Academics Department Overview

Department Overview

Mathematics and Computer Science

  • The purpose of the mathematics curriculum at KSA is to help students understand elementary mathematical concepts and principles, and to help students develop the abilities of mathematical thinking and observation. For achieving this purpose, we design mandatory course as level-based curriculum which provides efficient studying. And elective courses provide advanced placement and post-advanced placement courses such as Multivariable Calculus, Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, Elementary Number Theory, and Differential equations.
  • The purpose of the computer science curriculum at KSA is to educate how to think to solve diverse real-life problems as well as to provide essential knowledge and attitude as a future scientists and to provide a studying sequence for students with aptitude and interest in computer science. It includes advanced placement and post-advanced placement courses such as Programming and Problem Solving, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Discrete Structures.

Curriculum

Curriculum
Type Course Title(Credit) No. of Courses Total Credits
1st Semester 2nd Semester
Core(Required) MathematicsⅠ, Ⅱ(4)
CalculusⅠ(4)
Calculus Ⅱ(4)
MathematicsⅠ, Ⅱ(4)
CalculusⅠ(4)
Calculus Ⅱ(4)
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Computer ScienceⅠ(2) Computer Science Ⅱ(2)
Elective Mathematics Ⅲ(3)
Elementary Real Analysis(3)
Application of Mathematics(3)
Calculus Ⅲ(3)
Elementary Number Theory(3)
Linear Algebra(3)
Differential Equations(3)
Probability and Statistics(3)
Mathematics Seminar(1)
Topics in Mathematics(3)
Mathematics Ⅲ(3)
Elementary Real Analysis(3)
Application of Mathematics(3)
Calculus Ⅲ(3)
Elementary Number Theory(3)
Linear Algebra(3)
Differential Equations(3)
Probability and Statistics(3)
Mathematics Seminar(1)
Topics in Mathematics(3)
18 50
Computer Science Ⅲ(3)
Programming and Problem Solving(3)
Discrete Structures(3)
Data Structures(3)
Algorithms(3)
Special Topics in Computer Science(3)
Computer Science Ⅲ(3)
Programming and Problem Solving(3)
Discrete Structures(3)
Data Structures(3)
Algorithms(3)
Advanced Algorithms(3)
Computer Science Seminar(1)
Convergence Mathematical Modeling(3)
Arthematics(3)
Mathematical Modeling(3)
Arthematics(3)
3 9
Creative Problem Solving(3) Creative Problem Solving(3)
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Physics and Earth Science

  • Guided intensive education and research activities are offered for students interested in physics and earth science.
  • Emphasis will be placed on basic science education through high-tech science and experiment/exercise period, field trips and the ongoing quest to cultivate scientific creativity and thinking skills through activities and individualized learning that cater to the abilities of students to increase their thinking and problem solving skills. To expand high quality science, conditions conducive to hands-on experiments and training and basic science lessons appropriate to individual abilities and based on hands-on experiments to deepen students¡¯ learning will be offered. Courses to enhance creativity for students gifted in science will be operated.

Curriculum

Curriculum
Section Course (Credits) Number Of Courses Graduation Credits
1st Semester 2st Semester
Required Physics and Experiment I (3) Physics and Experiment II (3) 2 6
Elective General Physics I (4),
General Physics Experiment I (1)
General Physics II (4),
General Physics Experiment II (1)
Basic Physics (3)
Modern theory of Physics (3)
Physics Seminar (1)
Physics Special Lecture (3)
General Physics I (4),
General Physics Experiment I (1)
General Physics II (4),
General Physics Experiment II (1)
Basic Physics (3)
Physics in History (3)
Physics Special Lecture (3)
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General Astronomy (3)*
General Astronomy Experiment (1)
General Earth Science (3)*
General Earth Science Experiment (1)
Basic Astronomical Observation (3)
Weather and Climate (3)
Earth Science Special Lecture (3)
General Astronomy (3)*
General Astronomy Experiment (1)
General Earth Science (3)*
General Earth Science Experiment (1)
Basic Astronomical Observation (3)
Weather and Climate (3)
Earth Science Special Lecture (3)

Chemistry and Biology

  • Responsible for giving students interested in Chemistry and Biology a deep education and research activities.
  • Operating a Chemistry/Biology curriculum based on self leadership skills through a humanist education to provide a deep understanding of the logical/critical/creative thinking and attitude needed to explore new knowledge. Explore ¡¤ experiment ¡¤ practice the basics of science education to promote science through an interest in nature and curiosity so that gifted students and faculty can increase their problem-solving skills through creativity and scientific thinking skills and through experimental research methods that enhance their exploration of science and their personal knowledge.
  • Also, to help students explore their creativity and help enhance their abilities in intramural science events and to take advantage of the knowledge learned in class and lectures by invited renowned scientists thus shaping their broad knowledge acquisition and learning by motivating through opportunities to contribute to scholarship.

Curriculum

Curriculum
Section Course (Credits) Number Of Courses Graduation Credits
1st Semester 2st Semester
Required Chemistry and Experiment I (3) Chemistry and Experiment II (3) 4 12
Biology and Experiment I (3) Biology and Experiment II (3)
Elective General Chemistry I (4),
General Chemistry Experiment I (1)
General Chemistry II (4),
General Chemistry Experiment II (1)
Research Chemistry (3),
Physical Chemistry (3)
Organic Chemistry (3),
Chemistry Special Lecture (3)
General Chemistry I(4),
General Chemistry Experiment I (1)
General Chemistry II (4),
General Chemistry Experiment II (1)
Research Chemistry (3),
Analytical Chemistry (3),
Chemistry Seminar (1),
Chemistry Special Lecture (3)
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Biochemistry (3)
General Biology I (4),
General Biology Experiment I (1)
General Biology II (4),
General Biology Experiment II (1)
Basic Life Science (3),
Molecular Biology (3),
Cellular Biology (3),
Biology Special Lecture (3)
General Biology I (4),
General Biology Experiment I (1)
General Biology II (4),
General Biology Experiment II (1)
Basic Life Science (3),
Botany (3),
Biology Seminar (1),

Arts and Humanities

  • Responsible for Humanities, Social Sciences, Physical Education, Fine Arts, and Music education as well as educational refinement.
  • Providing gifted students with a varied Arts and Humanities-related education to expand their logical, critical, and creative thinking skills. Learning programs and educational materials are developed to enable students develop creativity and especially aptitude and character through various special activities so that they can become world class scientists will have the qualities and talents needed of leaders. Through reading education and use of the library the basics of humanities and the classics will be cultivated and foreign language education, understanding of the international community will be taught so that students will attain the awareness and attitudes that become world citizens. The education will be based on encouraging delicate sensibilities, appreciation of aesthetics, and a strong physique so that it will foster a refined and dignified life.

Curriculum

Curriculum
Section Course (Credits) Number Of Courses Graduation Credits
1st Semester 2st Semester
Required Korean (4)
Literature (4)
Korean History (4)
World History (3)/Philosophy of Science and History of Science (3)
(Honors) English I (3)
Music (2)/Art (2)
Physical Education I (2), Physical Education III (1)
Korean (4)
Literature (4)
History(4)
World History (3)/Philosophy of Science and History of Science (3)
(Honors) English I (3)
Music (2)/Art (2)
Physical Education II (2), Physical Education IV (1)
14 34
Elective Drawing (3), Korean Special Lecture (3)
Philosophy (3), Political Science and Economics (3)
Culture-Economics-Geography (3),
Social Science Special Lecture (3)
English Listening (2)/English Composition (2)
Advanced English Conversation (2), Advanced Reading Comprehension (2)
Japanese I (2), Chinese I (2)
Life Music (2)/Life Art (2)
Reading and Composition (3),
Korean Special Lecture (3)
Philosophy (3), Political Science and Economics (3)
Culture-Economics-Geography (3),
Social Science Special Lecture (3)
English Listening (2)/ English Composition (2)
Advanced English Conversation (2),
Advanced Reading Comprehension (2)
English Special Lecture (2)
Japanese II (2), Chinese II (2)
Life Music (2)/Life Art (2)
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