For more details on the courses, please refer to the Course Catalog
| Code | Course Title | Credit | Learning Time | Division | Degree | Grade | Note | Language | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COV2001 | Introduction to Energy Science | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | SKKU Institute for Convergence | Korean,English | Yes | |
| Introduction to Energy Science provides a comprehensive understanding of energy and its role in modern society from scientific, engineering, and societal perspectives. The course begins with fundamental physical principles, including heat, work, and the law of energy conservation, and explores how energy has shaped human civilization and societal development. A strong emphasis is placed on energy philosophy and societal issues such as energy accessibility, climate change, social equity, and the roles of policy and economics, encouraging students to view energy challenges as complex, interdisciplinary problems rather than purely technical ones. The course also examines fossil-fuel-based energy systems and includes quantitative analyses of carbon dioxide emissions from power plants to assess the environmental limitations of conventional energy technologies. In addition, the principles and applications of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies are introduced as key approaches for carbon mitigation. Fundamental concepts of electrochemistry are then presented to support understanding of advanced energy conversion and storage systems. Building on this foundation, the course covers renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics and wind power, as well as the basic principles of battery and hydrogen energy systems. | |||||||||
| COV2002 | Advanced Mathematics for Energy | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | Korean | Yes |
| Advanced Mathematics for Energy is designed to introduce advanced mathematical techniques for describing and analyzing the physical and chemical phenomena in energy-related fields. Building on a foundation of basic calculus, students learn to solve n-th order ordinary differential equations (ODEs), systems of ODEs, and Laplace transform to model and analyze energy generation, conversion, and storage process over time and space. The course also covers key concepts in linear algebra, including vectors, matrices, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors, and develops proficiency in numerical analysis tools like Python. This, in turn, fosters the capability to integrate artificial intelligence technologies, including machine learning, with energy science and engineering. Through this course, students will develop the problem-solving skillsrequired for next-generation energy research and industrial innovation. | |||||||||
| COV2003 | Physics of Energy | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | Korean | Yes |
| This course provides basic understanding of energy and energy-related physical concepts. The lecture includes energy formula, energy transport, and energy conversion between different types of energy. The types of energy include electric energy, thermal energy, light energy, and nuclear energy. For electric energy, we will learn the electric energy equations and principles of electric generator and motor. For thermal energy, we will learn physical understanding of heat, temperature, free energy, and entropy. For light energy, we will learn the connection between thermal radiation and energy quantization, interaction between light and electronic transition, and basic principles of solar cell. For nuclear energy, we will learn the connection between mass and energy, and basic principles of nuclear fusion an fission. This lecture provide basic introduction to more specific classes of thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and energy conversion. | |||||||||
| COV2004 | Energy Materials | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | Korean | Yes |
| This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Energy Materials, a cornerstone for overcoming technological barriers in next-generation energy applications. We bridge classical materials science theories with modern energy engineering, systematically covering frameworks from atomic bonding and crystal structures to defect chemistry and thermodynamic phase equilibria. By analyzing macroscopic properties—electrical, thermal, optical, and mechanical—students will gain the foundational design knowledge required to optimize energy device performance. To maximize learning, this course utilizes a Flipped Learning model. Students first establish a theoretical baseline through online pre-study, followed by in-depth problem-solving and practical inquiry during offline sessions. Ultimately, this course empowers students to diagnose complex challenges in real-world applications—including batteries, hydrogen electrolysis, solar cells, fuel cells, and capacitors—and to propose innovative, materials-based solutions. | |||||||||
| COV2005 | Energy Physical Chemistry | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | Korean | Yes |
| Energy Physical Chemistry is a course designed to explore the interactions of energy materials, grounded in the fundamental principles of physical chemistry. This course encompasses a wide range of topics, including energy conversion processes, thermodynamic and kinetic principles in chemical reactions, electronic structure, molecular interactions, and reaction mechanisms. Through this course, students will develop an understanding of the relationship between energy and matter, supported by mathematical models and experimental methodologies. Emphasis is placed on foundational knowledge applicable to modern energy technologies and applications, such as batteries, solar cells, emitters, fuel cells, and catalysts. Key topics include the fundamentals of thermodynamics, the basics of quantum chemistry, reaction kinetics, and applications in contemporary energy materials. Students will acquire essential skills to analyze and solve problems at the intersection of chemistry and energy science, preparing them for advanced studies and careers in related fields. | |||||||||
| COV2006 | Energy Electromagnetics | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | English | Yes |
| Energy Electromagnetics provides a comprehensive understanding of the electric and magnetic phenomena fundamental to energy production, storage, transmission, and utilization. This course combines the foundational theories of electromagnetics with their applications in the energy sector, aiming to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to address contemporary energy challenges. Students will learn the principles of electromagnetics, centered on Maxwell's equations, and explore their application in real-world energy systems. The course covers topics such as solar and wind energy, energy storage technologies, smart grids, and wireless power transmission. Through this, students will develop both a foundational understanding and practical skills to solve critical energy-related problems, preparing them for careers in advancing sustainable and innovative energy solutions. | |||||||||
| COV2007 | Energy Organic Chemistry | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | English | Yes |
| The course Energy Organic Chemistry provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the organic chemical processes fundamental to energy production and conversion. It begins with the core principles of organic reactions, gradually progressing to an in-depth exploration of industrial-scale production processes, including hydrogen, petroleum-based products, specialty chemicals, polymers, and alternative diesel fuels derived from biomass. The course emphasizes the large-scale production and practical application of these chemicals within energy systems, with a particular focus on the development and integration of sustainable and alternative energy sources. This progression deepens students' understanding, equipping them with the skills to apply organic chemistry principles to real-world energy challenges. | |||||||||
| COV2008 | Introduction to Energy Thermodynamics | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | Korean | Yes |
| Introduction to energy thermodynamics is a fundamental discipline that explores energy phenomena related to heat and work, forming the cornerstone of all scientific and engineering fields. This subject delves into the principles and applications of thermodynamic laws. The course begins by examining the behavior of gases and real gases, along with molecular interactions. It introduces the First Law of Thermodynamics, also known as the law of energy conservation, and the Second Law of Thermodynamics, which addresses entropy, irreversibility, and the relationship between absolute temperature and entropy. Building on these fundamental laws, the course investigates how thermodynamic principles apply to closed, isolated, and open systems, enhancing students' comprehension of thermodynamics as a critical foundation for science and engineering. | |||||||||
| COV2009 | Machine Learning for Energy Science | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | Korean | Yes |
| Electron microscopy is one of the analytical instruments for science that has undergone a steep change in the 2000s. Machine learning is becoming an essential technology in analytical science dealing with atomic structure image-based data and is one of the fastest growing topics in materials data science. This is because electron microscopic imaging-based material structure analysis inevitably requires a large amount of data processing and professional human effort. This class will introduce machine learning combined with image simulation techniques to understand the process of building an algorithm for signal enhancement, automation, and efficient analysis of material structure data obtained by scanning transmission electron microscopy. It aims to secure research capabilities that further strengthen our understanding of fundamental relationship between the atomic structure and the physical properties in nanomaterials. This class will provide a series of scanning transmission electron microscopy principles and machine learning basics, allowing students to learn how efficiently atomic structure and the resulting physical properties are interpreted based on machine learning assisted automated process for massive structural data produced by microscopy experiments combined with computational simulation and modeling techniques. This class also discusses high-level approaches to machine learning-based atomic simulation, material imaging, and spectral analysis. | |||||||||
| COV3018 | Convergence Research Project 1 | 2 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 1-4 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | Korean | Yes |
| This is an independent study course for students who have finished an excellent accomplishment of the course requirements and designed for giving credits which make an excellent record to the students for their research works. | |||||||||
| COV3019 | Convergence Research Project 2 | 2 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 1-4 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | Korean | Yes |
| This is an independent study course for students who have finished an excellent accomplishment of the course requirements and designed for giving credits which make an excellent record to the students for their research works. | |||||||||
| COV3020 | Convergence Research Project 3 | 2 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 1-4 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | Korean | Yes |
| This is an independent study course for students who have finished an excellent accomplishment of the course requirements and designed for giving credits which make an excellent record to the students for their research works. | |||||||||
| COV3021 | Convergence Research Project 4 | 2 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 1-4 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | Korean | Yes |
| This is an independent study course for students who have finished an excellent accomplishment of the course requirements and designed for giving credits which make an excellent record to the students for their research works. | |||||||||
| COV3022 | Convergence Research Project 5 | 2 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 1-4 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | - | No |
| This is an independent study course for students who have finished an excellent accomplishment of the course requirements and designed for giving credits which make an excellent record to the students for their research works. | |||||||||
| COV3035 | Solid State Physics for Energy | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 3 | SKKU Institute for Convergence | English | Yes |
| Investigation and understanding of various physical properties from Solid state energy materials This course explores the fundamental physical properties of energy-related materials in the solid state. Solids exhibit a wide variety of physical behaviors, including those found in metals, insulators, semiconductors, dielectrics, superconductors, magnetic materials, and topological insulators. The course aims to examine the underlying mechanisms that give rise to these diverse properties and investigate their potential applications in energy science and technology. For instance, conductors and insulators exhibit different electronic band structures: while conductors have free electrons facilitating charge transport, insulators contain only bound electrons. These differences are also reflected in their thermal transport characteristics. Superconductivity, characterized by the complete absence of electrical resistance, has been observed even in certain oxides. Moreover, semiconductors can emit light when an electric current is applied—a principle exploited in optoelectronic devices. Through this course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the origin of various solid-state phenomena and their relevance to energy conversion, storage, and efficiency enhancement. | |||||||||