms.