Education

Environmental Convergence Minor

Curriculum Structure
Based on four core environmental fields including climate change, this 20-course curriculum is designed to develop multidisciplinary environmental problem-solving skills and foster a
comprehensive perspective on sustainability.
Total Required Credits (21) =
Required (12) + Elective (9)
7 Required Courses (Offered by Environmental Engineering)
  • 기 Introduction to Environmental Science
  • 핵 Water–Environment–Society
  • 핵 Understanding Climate Change
  • 핵 Environmental Statistics
  • 핵 Air Pollution & Control Technology
  • 핵 Environmental Observation & Practice
  • 핵 Ecology and Environment
  • 기 Basic Course
  • 핵 Core Course
13 Elective Courses (Offered by Participating Departments)
  • 수 Differential Equations
  • 수 Probability and Statistics
  • 수 Experimental Statistics
  • 화 Organic Chemistry I
  • 화 Introduction to Nanochemistry
  • 화 Chemical Analysis
  • 화 Medicinal & Biological Chemistry
  • 생 Cell Biology
  • 생 Convergence Life Science
  • 기 Thermodynamics
  • 공 Chemical & Biological Engineering
  • 공 Energy and Environmental Engineering
  • 인 Sustainability and ESG
  • 수 Mathematics
  • 화 Chemistry
  • 생 Life Sciences
  • 기 Mechanical Engineering
  • 공 Chemical Engineering
  • 인 Humanities
Overview of Required Courses
  • Introduction to Environmental Science
    • Provides scientific foundations for understanding environment–energy–climate interactions
    • Introduces current global environmental issues and multidisciplinary approaches to address them
  • Understanding Climate Change
    • Develops an understanding of the scientific basis of climate change and the need for interdisciplinary research
    • Covers topics such as extreme weather, tropical expansion, ocean acidification, and the carbon cycle
  • Air Pollution & Control Technology
    • Explores the entire process of air pollution generation, transformation, transport, and human exposure
    • Discusses various air pollution control technologies and practical methodologies
  • Ecology and Environment
    • Covers fundamental theories of ecology
    • Examines convergence research topics aimed at achieving technical, societal, and economic benefits through organism–environment interactions
  • Water–Environment–Society
    • Provides scientific and engineering principles of water environments along with social perspectives (policy, governance, regional development)
    • Investigates technical challenges in hydrological and water-related fields and explores solutions for future societies
  • Environmental Statistics
    • Introduces statistical methods commonly used in environmental and earth sciences
    • Builds data analysis skills essential for solving environmental problems through analytical and interpretative training
  • Environmental Observation & Practice
    • Conducts field observations, experiments, and hands-on activities at various environmental sites including local industries and public institutions
    • Enhances understanding of environmental issues and potential solutions through practical experience