The department focuses on fundamental life sciences, including biology, biochemistry, microbiology, cell biology, and molecular biology. We also stress basic research studies, such as general chemistry and analytical chemistry. The faculty has expertise in natural science, pharmacology, agriculture, and engineering, enabling multi-discipline collaborations and training in most aspects of biotechnology. We are trying to develop excellent and innovative researchers who will become leaders in biotechnology, including bioinformatics, systems biotechnology, and nano-biotechnology.
| Division | Grade | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Credit | Hour | Subject | Credit | Hour | |||
| free choice | 1 | CAU-Seminar(1) | 0.5 | 0.5 | CAU-Seminar(2) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Major Basics | Life Science | 3 | 3 | Life Science2 | 3 | 3 | 15 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 | Chemistry2 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Experimental Statistics | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Major Required |
2 | Microbiology | 3 | 3 | 16 | |||
| Organic Chemistry | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Cell Biology | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Biotechnology | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 3 | Biochemistry | 3 | 3 | |||||
| 4 | Systems Biotechnology Lab | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Major Choose |
2 | Microbiology laboratory | 1 | 2 | Systems Microbiology | 3 | 3 | 56 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Instrumental Analysis Experiments |
1 | 2 | ||||||
| Basic Biochemistry | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Organic Chemistry2 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 3 | Molecular Biology | 3 | 3 | Immunology | 3 | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry lab and practice | 1 | 2 | Biopolymer Chemistry | 3 | 3 | |||
| Biomaterials | 3 | 3 | Biotechnology Programming | 3 | 3 | |||
| Bioinformatiocs | 3 | 3 | Systems Biology | 3 | 3 | |||
| Medical Biotechnology | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Industrial Microbiology (Capstone Design) |
3 | 3 | ||||||
| 4 | Biotechnology Data Processing | 3 | 3 | Virology | 3 | 3 | ||
| Nanobiotechnology | 3 | 3 | Bioindustry | 2 | 2 | |||
| Microbial Ecology | 3 | 3 | ||||||
The graduate course in the Department of Systems Biotechnology is geared toward future research in disciplines that include microbiomics, tolerogenic antibiotics, synthetic biology, and nano-biology. The educational environment for students is established via the fourth level of the BK project. In this educational concept, we focus on nurturing global leaders who will be immediately valuable as researchers and who have essential experiences and techniques for globally competitive research. Furthermore, we aim to train professional personnel who can overcome scientific/industrial, as well as social issues, and advanced knowledge required for future pioneering research.
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| Division | Subject | Credit | Subject Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Common compulsory subjects | 1-1. Common compulsory subjects (Seminar) | Seminar in Systems Biotechnology | 3 | Students learn about recent research trends and cutting-edge technologies in the field of systems bioengineering, which are difficult to deal with in a single subject, and develop their presentation skills through seminar presentations. |
| Seminar in Molecular Cell Biology | 3 | Students learn about recent research trends and cutting-edge technologies in the field of molecular and cell biology, and develop their presentation skills through seminar presentations. | ||
| Microbial Biotechnology | 3 | Students learn about recent research trends and cutting-edge technologies in various biotechnology fields using microorganisms, and develop presentation skills through seminar presentations to students. | ||
| Nanobiotechnology | 3 | Students learn about recent research trends and cutting-edge technologies in various biotechnology fields using nanotechnology, and develop their presentation skills through seminar presentations. | ||
| 1-2. Common compulsory subjects (Master's and Doctorate Common) | Systems Biology | 3 | Lectures on the principles and recent research fields of omics-related disciplines such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, and a systematic approach that converges them. | |
| Metagenomics | 3 | Learn about the basic application principles of metagenomics using next-generation sequencing technology and in-depth study on the possibility of application in various fields such as the microbiome. | ||
| Nanodrug Delivery System | 3 | Learn various nano-drug delivery technologies and drug delivery material development process that can effectively deliver substances with pharmacological activity to cells and tissues to minimize side effects and maximize therapeutic efficacy. | ||
| Advanced Metabolic Engineering | 3 | Learn how to synthesize and produce intracellular metabolites used for various purposes, such as food additives, chemical materials, energy, and pharmaceutical precursors, using the latest metabolic engineering techniques. | ||
| Molecular Biotechnology | 3 | Lectures on how to produce useful substances at the cellular level using the principles of life and molecular technology. Introduce molecular biology experimental techniques up to recently developed ones, and learn in depth how molecular biology is applied to medicine and industrial processes. | ||
| Advanced Molecular Microbiology | 3 | Molecular mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis in the external environment are introduced, and experimental techniques to study them are introduced. An in-depth study of how molecular biology research through microorganisms is applied to medicine and industrial processes. | ||
| Advanced Microbial Pathogenesis | 3 | The latest research trends on microorganisms that cause various diseases are discussed, and system biological studies applied for this purpose are reviewed. | ||
| Bioconjugation | 3 | This course introduces physicochemical molecular modification methods for biomolecules such as enzymes, antibody proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. Lectures on surface modification chemistry that can improve the stability of biomolecules and can be applied to biosensors and immobilized reactors. | ||
| 2. Major elective courses | Advanced Bioinformatics | 3 | In order to analyze mass-produced biological sequencing, images, and thesis data, students learn how to make various basic algorithms and models and implement application software to solve life science problems. | |
| Epigenetics | 3 | To understand the regulatory mechanisms of genes at the epigenetic level, such as DNA methylation, histone protein modification, chromatin remodeling, and RNA-mediated regulation. The latest trends in epigenomics research are identified, and their role in cell development, differentiation, and relevance to diseases are studied. | ||
| Advanced Virology | 3 | In-depth study of the structure, characteristics, and life history of retroviruses and other disease-causing viruses. | ||
| Cellular Toxicology | 3 | It studies the physiological phenomena at the cellular level that are caused by the interaction between harmful compounds and biological substances. | ||
| Cellular Toxicology | 3 | We examine the effects of microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria in our body on the host, and learn about the pathogenesis of various diseases, the effectiveness of vaccines, and the mechanisms of treatment. | ||
| Advanced Microbial Metabolism | 3 | Lectures on various metabolic pathways by various microorganisms and in-depth study of microbial metabolism, a recent issue. | ||
| Eukaryotic Microorganisms | 3 | Lectures on basic biological, genetic, and genomic theories of eukaryotic microorganisms and related latest research trends. | ||
| Advanced Environmental Microbiology | 3 | Students will learn about microorganisms in various environments and their metabolic diversity. It also covers the latest techniques used in microbial systems and environmental microbiology. | ||
| Human Microbiome | 3 | The microbiome refers to microorganisms existing in the human environment and all their genetic information. In addition to the human body, there are various fields of application such as animals, agriculture, the ocean, and the environment. In the future, lectures will be given on the overall microbiome-based industry. | ||
| Skin Science and Cutaneous Microbiology | 3 | Understand the structure and function of cells and tissues composing the skin, and learn about the biological characteristics of the skin and related diseases. In addition, students acquire skin biology/biotechnology-related knowledge by examining the flora and pathogens present on the skin and learning the latest research results and research trends on skin microorganisms and related infectious diseases. | ||
| Advanced Synthetic Biology | 3 | Interpret the biological system from an engineering point of view, learn how to redesign the biological system based on the modularity of the biological system, and learn how to synthesize and produce various high value-added products through newly manufactured synthetic cells By learning about the trends, it provides in-depth knowledge related to the students who want to advance into related industries and academia. | ||
| Advanced Industrial Biotechnology | 3 | Lectures on the latest research fields and trends in various industrial microbial fields such as industrial microbial enzymes, fermented foods, and metabolites. | ||
| Nanobiomaterials | 3 | This course deals with the nano-processing technology of biomaterials. Methods for manufacturing and evaluation of nanoparticles and nanofibers through the interaction of enzymes and proteins with synthetic and natural organic materials are introduced. | ||
| Molecular Imaging | 3 | In-depth study of various bioimaging techniques and analysis techniques that enable visualization, qualitative and quantitative analysis of biological processes occurring at the cellular and molecular level of living things. | ||
| Tissue Engineering | 3 | Introduces human tissue regeneration and artificial tissue culture technology, and lectures on the types of supports and materials used for tissue culture. | ||
| Biomedical Materials Chemistry | 3 | Understand the synthesis and properties of various biocompatible or biodegradable polymers applicable to the field of biomedical engineering, and learn in-depth application of various diseases. | ||
| 3. Special Subjects (Limited to Master's and Doctorate Integrated Program and Doctoral Program) | Project Research I | 3 | Lectures on how to write an introduction, research question statement/research question, research method, results, and significance to write a research outline. | |
| Project Research II | 3 | Lectures on how to write an introduction, research question statement/research question, research method, results, and significance to write a research outline. | ||
| Project Deepening Research I | 3 | Lectures on how to write an introduction, research question statement/research question, research method, results, and significance to write a research outline. | ||
| Project Deepening Research II | 3 | Lectures on how to write an introduction, research question statement/research question, research method, results, and significance to write a research outline. | ||
| 4. Major Field | Studies in Major Field I | 2 | - | |
| Studies in Major Field II | 2 | - | ||
| Studies in Major Field III | 2 | - | ||
