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    POSTECH
    Pohang, South Korea

    POSTECH opened its doors in 1986 as the first research-oriented university in Korea to educate the brightest minds in the country and lead the transition of Korea’s higher education from dissemination to creation of knowledge. Since its establishment over 30 years ago, POSTECH has taken on numerous challenges and innovations to revolutionize the culture of and raise the bar for scientific research in Korea.

    Now, POSTECH is poised to take another leap forward over the next three decades. Driven by the open and fearless spirit to tackle the unknown, it will serve as a flagship university that proposes a new role for value creation in society. POSTECH will continue to dedicate itself to its mission of providing the finest education and fostering talented youth into leaders equipped with a comprehensive and essential skill set for the future. Also, we will further build upon the research excellence POSTECH has achieved thus far to make direct contributions not only in expanding boundaries of scientific knowledge but also in leading the socio-economic progress of the country and region.

    Website: http://postech.ac.kr/eng/

    VSE Season 2, 2021-22: Courses offered by POSTECH


    Application Deadline

    APPLICATION CLOSED
    Students must submit an application to the VSE Central Office before:
    Dec 31 2021, 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)



    Academic Requirements

    Before applying, please make sure you have fulfilled the course offering university's academic requirements listed below:

    GPA of B (3.0) or above

    For more details, please contact the VSE coordinator at POSTECH



    English Language Proficiency Requirements

    Before applying, please make sure you have fulfilled the course offering university's English language proficiency requirements listed below:

    English Proficiency (for non-native speakers): TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, or above
    (may be substituted with equivalent proof documents)

    For more details, please contact the VSE coordinator at POSTECH


    Course Information

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    Number of Credits3
    Offering DepartmentDiv. of Humanities and Social Sciences
    Course TeacherProf. Woo, Jung Ah
    Language of InstructionEnglish
    First Day of ClassFeb 21, 2022
    Last Day of ClassMay 30, 2022
    Course ComponentLecture/Discussion
    Mode of TeachingAsynchronous/Synchronous
    Meeting TimeMon 1100-1215; Wed 11:00-12:15
    Time ZoneUTC+9
    RestrictionsN/A
    Course DescriptionThis introductory course investigates major monuments, trends, and issues in ancient through modern ages, primarily in Western art. While committed to introducing certain canonical art works and ideas to beginning students, this course also critically examines the sociohistorical contexts surrounding the artistic movements. Students will become familiar with some of the many ways to think about art and visual culture. Understanding art and analyzing historical circumstances will improve students' creativity, critical thinking, and ability to adapt content for different contexts and diverse audiences. This course will provide students with open mindedness, broad historical and cultural knowledge, aesthetic and design consciousness.
    Points to Note for StudentsN/A
    Course OutlineLink
    Number of Credits3
    Offering DepartmentDepartment of Convergence IT Engineering
    Course TeacherProf. Ma, Eunjeong
    Language of InstructionEnglish
    First Day of ClassFeb 21, 2022
    Last Day of ClassJun 10, 2022
    Course ComponentDiscussion
    Mode of TeachingSynchronous/Asynchronous
    Meeting TimeMon 1530-1710; Wed 1530-1710
    Time ZoneUTC+9
    RestrictionsN/A
    Course DescriptionIn the era of artificial intelligence, climate change, and pandemic, technical issues are wrapped up with complicated and complex social, political, and ecological issues, and technoscience has emerged as ever more crucial resources to provide solutions to social problems. Though engineering skills and knowledge are right resources to tackle contemporary social problems, it is also true that the possession and distribution of such technical resources can create or resolve inequalities or injustice within or across society. This course critically reviews the interrelationship between technology and society and redefines the role of technology with respect to humans and society. The course also addresses the ways to combine social scientific research methods and humanistic insights with the design and implementation of technology. Building on such understanding, the course expects students to design a socially just technology.
    Points to Note for StudentsThe class is based on the idea of project based learning.
    Course OutlineLink
    Number of Credits3
    Offering DepartmentDepartment of Mechanical Engineering (CHEB463: Department of Chemical Engineering)
    Course TeacherProf. Rho, Junsuk
    Language of InstructionKorean
    First Day of ClassFeb 22, 2022
    Last Day of ClassJun 9, 2022
    Course ComponentLecture
    Mode of TeachingAsynchronous
    Meeting TimeMon 1530-1710; Wed 1530-1710
    Time ZoneUTC+9
    RestrictionsSenior standing or Graduate level in Engineering or Science
    Required: Calculus,General Physics I/II
    Preferred: Electromagnetics or Electromagnetism I
    Course DescriptionNanoscience and Nanotechnology are the refinement of functional properties of materials, devices, or systems that are approximately 1-100 nm in at least one dimension. In recent years, nanoscience and nanotechnology have revolutionized how we think of science and its impact on society. In this course, the student will explore a wide range of new science and technologies based on and influenced by the breakthroughs in the field of “nano”. Such examples include, but are not limited to, nanoelectronics, nanooptics, nanophotonics, nanomagnetics, nanomechanical systems and nanosensors. A general goal is to understand the fundamental concepts in the theory, design, manufacturing, characterization and application of various nanomaterials and nanostructures. Through the classroom lecture, review of scientific literature, and student projects, the student is afforded an opportunity to become well-versed in this important burgeoning field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
    Points to Note for Students* Online only class (100% pre-recorded lectures)
    * No required textbooks. Lecture notes and additional materials will be distributed
    Course OutlineLink
    Number of Credits3
    Offering DepartmentDiv. of Humanities and Social Sciences
    Course TeacherProf. Suh, Jihyun
    Language of InstructionEnglish
    First Day of ClassFeb 22, 2022
    Last Day of ClassJun 7, 2022
    Course ComponentLecture/Discussion
    Mode of TeachingAsynchronous/Synchronous
    Meeting TimeTues, Thu 1315-1345
    Time ZoneUTC+9
    RestrictionsN/A
    Course DescriptionPsychological science is the study of the mind and behavior using established scientific principles. Psychological science is a broad field, and in this course, we aim to provide you with an overview of several fascinating areas of study. This course will introduce you to topics such as how we perceive and process information; how thought and behavior are controlled by specific areas of the brain; how memories, thoughts, and emotions are formed; how children develop and come to know the world around them; the processes that affect judgment and decision-making; how personality traits and emotions interact with our social environment to give rise to our experiences; and the classifications, causes, and treatments of mental disorders. This is an introductory course designed to introduce students to the diversity of questions, approaches, research, theories and areas that comprise the scientific study of the mind and behavior. With so many topics to discuss, we will not be able to cover everything in depth.
    Points to Note for StudentsCourse recordings are available for VSE students
    Course OutlineLink


    The number of credits is shown as provided by the course offering university. The credit structure at the course offering university may be different from the one at your home university. Please contact the VSE Coordinator of your home university for credit transfer information.

    Course enrollment is subject to final approval from your home university and the course offering university.