For more details on the courses, please refer to the Course Catalog
| Code | Course Title | Credit | Learning Time | Division | Degree | Grade | Note | Language | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHY5083 | Current Topics in Biological Chemistry 1 | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-4 | Chemistry | - | No |
| This course is designed to train students to learn recent progress of biological chemistry from scientific literatures. Both review articles and research articles from selected current research topics in the rapidly evolving areas of biological chemistry will be covered. Selected areas of the course of advanced study varies to suit the interest and needs of faculty and students. Each topic considers the most recent advances in the particular field by analysing the recent literature, such as the structure and function of enzymes, metabolic regulation, nucleic acid, biochemistry, and analytical biochemistry. | |||||||||
| CHY5085 | Nanocatalysis | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-4 | Chemistry | - | No |
| In heterogeneously catalyzed reactions, solid nanostructures can be used as catalysts. Catalytic activity of nanostructures is often much different from those of the respective single crystal surfaces, which has been extensively studied in the past in surface chemistry. This lecture covers synthesis, characterization of electronic and geometric structures and catalytic activity of various nanostructures. In addition, principles of analysis tools of nanostructures will be discussed. Since catalytic activity is related to the surface structures, surface analysis techniques should be used, which will be discussed in this lecture. | |||||||||
| CHY5086 | Polymer Physical Chemistry | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-4 | Chemistry | English | Yes |
| The topics of this lecture in the polymer structure and thermodynamic properties are mainly subjected to interpret theoretically and experimentally. In addition, optical and electronic functional polymers such as photoconductivity polymers, nonlinear optical polymers, polymer batteries, and photoresists, etc. and properties of conductive polymers as well as frictional characteristics and delivery process will be described thermodynamically. Moreover, the subjects of recent interest in the field of polymer physical chemistry for the development of the new topics selected by the title of a recent study by the trend to teach. | |||||||||
| CHY5087 | Advanced Polymer Chemistry Ⅰ | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-4 | Chemistry | English | Yes |
| Student will learn synthetic chemistries of polymerization from traditional approaches to precisely controllable methods. Traditional appraoches includes anionic polymerization, radical polymerization, cationic polymerization, and condensation polymerization. Other synthetic methods will be covered, including ring-opening polymerizations, atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), and metal-catalyzed polymerizations. Polymer properties will be related to the microstructure of polymers, such as chain conformation, molecular-weight distribution, sequence distribution, and head-to-head connectivity. | |||||||||
| CHY5090 | Organic Electronic Materials Chemistry | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | Chemistry | English | Yes | |
| Student will learn the basic physical and chemical properties of organic electronic materials in AMOLED, LCD and semiconductors. In addition, the structure-property relationship of organic electronic materials will be studied in the molecular level. To develop the efficient organic electronic materials, the basic organic reaction mechanism and the organic synthetic methods for the synthesis of new materials will be studied. | |||||||||
| CHY5091 | Modern Physical Chemistry | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-4 | Chemistry | - | No |
| Modern physical chemistry expands its field to materials chemistry, nano-chemistry, energy science, etc. This means the role of physical chemistry is growing. With the help of knowledge of physical chemistry new phenomena could be better understood and creative research outputs might be achieved. In this regards, it is very important to learn various techniques (state of the art equipments in surface analysis, laser chemistry, theoretical tools, etc.) to understand interesting chemical phenomena through recently published research articles. In this course, the students will learn such various techniques. This course covers various subjects, nano-chemistry, materials chemistry, catalytic reactions, proteins, DNA/RNA, enzyme, OLED, molecular magnets, photovoltaic cells, batteries, etc. In this course, the students also have a chance to give a presentation for any subject related to their own research interests. English is an official language in this class. | |||||||||
| CHY5092 | Convergence Physical Chemistry | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-4 | Chemistry | - | No |
| Diverse analytical tools have been developed in modern experimental physical chemistry. Scanning tunneling microscopy is not only limited to the study of atomic structures of surfaces, but also can be used for orbital imaging, single molecule vibrational spectroscopy and selection rules in optical transitions. Femtosecond laser allows studies of electronic transition in real time scale. Such experimental techniques are used for studying physical and chemical behaviors of diverse materials such as single crystals, graphene and quantum dots. Also, fuel cells, solar cells, OLED, optical materials, etc., have been emerged as important research topics. For development of those related devices, use of theoretical and experimental physicochemical methodologies is essential. In this lecture, principles of modern experimental tools of physical chemistry and their applications will be discussed. | |||||||||
| CHY5094 | Plasmonics | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | Chemistry | - | No | |
| Nano science is a modern research field on which many researchers have been intensively and extensively studied. Among them, plasmonics has attracted a special attention. However, the contents cannot be covered in existing courses. Because it should include theoretical (including classical electromagnetics and quantum mechanical effects) development, material synthesis and control, and the understanding the physical phenomena of plasmon behaviors (in particular surface plasmon). Thus, this course requires a convergence approach from three main fields. Therefore, this course will be useful for the students to understand the plasmonic behavior and to utilize the plasmonic properties by controlling nanomaterials. | |||||||||
| CHY5099 | Physical Chemistry for Optical Materials | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | Chemistry | - | No | |
| In our daily life we experience so many devices that uses the light-matter interaction. Displays, solar cells, lasers, spectrometers, CCD cameras are only a few off-head examples of too many optical devices that stand for the development of modern technology. In order to understand their working principles of numerous optical applications, this lecture begins with studying fundamental principles of light. Then, the how the physiochemical properties of optical materials are used for the light-matter interaction in specific optical applications is studied. | |||||||||
| CHY5105 | Crystallography | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | Chemistry | - | No | |
| This lecture is intended for graduate students who begin to seriously study X-ray crystallography. It also has an aim to help students to interpret the X-ray structural data and to understand papers in journals, emphasizing the practical aspects of crystallography. It deals with the following topics: diffraction of X-ray, space groups, intensity data collection, data reduction, Fourier synthesis, phase problem, refinement of structure. | |||||||||
| CHY5106 | Genomic-Based Biopharmaceutical Chemistry | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | Chemistry | English | Yes | |
| - This course provides profound insights into the fundamental principles and applications of genomic-based bio-pharmaceutical chemistry, focusing on nucleic acids. - Research and technologies based on nucleic acids play a pivotal role in comprehending various diseases and developing therapeutic strategies. - Participants will delve into both theoretical knowledge and hands-on techniques related to nucleic acid-based technologies, such as genomic analysis, DNA/RNA sequencing, and gene editing. Additionally, the course explores contemporary trends in modern bio-pharmaceutical development, presenting the latest advancements and facilitating discussions on how nucleic acid technologies are currently being applied. | |||||||||
| CHY5107 | Nanosensor Analytical Chemistry | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | Chemistry | English | Yes | |
| This course is a graduate course that covers the whole range of basic concepts to applied researches related to the nanosensors, which have become one of the core fields in modern analytical chemistry. The goal of this course is to develop the ability of a student to apply his/her understandings of nanosensor chemistry to academic research and technology development. The contents of this course include major nanosensor researches adopting electro- and/or photochemistry as well as the fundamental concepts of analytical chemistry indispensible to explore the fields of nanosensors. Furthermore, by reviewing and discussing the usability and applicability of nanosensor o their own research topics, each student will be able to adapt their understandings to their work in solving scientific problems. | |||||||||
| CHY5108 | Laser Spectroscopic Analysis | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | Chemistry | English | Yes | |
| In our Laser Spectroscopic Analysis course, we will explore the fascinating interplay between light and matter, primarily in condensed phases. This journey will encompass the foundational principles of quantum mechanics, vital for understanding molecular interactions with electromagnetic radiation. We'll delve into various spectroscopic techniques, including absorption, emission, and light scattering, which provide insight into molecular structures and photoinduced dynamics. The course also covers advanced topics like nonlinear and pump-probe spectroscopies, essential for contemporary research. Emphasis will be on understanding the theoretical frameworks and practical applications of these techniques, particularly in studying molecular aggregates, semiconductors, and metals. | |||||||||
| COV7003 | Academic Writing and Research Ethics 3 | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | SKKU Institute for Convergence | Korean,English | Yes | |
| This course trains graduate students to become more effective, efficient, and confident writers. This is a hands-on course that emphasizes interactive examples and practice. In the first four weeks, we will review principles of effective writing, examples of good and bad writing, and tips for making the writing process easier. In the second four weeks, we will examine issues specific to scientific writing, including: authorship, peer review, the format of an original manuscript, and research ethics. Students will complete editing exercises, write two short papers, and edit each others’ work. The primary audience is graduate majors, graduate students in any disciplines, and professional scientists. | |||||||||
| IPC5001 | Special Topics on Nano Physics and Chemistry 1 | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-4 | - | No | |
| In this course, several noticeable research accomplishments from all over the nano physics and chemistry fields are selected for studies by seminar-type discussion. | |||||||||