Yonsei University

This course is to understand cultural content, find classic works that serve as the basis and source material for modern content, and analyze key elements. Based on this, we attempt to apply content suitable for modern society. To achieve this, we combine exploration of human nature, understanding of society, and knowledge of works of art and popularity. Goal is to understand cultural content and produce corresponding content; to attempt storytelling through characters and situations; and to understand and attempt mise-en-scène and storytelling methods.

This course is intended to introduce the overall aspects of genetics including formal genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics and genomics largely to undergraduate students who is majoring in basic and applied life sciences. Topics include Mendelian inheritance overview, Extensions of Mendelian inheritance, Linkage and genetic mapping in eukaryotes, Genetics of bacteria and bacteriophages, Nonmendelian inheritance, Chromatin structure and function, Recombination and transposition, Gene mutation and DNA repair, Variation in chromosome structure and number, Population genetics, Quantitative genetics, and Evolutionary genetics.

Prerequisites: General Biology I & II

This course consists of a survey and understanding of contemporary theories of justice. It engages with key texts as well as contemporary cases that reveal the key concepts and stakes of theorizing and practicing justice. Perspectives of Utilitarianism, Political Liberalism, Libertarianism, Communitarianism, Liberal Egalitarianism, Multiculturalism, Republicanism, and Feminism are covered. Students learn diverse approaches to justice and their theoretical foundations; learn how to analyze, understand, and critique contemporary political life through the lens of theories of justice and learn how to analytically and critically write argumentative essays on the topic of justice.

This course explores major operations management techniques and how they are used to formulate competitive operations strategies. In addition, students are required to discuss how these operational strategies are applied to real-world problems. Through these discussions, students learn about various decision-making challenges that businesses face and how to address them using data-driven operational strategies. Topics include Review of EOQ Model, Review of Newsvendor Model, Applications of Newsvendor Model, Forecasting, Operations Optimization, Overview of Data Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Review of Predictive Analytics, and Case Study in Operations and Application of Analytics Techniques.

Prerequisites: Production and Operations Management.

The twenty-first century is an age of unprecedented globalization. To better understand globalization, the course introduces the core models of international trade: Ricardian Model, the specific-factors model, and the Heckscher-Ohlin model. The course also deals with the research frontier by explaining how increasing returns and product differentiation affect trade and welfare. Finally, the course is devoted to understanding trade policy.

Prerequisite: ECO2102 Microeconomics

This course explores the processes through which we come to experience our body as sexed, gendered, and sexualized, and situates them in particular political and economic contexts at specific historical moments. We take the “body” as a focal site through which power is exercised and subverted. Rather than viewing the body as what is “naturally” given, we examine how bodies are constantly made and remade through knowledge practices and political struggles. Drawing on the theories and methods developed in cultural anthropology, feminist and queer theories, and feminist STS (science and technology studies), we ask how the ideologies of normativity and productivity are built into seemingly “natural” bodies. We consider debates about reproduction, sciences of sex/gender/ sexuality, and experiences of illness that allow us to ask how bodies come to matter. Students develop the ability to critically analyze diverse materials ranging from pop culture to scientific literature that contribute to shaping the body as sexed, gendered, and sexualized; Students apply theories and methods from cultural anthropology, feminist and queer studies, and feminist science and technology studies (STS) to explore how power dynamics operate in the (re)construction of bodies; and Students enhance their ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds—through active participation in group discussions, projects, and interactive learning activities.

This course is designed to study and review the global efforts to pursue sustainable development. Such efforts have developed the concrete three pillars (Poverty Reduction/Environmental Sustainability/Social Protection) of sustainable development. Especially, the United Nations (UN) has led to establish sustainable development knowledge and capacity for policy-makers, bilateral and multilateral agencies and civil society with local partners in developing countries. The course explores the basic concept of environmental issues and problems and principles of environmental policies that contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals. It is critical to understand the real environmental issues that are complex and challenging to tackle, finding practical solutions. Students will be participating in the discussion and debate on the sustainable development and its environmental components. Special focus is on the issue for developing countries, whose challenge is to harmonize the economic development and environmental conservation. Specific issues on climate change and sustainable development will be covered in depth.

This lecture aims to introduce knowledge and psychological approaches regarding the diagnosis, status, and causes of mental disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, etc.). This course ultimately provides a kind of preventive knowledge about one's mental health and is expected to play a positive role in interpersonal relationships in social life. This course is to understand the symptoms, causes, and treatments of various mental disorders; to promote mental health literacy; and o improve psychological adaptation.

The prevalence of information technologies (IT) has rapidly reshaped individual behaviors, business environments, and our society. In business environments, IT play a critical role in supporting managerial decisions, designing business processes, and enhancing organizational performance. IT also enable new products, services, and business models today. As IT provide new opportunities for businesses, they also present new challenges such as securing systems and protecting the privacy of customers. Thus, it is
important for today’s managers to have a good understanding of modern IT, the strategic role of IT as well as how IT can be used in organizations from a management perspective. This course aims to introduce IT that are critical to modern business, study IT applications in various aspects of business operations, and discuss future opportunities and challenges in taking advantage of IT in business. One of the most important goals of this course is to understand IT-based innovations and related issues in the
real business world! Why are information systems so important in today’s business? How can information systems help businesses become more competitive? What are the technical foundation for understanding information systems? What are the emerging technological innovations that can potentially help businesses? What are the core information systems applications that businesses are using today to improve operational excellence and decision making? How can enterprise-wide applications improve
business performance and decision making?

The behavioral differences between individual cells from normal tissues and those from tumors, and how cancer cells learn to invade other tissues and create the metastases responsible for cancer mortality. To introduce the major concepts and principles of cancer biology including tumor viruses, oncogenes, signal transduction, tumor suppressors, the cell cycle, angiogenesis, metastasis, and cancer treatment. Students are able to comprehend and explain the molecular and cellular nature of cancer. Students are able to comprehend and explain tumorigenesis, maintenance of genomic integrity, angiogenesis, and metastasis. Students are able to comprehend and explain tumor immunology, immunotherapy, and cancer treatment.

Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry 1, Biochemistry 1, Cancer Biology (recommended)