Yonsei University

This course is a philosophical exploration of the foundations of logic via the analysis of various theories and perspectives based on the writings of notable thinkers in this field such as Kant, Hegel, Heidegger, Stecherbatsky, and others.  

The course considers two main topics: 1) The epistemology of logic deals with the nature of knowledge and how knowledge is acquired, exploring how truth is reached through logical reasoning. The class presents the fundamental structure of traditional logical reasoning and allows students to examine how knowledge can be expanded. 2) From an ontological perspective, the course explores how the concepts and propositions addressed by logic relate to the existence of the real world. 

This course allows students to deepen their philosophical thinking and develop clear and creative reasoning skills. Through diverse methodologies of philosophical analysis, students will focus on cultivating their original thinking when addressing fundamental questions in logic. 

This course prepares students for the craft of publishing peer-reviewed scholarly articles. 

Topics include defining a scientifically systematic investigation, strategies on harnessing the resources of graduate schools, conventions about the nature of evidence and clues in research, choosing a research topic, crafting a hypothesis, and the role of good sense and judicious evaluation in relation to methodologies of investigation.  

Additionally, this course discusses document-based vs experiment-based research methodologies, the use of surveys, statistical research methodologies and case studies, how to create a well written research report, nuances of the publishing process, and the role of uniqueness in scientific research projects. 

This course surveys basic mathematical tools for deep learning research. The course includes 1) advanced probability theory, 2) information theory, and 3) optimization theory. Topics include introductions to learning theory, review on probability theory, multidimensional Gaussian variables, Gaussian processes, optimal linear estimation, parameter estimation, bias and variance of an estimator, introduction to information theory, entropy, mutual information, KL Divergence, applications of information theory, introduction to optimization, stochastic gradient descent and its convergence, and other optimization techniques and its convergence. 

Algebraic topology is concerned with the construction of algebraic invariants associated to topological spaces which serve to distinguish between them. This course focuses on the concept of the fundamental group of a topological space, and discusses its relation to other important notions in topology such as homotopy, covering space, etc.  

Topics include homotopy of paths, covering spaces, the fundamental group of the circle, retractions and fixed points, the Borsuk-Ulam theorem, deformation retracts and homotopy type, the Jordan curve theorem, imbedding graphs in the plane, the winding number of a simple closed curve, the Cauchy integral formula, the Seifert-van Kampen theorem, the fundamental group of a wedge of circles, adjoining a two-cell, the fundamental group of the torus and the dunce cap, the classification theorem, equivalence of covering spaces, and existence of covering spaces. 

Prerequisite: Topology 1 

This course provides students with theoretical tools, historical cases, and current issues needed to understand the discipline of International Studies. Surveying a wide range of issues that comprise the study of International Studies, course topics will include (neo)realist approaches, cooperation under anarchy, constructivist approaches, unpacking domestic politics, international security, international political economy, the concept of region, China vs. the US (the West), conflict and cooperation on the Korean peninsula, and unification of the two Koreas. 

This course acquaints students with major theories, concepts, and research findings related to the study of organizational communication. As a field of study, organizational communication analyzes how, through interaction, we create, sustain, and change organizations. It also examines how we are shaped by our organizational interactions. This course focuses on the way we communicate within organizations and navigate the complexities of organizational life, including socialization, decision-making errors, supervisor-subordinate relationships, conflict, and diversity. While it is more of a theoretical course than a practical skills course, students are expected to apply the theories and concepts to real-life cases and their own experiences related to groups and organizations. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of multiple perspectives, theories, concepts, methods, and lenses through which we can explore and explain organizational communication; to identify how we communicate with one another within organizations and critically assess the role of communication in organizations; to gain a better understanding of communication pitfalls, decision-making biases, and problem-solving blind spots that may negatively affect our performance in organizations to communicate, innovate in teams, and make high-quality and ethical decisions; and to apply course material to a variety of situations, including organizational experiences, current events, and common issues. 

This course builds an advanced understanding of major topics in the field of microbiology, exploring topics such as Microbial Cells, Energy Metabolism of Bacterial Cells, Virulence Determinants of Bacterial Pathogens, Metabolism and Virulence Linked Together, Recent Trends in Microbiome Research, Antibiotics, Bacterial Genetics / Synthetic Biology, Helicobacter pylori infection, and Pathogenesis of Helicobacter pylori.

This course provides basic knowledge of politics and society of the Democratic People`s Republic of Korea (DPRK; North Korea). This course is a mixture of area studies and international relations, particularly focusing on North Korea as a case study. Topics include DPRK political systems, governance, and economy; international sanctions and their impact, nuclear development, human rights, media and information control, and the future of the Korean Peninsula.  Based on basic information of internal dynamics of North Korea, students are expected to search for motivations to study further issues regarding North Korea. By the end of the semester, students find themselves to be better equipped with various approaches to North Korean politics and society. 

This course surveys the rapidly changing environment which significantly influences consumer culture; in particular, examining how the shift in consumer trends centered around luxury fashion is creating a new culture across clothing, food, and living. The course establishes a creative mindset allowing students to articulate their own brand and trends by understanding the history and culture of fashion, as well as the changes in luxury brands and lifestyles. Students will learn to identify and understand the history and culture of fashion in relation to consumption trends; the change of luxury brands and lifestyles; and to present and discuss current issues in global consumption and fashion trends. 

This course develops critical thinking and precise research paper writing skills related to the era and field of visual generative models. 

Topics include generating images, videos, 3D and 4D NeRFs, depth-driven pose-preserved image generation for any objects, 4D reconstruction from a single video, classifier protected sampling for guarding training data during diffusion, sparse surface reconstruction using local geometry priors, mixture of efficient diffusion experts through automatic interval and sub-network selection, and exact volumetric ellipsoid rendering for real-time view synthesis. 

Each week consists of a lecture, discussion, and writing and critiquing reviews in a collaborative setting. Writing topics include understanding style, actions, characters, cohesion and coherence, emphasis, motivation, global coherence, concision, shape and ethics