Requirements
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Requirements
■ Regulations for Obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree
1) Period of class: 4 years to 6 years (can be shortened by 1 year)
2) Period of enrollment: up to 8 years (able to extend by 1 year for multiple majors or combined majors)
3) Average grade: The average grade of all subjects is at least 2.0, and the average grade of major subjects is at least 2.0.
4) Graduation thesis\ – Period of submission : Expected graduation in February (Mid-December) / Expected graduation in August (Mid-June)
5) Credits required for graduation
| Credits for graduation | Credits for General Education | Credits for main major | Credits for multiple major | Credits for minor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single major completion case | Concurrent completion of other majors case | ||||
| 130 | 46 | 60 | 39 | 39 | 21 |
■ Recommended Tracks for Undergraduate Majors
| Semester /Year | I | II | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 033.001** 033.003 033.005 034.014 034.015 034.001 034.003 034.005 034.009 | Calculus and practice 1(or Honor Calculus and practice 1 or Differential and Integral and practice 1) Astronomy Astronomy Lab Physics 1 (or Honor Physics 1 or Foundation of Physics 1) Physics Lab 1 | 033.002** 033.004 033.006 034.014 034.015 034.002 034.004 034.006 034.010 | Calculus and practice 2(or Honor Calculus and practice 2, or Differential and Integral and practice 2) Astronomy Astronomy Lab Physics 2(or Honor Physics 2 or Foundation of Physics 2) Physics Lab 2 | Recommend the Differential and Integral and practice 1,2 |
| 2 | 300.215 3348.455 | Star and Stellar system Computational Astronomy | 300.218 | Galaxies and Universe | |
| 3 | 3345.319** 3345.321 | Astronomical Observation and Lab. 1 Solar System Astronomy and Lab | 3345.320** 3345.322** | Astronomical Observation and Lab. 2 Introduction to Astrophysics 1 | |
| 4 | 3345.419 3345.420** 3348.457 | Supervised Reading and Research on Astronomy Introduction to Astrophysics 2 Space Environment | 3345.421 3348.454 3348.456 M1420.000400 | Introduction to Stellar Atmosphere Modern Cosmology Introduction to Astronomical Instrumentation Thesis Research and Writing |
** Mandatory course
■ 학사과정 전공교과목 이수 표준형태(Recommended Tracks for Undergraduate Majors)
| 학년 | I학기 | 비고 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 033.001** 033.003 033.005 034.014 034.015 034.001 034.003 034.005 034.009 | 수학 및 연습 1(또는 고급수학 및 연습 1, 미적분학 및 연습 1) 천문학 천문학 실험 물리학 1 (또는 고급물리학 1 또는 물리의 기본 1) 물리학실험 1 | 미적분학 및 연습1,2 권장 |
| 2 | 300.215 3348.455 | 항성과 항성계 전산천문학 | |
| 3 | 3345.319** 3345.321 | 천문관측 및 실험 1 태양계천문학 및 실험 | |
| 4 | 3345.419 3345.420** 3348.457 | 개인천문연구 천체물리학개론 2 우주환경 |
** 필수이수과
| 학년 | 2학기 | 비고 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 033.002** 033.004 033.006 034.014 034.015 034.002 034.004 034.006 034.010 | 수학 및 연습 2(또는 고급수학 및 연습 2, 미적분학 및 연습 2) 천문학 천문학 실험 물리학 2 (또는 고급물리학 2 또는 물리의 기본 2) 물리학 실험 2 | 미적분학 및 연습1,2 권장 |
| 2 | 300.218 | 은하와 우주 | |
| 3 | 3345.320** 3345.322** | 천문관측 및 실험 2 천체물리학개론 1 | |
| 4 | 3345.421 3348.4543 348.456 M1420.000400 | 항성대기개론 현대우주론 천문기기개론 졸업논문 |
** 필수이수과목
■ Credited as Major Elective – Changed after school year 2017
1) Major subjects opened by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Mathematical Sciences, Statistics are all certified\ 2) Up to 15 credits are certified among other major courses opened by College of Natural Sciences and College of Engineering\ 3) Other subjects certified by the Department of Astronomy
■ Course Requirements
1) At least 60 credits out of the major selection accredited courses should be completed\ 2) Astronomical Observation and Lab.1 (3345.319), Astronomical Observation and Lab.2 (3345.320), Introduction to Astrophysics 1 (3345.322)
,Introduction to Astrophysics 2 (3345.420) are mandatory courses.
3) In addition, at least 2 courses out of Star and Stellar System (300.215), Galaxies and Universe (300.218), Solar System Astronomy and Lab (3345.321), Introduction to Stellar Atmosphere (3345.421), Modern Cosmology (3348.454), Supervised Reading and Research on Astronomy (3345.419)(or Thesis Research and Writing (M1420.000400), Computational Astronomy (3348.455), Introduction to Astronomical Instrumentation (3348.456), Space Environment (3348.457) should be completed
■ Course Requirements for Multiple Major
1) At least 39 credits out of the major selection accredited courses should be completed.\ 2) Mandatory courses are the same as single major courses
■ Course Requirements for Minor
1) At least 21 credits out of the major selection accredited courses should be completed\ 2) Astronomical Observation and Lab.1 (3345.319), Astronomical Observation and Lab.2 (3345.320), Introduction to Astrophysics 1 (3345.322)
,Introduction to Astrophysics 2 (3345.420) are mandatory courses.
■ Bachelor’s Credits for General Education Distribution Table
| Region | Mandatory Course | Credit | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Foundation of Discipline | The Thinking and Expression | [1-2] College Writing 1 (2) [2-1] College Writing 2: Writing in Science and Technology (2) | 4 | |
| The Foreign Language* | Two subjects in Foreign language | 6 | Student whose TEPS grade is less than 900 (New TEPS 525) must complete one or more English subject | |
| The Quantitative Analysis and Inference | Choose one out of Calculus and practice 1,2(6) Honor Calculus and practice 1,2(6), Differential and Integral and practice 1,2(8) (6 or 8 credits) | 24 | - Student in the department of Biology may complete Calculus for Life Science 1,2(6). - Freshman in the department of Mathematical Science, Statistics, Physics and Astronomy : Differential and Integral and practice 1,2 (8) are recommended. | |
| The Scientific Thinking and Experiment | At least 12 credits out of Statistics(3), Physics 1,2(or Honor Physics1,2 or Foundation of Physics1,2)(6), Physics(3), Chemistry1,2(or Basic Chemistry 1,2)(6), Chemistry(3), Biology 1,2 (6), Biology(3), Earth and Environmental Sciences(3), Astronomy(3), Atmospheric Science(3), Earth System Science (3), Oceanography(3) (But, department of Statistics should complete Statistics(3 credits)) | - Students who complete subject with Lab course should complete that Lab course at the same semester. (Students who complete Honor Physics1,2(6) should complete Physics Lab1,2(2).) - Students who didn’t complete high school Physics 1,2 (or Chemistry 1,2) may complete Foundation of Physics1,2 (or Basic Chemistry1,2) instead of Physics1,2(or Chemistry1,2). But, Physics Lab1,2(or Chemistry Lab1,2) should be completed at the same semester. | ||
| The Usage of Computers and Information | ||||
| The World of Discipline | The Language and Literature | 12 | - At least 12 credits must be obtained in 4 or more out of the 5 areas - Mandatory completion of one on the recommended subjects (*marked) in the area out of ‘The Language and Literature’, ‘The Culture and Art’, ‘The History and Philosophy’. | |
| The Culture and Art | ||||
| The History and Philosophy | ||||
| The Politics and Economics | ||||
| The Human and Society | ||||
| The Nature and Technique | ||||
| The Life and Environment | ||||
| All General Education subjects | - Students freely choose among all General Education subjects |
* Foreign Language relevant courses\ In accordance with Article 82 of the School Law, freshmen must take the TEPS test before the start of the new semester (conducted for successful applicants of every year) and complete the relevant course according to their grades.
| Criteria grade | Relevant course |
|---|---|
| Below 550 | Make sure to take College English 1 after taking English Foundation |
| 551 ~ Below 700 | College English 1 (required) |
| 701 ~ Below 800 | College English 2 (required) |
| 801 ~ Below 900 | Advanced English (required) |
※ Students whose TEPS score is above 901 don’t have to complete Advanced English.\ ※Be aware that if you take an English course with a lower level than your relevant course according to your grade or take an English course with a different level at the same semester, your grade will be treated as “F”