❒ Basic Courses and Requirements

1. Mandatory Basic Course Requirements

Year Requirements
Basic Course : at least 32 credits
◦ Mandatory Basic Courses: 23 credits
① 1 course among Fundamental Physics I (3), General Physics I (3), and Advanced Physics I
(3)
② 1 course among Fundamental Physics II (3), General Physics II (3), and Advance Physics II
(3)
③ 1 course of General Physics Lab I (1)
④ 1 course of Basic Biology (3) or General Biology (3)
2012 and
⑤ 1 course of Calculus I (3) or Honor Calculus I (3)
thereafter
⑥ 1 course of Calculus II (3) or Honor Calculus II (3)
⑦ 1 course among Basic Chemistry (3), General Chemistry I (3), and Advanced Chemistry (3)
⑧ 1 course of General Chemistry Lab I (1) or Advanced Chemistry Lab (1)
⑨ 1 course of Basic Programming (3) or Advanced Programming (3)
※ There are 3 levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) in Mandatory Basic Courses since 2000.
◦ Elective Basic Courses: at least 9 credits (Each department has different specific requirements.
Please refer to the departmental requirements for course completion.)
※ Students having a double major take at least 3 or 6 credits.
Basic Course : at least 32 credits
◦ Mandatory Basic Courses: 26 credits
① 1 course among Fundamental Physics I (3), General Physics I (3), and Advanced Physics I
(3)
② 1 course among Fundamental Physics II (3), General Physics II (3), and Advance Physics II
(3)
③ 1 course of General Physics Lab I (1)
④ 1 course of Basic Biology (3) or General Biology (3)
⑤ 1 course of Calculus I (3) or Honor Calculus I (3)
⑥ 1 course of Calculus II (3) or Honor Calculus II (3)
2008~ ⑦ 1 course among Basic Chemistry (3), General Chemistry I (3), and Advanced Chemistry (3)
2011 ⑧ 1 course of General Chemistry Lab I (1) or Advanced Chemistry Lab (1)
⑨ 1 course of Basic Programming (3) or Advanced Programming (3)
⑩ Introduction to Design and Communication(3)
- Introduction to Design and Communication(3) was divided into two courses : Introduction to
System Design(2) and Communication for Design(1) in 2009
※ There are 3 levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) in Mandatory Basic Courses since 2000.
※ The students who major in Industrial Design should complete 20 credits and are exempt from
taking General Physics II (Basic, General, Advanced), and Calculus II (General, Advanced).
◦ Elective Basic Courses: at least 6 credits (Each department has different specific requirements.
Please refer to the departmental requirements for course completion.)
※ Students having a double major take at least 3 credits.
 Year Requirements
Basic Course : at least 29 credits
◦ Mandatory Basic Courses: 23 credits
① 1 course among Fundamental Physics I (3), General Physics I (3), and Advanced Physics I
(3)
② 1 course among Fundamental Physics II (3), General Physics II (3), and Advance Physics II
(3)
③ 1 course of General Physics Lab I (1)
④ 1 course of Basic Biology (3) or General Biology (3)
⑤ 1 course of Calculus I (3) or Honor Calculus I (3)
2000~
⑥ 1 course of Calculus II (3) or Honor Calculus II (3)
2007
⑦ 1 course among Basic Chemistry (3), General Chemistry I (3), and Advanced Chemistry (3)
⑧ 1 course of General Chemistry Lab I (1) or Advanced Chemistry Lab (1)
⑨ 1 course of Basic Programming (3) or Advanced Programming (3)
※ There are 3 levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) in Mandatory Basic Courses since 2000.
※ The students who major in Industrial Design should complete 17 credits and are exempt from
taking General Physics II (Basic, General, Advanced), and Calculus II (General, Advanced).
◦ Elective Basic Courses: at least 6 credits (Each department has different specific requirements.
Please refer to the departmental requirements for course completion.)
※ Students having a double major take at least 3 credits.

2. Elective Basic Course Requirements: Each department has different requirements. Please refer to
individual departmental requirements for course completion.

Dept./Div. Credits Designated subject

Physics PH152

Mathematical Sciences Include at least 2 among MAS109, MAS201, MAS202

Chemistry CH103, CH104
Biological Sciences CH103

Bio and Brain Engineering MAS109, MAS201

Civil and Environmental
Engineering -

Mechanical Engineering -
Aerospace Engineering 9↑ Include at least 2 among MAS109, MAS201, MAS202
Chemical and Biomolecular -
Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering -
Nuclear and Quantum
Engineering -

Electrical Engineering Include at least 2 among MAS109, MAS201, MAS202

Computer Science MAS109
Industrial & Systems MAS109
Engineering
Industrial Design ID202, ED100
- applicable to students entering KAIST in 2012 and thereafter; for those who have entered KAIST in and
before 2011, refer to the Course Completion Requirements by Year of Admission
◦ Elective Basic Course Requirements for Double Major
Dept./Div. Credits Designated subject
Physics 3↑ Recommended: PH152
Mathematical Sciences 3↑ Include at least 1 among MAS201, MAS202
 Dept./Div. Credits Designated subject
Chemistry 6↑ CH103
Biological Sciences 6↑ CH103
Bio and Brain Engineering 3↑ Include at least 1 among MAS109, MAS201
Civil and Environmental
Engineering 6↑ -

Mechanical Engineering 3↑ -
Aerospace Engineering 6↑ Include at least 1 among MAS109, MAS201, MAS202
Chemical and Biomolecular 6↑ -
Engineering
Materials Science & 3↑ -
Engineering
Nuclear and Quantum 3↑ -
Engineering
Electrical Engineering 3↑ Include at least 1 among MAS109, MAS201, MAS202
Computer Science 3↑ MAS109
Industrial & Systems
Engineering 6↑ MAS109

Industrial Design 6↑ ID202, ED100

- applicable to students entering KAIST in 2012 and thereafter (for students majoring Industrial &
Systems Engineering, this Course requirements is applicable to students who have entered KAIST in
2010 and thereafter); for those who have entered KAIST in and before 2011, refer to the Course
Completion Requirements by Year of Admission

3. Basic Courses Curriculum

Subject Lec: Lab:

Classif. No. Subject Name Credit Department Remark
(Assignment)
PH121 Fundamental Physics I 3:1:3(6) Physics
PH141 General Physics I 3:1:3(6) Physics
PH161 Advanced Physics I 3:1:3(6) Physics
PH122 Fundamental Physics II 3:1:3(6) Physics
PH142 General Physics II 3:1:3(6) Physics
PH162 Advanced Physics II 3:1:3(6) Physics
PH151 General Physics Laboratory I 0:3:1(3) Physics
BS110 Basic Biology 3:0:3(2) Biological Sciences
Mandatory BS120 General Biology 3:0:3(2) Biological Sciences
Basic MAS101 Calculus I 3:1:3(6) Mathematical Sciences
Courses
(23 MAS103 Honor Calculus I 3:1:3(6) Mathematical Sciences
Credits) MAS102 Calculus II 3:1:3(6) Mathematical Sciences
MAS104 Honor Calculus II 3:1:3(6) Mathematical Sciences
CH100 General Chemistry (Elementary) 3:0:3(3) Chemistry
CH101 General Chemistry I 3:0:3(3) Chemistry
CH105 General Chemistry (Advanced) 3:0:3(3) Chemistry
CH102 General Chemistry Experiment I 0:3:1(1.5) Chemistry
CH106 Advanced Chemistry Experiment 0:3:1(1.5) Chemistry
CS101 Introduction to Programming 2:3:3(5) Computer Science
CS102 Advanced Programming 2:3:3(5) Computer Science
Elective Understanding of Modern Science and
AA100 Technology 3:0:1 Undeclared
Basic
 PH152 General Physics Laboratory II 0:3:1(3) Physics
MAS109 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3:1:3(6) Mathematical Sciences
MAS201 Differential Equations and Applications 3:1:3(6) Mathematical Sciences
MAS202 Applied Mathematical Analysis 3:1:3(6) Mathematical Sciences
MAS250 Probability and Statistics 3:1:3(6) Mathematical Sciences
CH103 General Chemistry II 3:0:3(3) Chemistry
CH104 General Chemistry Experiment II 0:3:1(1.5) Chemistry
BS122 Diversity of Life 2:3:3 Biological Sciences
BiS102 Introduction to Bioengineering 3:0:3(6) Bio&Brain Eng.
CE101 Human Civilization and Construction 3:0:3(5) Civil&Environmental. Eng.
MAE106 Human and Machine 3:0:3(3) Mechanical Eng.
Courses MAE107 Sky and Space 3:0:3 Aerospace Eng.
(6 credits Experiences in New Mechanical Engineering
MAE208 Fields 2:3:3(3) Mechanical Eng.
or more)
MS211 Introduction to Materials Science and 3:0:3(3) Materials Science & Eng.
Engineering
NQE101 Nuclear and Quantum World 3:0:3(3) Nuclear&Quantum Eng.
EE105 Introduction to Electronic Engineering 3:0:3(6) Electrical Engineering
CS109 Programing Practice 2:3:3 Computer Science
Industrial&Systems
IE200 Introduction to Operations Research 3:1:3(4) Eng.
ID201 Design and Living 3:0:3(2) Industrial Design
ID202 Idea & Expression 3:1:3(3) Industrial Design
MGT201 Management Engineering Practice 2:3:3(4) Techno-MBA
ED100 Introduction to Design and Communication 3:3:3 Undeclared
ED200 Light, Color, and Life 3:0:3 Interdisciplinary course

※ Substitutes for abolished and changed courses

A. Design of Machine & Manufacture → Creative Design and Manufacturing → New Design and
Experience in Mechanical Systems
B. Repeating courses according to the course levels(Basic, General, Advanced) of basic mandatory
courses; possible to repeat the course without considering the course levels
C. ED100 Introduction to Design and Communication(3credits) was divided into two courses : ED100
Introduction to System Design and ED101 Communication for Design.
․ Students having taken them in Spring 2009 : If they want to repeat ED100 Introduction to System
Design(3credits) and Communication for Design (1credits), they should take Introduction to Design
and Communication(3credits) and consider it as 4 credits
․ Students having taken them in Fall 2009 : ED100 Introduction to System Design (2credits) & ED101
Communication for Design (1credit) → Introduction to Design and Communication (3credit)
4. Descriptions of Basic Courses

❒ Mandatory Basic Courses

PH121 Fundamental Physics I 3:1:3(4)

This course is the first half of a two-semester sequence in non-calculus-based introductory physics
intended for students in disciplines other than science and engineering. This course emphasizes basic
conceptual understanding of physics principles, and it covers Newton's laws, rotational motion, work and
energy, momentum, fluid motion, thermodynamics, and waves and oscillations.

PH122 Fundamental Physics II 3:1:3(4)

This course is the second half of a two-semester sequence in non-calculus-based introductory physics intended
for students in disciplines other than science and engineering. This course emphasizes basic conceptual
understanding of physics principles, and it covers electricity and magnetism, optics, relativity, and modern
physics.

PH141 General Physics I 3:1:3(6)

This is the first course of a two-semester sequence in introductory physics. The purpose of this course is
to help students develop a fundamental and thorough knowledge of classical mechanics. It covers basic
Newtonian mechanics (work, energy, momentum, rotational motion, and fluid mechanics), thermodynamics,
and waves and oscillations.

PH142 General Physics II 3:1:3(6)

This is the second course of a two-semester sequence in introductory physics. The purpose of the course
is to help students to develop a fundamental and thorough knowledge on electricity and magnetism, optics,
relativity, and modern physics.

PH151 General Physics Laboratory I 0:3:1(3)

The aim of this course is for students to understand, by direct experience, the basic principles and laws of
physics that is taught in General Physics I. Students are to learn the aim and method of the experiment,
how to process and interpret the experimental data, and how to deal with the experimental error.

PH161 Advanced Physics I 3:1:3(6)

Introduces classical physics at a more advanced level than in PH141. Topics include Newtonian mechanics
and thermal physics.

PH162 Advanced Physics II 3:1:3(6)

Introduces classical physics at a more advanced level than in PH142. Topics include electricity and
magnetism, and waves and optics.

BS110 Basic Biology / BS120 General Biology

This general biology class is designated to make freshmen understand concepts of biology and their
connections to their lives. Thus, students can understand the basic knowledge and appreciation for how
science works in an era when informed decisions regarding health, environmental problems and applications
of new technology are prevalent. BS110 is for the students who do not intend to major in biology and
BS120 is for biology majored students.

MAS101 Calculus I 3:1:3(6)

This course deals with differentiation and integration of one variable real-valued functions, emphasizing
basic concepts and applications. The topics are: differentiation and integration of trigonometric functions,
logarithmic functions, hyperbolic functions and their inverse functions, improper integral and its
convergence tests, polar coordinates, infinite series and their convergence tests, Taylor series, and power
series.

MAS102 Calculus II 3:1:3(6)

This course deals with differentiation and integration of multivariable real-valued functions, emphasizing
basic concepts and applications. The topics are: vector space, inner products, cross products, matrices,
determinants, cylindrical coordinates, spherical coordinates, quadratic surfaces, limits and continuity of
multivariable vector-valued functions, differentiability of multivariable functions, partial derivatives,
directional derivatives, tangent planes, multiple integrals, vector fields and their divergence and curl, line
integrals, surface integrals, Green's theorem, Stokes' theorem, divergence theorem, and conservative vector
fields.

MAS103 Honor Calculus I 3:1:3(6)

This course deals with the same topics introduced in MAS101 Calculus I with more rigor.

MAS104 Honor Calculus II 3:1:3(6)

This course deals with the same topics introduced in MAS102 Calculus II with more rigor.

CH100 Basic Chemistry 3:0:3(3)

This lecture course deals with both basic chemical principals and related applications in chemistry.

CH101 General Chemistry I 3:0:3(3)

This lecture course emphasizes introductory chemical concepts, focusing on the physical properties of
elements in gas and condensed phases, quantum mechanics, molecular structure and thermodynamics.

CH102 General Chemistry Experiment I 0:3:1(1.5)

This course consists of the lecture portion of CH101 including the basis for performing experiments
involving glass-working, using the chemical balance, etc.

CH105 Advanced Chemistry 3:0:3(3)

This lecture course presents concepts in quantum mechanics, chemical bonding, and thermodynamics and is
designed for students who have a strong chemistry background or those interested in entering a
chemistry-related field.

CH106 Advanced Chemistry Experiment 0:3:1(1.5)

Through conducting experiments related to the contents of advanced chemistry, CH105 aids understanding
of advanced chemistry. Student will acquire skills in observation and analysis regarding experimentation
and learn basic experimental techniques necessary to safely and effectively conduct laboratory work.

CS101 Introduction to Programming 2:3:3(5)

The course teaches the basic technique of computer programming and the basic knowledge in the
computer structure, and use of the elective programming language to resolve given problems in structural
programming. Based on the elective programming language, it teaches the data structure, input and output,
flow control and incidental program, and by using the systematic division of problem solution and concept
of module to solve the problems in numerical value field and non-numerical value field with the program
experiment.

CS102 Advanced Programming 2:3:3(5)

The course teaches the basic techniques of computer programming and the basic knowledge of computer
structure, and uses the elective programming language to learn how to solve given engineering problems in
numerical value interpretation method and structural programming method. Based on the elective
programming language, data structure, arrangement, pointer, method of use for auxiliary program are
learned, and, uses the concept of systematic division of problem solving and the concept of module to
make the algorithm analysis and program practice of problems on the numerical value field and
non-numerical value field.

❒ Elective Basic Courses

AA100 Understanding of Modern Science and Technology 1

0
3
:
This course broadly introduces the newest R&D throughout entire science/engineering fields and contains
the promising research and prospects. This course introduces and discusses on the fields that have active
research and the fields with bright future from the entire department/major of KAIST (A grade of S or U
is given).

PH152 General Physics Laboratory II 0:3:1(3)

The aim of this course is for students to understand, by direct experience, the basic principles and laws of
physics that is taught in General Physics II. Students learn the aims and methods of experiments, how to
process and interpret the experimental data, and how to deal with experimental error.

MAS109 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3:1:3(6)

This course introduces basics of linear algebra. The topics include matrices, determinants, characteristic
equations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, inner product spaces, orthogonalization, diagonalization of square
matrices and quadratic forms.

MAS201 Differential Equations and Applications 3:1:3(6)

This course introduces the basics of differential equations. The topics include ordinary linear differential
equations, Laplace transform, systems of differential equations and some partial differential equations.

MAS202 Applied Mathematical Analysis 31

:3
:(6)
This course introduces Fourier series, Fourier transform, differentiation and integration of complex variable
functions, power series for complex variable functions, and residue theorem.

MAS250 Probability and Statistics 3:1:3(6)

This is an introduction to probability theory. Topics include independence of events and random variables,
various probability distributions, expectation, conditional expectation, the law of large numbers, the central
limit theorem, tests of hypothesis, the analysis of variance, and regression.

CH103 General Chemistry II 3:0:3(3)

This lecture course complements the coverage of chemical concepts discussed in CH101 and includes
electrochemistry, the quantum-mechanical description of the chemical bond and transition-metal chemistry.

CH104 General Chemistry Lab. II 0:3:1(1.5)

This course consists of the elcture portion of CH103 including qualitative analysis and basic quantitative
analysis.

BiS102 Introduction to Bioengineering 3:0:3(6)

As an introductory course of bioengineering field, we introduce basic concepts, tools and application in
bioengineering. This will give students a perspective on the relationship between biology, engineering, and
biotechnology.

CE101 Human Civilization and Construction 3:0:3(5)

This course introduces several construction activities during human civilization and deals with basic theories
and problems involved in important structures related with civil and environmental engineering.

MAE106 Human and Machine 3:0:3(3)

This course is designed to provide freshmen with perspectives, directions and methods necessary to help
them pursue successful careers, not only as students at KAIST, but ultimately as responsible and competent
professionals. To this end, this course covers: goal-setting method for life planning, strategies for a
successful career, and time-management skills; and systematic methodologies for analysis and design. This
deals with the various attributes of mechanical civilization to identify the advanced civilization in which the
scientists and engineers drive the main stream. Cultural attitude and technical methodologies are studied to
secure the leadership of engineers.

MAE107 Sky and Space 3:0:3(3)

This coursework deals with the basics of flying in the air and through the space with the coverage of the
history of flight, flight principles, materials and structures for flight vehicles, propulsion systems, space
environment, satellites and their orbits, deep space exploration, and human beings in space. Students will
join field tours to Korea Aerospace Research Institute twice and need to make group presentations.

MAE208 New Design and Experience in Mechanical Systems 23

:3
:(3)
The course provides fundamental principle and basic experiment experience of the new areas of
mechanical engineering such as rapid prototyping, MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System), and fuel cell.
It also gives opportunity of new academic experience of experiments and base for applications to other
mechanical fields.

MS211 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering 30

:3
:(3)
This course covers atomic bonding, crystal structures, crystal defects, diffusion, phase diagrams and
microstructures, mechanical and electromagnetic properties of metals, ceramics, semiconductors and
polymers.

NQE101 Nuclear and Quantum World 3:0:3(3)

Elementary particles such as atom, proton, neutron, electron and photon are wave-particles which are
governed by quantum principles. This course introduces the basic concepts of quantum mechanics and
quantum phenomena through historical reviews and non-mathematical approach, and discusses the major
fields of nuclear and quantum engineering such as nuclear fission and fusion, quantum beam science,
medical imaging, quantum imaging, quantum computing, etc. In addition to the technical aspects, the course
discusses the impacts of energy development on international politics and environmental issues, and the
role of quantum technology in the 21st century.

EE105 Introduction to Electronic Engineering 3:0:3(6)

This course covers broad aspects of electrical engineering as top down manner. By using typical systems,
underlying fundamental concepts and their applications including history will be discussed. Roles and futures
of electrical engineering are also addressed in this course. This course is designed for students who have
not selected major.

CS109 Programming Practice 2:3:3

In this course students who have taken CS101 but who have otherwise little programming experience can
develop their programming skills. The course introduces basic concepts of programming and computer
science, such as dynamic and static typing, dynamic memory allocation, objects and methods, binary
representation of numbers, using an editor and compiler from the command line, running programs with
arguments from the commmand line, graphical user interfaces and event-based programming, using
libraries, and the use of basic data structures such as arrays, lists, stacks, sets, and maps.

IE200 Introduction to Operations Research 3:1:3(4)

Operations Research is a theory which investigates the optimal way of designing or operating a system
consisting of human, machine and resources. Various optimization methods and probability analysis are main
areas of Operations Research. This course is designed for students who may not major in Operations
Research but are rather interested in the tools of OR. Students will study optimization and probabilistic
decision-making.

IE201 Applications and Laboratories of Industrial Engineering 23

:3
:(4)
The purpose of this course is to introduce the basic principles of industrial engineering, and offer the
projects for the applications of the theories to industrial systems. The theories include manufacturing
systems, operations research, statistics, computer applications, industrial management, human factors and
the projects include the application of the theories to the industrial systems based on an educational
manufacturing system.

ID201 Design and Living 3:0:3(2)

This course aims to cultivate abilities for fundamental understanding of design in its context of human
living, culture, and technology. This course covers various key topics in design such as history of design,
basic attributes of design and their principles, design and human being, and their relationships.

ID202 Idea & Expression 3:1:3(3)

This is an introductory course to show creativity development methods and diverse presentation techniques.
Through this course, students will possess the integrated capability of visual and flexible thinking,

MGT201 Management Engineering Practice 2:3:3(4)

By selecting important topics with implications of management engineering field, and the basic management
theory is learned, and through the on-site research and case analysis, the problems are analyzed and
formulate the problem solving plan. The purpose of this course is to heighten the understanding on the
management site and apply management theory to enhance the capability to resolve actual problems.

ED100 Introduction to Design and Communication 33

:3
:
This course introduces the fundamentals of conceptual design and design theory. Student work in small
teams to develop creative solution to real world problems using formal design methodologies. In addition, it
also applies the fundamentals of technical communication to real world design problems. Topics include
team work, professional communication, background research, and technical, oral, and visual communication
skills. Must be taken with ED100.

ED200 Light, Color, and Life 3:0:3

This course deals with various topics in light, color, and life, and teaches students certain expertise in the
physical properties of light, the accommodation of light in biological phenomena and medical applications,
and the dynamic ways that light is experienced through color in everyday life. Through the convergence of
diverse knowledge, creative research topics will be explored and interdisciplinary inquires that show most
potential and professionalism will be further studied.