Korea, South

This course is an undergraduate-level seminar on politics of contemporary China. Understanding politics, economy, society, and their complex relations of our neighbor, People’s Republic of China becomes indispensable for everyone no matter what you study and pursue in this globalized era. In this vein, surveying politics of China would be a priority. We try to systematically (not randomly) analyze and understand those objects through applying some theoretical frameworks of political science such as regime type, political institution, participation, contentious politics, clientelism, developmentalism, nationalism, and interactions between domestic and international politics, to them. More specifically, this course aims at (1) understanding basic political history of contemporary China; (2) theoretically and empirically exposing students to major issues and debates in the study of reform-era Chinese politics and helping students understand major characteristics of the Chinese Communist Party regime; (3) In addition to the conventional contents of “Chinese Politics” course, letting students do a “problem-solving” project from creative and multi-disciplinary perspectives of political interactions as well as politics of things; (4) and finally, encouraging students to pursue their own agendas related to contemporary China in further studies in schools and job market (and beyond).

This course is designed to delve into the world of early childhood curriculum, exploring its definition, philosophical and theoretical foundations, and practical implementation. Throughout the semester, students develop knowledge and skills in planning and interpreting curriculum, observing classroom practices, and understanding teacher roles. In addition, students gain deeper understanding of various early childhood curriculum models as well as current trends in the field. The goal is to understand the concept of early childhood curriculum and its core components; to understand how philosophical and theoretical backgrounds are associated with early childhood curriculum; to develop skills in planning, developing, and implementing early childhood curriculum; and to analyze current trends and the future of early childhood curriculum.

Prerequisites: majoring in Child and Family Studies

This course is a course to study the theory and practice of computer graphics. In theory, we study graphics algorithms and mathematical fundamentals, and also learn programming to apply them in practice. Key topics include math for graphics, Transformation, Viewing, Texture mapping, Lighting, Using models, Advanced buffer techniques, Advanced rendering and animation techniques, etc. The programming language used is C++, and the class is conducted using the OpenGL API.

Prerequisites: C/C++ language programming, object-oriented programming, data structures, and differential calculus.

This course provides a general introduction to computer vision. Major topics include image processing, detection and recognition, geometry, video analysis, and deep learning. Students learn basic concepts of computer vision as well as hands on experience to solve real-life vision problems. Students learn basic algorithms of computer vision, learn deep learning based computer vision algorithms, and apply learned methods for practical applications.

Prerequisites: Calculus, Linear algebra, Probability

Have you heard of Big Data or AI? What about Data Science? Data Science is the field of study that deals with data acquisition, data analysis, and decision making with domain knowledge. In the discipline of Data Science, data refer to either structured or unstructured data, which is commonly referred to as Big Data. Tools for analyzing Big Data in Data Science are called machine learning that is a sub-field of Statistics, and machine learning is known as a workhorse of AI. This mathematical statistics course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the mathematical study of statistics (or machine learning). Without the knowledge of mathematical statistics, you cannot fully understand machine learning algorithms including Deep Learning. Topics include probability, random variables, univariate or multivariate distributions, elementary statistical inference, and limiting distributions. Emphasis is on the theoretical development and practical implementation of each topic, including definitions, theorems, proofs, computer programming, and simulations.

Prerequisites: STA1001. Introduction to Statistics (or equivalent course), STA1002. Calculus (or equivalent course)

Students learn about the basic concepts of electric circuits including; circuit elements, Kirchhoff’s law, basic RLC circuits, circuit theorems, Op Amp, sinusoidal steady-state analysis, frequency response and Laplace transform. Topics include Electric circuit variables, Circuit Elements, Simple Resistive Circuits, Techniques of Circuit Analysis, The Operational Amplifier, Inductance, Capacitance, and Mutual Inductance, Response of First-Order RL and RC Circuits, Natural and Step Responses of RLC Circuits, Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis, and Sinusoidal Steady-State Power Calculations.

Prerequisites: Engineering mathematics, Differential Equations

This course surveys the formation and development of Islam and its position and characteristics in the modern world. Divided into five thematic units, the course will cover:  

1) Origins of Islam and the figure of the Prophet Muḥammad;  

2) Islamic authoritative texts – the Qur’ān and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muḥammad;  

3) Various dimensions of classical Islam, including law and ritual practices;  

4) Alternative visions of Islam, in particular the Shī‘ite and the Ṣūfi interpretations of Islam, and  

5) Modern developments in Islam. 

This course explores the role of the citizen in contemporary democratic politics. As R. J. Dalton confesses, “If democracy was in crisis, it was one of institutions, not of the democratic spirit among citizens.” According to Dalton, understanding the values and choices of the citizens can tell us the quality of democracy. 

This course, based on two textbooks, R.J. Dalton’s Citizen Politics and R. Inglehart’s Cultural Evolution, explores values, behaviors, and political participation of the citizen in current democracy.  The first part of the course (Citizen Politics) aims to gain a deeper understanding of the nature of citizen politics through a systematic approach and the process it transfers into diverse political participation.  The second part (Cultural Evolution) discusses the changing values of the citizen such as feminization, happiness, new forms of political activism, and the effect of artificial intelligence on society. Changing values creates a new sphere of politics. 

In addition to these two textbooks, students need to read D. Kahneman’s Thinking Fast and Slow for a team project answering the question, “How can we explain political participation of the citizen in a democracy?” 

For biomedical engineers, the basic concept of organic chemistry including bonding/isomerism, alkane/cycloalkane, and various chemical reactions will be discussed in this class 

The course covers the following topics: 

• Organic Chemistry and Cover Story 

• Bonding and Isomerism 

• Alkane and Cycloalkane 

• Alkenes and Alkynes  

• Aromatic Compounds  

• Stereoisomerism 

• Organic Halogen Compounds 

• Alcohols, Phenols, and Thiols  

• Ethers and Epoxides 

• Aldehydes and Ketones I 

• Carboxylic Acid and Their Derivatives 

This course is designed for those who are studying healthy aging and/or geriatric rehabilitation. It includes an overview of the physical and psycho-behavioral aspects of aging in adulthood. This course focuses on normal and pathological changes with aging and provides an overview of geriatric care (treatment issues relevant to the types of older clients), delivering a framework for understanding individuals who have movement dysfunction secondary to age-related disease. Current motor control and motor learning theories are applied to intervention strategies for the geriatric population and students are strongly encouraged to develop themselves to serve the needs of the elderly population.