Korea, South

This course focuses on the molecular biology of cancer. We discuss in detail topics such as biology and genetics of cells and organisms, nature of cancer, tumor viruses, cellular oncogenes, growth factors, receptors and cancer, cytoplasmic signaling circuitry programs, tumor suppressor genes, pRb and control of the cell cycle clock, p53 and apoptosis, cell immortalization, maintenance of genomic integrity. Experimental approaches are also introduced in the context of primary research articles. Cell biology and molecular biology at undergraduate levels are essential prerequisites. Topics include Biology and genetics of cells and organisms, Nature of cancer, Tumor viruses, Cellular oncogenes, Growth factors, receptors and cancer, Cytoplasmic signaling circuitry programs, Tumor suppressor genes, etc.

Climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic are asking us to find new ways of knowing, caring for, and relating to the world. Anthropologists are increasingly paying attention to the human-nonhuman relations that constitute the more-than-human anthropocene, and different forms of knowledge to tackle the crisis of the imagination. This course introduces the interdisciplinary endeavors to find alternative ways of knowing the world that goes beyond the apocalyptic discourse of crisis. Readings include, but are not limited to materials from anthropology of science, environmental anthropology, and science and technology studies.

This course covers the essence of quantum computing and various quantum machine learning techniques. It also covers the theoretical backgrounds so students can apply the principles of quantum computing in solving various challenges of modern data science problems.

This course introduces students to the basic concepts, technical analyses, and theories of Film as an art form. Students explore topics such as mise-en-scène; cinematography; framing; editing; narrative; genre, and author, as well as a survey of critical perspectives on film. Students are required to do the assigned reading and view assigned films as noted on the course syllabus prior to each class meeting.

This course introduces students to the study of world politics from both theoretical and historical perspectives. First, it critically examines major theoretical approaches in the field of International Relations and applies them to a wide range of past and present world events. The central aim of the course is to help students think critically about international politics. Key topics include wars, ethnic conflicts, international trade and finance, globalization, nuclear proliferation, climate change, terrorism, pandemic, and other issues of global significance.  

As of now, Korea is amid most complex situation surrounding the nuclear development in North Korea posing as an existential threat to not only South Korea but also the U.S. and the rest of the world. Security for Pyeongchang Olympic was barely assured by South Korea`s efforts towards the participation of North Korea. With the change of administration comes changes in policies towards North Korea when the world is in crisis over the fast developing nuclear and ICBM missiles of North Korea. The students will learn legal concepts through current events in Korea at the front lines of a changing society, politics and regional security. Because we are in Korea, political consciousness will be raised through analysis of major events i such as the Cheonan incident, mad cow propaganda, Taean oil spill, politization of sinking of Sewol, militant labor unions, etc. In the first half of the course, the student is trained to read and interpret codified law as well as common law, and apply them to factual situations. The second half of the course will be oriented towards seminars by individual presentations and class participation on determining justice behind various legislations and policies. As an application of contracts law, initial public offering and employee options will be covered as an introduction to high tech businesses, prevalent in Asia`s connection with the Silicon Valley.

This course introduces the newly emerging field within neuroscience named social neuroscience. The lectures includes key topics such as self, face processing, facial impression, stereotypes, empathy, social emotion, morality, fairness, and altruism. This course also includes discussions on how advances in neuroscience will change various aspects of our future society.