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Department of Mathematics |
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Overview |
| The major disciplines
within mathematics involve two broad subdivisions; the pure
study of quantity, structure, space, and change and applied
study of exploring links to other fields and providing empirical
basis to engineering, medicine, applied sciences, economics,
psychology. The concept of arithmetic and geometry first arouse
from the ancient Egypt and Greece and algebra was developed
from Arabia in the medieval ages. The calculus introduced by
Newton and Leibniz In 17th century made the theory of analysis
and interpretation processes actively prevail through 19th century.
The disciplines of topology founded by Poi Care and logarithm
geometry by Descartes, toward the end of 19th century, were
explosively developed in the 20th century followed by the contemporary
applications of mathematics to numerical methods and analysis
in the area of applied sciences. |
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Research Areas and Applications |
| Mathematics is
referred to as the heart of basic sciences. As the essence of
mathematics is logical thinking and critical reasoning, the
application of mathematics encompasses the vast fields of humanities,
social sciences, engineering, and natural sciences. In addition
to its prime value, its significant role in the scientific breakthroughs
should not be overlooked. For instance, the theory of relativity
could not be founded without Riemann’s hypothesis; notion of
Hilbert Space was essential achievement for proton dynamics;
Nash Equilibrium was borne not by a motive to apply the theory
to economics, but by John Nash’s pure interest in mathematical
attributes. In modern times, internet has become known as the
most powerful and ubiquitous existence, but the properties of
mathematics cross over the span of our entire history. |
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Structure and Environment |
| The Department
has successfully earned a reputation for excellence since its
foundation in 1951 and expansion in 1958 by establishing graduate
programs. We have a very supportive alumni group and 1,800 bachelor
degrees, 300 masters’ degrees, and 99 Ph.D. degrees were produced
for the past decades. Our graduates are working as professional
mathematicians in a variety of career paths of industry and
research. The department is one of the best resourced in the
nation, equipped with high-tech facilities; a library with a
multitude of journals and study materials, multi-media lecture
rooms, computing laboratories, and cutting edge research facilities.
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Prospects after Graduation |
| The destination
of KNU mathematics graduates varies greatly from continuing
mathematical interests in academic and research areas to applying
the specialty to scientific work, statistics, and management.
The majority of the graduates work in the non-directly related
career paths such as education, finance, computing, IT, accounting,
banking, programming, administration, public welfare, science,
and engineering. Many graduates are working as math teachers
and our department is in the front rank of best math educators
in the nation. |
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Spotlights |
| Kyungpook Mathematical
Journal, the first English mathematical journal in the nation,
began its long history of innovation in 1958 and has prominently
known for its vigorous research activities. In 1990, we were
nominated as the best department at the research institute selection
competition by the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation
and became the first institution that bore the Topology and
Geometry Research Center in the nation. The center is conducting
a wide array of academic exchanges and research with world renowned
institutions. In 2002, the department was assessed by Korean
Council for University Education as ‘The Highest Academic Standing’
out of the 87 mathematics departments in the nation. The department
has proven excellence again in 2006 by being selected as a leading
department for Brain Korea 21, the second phase of human resource
program of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development.
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Undergraduate Program |
| The primary aim
of the undergraduate program is intended to allow students to
prepare to be capable professionals facing the challenges of
their individual career needs. The course structure primarily
emphasizes overall problem solving skills to face the demand
of industry and research institutes. The curriculum is particularly
designed to enhance the ability of mathematical reasoning and
effectiveness of inter-disciplinary practices so that students
can adapt in the rapidly changing global environment. |
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Graduate Program |
| The program has
recently merged with the Department of Industrial Application
Mathematics which resulted in two distinct but inter-related
subdivisions within our department; pure and applied mathematics.
An active research enhancement program is undertaken under the
BK21 human resources development project, which ensures students
to receive tuition waiver and financial support for journal
publication and international programs. The department provides
students a variety of practical training in our small group
seminars, presentation programs, and highly focused lectures
to stress mathematical reasoning, expertise knowledge, and capacity
to outperform as professional mathematicians with competitive
advantage and versatility. |
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Home Page : http://math.knu.ac.kr
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