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2012 GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITYThe university in Gyeongnam keeping pace with the world-ACTIVE GNU

Gajwa Campus 501 Jinju-daero, Gyeong-nam, S. KoreaTEL. 055-772-0114

Chilam Campus856-10 Jinju-daero, Jinju,Gyeongnam, S. KoreaTEL. 055-772-8009

Tongyeong Campus38 Cheondaegukchi-gil, Tongyeong, Gyeongnam, S. KoreaTEL. 055-772-9011

www.gnu.ac.kr

Gyeongsang National U

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The Flagship University - The Best, The Largest in Gyeongnam

The Flagship University - The Best, The Largest in Gyeongnam

ACTIVE GNU04 Message from the President06 History & Statistics08 Introduction to the Campuses

GNU Specialties14 Life Sciences16 Mechanical & Aerospace

Engineering18 Nano and Advanced Materials20 Brain Korea 21 Enterprise22 WCU (World Class University)

Enterprise23 Next Generation Bio Green 21

Enterprise

GNU Plus24 Industrial-Academic Cooperation25 GNU Hub University for Industrial

Collaboration (GHUNIC) Enterprise26 Educational Support28 Employment Assistance &

Scholarships29 Etiquette Training30 International Exchange Programs

GNU People32 Outstanding professors are taking

responsibility for GNU's future

Information on Colleges & Graduate Schools36 The College of Humanities38 The College of Social Sciences40 The College of Natural Sciences42 The College of Business44 The College of Engineering46 The College of Agriculture and

Life Sciences48 The College of Law50 The College of Education52 The College of Veterinary Medicine54 The College of Nursing56 The College of Marine Sciences58 The College of Pharmacy60 The Graduate School of Medicine62 Graduate Schools63 Professional Graduate Schools

64 Research Centers66 Affiliated Institutions68 Affiliated Medical Centers70 Campus Life

The university in Gyeongnam keeping pace with the world

ACTIVE GNU ACTIVE : Ambitious, Creative, Team-minded, Innovative, Voluntary, Energetic

GNU, the flagship national university, is making itself more competitive in global markets by

creating specialized programs and nurturing outstanding graduates, with its Gajwa campus in

Jinju, the center of Gyeongnam. Our successful specialized programs draw attention from all

over the nation and the world. By promoting GNU’s three core development strategies ‘ACTIVE

Education 1530’, ‘ACTIVE Research 1530’, and ‘ACTIVE Service 1530’, we are building the re-

sources to be able to compete with our global counterparts.

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY04 05ACTIVE GNU Message from the President

Gyeongsang National University (GNU) is the flagship institution representing Gyeongnam. GNU was initially

founded as Jinju Provincial Agricultural College in 1948, became a national institution in 1968, was re-named

Gyeongsang in 1972 and became accredited as a university in 1980. GNU consists of three campuses: Gajwa,

Chilam and Tongyeong, with 760 professors, an enrollment of 24,000 students, 500 administrative employees,

100 departments, and 9 graduate schools.

Keeping pace with the world, GNU in Gyeongnam is cultivating core global leaders. GNU is a successful model in

three specialty fields – biological science, mechanical/aerospace engineering and new nano materials. We also

cultivate highly-skilled health and medical professionals from the Graduate School of Medicine, the College of

Nursing, the College of Pharmacy, the Graduate School of Public Health, the Graduate School of Food and Med-

icine, GNU Hospital and the new GNU Hospital in Changwon that will open in 2015.

In order to attain GNU’s vision, ‘The university in Gyeongnam keeping pace with the world - ACTIVE GNU!’, we

have set as our objectives to: 1) improve and advance education; 2) specialize and integrate research, and 3) lo-

calize and globalize community services. GNU supports 30 specialized education programs by department, nur-

tures 30 research groups with competiveness, and also assists an additional 30 local collaboration programs

and community services in order to achieve these objectives.

GNU has distinguished itself in government-funded enterprises among other well-known universities in the na-

tion. GNU operates 9 Graduate School enterprises in Brain Korea 21, and 6 enterprises in World Class University

(WCU), which ranked #1 in the interim evaluation in December 2010. The Systems & Synthetic Agrobiotech Center

was selected as part of the Next Generation Bio Green 21 Enterprise by the Rural Development Administration,

and the Agro-Medical Fusion Enterprise is being actively promoted to supplement the welfare of rural areas.

GNU was selected as an Education Capacity Building Enterprise for four years in a row and has obtained many

enterprises from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the Rural Development Administration and

other local governments, and uses government funds for scholarships.

All GNU members work together to realize our ‘ACTIVE & GLOBAL University’. Through our Global Pioneer Pro-

gram (GPP), overseas volunteer services and English Only Zone Program, GNU cultivates global leaders for the

21st century.

Watch GNU as we provide our students with personality programs that will be fundamental to their lives; ad-

minister career-developing programs that will bring them affluence and promote the wisdom and generosity

that will make them respectful of and cooperative with their neighbors. You may envisage GNU as a ‘Neo Frontier’

if you want creative and active global leaders equipped with GNU’s motto of ‘Pioneer Spirit’ on the world stage.

The creative activities and vibrant passions that will contribute to our future and to the welfare of all human be-

ings are functioning right here in Gyeongsang National University.

GNU is full of pioneering spirit, opening the

Neo Frontier

President Soon-Ki Kwon

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

History

06 07ACTIVE GNU History & Statistics

GNU is creating

a path to be the best

September 24, 1948 Dr. Hwang Woon Sung appointed as 1st deanOctober 20 Opened as Jinju Agricultural College (80 students)February 2, 1953 Becomes 4-year collegeApril 1, 1957 Library OpensMarch 1, 1969 University supported by national government instead of

provincialJuly 11, 1972 Name changed to Gyeongsang National UniversityFebruary 8, 1974 Gyeongnam Cultural Research Center establishedMarch 1, 1975 Graduate schools openOctober 6, 1978 GNU moved to Gajwa-dong, Jinju: approved by Govern-

ment

March 1, 1980 School becomes a universityCollege of Education establishedDr. Shin Hyun Cheon becomes 1st president

March 1, 1982 Colleges of Engineering and Natural Sciences separatedMarch 1, 1983 College of Medicine establishedApril 21 College of Education at Gyeongsang National University

approved to establish affiliated middle and high schoolMarch 1, 1984 Dr. Shin Hyun Cheon appointed 2nd presidentMarch 5 Affiliated middle and high schools openedDecember 27, 1986 Main Library openedFebruary 21, 1987 Hospital affiliated with College of Medicine openedMarch 1 Dr. Lee Jeong Han appointed 3rd president. Colleges of

Law and Social Sciences separatedMarch 1, 1988 Graduate School of Business and Public Administration

establishedDecember 5 Publication of Gyeongsang National University 40-year

historyMarch 1, 1989 College of Agriculture divided into College of Agriculture

and College of Veterinary Medicine

March 1, 1991 Dr. Bin Young Ho appointed 4th presidentMarch 1, 1993 College of Social Sciences and College of Business sepa-

ratedMarch 1, 1995 Dr. Seo Young Bae appointed 5th president. School

merges with Tongyeong Marine CollegeOctober 4 The Gyeongsang National University Hospital incorpo-

rated.March 1, 1996 Graduate School of Industry established (100 students)June 10 Continuing Education Center establishedMarch 1, 1997 Marine College changed to College of

Marine SciencesNovember 20, 1998 Publication of Gyeongsang National

University 50-year historyMarch 1, 1999 Dr. Park Choong Saeng appointed

6th president

March 1, 2000 Graduate School of Business and Graduate School of PublicAdministration separatedGraduate School of Information Science establishedInformation Education Center opened

March 1, 2003 College of Agriculture becomes College of Agriculture and LifeSciencesGraduate School of Environmental Biology established

December 1 Dr. Cho Moo Je becomes 7th presidentJanuary 30, 2004 Gyeongsang National University establishes the corporate In-

dustrial-Academic Collaboration CenterMay 29 GNU appointed as e-Learning Support Center in Gyeongnam,

Busan and Ulsan area by the Ministry of Education & HumanResources Development

June 29 School company of GAST (Gyeongnam Animal Science andTechnology) and GAMC (Gyeongsang Animal Medical Center)established

November 24 Science Center for Gifted Youth establishedOctober 21, 2005 LG Pioneer Hall constructedMarch 1, 2006 Graduate School of Medicine and College of Nursing chartered

Graduate School of Informational Science and Graduate School of Environmental Biology integrated into Graduate School of Industry

December 12, 2007 Dr. Ha Woo Song appointed 8th presidentOctober 15, 2008 Publication of Gyeongsang National University 60-year historyDecember 29 Local government chooses Gyeongsang National University

Hospital in Changwon as 1st choice partner when choosing auniversity hospital to bebuiltin Changwon

March 1, 2009 Graduate School of Aerospace Engineering establishedMay 13 World Class University Center opened to run WCU projectsDecember 12 Main Offices reorganized (3 Cheo, 1 Dan, 2 Bonboo, 1 Guk)March 1, 2010 Graduate School of Health establishedMarch 1, 2011 Graduate School of Food and Medicine and College of Phar-

macy establishedDecember 16 Dr. Kwon Soon Ki appointed 9thPresidentMarch 1, 2012 GNU has 9 Graduate Schools, 12 Colleges, 4 Divisions (7 ma-

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GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY08 09ACTIVE GNU Introduction to the Campuses

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Guest HouseHistorical Document Library/MuseumCentralized ScientificInstrumentation FacilitySouth GateDaeGyeong AcademyThe Grand StadiumUniversity Affiliated High SchoolUniversity Affiliated Middle SchoolNorth GateOutdoor Concert HallEnglish Camp

Fine Art BuildingEtiquette Training InstituteMain GateGyeongsang Business IncubatorGymnasiumInstitute of Computer andInformation TechnologyPower PlantReserve Officer Training CorpsInformation CenterLG Pioneer Hall

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The first and best marine science edu-cation center nurturing marine experts:Tongyeong CampusThe College of Marine Sciences was established in1917 as the first marine education center in thecountry. The College has great staff and physicalcapital that help the local economy. The NewSea(108crew) with thene west technology and theCham Sea(25crew) are available for students soth-eycan receive practical training an docean experi-ence for aweekor more. The Marine BiologyResearch Center, the five-story Marine Science Li-brary with reading room sand the advanced dormi-tory were completed to help students reach theirgoal sofcareersin Marine Sciences.• The College of Marine Sciences• The Department of Fisheries Business Adminis-tration

• The Department of Marine Life Science• The Department of Marine Food and Life ScienceEngineering

• The Department of Maritime Police Systems• The Department of Mechanical Systems Engi-neering

• The Department of Energy and Mechanical Engi-neering

• The Department of Information and Communica-tion Engineering

• The Department of Naval Architecture andOcean Engineering

• The Department of Ocean Civil Engineering• The Department of Ocean Environmental Engi-neering

Gyeongsangnam-do’s best and largestspecialized medical campus pursuinghigh-tech medicine: Chilam CampusThe College of Medicine was established by pas-sionate, young faculty and alumni and has workedhard to improve its quality of education since itsopening. Despite its short history, the students areat the top of KMLE results (97.5% pass rate for thepast five years), receiving “complete recognition”from the Korean Medical School Certification Com-mittee in 2003. We are on equal footing with otheroutstanding medical schools in terms of education,research and facilities.• The College of Nursing• The College of Pharmacy• The Graduate School of Medicine• The Graduate School of Public Health• The Graduate School of Food and Medicine

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY12 13GNU Specialties

We are focused on educating students in bioengineering, mechan-

ical/aerospace engineering, and nano/new materials engineering.

The development of science that will lead the future of the hu-

mankind will neer stop. GNU’s specialized programs are compet-

itive in the gobal stage through the selectivity and the intensity of

the programs.

Gyeongsang National University is at the center

of Korea’s economic development through

our specialized programs

2011 Selected as the Systems & Synthetic Agro-biotech Center for Next Generation BioGreen 21 Enterprise by the Rural Develop-ment Administration

2010 Received the highest marks for GNU EN-NCRC entriprise from the 2010 performancerecord under the category of educator-re-searchers published by the Ministry of Edu-cation, Science and Technology and theKorean Research Association

650 articles published in international schol-arly magazines193 patents obtained

Ranked No. 1 in 2010 WCU interim evalua-tion

2009 Chosen to work on 2 projects in the 2ndStage WCU by the Ministry of Education,Science and Technology

2008 Chosen to work on 4 projects as a WCU bythe Ministry of Education and Science andTechnology

Selected as the LOHAS Gyeongnam Enter-prise for NURI Enterprise

2007 Chosen as the Agricultural Science GlobalHuman Capital Education Enterprise for the2nd stage of BK21 Enterprise by the Min-istry of Education, Science and Technology

2005 Chosen to open the Ministry of Educationand Science and Technology MRC

2003 Chosen to open the Ministry of Educationand Science NCRC

1999 Chosen as the Global Graduate School Nur-turing Enterprise for the 1st stage of BK21enterprise by the Ministry of Education, Sci-ence and Technology

1990 Chosen to open the Korea Science Associ-ation SRC

1983 Established the first Genetic EngineeringResearch Center

2011 Chosen as Field Professionals Nurturing Enter-prise, and Aviation SW Fusion ProfessionalsTraining Enterprise by the Ministry of Employ-ment and Labor

2009 Chosen as the Aerospace Embedded Center atthe University IT Research Center supported bythe Ministry of Knowledge Economy

Chosen as the Aerospace Embedded SoftwareResearch Center at the University IT ResearchCenter supported by the Ministry of KnowledgeEconomy

Degree and Research Center for Aerospace GreenTechnology opened as a DRC project by the Min-istry of Education Science and Technology

2008 Chosen as a suitable local business center for theeducation of human capital by the Ministry ofKnowledge Economy

Chosen as an education center for human capitalin shipping and aerospace engineering building di-vision for the Gyeongnam and Ulsan area

2006 Chosen as a High-tech Aerospace Education Cen-ter for the 2nd stage of BK21 Enterprise by theMinistry of Education, Science and Technology

2004 Attracted the Transportation and MechanicalParts Technology Innovation Center

1999 Chosen as an outstanding local university for the1st stage of BK21 Enterprise by the Ministry ofEducation, Science and Technology

1985 Department of Mechanical Engineering estab-lished

2009 Chosen as the Aerospace Embedded Cen-ter at the University IT Research Centersupported by the Ministry of KnowledgeEconomy

- WCU Next-generation Secondary BatteryIntegrated Parts and Material enterprise

- WCU Center for NanoBio Chemical Ma-terials enterprise

2008 Chosen as a PRC enterprise by the Ministryof Education, Science and Technology – fornano structural and biological energy inte-gration research group

2006 Selected as an I-cube Material and PartsEducation enterprise for the 2nd stage ofBK21 by the Ministry of Education, Scienceand Technology

Selected as a BK21 Molecular Materialsand Nanochemistry enterprise for 2ndstage of BK21 by the Ministry of Education,Science and Technology

2005 Selected as a Supporting College for 21stCentury Frontier Enterprises by the Ministryof Industry and Resources

2003 Chosen as a Supporting College for ITRCenterprises by the Ministry of InformationalTechnology

2001 Appointed as a designated research centerby the Ministry of Education, Science andTechnology

2000 Selected as the central research center bythe Education Improvement Association

GNUSpecialties

Nano and New Materials FieldMajor performance record

Development of the world’s best organicsemiconductor material

Development of the first light-emittingsuper molecule

Selected as the best results-producinginstitution in the region afterthe 2nd stage of BK21(1st year)I-cube Material and Parts

Education Center

Biological ScienceMajor performance recordpublished in Cell, Nature, Scienceand other scholarly magazines

Faculty members and researchers educatedat state universities in the US

Produced the first transformed redfluorescent cloned cat

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

FieldMajor performance record

participated in KT-1 and T-50 robot planedevelopment

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY14 15GNU Specialties Life Sciences

A greener future created by biological

science technologies

Life Science

Opening the way to becoming the world’s greenest bio-agricul-tural nation by receiving funding of 100 billion won over ten years

Driving sustainable green growth all over the worldSystems & Synthetic Agrobiotech Center (SSAC) http://ssac.gnu.ac.kr

• Development of applied technology and analysis of systematic biology based on agriculturalbiology

• Development of applied technology of and study on synthetic biological materials for synthe-sizing and producing new chemical materials

• Development of original technology to produce higher value-added materials on the basis ofagricultural-biological metabolism control

• Increasing the nation’s green bio-agricultural power to world levels through international jointagreements and consultation

Opening the way to cure liver cancerProfessor Park Ki Hun (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) has devel-oped a material that targets specific liver cancer moleculesHis research has been published in the online edition of Hepatology, one ofthe most authorative liver research journals

• Discovered the protein TM4SF5, that causes and metastasizes liver cancer and controlsthe protein to develop a liver cancer cure by targeting specific molecules

• Developed TSAHC, derived from natural sources, which can control theTM4SF5 protein

• Because TSAHC selectively suppresses two important liver cancer-causing factors – tumor metastasis and tumor nurturing capillary

cells – by targeting specific molecules, it can be a more effec-tive tumor treatment with far fewer side effects

GNU was selected to support three major nationwide enterprises – SRC (Science Research Center), NCRC

(National Core Research Center) and MRC (Medical Research Center). With relentless expedition, we are becoming

a leader in future biology by educating highly skilled professionals and creating competitiveness in research.

• GNU achieved the nation’s highest level of evaluation in the seven years of NCRC enterprise, aiming to nurture world-class knowledge, research com-petiveness and outstanding human capital

• Selected as the Systems & Synthetic Agrobiotech Center for Next Generation Bio Green 21 Enterprise by the Rural Development Administration

Selected to work on 6 WCU projects by the Ministry of Ed-ucation, Science and Technology

A total of 26.1 billion won has been provided by the governmentover the past five years.Selected as the only local university to work on two projects of dif-ferent types.

• The first stage 2nd type(Assistance with Invitations to Individual Scholars)Professor Jung Tae Sung (College of Veterinary Medicine) to boost veterinary re-search by establishing a lab and educational programProfessor Yun Dae Jin (Division of Applied Life Sciences) to develop botanical en-gineering technology in response to temperature changes

• The first stage 3rd type(Project to Invite International Masters)Professor Min Won Gi (Department of Veterinary Medicine) to research preventionof coxium, a disease affecting chickensProfessor Kim Jae Yean (Division of Applied Life Sciences) to analyze phloem pro-teins that help phloem development, maintenance and long-distance transportation

• The second stage 2nd type(Assistance with Invitations to Individual Scholars)Professor Ahn Ho Jun (Division of Nano and Advanced Materials Engineering) todevelop materials and integrated technology for development of secondary batteryfunctionsProfessor Lee Shim Sung (Department of Chemistry) to develop eco-friendly bio-logical nano-material using self-assembling super molecules

Selected as the best research center among 100SRC/ERCs in the nation by the National Research Foun-dation of Korea

Selected as an outstanding SRC by the National Research Foun-dation of KoreaPlant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research Center(PMBBRC)http://pmbbrc.gnu.ac.kr

• Selected as an outstanding SRC by the National Research Foundation of Korea in1990

• Of the 50 PhD and 190 masters students educated here over nine years, forty stu-dents went to Harvard, Stanford, Yale and University of California, Berkeley aspost doctorate students

• Research published in Cell, Nature, Science and other internationally-knownscholarly magazines

• Cooperative research with the Scripps Research Center in the US,and the Max-Planck Research Center in Germany in botanical sci-

ence• Selected as the best research center from 100

SRC/ERCs in the nation for educating highly skilledprofessionals and collaborative research with in-

ternational institutions

Opening a path for innovative treatment of future humanhereditary diseases

Produced the first transformational red fluorescent cloned catProfessor Kong Il Keun and his team at the College of Agricultureand Life Sciences (2007)

• The world’s first somatic cell replicated and genetically altered cat• Transformation and fluorescent cloned cat• Opening the way to curing humanity’s genetic disorders

Selected as the best enterprise for the first stage of BK 21(awarded by the President)

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Brain Korea 21 (BK21)Global Graduate School Nurturing Enterprise (1st Stage)Agricultural Science Global Human Capital Education Enterprise(2nd Stage)Graduate School of Applied Life Sciences http://bk21.gnu.ac.kr

• The only national university in the region to be chosen in the 1st stage• Joint doctorate degrees awarded by well-known American universities• Selected as the best 1st stage BK21 Enterprise(awarded by the President)• The only local university selected as a 2nd stage BK21 Enterprise in life sciencefield

• Aiming for a top 10 ranking internationally in related fields

Upon the opening of the Medical Research Center forNeural Dysfunction, GNU was chosen to be an SRC, NCRCand MRC

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Medical Re-search Center (MRC)The Medical Research Center for Neural Dysfunction (MRCND)http://mrcnd.or.kr

• Selected to methodically organize human resources and capital to develop GNUas a medical research center by utilizing the basic science programs of the medical,dental and oriental medical colleges so the university can educate students in lifescience

• The National Research Foundation of Korea, Gyeongsangnam-do, and corporationshave provided 10 billion won for 9 years for research on alcoholism, dementia andother neurological disorders and towards finding cures.

• Expected to raise the competitiveness of the local biotechnology industry by pro-ducing medical scientists that can develop valuable cures and technologies

Received the highest rating of National Core ResearchCenter (NCRC), producing highly-skilled professionalsand research for the past seven years

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology National CoreResearch Center (NCRC)Environmental Biology National Core Research Center (EB-NCRC)http://eb-ncrc.gnu.ac.kr

• Received the highest rating in conducting research and educating students by theMinistry of Education, Science and Technology and the National Research Foun-dation of Korea

• Published in well-known international journals (650+ articles), and awarded 193patents (including 34 international)

• Educating highly-skilled professionals who can produce highly profitable economicoutcomes and valuable knowledge

• Funding of 2 billion won per year for seven years for a total of 14 billion won• Our graduates go to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, and MIT as re-

searchers and professors with their accomplishments at GNU

Life Science

published in Cell, Nature, Scienceand other scholarly magazines

Faculty members and researcherseducated at state universities

in the US

Produced the first transformed redfluorescent cloned cat

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY16 17GNU Specialties Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

GNU’s aerospace engineering program is one of the bestin Korea

Proving its potential as an education and research centerSelected as a Degree and Research Center (DRC) by the Ministryof Education, Science and TechnologyDegree and Research Center for Aerospace Green Technology

• Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) and GNU’s research team was selectedas the 4th Degree and Research Center(DRC) in the nation

• As a DRC enterprise, we are an integrated government/university research centerin core technologies. At the research center, our highly-skilled professionals havebeen researching integration of aerospace engineering and environmental friend-liness. We educate 15 masters and 3 PhD students every year

• We laid the foundation for continued collaboration in education and research withKARI and in supporting the related industries in Gyeongsangnam-do with newtechnologies. Despite being outside of Seoul, GNU was designated a DRC enter-prise. We have once again been recognized as one of the best research and edu-cation institutes in Korea

• In DRC enterprises, 2.4 billion won of funding is provided over three years. Fromnow on, all full-time graduate students in aerospace at GNU will receive stipendsand have their tuition waived

Development of next-generation computer systems foraircraft

Selected as a university IT research center by the Ministry ofKnowledge EconomyAerospace Embedded Software Research Center

• The Aerospace Embedded Software Research Center was selected as a universityIT research center by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy in March 2009

• Multi-core embedded software technology for next-generation aircraft develop-ment is our main purpose

• The school collaborates with 4 international universities, 12 related corporations,Jinju, Sacheon and many other local governments, as well as the Korea AerospaceResearch Institute, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, andthe Korea Institute for Defense Analysis

• By developing next-generation core technologies for new aircraft and educatinghighly-skilled professionals, the research center is leading in embedded software.It has shown notable results through collaboration with industryLeading an era of creativity and

technology in aerospace

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Gyeongsang National University is educating highly-skilled professionals who will lead in developing new tech-

nologies in mechanical and aerospace engineering. Keep your eyes on GNU’s Advanced Mechanical & Aerospace

Engineers Education enterprise as it continues to teach the future leaders of a high-tech world.

Educating students to lead in futuristic high-tech fieldsThe Ministry of Education, Science and Technology 2nd stageBrain Korea21(BK21)Advanced Mechanical & Aerospace Engineers Education enterprisehttp://www.bk21amae.or.kr

• Through cooperation with industry, GNU has organized four groups – eco-friendlytechnologies, precise manufacturing technology, systems-planning technology,aerospace planning/parts technology – to educate, research and collaborate

• As an outstanding local graduate school educating a highly-skilled workforce,GNU will lead in development of mechanical and aerospace engineering tech-nologies and lay the foundation for research and cooperation with industry, globalcompanies, and R&D clusters

• By transferring developed technologies to related industries, the collaborativeprogram provides practical training to future professionals through internshipsand practical experience• Through BK21 enterprises, there has been a more than 150% increase in

the number of full-time graduate school students. They participate activelyin international conferences, have more English classes, attract more

foreign students, are offered more exchange programs and aregiven many other opportunities. Under the BK21 enterprise,

the quality of education they receive has improvedgreatly. We are looking forward to a 100% employ-

ment rate among our graduates

Mechanical and Aerospace

Engineeringparticipated in KT-1 and T-50 robot

plane development

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY18 19

Selected as an outstanding local Graduate School of Chem-istry for the third consecutive year in the 2nd stage ofBK21(2nd year ranking#1, 3rd year ranking#3, 4th year rank-ing#2)

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, 2nd stage of BK21Graduate School of Chemistry, Molecular Materials andNanochemistry enterprise http://chembk.or.kr

• The Molecular Materials & Nanochemistry enterprise, in which most faculty mem-bers in the Department of Chemistry are participating, was selected as the out-standing graduate school in the region in the 2nd stage of BK21. Full-time graduatestudents(Master’s-4semesters, PhD–8semesters, combined Master’s and Doctor-ate program–12semesters)are provided with financial aid

• Achieved 156% (5.8 papers) and 175% (IF 19.3) of research performance comparedto the 5th year’s objectives: 3.7papers and IF 11per participating professor

• Striving to become 5th in the nation with upgraded research performance duringthe enterprise period.

• By introducing practical course offerings and an incentive system, inviting inter-national scholars and conducting joint research, in its 5th year the Molecular Ma-terial&Nano chemistry enterprise published in such outstanding journals as theAmerican Chemistry Society, the UK Chemistry Society, the German Chemistry So-ciety, and many others

•The BK21 Molecular Material & Nanochemistry enterprise has 10 participatingfaculty members, 50 full-time graduate students and 2 post-doctoral fellows. Thegoals of the enterprises are to 1) publish articles and educate masters and PhDstudents towards being ranked within the top 5 in the nation 2) produce the bestgraduate students in the region 3) outperform equivalent American state univer-sities in terms of research and education 4) cultivate top-ranking research, per-formance and graduate students in core focus fields 5) boost collaboration withindustry, government and other institutions and 6) educate talented people to leadthe industry in the future

• We are benchmarking Houston University in the US to improve ease of access.The level of research at GNU compares well with that of Houston University

Bending display, body-embedded display, electronicpaper core technology developments

Twenty-first century frontier development enterprise (next-gener-ation informational display development enterprise)

• Received outstanding reviews for three years in a row for the medium size 2ndstage projectDeveloped 3rd level core organic material for printing automated display

• Nano Materials Research Center run by Polymer Science and Engineering Majorin the Division of Nano and Advanced Materials was selected as the best projectin 2nd stage evaluation for three years in a row

• Selected as a core organization for the 3rd stage project-core organic material forprinting automated display

• ‘Core organic materials’ for printing automated display are organic semiconductormaterial, organic nonconductor material, protective material, and board material,allowing low cost production with inexpensive inkjet printing technology if or-ganic-based, printable electronic paper is also developed. It can be shaped andembedded in the human body and applied to electronic paper

• GNU has developed core technology for organic semiconductor material as themain research center. Organic nonconductor material, protective material andboard material were developed by I-Components (a venture company specializingin displays), Dongjin Semichem, and the Korea Research Institute of ChemicalTechnology respectively

• For the four years up to 2011, support will total 10 billion won, with 2 billion wonprovided by the government

•We collaborate with KAIST, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology,POSTECH, the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Seoul NationalUniversity, Japan’s Hiroshima University, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, LGDisplay, and Samsung SDI

GNU was the only local national university to be chosenfrom among 200 projects

Research team for nano-batteries that can be embedded in thehuman body, and organic battery power

• Developing new system of integrated power that can be nurtured and charged in-side the body

• Regarded as new technology never before developed on the international sceneSupported by 6 billion won in research grants over six years

• If an integrated power system is developed, electricity can be generated and thesystem charged inside the human body. The size of the battery can then be de-creased significantly and used semi-permanently. This would make surgery tochange batteries unnecessary

• The enterprise’s 40 researchers will publish articles and receive international anddomestic patents for the next six years

Selected as a World Class University (2ndtype) enterpriseby the Ministry of Education, Science&Technology

WCU Next-generation Secondary Battery Integrated Parts & Ma-terial enterprisehttp://batterywcu.gnu.ac.kr

• Drew attention by developing next-generation power system that will be the foun-dation of Korea’s further economic development in a world of high oil prices

• Invited the world’s best faculty to GNU to develop next-generation secondary bat-tery Organized an international research team to encourage global cooperation In-ternationally-renowned in the memory alloy metal field, Professor Shuichi Miyazakifrom Tsukuba University (Japan) Internationally-renowned in the nano materialfield, Professor Guoxiu Wang from Wollongong (Australia)

• 3.5 billion won in research grants over five years• With 30 faculty members and collaborative projects with internationally-knownindividuals, we have become a leading next-generation secondary battery devel-opment team. We have laid the foundation for marketing IT, NT, and ET integratedtechnology and are training highly skilled individuals in related fields to increasecompetitiveness on the global stage

WCU Center for NanoBio Chemical Materials Enterprisehttp://nanobiowcu.gnu.ac.kr

• Through joint research with internationally-known scholars, we have maximizedour research synergy and brought our Nano enterprise to the global level in aneco-friendly supermolecular nano material field

• Developed core technology of technology-intensive, higher value-added and eco-friendly functional nano materials and chemosensors that are used in the elec-tronics, information and medical industries and are expected to be the nextgeneration of growth-driving forces

• Professor Jagadese Vittal from Singapore University, an internationally-reknownedscholar, participated in an enterprise of ours which developed crystal supermole-cular nano structures in a multidimensional structure, transforming and applyingthe structure based on Crystal Engineering

• Now a ‘world-best’ team through development of diverse technologies related toeco-friendly supermolecular nano-bio material synthesis and chemosensors

• Increasing our research force in a ‘world-best’ fusion research field• Nurturing professionals in the nano-bio material field• Securing and transferring core technology in the field of fusion• 3.1 billion won in research grants received over five years

Nano innovation is creating

a whole new world

Nano and Advanced Materials

Of the 16 in the nation, our Department of Polymer Science and Engineering was the first

in its field to be certified as an accredited major. The Division of Nano & Advanced Materials

Engineering was ranked #1 in the 2nd stage of BK21 for three years in a row. In addition, the De-

partment of Chemistry was selected as a WCU enterprise along with the Samsung OLED Research

Center following the 2nd stage of BK21. Nano and advanced materials will be the new cornerstone of fu-

ture economic development, and the skilled professionals who will lead this field will receive their education

here.

The Division of Nano and Advanced Materials Engi-neering was ranked #1 in the 2nd stage of BK21 for threeyears in a row

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology 2nd stage of BrainKorea21(BK21)I-cube Material & Parts Education enterprise http://ic.gnu.ac.kr

• The Division of Nano & Advanced Materials was selected as an applied-science enterprise among localgraduate schools in the 2nd stage of BK21 through its I-cube Material&Parts Education enterprise under theslogan ‘Innovative, Interdisciplinary, Industrial’

• More than 1 billion won of funding (including 540 million won from national and local government funds, college funds,and industrial funds) is given to educate graduate students and collaborate with international organizations and industries

• The I-Cube enterprise is working towards ranking in the top 7 Korean undergraduate and graduate programs within five years,and having more than three research centers ranking 3rd in the nation within three years(the 777 and 333 Plans). Our goal isto provide our students with the kind of skills that will enable them to lead the next generation of economic development inGyeongsangnam-do, Korea, and the world

• Ranked #1 in the category of Local College Materials Science for the 2nd stage of BK21 for three years in a row

GNU Specialties Nano and Advanced Materials

Nano and Advanced Materials

Development of the world’s bestorganic semiconductor material

Development of the first light-emittingsuper molecule

Selected as the best results-producinginstitution in the region after

the 2nd stage of BK21(1st year)

I-cube Material and PartsEducation Center

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY20 21GNU Specialties Brain Korea 21 Enterprise

BK 21 Enterprise,

nurturing outstanding professionals

What is BK21?

BK21 Molecular Materials & Nano Chemistry enterprise• Prepare for increased labor demands in Nano Bio-Technology (NBT), Nano In-formational Technology (NIT) and Nano Environmental Technology (NET),knowledge-based technologies of the next generation

• GNU is an outstanding research-centered university in the nano technologyfield. We will globalize and localize: ‘Glocalize’

• Educating our students to the level of American state university masters andPhD students

• Maintaining collaboration with industry and local government

Educating highly-skilled workers in high-techmechanical and aerospace engineering• Develop new technologies in aerospace, new materials and parts that lay thefoundation for further research, collaborate with industry, acquire global co-operation and build the regional R&D cluster

• Educate highly-skilled workers who will change the region as leaders of thesame quality as students from American state universities (65 masters andPhD students per year)

• Improve the quality of research (2 SCI-level articles per faculty member)

Eco-Friendly Hot & Cold Energy Mechanical ResearchTeam• Aiming to reach Tokyo University’s research level, No. 12 in the world, and tonurture outstanding researchers

• Holding international conferences to create gobal cooperation and exchange:ICCHT (International Conference on Cooling and Heating Technology), FTEC(International Conference on Fluid and Thermal Energy Conversion)

• Actively run the cooling and heating technology forum bi-annually, which isthe center of industrial-academic collaboration

• Periodic exchange activities to strengthen international recognition: the annualKorea-Japan joint workshop and at least one new MOU with a foreign institution

• Joint research and academic exchange activities with local industry: eight-time attendee at annual industrial-academic exchange programs, bi-annual in-vitational lectures of professionals

I-cube Material & Parts Education Center• Educate researchers to study display, battery and car technology, stimulantsof economic development for the next-generation

• Educate highly-skilled professionals to develop core parts of aerospace, intel-ligent homes, robots, and machines (and other main industries supported byGyeongsangnam-do)

• 333 Plan & 555(777) Plan• Match 4 industrial-academic collaboration (Match Knowledge, Interest, Funds,and Jobs)

• Industry research grant increase (more than 100% of government funds)• Exchange of human capital and equipment: industrial-academic collaboration,networking and brokering systematization

Human Capital Development Team for Innovative Busi-nesses in local area■Mechanics, Aerospace and Transportation• With the development of aerospace, mechatronics, and precision equipmentindustries, GNU will become the center of Gyeongnam’s economic develop-ment

• The center of Gyeongnam in the transportation and aerospace industries (es-pecially with the establishment of an aircraft base)

• We satisfy demand for highly-skilled workers in manufacturing with an excel-lent curriculum

■ Silk Fashion Enterprise• Korea’s fabric and fashion companies are centered on silk. Due to this, we canexpect continued support from the government as GNU becomes Silk Valley.

• The local government has built a collaborative program with GNU so we canprovide needed individuals to the industry

■ Bio-Organisms Enterprise• Laying the foundation to market and support research efforts• We prepare our masters and PhD students enabling to provide marketing sup-ports in biology and bioengieering

• Starting education (Bio 21 Center) � Nurturing education (Bio-Venture Plaza) �Independent expansion (Bio-Specialized District) � Completion of the three stepmodel

The goal is to develop outstanding universities

through collaboration with industry to supply

necessary human capital and improve education

in many crucial areas at graduate schools to ben-

efit the nation as a whole.

The enterprise educates human capital for the

21st century, avoids competition for only the

‘topschools’ and standardizes secondary educa-

tion.

BK21 is a project run by the Ministry of Education, Science andTechnology to nurture international level graduate schools andoutstanding local universities.

Medicine and Life Science Enterprise• Educate professionals in medical service and biology• Through research on cancer and degenerative diseases, this enterprisewill help GNU become one of the best universities in Korea

• Improve the curriculum to become one of the best medical schools inKorea that adapts to a rapidly changing medical environment

• Encourage our students to be more creative to become a ‘Prime School’

Human Capital Development for Global Agricul-ture and Biology• Educate people in the fields of agriculture and biology (botany, zoology,materials, and environment)

• Establish a Research Service Group to develop core technology for agri-cultural resource development

• By developing new biological technologies and establishing venturecompanies, GNU is on its way to being in the top 10 in the agricultureand biological industry

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY22 23GNU Specialties WCU (World Class University) Enterprise / Next-generation Bio Green 21 Enterprise

The World Class University (WCU) project

helps develop universities to be on par with

internationally-renowned universities

The WCU project invites well-known professionals to

colleges to improve competitiveness. Invited faculty

members research and educate to improve the quality

of education and research. GNU was chosen by the

WCU project in six different divisions and was ranked

#1 among national universities.

Response to Changing Climate Enterprise• Has some of the best research abilities in the world in the field of Botany andEnvironmental Technology (BET)

• Developing environmentally-friendly technologies to contribute to environmentalconservation efforts

• Developing stress-resistant plants to withstand global warming and desertification• Organizes globally competitive BET education and research support systems• Educating highly-skilled professionals in BET and other interdisciplinary studies

Marine Biology Engineering Enterprise• Laying the foundation for marine biology engineering research with collaborationfrom international researchers

• Bioengineering research on pathogens and the host• Research on pathogensGenetically and proteomically approach bacterial and viralpathogens in marineorganisms

• Research on hostsResearch on viral/bacterial disease-fighting mechanisms based on the immunol-ogy of pomfret and molecular proteomics

• Developing transformed fish, from research, that resist pathogen attacks

Cell Information Exchange Enterprise• Some of the world’s best capabilities in research of intercellular materials andtheir exchanges

• Educating highly-skilled professionals to research intercellular materials and theirexchanges

• Establishing an international research network on intercellular materials and theirexchanges

Next-Generation Secondary Battery Integrated Partsand Material Enterprise• The highest research capabilities in secondary battery integration• Developing new technologies to produce super-elastic main part and high-ca-pacity storage with one nano polymer

• Developing high storage battery for the next generation PC• Organizing and educating research teams to develop a next-generation battery

Nano-Biochemical Material Enterprise• Creating lattice-producing polymer and related gel• Creating lattice-producing polymer nano material that can be made & refinedwith electronic spin technology

• Developing super molecular material that extracts organic and toxic substancesfrom water-soluble material

• Manufacturing chemical sensors for biological molecules and nanotube-basedheavy materials

• Developing educational programs that maximize the benefit of having interna-tional scholars

Chicken Coxidium Prevention Research Enterprise• Some of the world’s best capabilities in research of avian diseases and immunology• Educating students to be competitive in the global world• Varying education and research models by creating new paradigms

The Next-generation Bio Green 21 enterprise is

a gigantic government-funded research pro-

gram supported by a grant of 100 billion won

over ten years from 2011.

This enterprise aims to commercialize research

results produced during the 1st stage, nurtur-

ing a world-class agricultural biology industry

by extending and strengthening our nation’s

advanced technology for the future.

Next-generation Bio Green 21 Enterprise,

improving agricultural strength

in Green Bio

Professor Lee was chosen to be the director of the Systems & SyntheticAgrobiotech project in the Next-generation Bio Green 21 enterprise, whichis programmed by the Rural Development Administration.After establishing seven sub-enterprises to maximize R&D efficiency, theNext-generation Bio Green 21 enterprise selected Professor Lee as theDirector after two judicious reviews. The seven sub-enterprises are: Sys-tems & Synthetic Agrobiotech enterprise, Next-generation Genetic Re-search enterprise, Animal Genetic Breeding enterprise, BotanicalMolecular Breeding enterprise, GM Crop Commercializing enterprise,Agrobiological Food & Medicine Development enterprise, and the AnimalBiology Medicine enterprise.The Systems & Synthetic Agrobiotech Center develops advanced tech-nologies through systematic biological analysis on agricultural organismmetabolism. This enterprise seeks to manufacture higher-value-addedmaterials, to improve metabolic control and the use of new functional bioparts, develop the relevant technologies and then transfer them to indus-try. It will soon be possible to develop original agricultural and life sciencetechnologies, to regulate and redesign metabolism through a combinationof systematic and synthetic biology, and metabolic engineering. This willallow mass production of useful compounds, and development of agri-cultural super-organisms for high-value compounds. We are working tomake Korea the top ‘Green Bio-Agricultural Nation’ over the next tenyears.

2010. 12. 28 GyengNam Il-bo

Selected the best university in 2011 evaluation Selected the best university(ranked #1) across the nation in 2011 evaluation

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY24 25GNU Plus Industrial-Academic Cooperation / GNU Hub University for Industrial Collaboration (GHUNIC) enterprise

Through industrial-academic collaboration,

we can catch two birds with one stone –

practical training and knowledge

Practical training is necessary to become an internationally-renowned

university so that students are prepared to smoothly transfer into the

working environment. GNU collaborates with industry in three spe-

cilized fields – nano/advanced material, life sciences, and mechani-

cal/aerospace engineering. We give our students practical skills that

make them indispensable to society.

GNU invigorates local industry through

advanced industrial-academic collaboration

GNU’s ‘Hub University for Industrial Collaboration’ enterprise offers a new paradigm in partnership

with industry. Through this advanced industrial partnership, the HUIC aims to provide the technology

and workforce needed by SMEs (Small- and Medium Enterprises) by educating students in practical

skills. HUIC particularly intends to focus on strategic industries in the area through structural en-

hancement of the IT, mechanical, aerospace, chemical, energy, and environment industries. GNU will

soon be the industrial center of Gyeongnam, taking strategic industries to advanced levels by con-

necting them with outstanding professionals from GNU’s classrooms.

• Under joint support from the Ministry of Education, Science & Technologyand the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, GHUNIC was opened in July2009 with a budget of 17 billion won over five years, conducting collab-orative projects with industries throughout the southeast area

• Providing technology and professionals to industries in the southeastarea, including Gyeongnam, Busan, and Ulsan as a hub university for in-dustrial collaboration

• 95 faculty members and 1,146 students from 14 different departmentsof the GNU College of Engineering, Gyeongsangnam-do and other localgovernments, and 450 local industries in the southeast area all partici-pated in the projects

• Incentives to acquire technological competiveness by progressive tech-nological support and other professional measures were provided by theWhole Brain Team

• Supporting the facilitation of technological invention, quality improve-ment and new products for speficic companies with the help of the Co-op Research Center

GNU Hub University for Industrial Collaboration (GHUNIC) enterprise 2nd stage Hub University for Industrial Collaboration enterprise

• Chosen as a support center for bio-venture com-panies by the Ministry of Industrial Resources(laying foundation for companies)21.3 billion won between 2000 and 2004.

• Amicogen, Inc. and 15 other bio-venture compa-nies have moved in.

• Constructed a bio-industry district (Bio Valley): 1st stage–37acres/17billion won

• Bio Venture Plaza construction: from 2004 to 2008 (5 years) 24.3 billion won

• Internationally certified non-clinical research cen-ter (CRO)Technology development, company support andeducation

• Our own venture company, Amicogen, Inc., estab-lished by the GNU faculty

• Technology licensing to N company in Switzer-land (20 billion won)

Life Sciences

Affiliated with Bio21 Center in JinjuSupporting biological sciences, a coming core industry for the 21st century

• TIC/ Gyeongsang National University Innovative Cen-ter for Mechanical Transportation Parts has moved in

• BK21/ Innovative Research Center for Develop-ment of Human Capital in Mechanical Transporta-tion has moved into an experimental building.

• MeTEC/ Education Center of Practical Training forhighly-skilled workers has moved in

• Establishment of Center for Industrial-AcademicCollaboration (165,000㎡)

• Establishment of visual product manufacturing cen-ter, moving in of many venture companies

• Has become the hub for RIS innovative businessesin Gyeongnam

• PCTT/ Invitation to Technology Transfer Facilitationproject of small and medium businesses in Gyeongnam

• GNU Resarch Park construction project (4.5billion,Local University Nurturing enterprise)

• Chosen as a research center for small and mediumbusinesses (Gyeongsang National University TICand four corporations)

• Organized industrial-academic collaboration in Sacheon• Endeavoring to establish a government-supported • Pursuing R&D Cluster in engineering

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Laying the foundation for aerospaceand high-tech mechanical parts and materials industries and establishment of Techno-Ville through collaboration with industry

• Invitation to the Ministry of Information Technologyto build the Information Technology Research Cen-ter (ITRC) at GNU

• Establishment of research cluster in Gyeongnam in-dustrial area

• Chosen as a project carrier for organic semi-con-ductor development and an outstanding projectfrom yearly evaluations (Ministry of Industrial Re-sources)

• Invitation to local industries to build research cen-ters at our school (Nano, Oksan Mechanical, etc.)

• Received many patents and transferred technolo-gies (total income: 200 million won / 6 transfers)

• Our own venture company, Nano, Inc., establishedby faculty

• Plans to establish an industry support center in SajuIndustrial Complex

Nano and Advanced Materials

Laying the foundation for parts and material industry in Gyeongnam to boost next-generation development

Structural enhancementof local industry

Supports based onperformance

Advanced partnershipwith industry

Structural enhancement of

strategic industriesin southeastern

Korea

STAR companies

Family companies

Participating departments

GHUNIC

Improvement of faculty employ-ment and evaluation system•Improvement of faculty employ-ment and evaluation system

•Specialized departments•Placement credit system•Capstone design•Internship for the unemployed

Improvement of faculty employ-ment and evaluation system•Family companies•Industrial-academic collaborationassociation

•Technology development•Technology consultancy•Equipment•Training program for the employed

GNU•Office of Academy & Indus-try Collaboration

•University Senate•Engineering Education Inno-vation Center

•E-learning Center•Lifelong Education Center•Career Development Center•Technology Transfer Center•Gyeongsang Business Incu-bator

•Centralized Scientific Instru-mentation Facility (CSIF)

Support facilities•Office of Academy & Indus-try Collaboration

•University Senate•Engineering Education Inno-vation Center

•E-learning Center•Lifelong Education Center•Career Development Center•Technology Transfer Center•Gyeongsang Business Incu-bator

•Centralized Scientific Instru-mentation Facility (CSIF)

Brand program•SysTech114•MOE114

Cultivating strategic industries in local areas throughstructural enhancement of IT, mechanical and aerospace,chemical, energy, and environmental industryhttp://ghunic.gnu.ac.kr

Specialized departments

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY26 27GNU Plus Educational Support

GNU provides an environment of support for

our students as they discover their strengths and

develop their abilities on the path to becoming

leaders in their fields, able to compete internationally

GNU was selected by the Ministry of Education, Science & Technology (MEST)

as a Project for the Improvement of University Education Capabilities four

years in a row, designated an “Outstanding University” for two consecutive

years, and enjoys funding equal to ₩16.5 billion over 4 years, also from

MEST. ACTIVE GNU, keeping pace with the world.

Student ScholarshipsDon’t forget GNU Mileage ScholarshipsWe give scholarships to under-represented groups, and studentswho actively participate in improving their job competitiveness.Students can also receive scholarships by participating in schoolevents

Employment Facilitation ProgramJob competitiveness and professionalism at thesame time!The Job Academy gives students better opportunities to start theircareers by improving their skills and certification

Improving Student CompetitivenessPractical training as well as global competition!Through domestic and international practical training, students gainthe practical skills and global competitiveness required by corpo-rations and society

Improvement of School Competitivenesson the International SceneWe prepare students for the global stage!By providing funds for study-abroad programs and teaching neces-sary English skills, we improve GNU’s international competitive-ness. We also continually work to improve the skills of schoolpersonnel

GNU Social Training ProgramEtiquette + common sense + intelligence = innova-tor!The GNU Social Training Program encourages students to volunteerat various organizations, teaches them etiquette, and encouragesreading on many topics

Support of Faculty Education There is no boundary between education onlineand offline!Education is centered around actual classes boosted by online ed-ucation. By giving seminars on how to teach, the faculty can im-prove their abilities and increase student satisfaction with theireducation

Strengthening the Development of HumanCapitalTalented people who are needed by societyA society that those talented people dream of By improving cur-riculum, GNU educates students to become essential to industry

Industrial-Academic Collaboration Enter-priseGNU works with corporate Korea!The ultimate goal of collaboration is to broaden employment op-portunities for students. We train our students to be suitable forthe workplace and provide practical training sessions

GNU takes care of

your passion and

perseverance

ScholarshipsEligible RecipientsUndergraduate or graduate school students with excellent academic records or with fi-nancial difficulties

Types of Scholarships[Scholarships]• Internal School Scholarships : Gyeongsang Scholarships, scholarships for new excel-lent students, Euddeum Pioneer Scholarships, scholarships for excellent academicrecords, scholarships for students with financial difficulties, Information Scholarships,Globalization Scholarships, special scholarships and Work Scholarships

• Government Scholarships: Nation Ⅰ, Nation Ⅱ, Sarang Deurim, government scholar-ships in science, engineering, humanities and social science, and Government WorkScholarships

• External School Scholarships : Scholarships from GNU Scholarship foundation, Schol-arships from GNU Development foundation, scholarships from local governments, in-dustries, and other groups

[Student Loans] • Government Loans: Deun Deun Loan, General Loan• Loans for students from farming and fishing communities

Scholarships Awarded in 2010Internal/External School Scholarships

The Etiquette Training InstituteThe Institute is designed to satisfy the need for well-mannered undergraduatesthrough lectures, seminars and exhibitions, as well as a program of traditional culture.Institute buildings include Gaecheok (‘Pioneer’) Hall, an Administration Hall, a LectureHall, and the Hall for Korean Architecture Studies.

FacilitiesGNU is proud to offer different architectural styles for the four halls (all wooden build-ings) at the Institute (See the table below). At the Hall for Korean Architecture Studies,students in the etiquette program can stay there as rooms are available. The Institutecontributes to GNU’s reputation and will add to the numbers of GNU graduates findingemployment.

Hall Area Rooms Style of Roof

Gaecheok Hall 240m2 5 rooms, 1 kitchen 乙(one of the Chinese characters)

Administration Hall 119m2 1 Administration monitorOffice, 2 restroomsLecture Hall 58m2 2 lecture rooms gambrelHall for Korean 103m2 5 bedrooms, 2 shower gableArchitecture Studies rooms, 2 restrooms

The world is open to

those with sophisticated

etiquette

Employment AssistanceSeminars for Career Paths• Provide career-related programs every semester• Offer plentiful career information and improve our students’ careerpotential by inviting professionals

Enhancing students’ career competiveness in line withchanges in employment systems• The CEOs of many primary corporations are also invited to share hir-ing policies etc.

Improving the quality of campus life• Conducting research on the student opinions, attitudes, and lifestyles• Developing programs to improve the quality of life on campus • Establishing organic systems that link campus life, academic activi-ties, and careers after graduation

Employment efforts with the Ministry of Labor • We co-sponsor seminars with the local government every year & in-vite CEOs.

• We help students get jobs with local government every year.

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY28 29

GNU was the first national university to open an

Etiquette Training Institute, with construction done

in the traditional Korean style. The Institute aims

to complete the training of competent profession-

als with an aspect of fine etiquette, something

which is necessary in our society. GNU aims to be

a platform that equips our students with the man-

ners that will give them an edge in contributing to

the development of traditional culture.

Up to 78% of GNU students benefit from scholarships

every year. In recent years, a number of new program-

based scholarships have been introduced. Many stu-

dents also receive compensation for participating in

research projects led by university professors..

Undergraduates Unit: 1,000 KRW

2010 13,840 10,792 7,594,779 78.0

Graduate Schools Unit: 1,000 KRW

2010 2,769 1,749 4,311,095 43,2

Status of Researcher Supports Unit: 1,000 KRW

2010 811 6,523 12,053,629

Year (spring and fallsemester average) Students Number of

Recipients Amount Percentage of Student BodyReceiving Scholarships

Year (spring and fallsemester average)

Year Number of Projects

Number of Recipients Amount

Students Number ofRecipients Amount Percentage of Student Body

Receiving Scholarships

GNU Plus Employment Assistance & Scholarships / Etiquette Training

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ITALIA

GERMANYPOLANDNETHERLANDS

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GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY30 31GNU Plus International Exchange Programs

U.S.A.

Michigan University (November 14, 1981)Pittsburg State University (April 25, 1991) University of Washington (March 31, 1992)San Jose University (April 28, 1997) North Carolina University (September 1, 2001)Texas A&M University (April 28, 2003) The University of Texas at Arlington (July 20, 2004 – renewed)Ohio State University (October 28, 2004)Purdue University (November 12, 2004) University of Virginia (February 2, 2006)Texas Tech University (December 1, 2006)West Virginia University (January 31, 2007)University at Buffalo, State University of New York,(SUNY)(February 13, 2007)University of Utah (February 13, 2007)University of Wisconsin-Madison (November 7, 2007)Baylor University (February 1, 2008)California University (February 19, 2008)University of Missouri-Columbia (August 18, 2008)International Student Exchange Programs (May 27, 2009)Murray State University(July 9, 2010) California State University, San Bernardino(November 1, 2010)

Japan

Shimane University (March 5, 1991) Kitami University of Technology (July 15, 1996)Osaka University of Economics and Law (June 4, 1999)Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology(September 10, 1999)Nagoya University (November 30, 1999)Toyohashi University of Technology (June 28, 2000)Chubu Branch of the Japan Society for Aeronauticaland Space Science (February 22, 2001)Kyoto University (March 5, 2001)University of Tokyo (December 1, 2001)Iwate Prefecture University (December 12, 2001)Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(June 26, 2002)Hokkaido University (December 15, 2003)Osaka University (July 5, 2004)Okayama University Medical School (August 20, 2004)Yamaguchi University (November 26, 2004)Kyushu University (December 14, 2004)Meiji University (February 2, 2007)Kyoto Prefectural University (July 1, 2007)Rakuno Gakuen University (February 15, 2008)Kansai University (March 21, 2008)Kochi University (January 9, 2010)The International Korean School Chairmen Association(June 14, 2010)Shinshu University (May 17, 2011)National Institute for Materials Science (September 20, 2011)Nihon University (September 20, 2011)

China

Northwest University (July 21, 1998)Huazhong University of Science & Technology(July 8, 1999)Yanbian University (December 3, 1999)Shandong Agricultural University (August 25, 2000)Yantai Normal University (June 20, 2001)Jiamusi University (January 16, 2002)Chongging University (May 5, 2002)Shantou University (May 15, 2002)Qingdao University of Science and Technology(July 29, 2002)Sichuan University (July 30, 2002) Shandong University (January 27, 2003)Liaoning University of Science and Technology (May 12, 2004)Soochow University (June 11, 2004)Ocean University of China (October 25, 2004)Qingdao University (October 25, 2004)Xian Jiaotong University (October 25, 2004)Shandong University at Weihai (October 27, 2004)Anshan No 1. Middle School (November 4, 2005)Tianjin Polytechnic University (December 2, 2005)Heilongjiang August First Agriculture University (April 4, 2006)Huaihai Institute of Technology (May 3, 2006)Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (August 10, 2006)Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(August 11, 2006)Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (October 18, 2006)China Agricultural University (April 1, 2007)Northwest University of Politics & Law (June 25, 2007)Qingdao Agricultural University (May 20, 2008)Huazhong Agricultural University (May 21, 2008)Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics(June 5, 2008)Jilin Agricultural University (March 18, 2009)

Jiangsu University (April 1, 2009)Institute Plant Physiology and Ecology Shanghai Insti-tute for Biological Sciences Chinese Academy of Sci-ences (April 1, 2009)Taishan University of Taishan Institute (May 7, 2010) Lo Dong University (June 25, 2010) Qiqihar University (August 6, 2010) Shandong Yantai Agricultural Sciences Institute (August 19, 2010)Yunnan University (November 24, 2010)Shandong University at Weihai (December 29, 2010)Shanghai Jiao Tong University (July 20, 2011)Hangzhou Art School (September 20, 2011)

Russia

Komsomolsk-Na-Amure State Technical University(February 25, 1997)Economic Research Institute Russian Academy of Sci-ence (February 25, 1997)The First Tashkent State University (December 23, 2003)Transbaikal State University (August 8, 2005) Moscow State University (March 7, 2008)

France

University of Grenoble III (April 21, 1986) Paul Cezanne University (AIX-MARSEILLE) (May 4, 2007)Ecole Nationale Superieure d’ Architecture de Paris LaVillette (March 10, 2009)

The United Kingdom

University of Sheffield (September 1, 1997)

Canada

University of Quebec, Trois-Rivieres (June 28, 2004)University of Guelph (February 12, 2007)University of Saskatchewan (June 7, 2011)

Germany

University Leipzig (December 5, 2006)

New Zealand

Victoria University of Technology (July 30, 2010)

Italy

Institute for Membrane Technology (ITMCNR) (July 2007)

The Netherlands

Plant Research International B.V. (December 30, 2004)Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (January 17, 2007)

Uzbekistan

First Tashkent State Medical Institute (December 23, 2003)

Poland

Nicolaus Copernicus University (May 11, 2007)

Australia

Victoria University (July 18, 2003) Griffith University (August 26, 2010)

India

Jawaharlal Nehru University (June 28, 1997) University of Delhi (April 20, 2005)Amity University Uttar Pradesh (February 10, 2009)

The Philippines

University of the Philippines Diliman (October 22, 1998)University of the Philippines in the Visayas (July 26, 2002)University of the Philippines Los Banos (May 14, 2007)MMBS (November 8, 2010)Bulancan State University (November 8, 2011)

Vietnam

Cantho University (February 25, 2002)Hanoi University of Technology (February 25, 2002)Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (February 15, 2006)Institute of Biotechnology Vietnam Academy of Sci-ence and Technology (November 3, 2008)Faculty of Economics and Business Administration ofUniversity of Dalat (January 7, 2011)

CambodiaRoyal University of Agriculture (February 15, 2006)

Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong (April 11, 2006)

Thailand

Fo Guang University (October 27, 2008)National Changhua University of Education (March 10, 2010)Chinese Culture University (July 27, 2011)

Mongolia

Mongolian State University of Agriculture (May 13, 2009)National University of Mongolia (June 10, 2010)

Kazakhstan

Semey State Pedagogical Institute (October 20, 2009)Semey State Medical University (November 25, 2010)Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (October 15, 2011)

GNU students are reborn

as global communicators

upon admission

GNU students communicate with everyone from all around the world. GNU

signed its first exchange program in 1981. Since then, we have been run-

ning exchange programs with 117 universities, 3 institutions, 10 research

centers and 2 high schools from 22 countries.

• Joint PhD program with Purdue University and the University of Missouri in the US• GNU lab at Scripps Research Center at Purdue University• Held symposium with Germany’s Max-Planck Research Institute

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY32 33GNU People

Outstanding professors are taking responsibility

for GNU's future

GNU, a global leader, is able to produce distinguished professionals thanks to its eminent teaching members.

GNU professors strive to cultivate highly-skilled human capital with their abundant experience, knowledge and

open-minded teaching methods with students. Their effort is focused not only on delivering knowledge but also

on guiding students toward becoming better human beings. From all our many GNU faculty members, here are

seven of the most outstanding professors leading GNU to the world stage.

Prof. Cho Yeol-je(Department of Math Education)ㆍPublished 10 books with Chapman and Hall/CRC andNova Science Publishers, which are renowned publishersin the USA

ㆍMember and Poet of the Korea Academy of Science andTechnology

ㆍChief Editor of the Korean Mathematical SocietyㆍChief and Associate Chief Editor of 15 different interna-tional mathematics journals inclusing SCI(E)

ㆍPublished 300 papers in SCI and SCIEㆍPublished 25 volumes of Conference Proceedings, Specialissues and books in Springer Publishing, Hindawi Publish-ing Corporation and Nova Science Publishers, which arerenowned publishers abroad

ㆍOrganizing Director of the bi-annual International Confer-ence on Nonlinear Functional Analysis and Applications

Prof. Lee Sim-sung(Department of Chemistry)ㆍAcquired fellowship in the Korea Academy of Science and Tech-nology

ㆍReceived ‘Scientist and Technologist of the Month’ Award fromthe Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology and the Na-tional Research Foundation of Korea (March 2011)

ㆍRanked #1 in all WCU natural science fields during the interim eva-lution as the director of WCU enterprise at GNU

ㆍExpert advisor of the National Research Foundation of KoreaㆍSenior Editor of the Korea Chemical Society and international ad-visor to Nano-Metal Chemistry (Taylor & Francis)

ㆍPublished over 210 papers in international journals including CoordChem Rev and the highly reputable Accounts of Chemical Research

Prof. Lee Sang-yeol(Department of Biochemistry)ㆍDirector of the Systems & Synthetic Agrobiotech Center of Next GenerationBio Green 21 Enterprise sponsored by the Rural Development Administration

ㆍGovernment support of 100 billion won over ten years from 2011ㆍDirector of the National Core Research Center (2003~2010) – acquired “A”rating from the final evaluation on relevant enterprises

ㆍPublished two papers in Science, one in Cell, and over 200 papers in SCIㆍRegistered 16 domestic patents and 10 international patentsㆍMembership in the Korea Academy of Science and Technology (2004)ㆍReceived ‘Scientist of the Year’ Award (2004), ‘Scientist of the Month’ Award,KAIST Alumni Award, Gyeongnam Science Grand Prize (2006) and the Life ScienceAward from the Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology

ㆍReceived the ‘Community Service Grand Prize’ in the Environment Sectorfrom the National Assembly (2009)

ㆍProfessional member of the Planning and Budget Com-mittee for National Science and Technology (2006)ㆍChairperson of the Research Institute’s EvaluationCommittee (2011)ㆍProfessional member of the Science and Technol-ogy Committee of Agriculture and Fisheries (2011)

Prof. Chung Duck- hwa(Department of Food Engineering)ㆍFirst President of Good Agricultural Practices Associationㆍ�Member of the Food Sanction Committee of the Ministry ofHealth & Welfare, as well as many other positions in variousagricultural groups

ㆍChairperson of the Agricultural Product Quality Control Commit-tee of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

ㆍAdvisor of the Food Safety Committee of the Office of the PrimeMinister

ㆍAdvisor to the Green Growth Committee of the Rural Develop-ment Administration

Prof. Eun Young(Department of Nursing)ㆍReceived the first ‘GNU Best Teaching Award’ㆍProfessor of the Department of Nursing (RN,GNP, NCLEX-RN)

ㆍEditor of the Korean Society of Nursing Science;Chief Editor of Rheumatism Society

ㆍPublished papers regarding geriatric nursing inSSCI in 2008, 2009 and 2011.

ㆍAuthor of nursing books such as ‘Introduction toGeriatric Nursing’, ‘Adult Nursing’ and ‘Introduc-tion to Nursing Research’.

Prof. Han Sang-deok(Department of Chinese Language and Literature)ㆍReceived the first Best Teacher Award by GNUㆍDirector of Jinju Culture and Art FoundationㆍDirector of Chinese Study publication, committeemember of Research Institute of East Asian Litera-ture and Culture

ㆍPublished 20 books and 20 papers, and translated20 Chinese books

Research areas in the top 1% of impact factorㆍMathematics : ranked #1 in the nationㆍAgricultural sciences : ranked #2 in the nationㆍComputer sciences : ranked #3 in the nationㆍPlants/animal sciences : ranked #3 in the nation

Prof. Park Sang-sik(Department of Maritime Police Systems)ㆍReceived the first Best Teacher Award by GNUㆍNominated Best Teacher Award across the nation in 2011ㆍProfessional member of lectures on public officials' rightsand integrity for Prosecution Office, National PoliceAgency, National Correction Agency, etc

ㆍDirector of the Democratic Law Study Association, Mar-itime Police Society, Korea Association of Victimology, Ko-rean Association of Public Safety and Criminal Justice

ㆍPublished 'Crime and Human Right', 'Introduction to Crim-inal Law', and many others

GNU People

Prof. Jeong Jong-hwa(Department of Chemistry) ㆍPublished papers in Chem Soc Rev, (the world-renownedBritish chemistry journal), three years in a row

ㆍPublished over 120 papers in international journals in-cluding Angewandte Chemie and Advanced Materials,which are top-ranking journals

Prof. Yun Dae-jin(Department of Biochemistry)ㆍDirector of World Class University(WCU) Enterprise selected by the Ministry of Education,Science, and Technology* 1) received a total research fund of \10 billion since 2008, 2) marked a perfect score on peer eval-uation of WCU, 3) selected as the best enterprise across the nation during an interim evaluation

ㆍEstablished a lab in Purdue University(ranked #10 graduate program) in the USAㆍSigned an agreement to initiate a dual PhD degree program with Purdue University(firstprogram in the nation)

ㆍFor the first time, decoded plants genes living in the polar regions(publication in Nature Genetics)ㆍPublished over 130 SCI-level papers in Cell, Nature Genetics, PNAS, etc.ㆍReceived Best Publication Award by the Botanical Society of Korea(2010)ㆍReceived Academy Award by the Korea Society of Plant Biotechnology(2011)ㆍOrganizing chairperson of Korea-Germany plant biotechnology symposium(2009)ㆍOrganizing chairperson of Korea-China-Japan plant biotechnology symposium(2012)

Prof. Cho Tae-hwan(Department of Aerospace and SystemEngineering)ㆍReceived Merit Medal(Samiljang), NationalCamellia Medal(Dongbaekjang)

ㆍPresident of the Korean Society of Aeronau-tical & Space Sciences in 2000 and 2001

ㆍDean of GNU Graduate SchoolsㆍEstablished the Graduate School of Aero-space Specialization in collaboration withKARI and KAI

ㆍChairperson of Aviation and Railway Acci-dent Investigation Board belonging to theMinistry of Land, Transportation, and Mar-itime Affairs

Prof. Bae Hwa-ok(Department of Social Welfare)ㆍVice-Dean of the College of Social Sci-ences

ㆍListed in the 2011-2012 “MarquisWho’s Who” directory

ㆍPublished a paper in Child and YouthServices Review, listed in SSCI in 2007and 2009 respectively

ㆍPublished a paper in Chile Welfare,listed in SSCI in 2010

Gyeongsang is

the center of

intellectuals filled

with passion and

dreams

Information on Colleges & Graduate Schools

CollegesThe College of HumanitiesThe College of Social SciencesThe College of Natural SciencesThe College of Business The College of EngineeringThe College of Agriculture and Life SciencesThe College of LawThe College of EducationThe College of Veterinary MedicineThe College of NursingThe College of Marine SciencesThe College of Pharmacy

The Graduate School of Medicine

Graduate Schools

Professional Graduate SchoolsThe Graduate School of BusinessThe Graduate School of EducationThe Graduate School of IndustryThe Graduate School of Public AdministrationThe Graduate School of Aerospace SpecializationThe Graduate School of Public HealthThe Graduate School of Food and Medicine

Information on Colleges GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY36 37

Department of Korean Language & LiteratureThe Department of Korean Language & Literature is fo-cused on research and education on the Korean lan-guage and its literature. It has a goal of helpingstudents understand Korean language and literaturebetter, and looking at international literature.

Department of German Language &LiteratureThe Department of German Language & Literature willincrease understanding of German literature and cul-ture. With the ability to speak German, students will beable to work internationally.

Department of Russian StudiesThe Department of Russian Studies offers a joint-de-gree program with Transbaikal State University in Rus-sia and Semey State Pedagogical Institute inKazakhstan with an increased need to understandRussian culture, in light of the rapid changes in EasternEurope and the former USSR.

Department of French Language & LiteratureThe Department of French Language & Literature helpsstudents improve French proficiency and offers coursesin French literature and linguistics. It also aims to pro-mote French society, history, culture, and geography toits intellectual human capital.

Department of HistoryHistory teaches students to think about the changes inhuman society and the problems throughout time. Stu-dents will be able to better understand society and havea better outlook on the future.

Department of English Language & LiteratureBeing aware that English is a ‘must’ in a global society,the Department of English Language & Literature aimsto continually improve the English proficiency of its stu-dents. We constantly strive to nurture key human cap-ital towards becoming global leaders by providingin-depth English literature and linguistic programs.

Department of Chinese Language &LiteratureThe Department of Chinese Language and Literatureaims to foster professionals with a high level of speak-ing ability and understanding of Chinese culture throughtraining in the Chinese language and a critical appreci-ation of Chinese literature.

Department of PhilosophyPhilosophy seeks to acquire wisdom by understandingthe world and analyzing that knowledge. For this, theDepartment of Philosophy encourages students to un-derstand the meaning of both life and the world itselfin a critical manner. Our program is designed to culti-vate multimedia thinking, leading students toward pro-fessions suitable for our current society.

Department of Korean Classics in ChineseThe Department of Korean Classics in Chinese providessystematic programs for overall Korean study to helpfoster values, morality and humanitarianism in stu-dents. Through Confucian classics, the Apprentice clas-sics, and historical books, students can learn traditionalKorean culture and thought.

Department of Ethnic DanceConnections with universities which focus on the inves-tigation of overseas ethnic dances are considered im-portant in the Department of Ethnic Dance. From 2007,the Department of Ethnic Dance has operated a jointB.A. degree program with Sichuan University, China.

Educating students to become independent,

creative and ready for the 21st century

The College of Humanities offers 10 departments in language, history, philosophy and geography. There are

63 faculty members who teach and research with energy in order to nurture independent and creative human

capital. The affiliated Humanities Research Center (Korean, Oriental, and Occidental) and the Research Institute

of Gyeongnam Culture (Gyeongnam Cultural Research Center, Nammyung Study Research Center) pursue im-

portant values, organize local culture and pass it down to the next generation.

The College of Humanities

The College of Social Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences

The College of Business

The College of Engineering

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Law

The College of Education

The College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Nursing

The College of Marine Sciences

The College of Pharmacy

College ofHumanities

College of Social Sciences

Training students to become leaders in

a global society

Six departments are offered in the College of Social Sciences: Political Science, Economics, Sociol-

ogy, Psychology, Public Administration, and Social Welfare. The College of Social Sciences is the

core of the university, where students learn about social phenomena. In particular, the College of

Social Sciences teaches students to cope with the requirements of the times in this age of global-

ization and regionalization and cultivates talent to lead both Korean and international society. Stu-

dents can realize their dreams and design curricula for themselves for higher learning with connected

majors, double majors and completion of the teaching program. In addition, the College of Social

Sciences operates unique international programs through short-term and long-term overseas training

and supports students in obtaining licenses appropriate to their departments. The College also pres-

ents unique field education in social science such as ‘Study Tours and Public Institute Practices,’

‘Education for Democratic Citizens,’ ‘Psycho-Dramas,’ ‘Social Survey and Practice,’ and ‘Seminars

with Guest Specialists’, to teach them through experience. Thirty-nine excellent professors with

PhDs from eminent universities throughout the world help students in designing their academic and

future lives.

The College of Social Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences

The College of Business

The College of Engineering

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Law

The College of Education

The College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Nursing

The College of Marine Sciences

The College of Pharmacy

The College of Humanities

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY38 39Information on Colleges

Department of EconomicsThe Department of Economics provides a wide range of informationincluding pure theoretical economics as well as non-mainstreameconomics. This science covers globalization, financing-relatedtrends, information trends and ecological problems, as well as im-portant social and economic issues of the 21st century.

Department of Social WelfareThe Department of Social Welfare helps students acknowledge thelife quality problems of individuals and society and investigates so-cial problems such as children’s issues, women’s issues, handi-capped children’s issues, and juvenile delinquency, as influencedby modernization, industrialization, and urbanization.

Department of SociologyThe Department of Sociology provides students with opportunitiesto understand the complexity of modern industrial society and an-alyze the social problems of Korean society from various perspec-tives.

Department of PsychologyThis department covers various kinds of artificial intelligence,human factors, consulting, health, clinical psychology, industrialpsychology, consumers and advertising through scientific study ofhuman behaviors

Department of Political ScienceThis department systematically explores Korean politics and diplo-macy, international relations and various situations in foreign coun-tries and cultivates future leaders in this area.

Department of Public AdministrationThe Department of Public Administration equips students with ad-ministrative abilities and expertise through the study of adminis-tration processes, thus providing the workforce with skillsnecessary for the day to day operation of the nation.

Department of MicrobiologyMicrobiology is the study of bacteria, fungi and viruses, which make up60% of the earth biosphere. It is important because these microbes areclosely related to disease, food, and the environment, key factors in humanhealth. By using highly advanced molecular biology techniques, the Depart-ment of Microbiology teaches students about microbe metabolism, inheri-tance patterns, and interaction with their surroundings, as well as theirvariations. Labs and lectures will provide the necessary knowledge in ap-plied fields such as biological engineering, genetic engineering, the envi-ronment, and purification processes.

Department of BiologyBiology is the basis of public health, medicine, the environment, and agri-culture, and the Department of Biology educates students to be part of agreener 21st century.

Department of BiochemistryThe Department of Biochemistry looks at the chemical reactions requiredto maintain biological functions. Students will learn to play important rolesin developing new medicine and research in genetic engineering.

Department of Computer ScienceThis Department educates professionals in computer and information tech-nology to cope with globalization trends in an information-oriented society.

Department of InformaticsIn the upcoming ubiquitous period, people will use portable devices to ma-nipulate the information environment. The Department of Informatics con-ducts research working towards the facilitation of integrated informationtechnology and educates students to become professionals in the field ofembedded software.

Department of PhysicsPhysics investigates the universe, substance, and energy of natural phe-nomena. It is the basis for all natural and applied science.

Department of MathematicsThe Department of Mathematics provides programs of mathematical prob-lem-solving and techniques of computer use. Through programs, studentswill be equipped with the ability to analyze basic concepts of problems andfind creative solutions.

Department of Food Science and NutritionThe Department of Food Science and Nutrition aims to foster knowledgeof nutrition and the ability to help people in food selection so that nationaldiet can be improved, contributing to people’s health and well-being. It alsoaims to produce students equipped with food expertise.

Department of Clothing & TextilesClothing and Textiles is an applied science, as well as a synthesized studysince it studies clothing and textiles from a variety of perspectives such asPhysics, Chemistry, History, Psychology, Sociology, Art, and Physiology.

Department of Information StatisticsThe Department of Information Statistics teaches students information andskills in statistics with computer programs that can be used to collect,process, and analyze data in today’s society.

Department of Earth & Environmental ScienceThe Department of Earth & Environmental Science, studying the 4.6 billion-year-old Earth, is the indefinite study field, awaiting new students eager todiscover the unknown world. The Department primarily focuses on the studyof the history of the Earth, the status and origin of earth materials, phenom-ena of the earth’s crust and inner earth, natural disasters such as earth-quakes and volcanoes, exploration of energy and mineral resources,developing subterranean water and soil, and solving environmental pollu-tant issues. With this curriculum, the Department contributes to the har-mony between nature and humankind, and the sustaining of our future.

Department of ChemistryChemistry is a pure science dealing with the characteristics, properties andresponses of substances and the changes of energy. This Department cul-tivates the professionals needed in the advanced chemical materials field;they will be able to clarify the origin of materials and mechanisms, developnew energy resources, prevent and cure diseases, and take measuresagainst environments polluted by humans.

College of Natural

Sciences

Fostering creative scientific professionals

grounded on fundamental science

The College of Natural Sciences provides demand-centered learning programs to cultivate practical professionals

equipped with extensive knowledge of basic thinking that enables them to find solutions. We provide the optimum ed-

ucational atmosphere for our faculty and students, along with an enviable infrastructure to effectively deliver skills that

come from focusing on practice and experiment, and not only theory.

The College is moving forward towards GNU’s goal to become one of the top 10 universities in the world, with such en-

terprises as WCU, Next-generation Bio Green 21, and BK 21. Aiming to create a university of research and advanced

sciences for the 21st century, we are cultivating the best of those who will benefit mankind, and contribute to its im-

provement.

The College of Natural Sciences

The College of Business

The College of Engineering

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Law

The College of Education

The College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Nursing

The College of Marine Sciences

The College of Pharmacy

The College of Humanities

The College of Social Sciences

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY40 41Information on Colleges

Department of Management InformationSystemsThe Department of Management Information Systems de-velops students to play a core role in companies and or-ganizations. Students will acquire knowledge of and skillswith information, to bring about effectiveness and effi-ciency in management.

Department of Business AdministrationThe Department of Business Administration focuses on ed-ucating students with practical management skills to helpthem keep up with globalization. The Department of Busi-ness Administration also helps students to apply businessinformation to encountered problems as well as the abilityto adapt to new environments.

Department of International TradeThis department focuses on theoretical and practical edu-cation as required in the field. This includes trading of in-ternational financial products, electronic commercebetween countries, commercial transaction practices foreach country, and the present status of internationaleconomies.

Department of AccountingThis department seeks to produce accounting specialistswho understand theory and have practical abilities to ac-tively cope with changes in internal and external environ-ments. Studies include Revision of tax law, introduction ofnew management practices and introduction of interna-tional accounting standards (K-IFRS).

Intellectuals running the world

The College of Business helps student dreams come true. We prepare students with practical training, a

mentoring program that pairs each student up with a professor, and an improved curriculum that reflects

the changing business environment. Students also participate in the study-abroad programs to become

more competitive. The College of Business consists of the Department of Business Administration, the

Department of Management Information Systems, the Department of International Trade and the Depart-

ment of Accounting. The College has 27 professors involved in both education and research, and all stu-

dents have access to fully equipped facilities, language training labs, and study rooms. Opened at the end

of 2005, the ‘LG Pioneer Hall’ offers optimal study rooms for students preparing for various national exams.

Our graduates are pursuing their dreams by getting jobs in many industries, including manufacturing and

finance.

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY42 43Information on Colleges

The College of Business

The College of Engineering

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Law

The College of Education

The College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Nursing

The College of Marine Sciences

The College of Pharmacy

The College of Humanities

The College of Social Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences

College ofBusiness

Division of Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering gives students experience in differentsectors such as automobiles, mechanical plants, electronics,shipping, aerospace and steel industries, all of which are scat-tered throughout Gyeongnam, an area built on mechanical en-gineering.

Division of Nano and Advanced Materials Engineering(Polymer Science and Engineering / Metallurgicaland Materials Engineering / Ceramic Engineering)The Division of Nano & Advanced Materials Engineering edu-cates students to become outstanding experts in the part mate-rials field, a key national industry. With an excellent researchenvironment, we provide graduate programs aiming to cultivateintellectual researchers. Thanks to not only a favorable campuslocation, but also to large industries nearby, students at GNUenjoy enhanced employment opportunities.

Division of Industrial Systems Engineering(Industrial Engineering / Industrial Information Engineering)The Division of Industrial Systems Engineering is the first Indus-trial Information Engineering major, opened in 1997, in Koreaand has many related courses.

Department of Architectural EngineeringThe Department of Architectural Engineering fosters competentarchitectural engineers able to construct a pleasant living envi-ronment with high quality construction and an efficient environ-ment-control system, all on the basis of scientific knowledgeand technique.

Department of ArchitectureArchitecture is an integrated subject of art, humanities, and sci-ences. These subjects are reflected in the Department’s design-ing process. The Department of Architecture based on art andsciences produces world-recognized architects by offering abroad range of programs.

Department of Urban EngineeringThe Department of Urban Engineering studies methods andplans to make the land in urban areas beautiful and functional,with creative use of space. The Department of Urban Engineer-ing is the only program in Gyeongnam that puruses a convenientand smart-living environment by solving complicated and diverseurban issues such as housing, transportation and environment.

Department of Semiconductor EngineeringThe Department of Semiconductor Engineering educates stu-dents to work in the semiconductor industry, a leading industryin Korea. The department runs the Industrial-academic Collabo-ration enterprise to improve the program.

Department of Electrical EngineeringThe Department of Electrical Engineering aims to produce elec-trical scientists and technical experts who will lead the 21st cen-try high-tech electrical energy industry. It is equipped with anexcellent faculty and advanced experimental devices, teachesthe basic knowledge of electrical engineering, and develops suit-able and creative technology in response to the complexity of,and variations in, technology. By doing so, it helps students ac-quire the expertise necessary for many relevant industries. Be-cause of this focus, graduates end up working with companiessuch as Korea Electric Power Corporation, Samsung, Hyundai,LG, Hyosung and various research centers.

Department of Electronics EngineeringThe Department of Electronics Engineering was established in1985 to develop professionals in electronics technology. Weoffer classes in microwaves, AC circuits, multimedia signal ma-nipulation, communication systems and many others.

Department of Control and Instrumentation EngineeringThis is a future-oriented IT division, providing systematic curric-ula (IT based merged subjects, environmentally-friendly greengrowth energy with international competitiveness, control, ro-botics and mechatronics) based on Engineering Education Cer-tification requirements.

Department of Chemical and Biological EngineeringThe Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering inte-grates chemical engineering with bioengineering, soon to be aleading industry in the 21st century. Graduates will be proficientin bioengineering, information technology, nano technology, andenergy/environment technology.

Department of Civil EngineeringOur society requires economical, safe and comfortable publicfacilities. The Department of Civil Engineering is developingcompetent professionals who can plan, design, construct, main-tain and manage public facilities responsibly and from a base ofaccurate theories.

Department of Aerospace & System EngineeringThe Department of Aerospace & Systems Engineering focuseson fostering competent professionals from both undergraduateand graduate programs where they can learn the newest theo-ries and practical skills in aerospace engineering. Students learnabout application of renewable next-generation energy and thedesign and analysis of shipbuilding systems. Because there aremany industrial districts that specialize in aerospace, renewablenext-generation energy, mechanical parts and shipbuilding inthe communities around GNU, students can find jobs more eas-ily.

Digital Einstein leading science in

Korea

The College of Engineering is composed of three divisions (seven majors) and ten depart-

ments with 117 professors, and endeavors to guide future leaders in local innovation, and

to research the effectiveness of university-industry collaboration as well as next-genera-

tion techniques. With an emphasis on industry, creative experts will be made through

practical collaborative experience with enhancements in engineering design and field ex-

perience. Currently, the introduction of a minimal credit system in the College of Engineer-

ing allows students to obtain knowledge from different fields of specialization. An

Accreditation Board for Engineering Education in Korea has been introduced to provide

engineering students with educational programs that are consistent with global standards.

The College of Engineering

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Law

The College of Education

The College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Nursing

The College of Marine Sciences

The College of Pharmacy

The College of Humanities

The College of Social Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences

The College of Business

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY44 45Information on Colleges

College ofEngineering

Department of Agricultral EconomicsThis department aims to cultivate an ability to properly deter-mine and provide solutions for agricultural economics and policythrough the application of economic theory and biological knowl-edge of agriculture and related industries.

Division of Environmental Forest Sciences(Forest Environmental Resources / Environmental Forest Products)Forest Environmental Resources is about comprehensive man-agement, preservation, and use of forest resources. Environmen-tal Forest Products studies the physical and dynamic features offorests, bio-energy, development of new medicine, pulp & papermanufacture, development of new wood materials, and woodhousing using the most environmentally-friendly, value-addedmaterials.

Department of AgricultureThis Department intensively studies crop bio-engineering andproduction, as well as the crops themselves.

Department of Animal BioscienceThis Department covers basic and applied science of dairy mi-crobes, breeding of forage crop molecules, rumination nutrition,microbe engineering, nano foods, animal physiological functionand metabolism, and animal embryology. It aims to provide stu-dents with the ability to take the lead in animal industries in thefuture, using their comprehensive knowledge of this area.

Department of Food EngineeringThis Department covers the theory and technology required forproduction of healthy food that modern people want, togetherwith processing technology and principles of ordinary processed,convenient, and fast foods, as well as traditional and favoritefoods.

Department of HorticultureThis Department covers the theory and technology of adjustmentof the environment for horticulture, breeding, processing, har-vesting, production, culture, and propagation of vegetables, fruit,flowers, and landscape gardening plants.

Department of Applied BiologyThis Department, studying vegetable diseases, insects, eel-worm, and weeds that hinder plants growth, fosters plant spe-cialists and applies such knowledge to development andproduction of plants.

Department of Animal HusbandryThis Department aims to train students who can lead the animaland life science industries in the 21st century. It provides a field-oriented education, applying the latest technology in a special-ized, customized program.

Department of Environmental Life ChemistryThis Department develops personnel for biotechnology (BT) andenvironmental technology (ET) who will take the lead in the in-formation society of the 21st century. The main career areas in-clude development of useful substances through proteinengineering, development of functional crops, bio-medicine, andenvironmental restoration systems.

Department of Bio-Industrial and Machinery EngineeringThis Department aims to develop theory and apply technologyto the design, manufacture, and use of devices and machinesrequired in the production, processing, storage, selection, trans-portation and management of food, farm products, livestockproducts and marine products. It also seeks to contribute to im-proving the environment, as well as adding value and produc-tivity of agricultural and biological resources.

Department of Regional Environment Foundation EngineeringThis Department studies the rural areas and open spaces of thecountry. The Department of Regional Environment FoundationEngineering is a unique department that studies the creation ofagricultural foundations such as agricultural and fishing water,irrigation and water supply, readjustment of arable land, andcreation of agricultural land. It also studies agricultural facilities(greenhouses, stalls, etc.) and the storage of agricultural prod-ucts, as well as agricultural planning to improve the quality oflife for communities and tourism in the countryside. This Depart-ment exists in only 10 universities nationwide.

College ofAgriculture

and LifeSciences

The research hub of agriculture and

life sciences in Korea

As the only university in the province that was selected as a World Class Graduate Program enterprise of BK21 for the

agriculture and life science area, this College pursues excellence in the study of Agriculture and Life Sciences engineering

(plant engineering, animal engineering, food microbe engineering and agriculture environment engineering). The College

of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the fundamental matrix of Gyeongsang National University, has been cultivating students

who will promote reasonable production and use of agricultural livestock, environmental preservation of land and rural

villages while improving living standards, production and safe food supply. Seventy-eight professors provide education,

study and services to students, and volunteer work is carried out regionally in technical instruction and re-education of

persons in the agriculture industry.

This College successfully completed the NURI project (managed by MEST) and was selected as a managing university

in the 2nd stage of the BK21, reflecting an appreciation of it scapabilities.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Law

The College of Education

The College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Nursing

The College of Marine Sciences

The College of Pharmacy

The College of Humanities

The College of Social Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences

The College of Business

The College of Engineering

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY46 47Information on Colleges

Delivering ethical justice

The College of Law aims to develop law students who will be internationally com-

petitive as law professionals by including a variety of case studies and mock trials

as well as academically intensive course work. The College constructs an excellent

education infrastructure with 20 specialized professors of law and 10 adjunct pro-

fessors with significant numerous field experience in various fields. The College has

an exclusive library for law students, large classrooms with multimedia equipment,

and ‘DaeGyeong Academy,’ equipped with study rooms and computer labs all law

students can use. The College also has the ‘LG Pioneer Hall’and various subsidy pro-

grams to support those taking the bar examination. The College has the ‘GNU Kim

Soon-geum Scholarship Foundation’ (6 billion won in funding from private assets)

and many other scholarship programs. Upon graduation, students work as law pro-

fessionals in public offices, business enterprises, academia, financial institutions,

and the mass media. The Institute of Law, which is closely connected to the College

of Law, focuses its research on ways to stabilize the legal culture of the region and

aims for continuous regional improvement with research studies on laws and provi-

sion of legal consultations and operation of an EU Institute.

The College of Law

The College of Education

The College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Nursing

The College of Marine Sciences

The College of Pharmacy

The College of Humanities

The College of Social Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences

The College of Business

The College of Engineering

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Department of LawThe root of the Department of Law is the College of Law and Economy establishedin 1980. In 1987, the Department of Law was separated from the College of Lawand Economy and was promoted as the only College of Law at a national universityin Gyeongnam province. The Department of Law constructed the Institute of Lawto research the legal sub-culture and issues and established Master and Doctoralprograms to play a leading role in the legal research of Gyeongnam province andKorea. Including an exclusive library for law students, the Department of Law hasfacilities to support those taking the bar exam, such as reading rooms and exampreparation rooms.

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College ofLaw

Department of EducationThe Department of Education is the foundation of the College ofEducation and aims to foster expertise in a wide range of educa-tional areas through scientific research and training.

Department of Korean EducationSpeech and writing are the basic fibers that develop thought andkeep a nation together. This Department cultivates excellence inteaching with a basic knowledge of Korean language as well asrelated skills.

Department of History EducationThe Department of History Education establishes the educationalcurriculum from which secondary school teachers can be exposedto a wide range of national and international history, as well asgaining research skills as history professionals.

Department of English EducationThis Department aims to provide individuals with a good commandof English according to global standards. Our students are creativeand active in international exchange, and pursue English educationby focusing on improving their understanding of the cultures ofEnglish-speaking countries.

Department of Ethics EducationThe Department of Ethics Education aims to raise awareness ofvalues, cultivating future secondary school teachers who can leadethics education in current schools and in a society where confu-sion abounds as to the individual’s sense of value.

Department of Social Science EducationThis Department creates teachers who have a wide range ofknowledge on general social science education (politics, econom-ics, society, culture, and law) as well as various sociological theo-ries.

Department of Japanese EducationThe Department of Japanese Education researches the life andculture of the Japanese people, and helps students gain proficiencyin Japanese. Every year, the Department sends students to Japan-ese universities as exchange students. It also seeks to improve thequality of education on Japan, and an understanding of its cultureand society.

Department of Geography EducationThis Department’s curriculum focuses on theories of the processof change, geographical features, and the purpose of land, thearena of human activity.

Department of Home Economics EducationThis Department aims to cultivate teachers for secondary schoolhome economics education who have the virtue and knowledge tocope with modern society as well as tradition, through practice andinformation on various areas of home economics, including food,clothing, shelter, and children.

Department of Physics EducationThe Department of Physics Education teaches the fundamentalconcepts of physics and research methodology. It aims to develophigh quality secondary school physics teachers.

Department of Biology EducationThe Department of Biology Education teaches fundamental con-cepts of biology through theory and practice. The Department alsohelps students to increase scientific thought, their abilities to solveproblems, apply information, and create biology lessons with ICT.

Department of Mathematics EducationA nation’s ability in mathematics is the fundamental source of in-ternational competitiveness. The Department of Mathematics Ed-ucation provides full support to mathematics students with logicalanalysis, skills, creative thought, application, and intelligent judg-ment.

Department of Chemistry EducationThe Department of Chemistry Education balances its curriculumwith two branches: Education of Subject Content, and Subject Ed-ucation. It is helping to create high quality secondary school teach-ers by establishing educational programs which meet the needs ofa globalized and information-centered society.

Department of Art EducationThe Department of Art Education deals with professional areas likeKorean painting, Western painting, carving, modeling, and design.Its aim is to develop competent art teachers who can help studentsincrease their sense of aesthetics and value, as well as provide abalanced personality.

Department of Music EducationWhen compared to other universities, GNU’s Department of MusicEducation places more emphasis on national classical music anddeals with subjects necessary for real educational settings. TheDepartment also allows students to take piano and vocal musicprograms earlier, depending on their abilities, and encourages thestudy of music theory and either a wind or string instrument.

Department of Physical EducationThis Department aims to cultivate a social, mental, and physicalbalance in its graduates. For over 35 years this Department has fo-cused on specialized programs that reinforce professional skillsand personality. A special program is also available to improvethe employment rate of students into the teaching field.

The center of education, responsible

for the future

The College of Education cultivates creativity and professionalism among its students, the school beliefs

of respect, ‘good people create good people,’ and the ‘spirit of adventure.’ With a faculty of 90 teaching

staff, the College operates programs for building professional development and good rapport, and seeks

to cultivate creative secondary school teachers who can adapt to their future academic community. Span-

ning 40 years and 13,000 graduates, this College will play a critical role as the hub for cultivation of sec-

ondary school teachers in Gyeongnam.

The College of Education

The College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Nursing

The College of Marine Sciences

The College of Pharmacy

The College of Humanities

The College of Social Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences

The College of Business

The College of Engineering

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Law

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College ofEducation

Department of Pre-Veterinary Medicine The Department of Pre-Veterinary Medicine is atwo-year preparatory course in the natural sci-ences, safety management in the field of envi-ronmental hygiene, and basic medical scienceand life engineering. It allows students to per-form experiments on animals before starting aregular course in Veterinary Medicine.

Department of Veterinary MedicineStudents in the Department of Veterinary Medi-cine take four years of regular veterinary coursesto be competent veterinarians and life scientistsafter completing two years of pre-veterinarycourses. After passing the national examinationsfor veterinarians upon graduating, and with a vet-erinarian licence, students not only work as vet-erinarians in diagnosing, preventing, and curinganimal diseases but also work in various nationalinstitutes to research the management of com-mon human and animal diseases, as well as con-trolling the inflow of malignant diseases. TheDepartment of Veterinary Medicine aims to edu-cate students to be the best in the field of Vet-erinary Medicine.

Warm-hearted veterinarians who

respects all living creatures

The College of Veterinary Medicine was founded to train students to diagnose, cure, and prevent

animal diseases. It offers specialization in veterinary-related fish diseases, medical science, public

health, hygiene, biotechnology, agricultural and livestock science, and environmental conservation

to enhance the wellbeing of both man and animal. With 20 professors involved in education and

research, the College is also equipped with high tech facilities as well as an affiliated veterinary

teaching hospital. The six-year academic program consists of two years of pre-veterinary courses

followed by four years of regular veterinary courses.

The College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Nursing

The College of Marine Sciences

The College of Pharmacy

The College of Humanities

The College of Social Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences

The College of Business

The College of Engineering

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Law

The College of Education

Information on Colleges GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY52 53

College of VeterinaryMedicine

Department of NursingThe undergraduate program of the Department of Nursing op-erates a curriculum focusing on developing students’nursingabilities. The graduate program is comprised of two majorcourses (Clinical Nursing, Nursing Management & CommunityHealth Nursing) and offers several programs such as geronto-logical and oncological nursing.

Nursing professionals that

put the health of human beings first

The main objectives of the College of Nursing are, in the undergraduate program, to equip

nurses with knowledge, skills and the best attitude for disease management and prevention,

and in the graduate program, to foster nursing scholars, researchers and clinical nursing lead-

ers.

The College of Nursing

The College of Marine Sciences

The College of Pharmacy

The College of Humanities

The College of Social Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences

The College of Business

The College of Engineering

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Law

The College of Education

The College of Veterinary Medicine

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College ofNursing

Department of Fisheries Business AdministrationThe Department of Fisheries Business Administration aimsto develop professional Fisheries professionals with decisionmaking/management skills and feasible management tech-niques which can be applied to fisheries corporationsthrough theory and practice.

Department of Mechanical Systems EngineeringThe Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering pro-motes the development of personnel in the fields of high techtransport machinery, shipbuilding materials, and vesselparts. In addition, the Department of Marine Machinery Sys-tems provides students with opportunities for practical ex-perience through a MOU and internship contracts withnearby large scale shipbuilding companies, which will behelpful in providing employment opportunities.

Department of Energy & Mechanical EngineeringMechatronics is a combination of existing mechanics, elec-tronics and studies of electricity and creating a new designand engineering paradigm. The Department of Energy & Me-chanical Engineering is taking leadership in the industry, andaims for comprehensive automation of specialized mechan-ics in industry infrastructure.

Department of Information and Communication EngineeringThe Department of Information and Communication Engi-neering was established to develop competent experts in thefield of hi-tech information and communication in current so-ciety based on computers and an information super-highway.

Department of Naval Architecture andOcean EngineeringWith the aim of fostering state-of-the-art technologies whichwill take the lead in shipbuilding and ocean engineering, theDepartment provides subjects with the opportunity to studyadvanced ships (oil tankers, container ships and LNG carri-ers) and advanced technologies in designing and building oildrillships and offshore structures.

The Department of Maritime Police SystemsSovereignty over national waters is becoming more impor-tant in the 21st century. The Department of Maritime PoliceSystems teaches students how to keep the ocean safe andclean, control fishing in national waters, and engage inocean rescue. Graduates will be competent and creative pro-fessionals ready to lead.

Department of Marine Life ScienceStudents in the Department of Marine Life Science will en-gage in research in the fields of Natural Science (Physiology,Ecology, Biology, Marine Biology) and Applied Science (cul-tivating and managing marine resources).

Department of Marine Food and Life Science Engineering The Department of Marine Food and Life Science Engineer-ing aims to foster in students the ability to apply their knowl-edge of marine resources. The Department of Marine Foodand Life Science Engineering also explores ways to resolvefood problems by using marine resources useful in medicineand other industries.

Department of Ocean Civil EngineeringMany countries are focusing their strength in marine con-struction to secure future resources such as artificial islandsand marine airports by putting an emphasis on marine de-velopment. Under these circumstances, the Department ofOcean Civil Engineering provides a field-based education tai-lored to the field of land reclamation.

Department of Ocean Environmental EngineeringThe Department of Ocean Environmental Engineering hasbeen established as a specialized institution for dealing withthe increasing problem of ocean pollution. It aims to fostersophistication in experts who will work creatively in the en-vironment industry in the future.

Blue ocean of Marine Sciences leading

the era of the South Sea

The College of Marine Sciences is located in Tongyeong, Gyeongnam province, which is the heart of the southern coast

of the peninsula. It is also the place where General Lee Soon Shin won a number of naval battles against Japan during

the 1590s, and the birthplace of composer Yun Yi Sang. The College of Marine Sciences aims to produce graduates to

lead the age of the south coast. The College has been actively involved in the country’s major programs such as the

project to promote the development of the pearl industry in Tongyeong (the Regional Innovation Specialized Project

(RIS)), the Institute of Marine Industry, the New University for Regional Innovation (NURI) in machinery engineering and

the 2nd phase of the Brain Korea 21 (BK21) project in environment cooling energy machine engineering. The College has

also been involved in the UN project of continuous development education as a responsible college. Offering both grad-

uate and undergraduate courses (with 10 undergraduate majors and 10 graduate majors) the College has fully-equipped

ships, the New Sea and the Cham Sea, for student training.

The College of Marine Sciences

The College of Pharmacy

The College of Humanities

The College of Social Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences

The College of Business

The College of Engineering

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Law

The College of Education

The College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Nursing

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College of Marine

Sciences

Information on GNU’s pharmacy school tracks• Clinical pharmacists who understand the status of local public health, and are ready to serve• Industrial pharmacists who produce and distribute medication and participate in welfare policy• Research pharmacists who will creatively overcome challenges to develop new drugs, able to understand the newestpharmaceutical news

Department of PharmacyThe Department of Pharmacy educates students on a global level. Students choose the specialized track that is right forthem and receive practical training towards becoming clinical, research and industrial pharmacists. Upon graduation, theyare able to contribute to the local health system and become leaders in the international pharmaceutical field.

Pharmacists on an international level

able to work anywhere in the world

The College of Pharmacy was established in 2011 with the goal of educating creative, research

pharmacists ready for challenges. They also learn to communicate with patients. Through three

special tracks, students are trained to lead in the field of bioscience and serve the public health

sector.

The College of Pharmacy

The College of Humanities

The College of Social Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences

The College of Business

The College of Engineering

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The College of Law

The College of Education

The College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Nursing

The College of Marine Sciences

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College ofPharmacy

The passion and spirit of Hippocrates

The Graduate School of Medicine sets four educational objectives: ‘cultivate autonomy of learning’,

‘develop adaptability to changing environments’, ‘nurture applicability of information and knowledge’

and ‘promote a positive interdependent outlook’. With 150 professors, the Graduate School of Med-

icine endeavors to achieve these educational objectives through thorough management of school

affairs and individual guidance of students school work. For a more patient-centered education, the

Graduate School of Medicine has switched educational methods from individual to integrated sub-

jects and has enhanced clinical training and problem-solving. In addition, the Graduate Medical

School dormitory is under construction now, and plans are in the works to provide reading rooms

and a clinical training center for students with an aim to foster competitiveness and a good educa-

tional environment.

As the only tertiary hospital in Gyeongnam province and the eastern part of Jeonnam province,

Gyeongsang National University Hospital is equipped with superior medical facilities and has played

an important role in producing competent doctors. Additionally, the natural surroundings of

Gyeongsang National University Hospital (Nam River, Mt. Jiri, and the South Sea) help create an in-

tellectual quality of life in students.

Department of MedicineMedical SciencesAnatomy / Physiology / Biochemistry / Pathology / Pharmacology / Microbiology / Preventive Medicine / Parasitology/ Medical Education

Clinical MedicineInternal Medicine / Surgery / OB/GYN / Pediatrics / Psychiatry / Neurology / Dermatology / Orthopedics / CardiothoracicSurgery / Neuro Surgery / Plastic Surgery / Urology / Otolaryngology / Ophthalmology / Radiation Oncology / Radiology/ Anesthesiology / Diagnostic Medicine / Rehabilitation / Dentistry / Emergency Medicine

Graduate School of Medicine

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY60 61Graduate Schools

We complete vision with passion and ambition

GNU’s graduate schools sponsor the Brain Korea 21 (BK21) enterprise and participate in Human Korea (HK), and consist of 3 divisions with 85 departments

for masters programs, 3 divisions with 83 departments for PhD programs, 3 divisions with 58 departments for joint masters-PhD programs. Resources are

focused on educating students to become competitive leading researchers.

Brain Korea 21 (BK21) Enterprise Sponsor

Human Korea (HK) Enterprise Participant

An elevated support and infrastructure for

inquisitive spirits, Graduate Schools of Professional

Studies of GNU are different

In order to continue advancing on our endless academic path, passion and effort are as necessary as the taking of that first step.

Quench your thirst for knowledge and resolve to immerse yourself in your studies here.

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY62 63Graduate Schools

Graduate School of BusinessThe Graduate School of Business aims to develop competent professionalswho will take a leading role in this age of globalization. The School offersan ideal environment for scientific research on business strategies thatwill allow graduates to boost the competitiveness of the companies theywork for.Department of Business Administration (Business Major)

Graduate School of EducationThe Graduate School of Education’s mission is to develop more effectiveteaching methods and to further train professional educators who will leadthe education system in Korea. It is the largest School, with 31 depart-ments.Department of Education (majors: Educational Philosophy, Educa-tional Administration, Educational Psychology, Lifelong Education,Educational Methodology, Ethics Education, History Education,Social Studies Education, Geography Education, Korean LanguageEducation, English Language Education, German Language Edu-cation, French Language Education, Japanese Language Educa-tion, Korean Classics in Chinese Education, Philosophy Education,Mathematics Education, Physics Education, Chemistry Education,Biology Education, Nutritional Education, Home Economics Edu-cation, Music Education, Fine Arts Education, Physical Education,Agricultural Education, Machinery and Materials Education, Elec-tricity, Electronics and Telecommunications Education, ComputersEducation, Earth Science Education, Education for the Gifted)

Graduate School of IndustryThe Graduate School of Industry was established to develop professionalsto serve as leaders in technological advances and industrial development.At present, master’s degree courses in 30 majors from eight departmentsare offered in evening classes only. A non-degree course for advanced in-dustrial management is also available.Architectural Engineering (majors: Architectural Engineering, CivilEngineering, and Urban Engineering), Manufacturing TechnologyEngineering (majors: Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Agri-cultural Machinery Engineering, Applied Chemical Engineering,Industrial Systems Engineering, Forestry Engineering, Nano & Ad-vanced Materials Engineering, Environment Engineering), Electri-cal/Electronics Engineering (majors: Electrical Engineering,Electronics Engineering, Information Element Engineering, Controland Measurement Engineering, Electronic Material Engineering),Computer Information Science (majors: Multimedia, Software, In-formation Management, Information and Communication), Biolog-ical Resources and the Environment (majors: Agriculture and theEnvironment, Horticulture, Applied Biological Environment,Forestry and Resources, Dairy Science, Eco-Friendly Animal Hus-

bandry), Environment and Bio-Engineering (majors: Environmentand Bio-Engineering, Local Development, Food Engineering, Ma-rine Environmental Engineering), Resource and EnvironmentalEconomics (majors: Resource and Environmental Economics)

Graduate School of Public AdministrationThe Graduate School of Public Administration’s main objective is to de-velop professionals who will effectively contribute to national and regionaldevelopment. It also takes a leading role in providing re-education oppor-tunities to administrative professionals who currently hold positions in gov-ernment.Public Administration (Administration and Policy), Local Govern-ment (Local Government), Safety Administration (Security Admin-istration), Judicial Administration (Judicial Administration),Labor & Industrial Relations (Labor & Industrial Relations), Indus-trial Psychology (Industrial Psychology, Industry Counselling)

The Graduate School of Aerospace Specialization The Graduate School of Aerospace Specialization was established by col-laboration between Gyeongsang National University, Korea Aerospace Re-search Institute, and Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd., to foster technologydevelopment in the national aerospace field. The Graduate School of Aero-space Specialization aims to develop professionals who can support thespecialized industry foundations of regions through synergy of educationand science technology. The Graduate School of Aerospace Specializationshares research centers and the development of human resources and col-laborative research in specialized aerospace fields.Department of Aerospace Engineering

Graduate School of Public HealthWith the call for specialized institutions in such areas as health, medicine,environment and food, the Graduate School of Public Health has been es-tablished to nurture experts in public health which will play a pivotal rolein health-related projects in local communities, improving health, and ad-ministration of health information and medicine.Department of Public Health (Health Management, EnvironmentalHealth)

Graduate School of Food and MedicineUsing modern technologies, research is done to produce and managefood & drugs safely and efficiently. Ultimately, we hope to increase thepublic welfare and health. Department of Food and Medicine (Food Safety, Hospitality, HealthFood Management, Social Administration and Pharmacy, ClinicalMedicine-Hospitals, Medical Engineering)

Graduate School Professional Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools3 divisions with 85 departments

Humanities and SocialSciencesDepartment of Korean Lan-guage & LiteratureDepartment of GermanStudiesDepartment of RussianStudiesDepartment of EthnicDancesDepartment of French Lan-guage & LiteratureDepartment of HistoryDepartment of English Lan-guage & LiteratureDepartment of Chinese Lan-guage & LiteratureDepartment of PhilosophyDepartment of Korean Clas-sics in ChineseDepartment of EconomicsDepartment of InternationalRelationsDepartment of Social Wel-fareDepartment of SociologyDepartment of PsychologyDepartment of Public Ad-ministrationDepartment of BusinessManagementDepartment of ManagementInformationDepartment of InternationalTradeDepartment of AccountingDepartment of AgriculturalEconomicsDepartment of LawDepartment of EducationDepartment of Ethics Educa-tionDepartment of Social Sci-ence EducationDepartment of FisheriesBusiness Administration

Natural SciencesDepartment of Applied LifeSceinceDepartment of NursingDepartment of PhysicsDepartment of MicrobiologyDepartment of BiologyDepartment of MathematicsDepartment of Food and Nu-tritionDepartment of Clothing &TextilesDepartment of ComputerScience

Department of Environmen-tal ScienceDepartment of InformationalStatisticsDepartment of InformationScienceDepartment of ChemistryDepartment of AgriculturalEngineeringDepartment of Applied Biol-ogyDepartment of Bio-Industrialand Machinery EngineeringDepartment of Forest Re-sourcesDepartment of Forest Prod-ucts EngineeringDepartment of Science Edu-cationDepartment of Marine LifeScienceDepartment of Marine Pro-duction EngineeringDepartment of Pharmacy

EngineeringDivision of Mechanical andAerospace EngineeringDivision of Nano and Ad-vanced Materials Engineer-ingDepartment of ArchitecturalEngineeringDepartment of Urban Engi-neeringDepartment of IndustrialSystems EngineeringDepartment of Electrical En-gineeringDepartment of ElectronicsEngineeringDepartment of Semiconduc-tor EngineeringDepartment of Control andInstrumentation EngineeringDepartment of Civil Engi-neeringDepartment of Chemical En-gineeringDepartment of MechanicalSystems EngineeringDepartment of Mechanicaland Precision EngineeringDepartment of Informationand Communication Engi-neeringDepartment of MarineFood & Life Science Engi-neeringDepartment of Marine CivilEngineeringDepartment of Marine Envi-ronmental EngineeringDepartment of Naval Archi-tecture & Ocean Engineering

Arts and Physical EducationDepartment of Fine ArtsDepartment of Music

Department of Sports Stud-ies

MedicineDepartment of VeterinaryMedicineDepartment of Medicine

Interdisciplinary DepartmentsDepartment of NeurologicalBiologyDepartment of Marine Sci-enceDepartment of JapaneseStudiesDepartment of EnvironmentProtectionDepartment of Oversea AreaStudiesDepartment of Culture Con-tentsDepartment of Media andInformationDepartment of Politics andEconomicsDepartment of Medicine andLife Science

Industrial-Academic Col-laborationDepartment of MechanicalEngineeringDepartment of AgricultureLife and ResourcesDepartment of Animal Re-sourcesDepartment of Bio- Materi-als EngineeringDepartment of Materials En-gineering

PhD Programs3 divisions with 83 departments

Humanities and SocialSciencesDepartment of Korean Lan-guage & LiteratureDepartment of GermanStudiesDepartment of Ethnic DanceDepartment of French Lan-guage & LiteratureDepartment of HistoryDepartment of English Lan-guage & LiteratureDepartment of Chinese Lan-guage & LiteratureDepartment of Philosophy Department of Korean Clas-sics in ChineseDepartment of EconomicsDepartment of InternationalRelations

Department of Social Wel-fareDepartment of SociologyDepartment of PsychologyDepartment of Public Ad-ministrationDepartment of Business Ad-ministrationDepartment of Managementand InformationDepartment of InternationalTradeDepartment of AccountingDepartment of AgriculturalEconomicsDepartment of LawDepartment of EducationDepartment of Ethics Educa-tionepartment of Korean Educa-tionDepartment of Social Sci-ence EducationDepartment of English Edu-cationDepartment of FisheriesBusiness Administration

Natural SciencesDepartment of Applied Biol-ogyDepartment of NursingDepartment of PhysicsDepartment of MicrobiologyDepartment of BiologyDepartment of MathematicsDepartment of Food and Nu-tritionDepartment of Clothing &TextilesDepartment of ComputerScienceDepartment of Earth Envi-ronment ScienceDepartment of InformationalStatisticsDepartment of InformationScienceDepartment of ChemistryDepartment of AgriculturalEngineeringDepartment of Applied Biol-ogyDepartment of Bio-Industrialand Machinery EngineeringDepartment of Forest Re-sourcesDepartment of Forest Prod-uct EngineeringDepartment of MathematicsEducationDepartment of Home Eco-nomics EducationDepartment of Science Edu-cationDepartment of Marine LifeScienceDepartment of Marine Pro-duction Engineering

EngineeringDivision of Mechanical andAerospace EngineeringDivision of Nano and Ad-vanced Materials Engineer-ingDepartment of ArchitecturalEngineeringDepartment of Urban Engi-neeringDepartment of IndustrialSystems EngineeringDepartment of Electrical En-gineeringDepartment of ElectronicsEngineeringDepartment of Semiconduc-tor EngineeringDepartment of Control andInstrumentation EngineeringDepartment of Civil Engi-neeringDepartment of ChemistryEngineeringDepartment of MechanicalSystems EngineeringDepartment of Mechanicaland Precision EngineeringDepartment of Informationand Communication Engi-neeringDepartment of Marine Foodand Life EngineeringDepartment of Ocean CivilEngineeringDepartment of Marine Envi-ronmental EngineeringDepartment of Naval Archi-tecture & Ocean Engineering

Arts and Sports StudiesDepartment of Sports Stud-ies

MedicineDepartment of VeterinaryMedicineDepartment of Medicine

Interdisciplinary DepartmentDepartment of NeurologicalBiologyDepartment of Marine Sci-enceDepartment of JapaneseStudiesDepartment of Environmen-tal ProtectionDepartment of Politics andEconomicsDepartment of Medicine andLife

Industrial-Academic Col-laborationDepartment of MechanicalEngineeringDepartment of AgricultureLife and Resources

Department of Animal Re-sourcesDepartment of Bio-MaterialsEngineeringDepartment of Materials En-gineeringDepartment of Electrical andElectronics Engineering

Joint Masters andPhD programs3 divisions with 58 departments

Humanities and SocialSciencesDepartment of Korean Lan-guage & LiteratureDepartment of Ethnic DanceDepartment of French Lan-guage & LiteratureDepartment of Chinese Lan-guage & LiteratureDepartment of Korean Clas-sics in ChineseDepartment of InternationalRelationsDepartment of Public Ad-ministrationDepartment of AccountingDepartment of AgriculturalEconomicsDepartment of LawDepartment of Ethics Educa-tionDepartment of FisheriesBusiness Administration

Natural SciencesDepartment of Applied Biol-ogyDepartment of NursingDepartment of MicrobiologyDepartment of BiologyDepartment of MathematicsDepartment of Clothing &TextilesDepartment of ComputerScienceDepartment of Earth Envi-ronment ScienceDepartment of InformationalStatisticsDepartment of InformationScienceDepartment of ChemistryDepartment of AgriculturalEngineeringDepartment of Applied Biol-ogyDepartment of Bio-Industrialand Machinery EngineeringDepartment of Forest Re-sourcesDepartment of Forest Prod-ucts Engineering

Department of Science Edu-cationDepartment of Marine LifeScienceDepartment of Marine Pro-duction Engineering

EngineeringDepartment of Mechanicaland Aerospace EngineeringDepartment of Nano andAdvanced Materials Engi-neeringDepartment of ArchitecturalEngineeringDepartment of IndustrialSystems EngineeringDepartment of Electrical En-gineeringDepartment of ElectronicsEngineeringDepartment of Semiconduc-tor EngineeringDepartment of Control andInstrumentation EngineeringDepartment of Civil Engi-neeringDepartment of Chemical En-gineeringDepartment of MechanicalSystems EngineeringDepartment of Mechanicaland Precision EngineeringDepartment of Informationand Communication Engi-neeringDepartment of Marine Foodand Life Science EngineeringDepartment of Marine CivilEngineeringDepartment of Marine Envi-ronmental Engineering

MedicineDepartment of VeterinaryMedicineDepartment of Medicine

Interdisciplinary DepartmentsDepartment of NeurologicalBiologyDepartment of Marine Sci-enceDepartment of JapaneseStudiesDepartment of EnvironmentProtectionDepartment of Politics andEconomicsDepartment of Medicine andLife Science

Industrial-Academic Col-laborationDepartment of MechanicalEngineeringDepartment of Bio-MaterialsEngineeringDepartment of Materials En-gineering

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY64 65Research Centers

Extensive output of professionalresearch towards globalization

Humanities and Social SciencesResearch Institute of Gyeongnam Culture (RIGNC)The RIGNC is concerned with the cultural heritage of Gyeongnam province. It consistsof the Gyeongnam Culture Research Center and Nammyeong Institute. The Gyeong-nam Culture Research Center discovers and systematizes ancient documents regard-ing the province with the assistance of the Korea Research Foundation, whileNammyeong Institute is devoted to in-depth research in Nammyeong Studies throughacademic conferences and offers various lectures on Nammyeong Studies to thepublic.

Education Research Institute (ERI)ERI tackles educational problems in general and contributes to the development ofpractical education in the field. To achieve these objectives, the institute has beenintegrated with three centers concerned with different educational goals: the Re-search Center of Secondary Education, the Research Center of Science Education,and the Research Center of Sports for All.

Institute of Global and Area Studies (IGAS)IGAS consists of three organizations: the Center for Area Studies, the Peace andHuman Rights Center, and the Institute of Japanese Culture, with a focus on areastudies, with education and activities concerning unification and peace. IGAS is aplatform for research and discussion in the humanities and social sciences, and foroverseas area information and other relevant knowledge.

Institute for Social Sciences (ISS)The ISS is composed of two research centers known as the Business and EconomicsResearch Center and the Center for Social Sciences. It encourages and coordinatesinterdisciplinary research studies covering various fields in the social sciences, suchas business administration and economics. Under the GNU Long-Term DevelopmentPlan, the ISS has been tasked to specialize in labor issues. In 2001, the institute wasappointed as a leading research center and has been supported by the Korea Re-search Foundation to carry out international joint research related to globalization,alternative globalization activities and alternative societal and economic models.

Institute of Humanities (IH)The IH was established to examine the humanities and has three research groupsthat share their research with each other. One group studies Korea, another focuseson the Oriental world, and the third concentrates on the Western world. The IH offersvarious academic conferences every year.

Institute of Law (IOL)The IOL publishes a law research journal, and is a registration nominee of the Na-tional Research Foundation of Korea, three times a year with information regardingresearch activities. Through periodic conferences and seminars, we systematize re-cent law theories and judicial precedents and contribute to local services and thestability of a lawful culture.

EU InstituteThe EU Institute’s aim is to contribute to political and economic globalization in theGyeongnam area and build an international research foundation at Gyeongsang Na-tional University in response to EU’s international influence and changes. The Centerconsists of four centers: the EU Culture Center, the EU Green Center, the EU AreaLearning Center and the EU History, Politics, and Economy Research Center. The Cen-ter works on the following areas: 1) Studying an inter-disciplinary research approachrelated to EU; 2) Building a network with EU-related research centers and higher ed-ucation institutions; 3) Cultivating EU researchers; 4) Building a research foundationin response to new EU policies; 5) Collaboration with industries in the Gyeongnamarea doing international transactions with EU; and 6) Supporting EU exchange busi-nesses for self-governing and civil orgazations in the Gyeongnam area.

Research Center for WomenThe Research Center for Women was established for in-depth and interdisciplinarystudies of sexual discrimination and women’s problems in Korea. It also presentsvarious policy alternatives based on concrete research and study on women’s reali-ties and prepares an arena for discussion on this topic. For this purpose, the Instituteof Women’s Studies has developed research and studies on the reality of sexual dis-crimination, development of policy for participation of women in society, solution forwomen’s problems and sexual equality and systematically promotes joint studies,seminars and academic workshops as well as arranging and compiling data relatedto women.

Institute for Human Rights and Social Development (IHAS)The IHAS performs academic research to improve human rights and society as awhole, so that every corner of Korean society can advance based on the value ofhuman rights - the most significant value in the 21st century global society. With theassistance of the National Human Rights Commission, the Institute conducted scoresof studies in human rights and is now working on a collaborative study called SSKto develop a new Korean model of social policy with the support of the National Re-search Foundation of Korea. The Institute also conducts many other research activ-ities on human rights education and social development, and promotes research andacademic collaboration with domestic and overseas institutions.

Natural Sciences and EngineeringResearch Institute of Life Sciences (RILS)Established in 1982, RILS carries out extensive research in biotechnology. It becamethe Research Institute of Life Science after merging with the Cancer Research Centerin September 2001. Research activities are focused on genomics, proteomics andcancer. RILS houses advanced analytical equipment, the Agricultural Genetic Re-source Bank, the Helicobacter pylori Culture Bank, the Animal Bioactive Bank and agreenhouse.

Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research Center (PMBBRC)The Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research Center was designated in1990 as a Science Research Center (SRC) by the Korea Science and EngineeringFoundation (KOSEF). The major research goal of the center is to expand the basicknowledge of plant science at the molecular level and to apply this knowledge toimprove crop productivity and quality. The center takes the lead in national researchin this field and its research findings have been recognized internationally.

Engineering InstituteThe Engineering Institute was established in 1982, and has excellent facilities andequipment, competent researchers and technology staff, and has actively carried outjoint studies to take the lead in the innovation of industrial technology of the regionthrough cooperation with industry. It has participated in government support projectsfor joint school-industry-laboratory technological development and affiliated insti-tutes of companies and has performed remarkably well. From 2007, it has put focuson interdisciplinary studies (fusion) as well as internationalization. Engineering In-stitutes include a Construction Research Center, Machine Industry Research Center,Applied Chemistry Research Center, Car Computer Center, Advanced Materials Re-search Center and a Center for Industrial-Academic Collaboration.

Institute of Agriculture & Life Sciences (IALS)IALS was opened on September 1, 2001 as an affiliated organization of GNU. It isthe result of the integration of three government-sanctioned institutes (the Institutefor Agricultural Resources Utilization, the Institute for Livestock Production, and theInstitute of Agriculture and Fishery Development) and two university-affiliated insti-tutes (the Research Institute of Greenhouse Horticulture and the Germ,Plasma,&SeedTechnologyInstitute) The IALS is primarily concerned with the devel-opment of related technology and applied research in the fields of agriculture andlife sciences. Its subsidiary organizations include eleven priority research centers(the Horticulture Research Center, the Korean Beef Specialization Center, the NorthKorea Agriculture Research Center, the Agricultural Food Product Safety ResearchCenter, the Agricultural Food Product Marketing Research and Education Center, theEnvironmentally-friendly Agricultural Industry & Academy Research Education Cen-ter, the Local Agriculture and Farm Development Research Center, the Forest Tech-nology Education Center, the Community Business Research Center, the HorticulturalCrop Production Technology Research Center and the Research and Education Centerfor Industrial Insects) as well as the Industrial-academic Collaboration Committee.The Institute also operates three designated units accredited by the government: theSoil Analysis Laboratory, the Life Environment Analysis Center, and the GMO Envi-ronmental Risk Assessment Center. The GNU Agriculture & Life Sciences Journalwas selected as registered publication by the National Research Foundation of Koreaand is published six times a year.

Institute of Health Science (IHS)The 21st century is the age of life sciences. IHS is devoted to ensuring a better lifefor everyone through research, education, and other measures. The Institute consistsof four specific centers, namely the Cardiovascular Research Center, the Neuro-science Center, the Industrial Medicine Center, the Cancer Research Center, theStem Cell Research Center and the Gerontological Health Research Center with agroup of over 150 researchers.

Research Institute of Natural Science (RINS)RINS was established in 1984 to improve the quality of education and research onthe natural sciences of physics, biology, chemistry and earth science. In 1994, theInstitute was designated by the Ministry of Education as a regional strategic R & Dcenter covering the areas of Yeongnam and Jeju, in addition to Gyeongnam province.In the fourth phase of the five-year research project from 1994 to 1999, seven spe-cialized tasks of the institute were selected by the Ministry of Education for research

subsidies. In 1999, the institute was designated by the National Research Foundationof Korea as a leading institute and implemented specialized tasks. Currently, RINShas three fulltime research professors and 97 professors with a core science-relatedfield. It receives funding from several generous foundations and provides significantassistance to researchers in their studies on basic sciences.

Veterinary Medicine Research Institute (VMRI)VMRI is concerned with the development of new technologies for diagnosis, pre-vention, and control of animal disease as well as medicine for animals. Focusing onbasic and applied veterinary sciences, the Institute’s ultimate goal is to improve thewelfare of animals as they co-exist with humans.

Research Institute of Computer and Information Communication (RICIC)RICIC was established to develop qualified personnel and next-generation computersand information & communication technology. The RICIC carries out a broad rangeof activities on computer and information communication. These include basic andapplied research on consignments from off-campus organizations, partnerships ondomestic and international programs for sharing academic resources, and local in-dustry support on matters related to research and development.

Research Center for Aircraft Parts Technology (ReCAPT)ReCAPT was established in March 1996 as one of the Regional Research Centersdesignated by the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation. In December 2005, itwas also designated as a leading institute for aircraft parts design technology bythe Korea Research Foundation. The major research goal of the center is to developelementary aerospace technology that will be used by related industries. ReCAPTpresently carries out basic and applied research on the design, manufacture, andmaterials of aircraft parts and subsystems, thus making important contributions forregional industry development.

Institute of Marine Industry (IMI)IMI was established to develop marine industry-related academics and applied tech-nology. IMI conducts research to enhance the production of marine resources, ensurethe environmental safety of marine industries, develop marine engineering technol-ogy, and properly manage national marine resources.

Environmental and Regional Development Institute (ERDI)ERDI was established to solve regional societal problems through research, analysisand development of technology related to the environment and regional society. Italso aims to promote the concept of sustainable development in the 21st century.

Green Energy Fusion LaboratoryGlobal warming is increasingly threatening the whole world, and we are in the criticalsituation of being unable to count on fossil fuels like oil. Because of this, we needto focus on developing green energy–technologies to guarantee our future. By fo-cusing the abilities of our professionals, the Laboratory will play a leading role inthe green energy field in such diverse research areas as windpower, solar energy,Smart Grid, bioenergy and secondary batteries.

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY66 67Affiliated Institutions

GNU is here to help you reach for your dreams

University LibraryThe University Library collects and provides academic information required for re-

search activities and education of all users including professors, students and resi-

dents. The library has 6 branches: the main library, the electronic library, the

academic library, the medical library, the marine science library, the law library and

Muncheongak. There are a total of 1.24 million volumes and 26,000 journals. Elec-

tronic journals and overseas online databases are also available. The University Li-

brary is equipped with a ubiquitous service system which provides convenient access

to the library regardless of where you may be. Its primary services include a mobile

library service, wireless internet access, a content search engine, online information

literacy and other similar aids.

University MuseumThe University Museum was established in 1984 to showcase the development

through the ages of Gyeongnam province, South Korea. The museum has more than

10,000 relics dating from the Old Stone Age, New Stone Age, and Bronze Age as

well as some relics from the ancient tombs of Gaya. About 500 pieces are currently

on display at the museum.

Centralized Scientific Instrumentation Facility (CSIF)The CSIF was established to house and manage the university’s expensive and del-

icate scientific instruments. It helps conserve university financial resources by avoid-

ing purchase overlap by individual colleges. The facility promotes research

productivity as well by promptly providing faculty and students with the data they

need for their research work. Currently, it is equipped with about 200 cutting-edge

analysis devices such as a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscope, Transmission

Electron Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope, Mass Spectrometer (GC/LC,

Maldi-Tof Mass), EPMA, and X-ray machines. Students also receive support from

branch laboratories in the College of Medicine (Chilam Campus) and the College of

Marine Sciences (Tongyeong Campus).

Newspaper and Broadcasting Center (NBC)The NBC is a campus media organization consisting of the GNU Newspaper, the Pi-

oneer (English magazine), and the Gyeongsang Broadcasting Station. These three

were all separate entities until September 20, 1980, when they became integrated

under the NBC umbrella. All three media offer lively discussions about important

and timely issues and keep the university community informed about what’s going

on. The NBC contributes to university development by establishing sound media con-

cepts and fostering an educational environment. The NBC presents all kinds of school

news, increases the academic knowledge of students and serves as a PR tool for

the school. It also has many programs which support the career development of stu-

dent reporters.

Gyeongsang National University Press (GNU Press)The GNU press contributes to the creation of university culture and introduces the

research achievements of GNU professors and regional specialties to others. The

GNU press publishes books, theses, essays, and reports of academic value as well

as textbooks, class materials, university brochures and booklets.

Student DormitoriesGNU has a total of nine dormitories, including two new dormitories constructed as

a BTL project, which together can accommodate more than 3,000 students. The dor-

mitory complex includes a computer room, reading room, movie theater, lounge, and

outdoor sport facilities. In an effort to enhance the well-being of students and faculty

members, the university opened a gym which can accommodate up to 500 users.

The gym is equipped with a billiard room, table tennis equipment and fitness facili-

ties.

Lifelong Education Center (LEC)The LEC was founded in 1996 and had its first students in 1997. Its goal is to promote

social development by providing educational programs to residents in the area as

part of the university’s thrust for “open education.”The university shares personnel

resources and facilities to promote a beneficial relationship with residents.

Health Care Center (HCC)The HCC was opened in September 1985 to provide basic health care to 20,000 fac-

ulty members, staff, and students. The center also provides sanitary education and

inoculations for influenza and hepatitis. In addition, it is equipped with preparatory

facilities, keeps health statistics, and supplies first-aid kits.

Science Education Center for the GiftedGNU’s Science Education Center for the Gifted was established in 2004 by the Min-

istry of Education, Science & Technology. The Center works to discover talented

human capital for future sciences of benefit to the nation, and to increase its educa-

tional efficiency based on GNU’s excellent research infrastructure. With about 60

teaching staff composed of eminent GNU faculty along with school teachers with

PhDs, the Center helps students increase their creativity and dedication by offering

high-tech programs. By providing not only science programs but also the arts, hu-

manities, applications and projected situations combined with science, the Center

produces students equipped with the education needed to lead national growth.

Educational Information and Computer Center (EICC)The EICC has been expanding its role since it opened as the Computing Office in

1980 to help develop GNU’s information systems and services. Currently, the Center

has the following tasks: 1) develop and operate an information system for academic

affairs, 2) enhance the university’s information infrastructure, including establishment

of campus computer servers and networks, 3) operate scores of learning/certificate

programs to improve student computer-related abilities (i.e. official/international IT

certificates), 4) provide a technology and consulting service in use of information re-

sources, and 5) offer online courses to support demand-centered education and re-

search. Of particular note, our e-Learning Center has been designated as an

e-Learning Assistance Center for universities in the Gyeongnam area, and a Distance

Learning Institute by the Ministry of Education, Science, & Technology. Our e-Learn-

ing Center fulfills the role of a knowledge center by operating inter-university online

and distance learning courses for GNU students doing their military service.

Career Service CenterThis Center offers professional vocation consultation, employment information, and

career services to students to help them better enjoy their campus life and prepare

for their futures. Various research and support activities are under way for this pur-

pose. The Center strives to develop and efficiently operate programs on career sup-

port, research and consultation.

School of Language Education (SLE)In the age of globalization and information, SLE contributes to new knowledge and

information by facilitating exchanges of human resources and academic activities

with recognized universities around the world. It is equipped with cutting-edge fa-

cilities such as a language lab, library and multimedia room. The Institute aims to

train professionals to be competent in the global market. Towards this goal, it has

developed a variety of high quality foreign language educational programs to help

improve the linguistic abilities of GNU students, educational staff and regional res-

idents. Some of the programs the SLE offers include English conversation courses,

test-preparation courses, and language courses in Japanese, French, Chinese, Ger-

man, as well as English immersion camps.

Affiliated Middle and High SchoolsWith the goal of educating our students to become good and wise people, we have

manners and etiquette classes. We also offer programs in essay writing and co-ed

classes for them to learn equality regardless of gender. We also have scholarship

programs. By stocking ourselves with educational materials and equipment, we are

creating an academic atmosphere for our students and improving the future quality

of life for both faculty and students.

Engineering Education Innovation Center The Engineering Education Innovation Center runs certified engineering programs

that meets the international standard. It was chartered as an official affiliated insti-

tute of the College of Engineering and established in March, 2006. We expanded

our influence and changed the name to the current name in October 2007. As a result,

the Center became one of the main centers in March 2009. Through engineering cer-

tification program, our graduates satisfy international standard and are recognized

for their competence internationally.

Center for Korean Language & CultureThe Center for Korean Language and Culture has been designated as a representative

national Korean consultant center in Gyeongnam province from the Ministry of Cul-

ture and Tourism in accordance with the Framework Act on the Korean Language on

October 1, 2005. It performs various activities (consulting on the Korean language,

proofreading, Go-Provide Korean education, etc.) to assist the citizens of Gyeongnam

in using the Korean language. Plus, The Center operates a Korean Language Program

to improve foreigners’ Korean proficiency.

ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps)Established in 1965 as the 126th Reserve Officers Training Corps, GNU’s ROTC pro-

gram has already produced over 2,270 officers. From the applicants, those with

strong potential are selected for the ROTC program. After training and personality-

building, they are commissioned as junior officers (2nd lieutenant) upon college grad-

uation. During their military service, they are encouraged to learn responsibility as

individuals and their mission to society, as well as creativity and leadership. After

completing their military service, they can either make their way into society or re-

main in the army to contribute to national development and defense.The ROTC has

been selecting female students as potential officers since 2011.

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY68 69Affiliated Medical Centers

We take care of regional health withquality medical service

Using high-tech medical equipment and the best care possible, our goal

is to satisfy the health needs of the people we serve.

As the only national hospital in the Gyeongnam area outside of Busan &

Ulsan, we have taken on the challenge to create better lives for all.

Gyeongsang National University Hospital in Changwon

Gyeongsang National University HospitalEstablished in 1987, GNU Hospital has grown to accommodate 1,000 sickbeds andhas been the center of Gyeongnam’s medical services.With the help of highly qualified medical professionals and innovative medical equip-ment, GNU Hospital is committed to the continued development of medical servicesby offering support to clinical research activities, and providing medical services forlocal residents.

Areas of TreatmentGastro-Enterology / Cardiology / Pulmonology & Allergies / Endocrinology / Nephrol-ogy (Internal) / Hemato-oncology / Rheumatology & Infection/ Surgery / Pediatrics /Obstetrics & Gynecology / Psychiatry / Neurology / Ortho-Surgery / Neuro-Surgery /Chest Surgery / Plastic Surgery / Ophthalmology / Ear, Nose & Throat / Dermatology/ Urology / Dentistry / Rehabilitative Medicine / Radiation / Oncology / EmergencyMedicine / Family Medicine / Back Pain Care Center / Radiology / Diagnostic Med-icine / Pathology

Gyeongnam Regional Cancer CenterThe Gyeongnam Regional Cancer Center was established in March 2007 as the firstcancer center in the region. With the efficient use of medical resources, we areworking to improve quality of life by reducing social, mental, and financial stressescaused by cancer. Through the establishment of a national cancer management sys-tem, we also aim to promote the development of cancer treatment, cancer research,and finding a cure, in response to the needs of local residents. We are fully equippedwith cutting-edge technology in cancer diagnosis & therapy as well as having highlyqualified medical professionals. We have plans to educate people about cancer pre-vention, early medical examinations, hospices, and cancer management. We hopeto contribute to the improvement of cancer treatment by participating in the secondphase of the national Conquer Cancer Project and by researching the characteristicsof regional cancers.

• Central hospital for national cancer management project in Gyeongnam Province• Central hospital for treatment of cancer in Gyeongnam Province• Central hospital for cancer clinic training and cancer epidemiology research inGyeongnam Province

• Central hospital for cancer registration, statistics, and information collection &management in Gyeongnam

Gyeongsang National University Hospital in ChangwonExpected to open in 2015, Gyeongsang National University Hospital in Changwonwill have 700 sickbeds and cover 80,000㎡ of land and 101,104㎡ of the total floorarea at 204-1 Namsandong, Changwon. Gyeongsang National University Hospitalin Changwon plans to explore new knowledge and skills while working with localcorporations, institutes, and governments, cultivating new employment opportuni-ties and transfers of technology. Gyeongsang National University Hospital in Chang-won will play a pivotal role in the development of the Changwon region as a centerfor medical services. The establishment of a clinical research center (cancer, celltreatment), an industrial medicine research center, and collaborative research withother national and public research centers will also help in the achievement of thisgoal.

Cyber Knife Robotic RadiosurgeryThis is the first and the world’s best radiosurgery system with a Robotic DeliverySystem (Linear Accelerator), remote control device, X-ray (Imaging System), ImageSensor, Robocouch (Patient Positioning System) and R.P.M Gating System. It is fairto say that the Cyber Knife System is an assembly of existing state-of-the-art tech-nologies used to remove malignant tumors in the body. Radiosurgery (which is non-invasive, and without pain and bleeding), can replace existing surgeries in varioussectors such as treatment of recurring cancer after radiotherapy and additional treat-ment, and control pain and bleeding due to cancer.The Cyber Knife System does not use an invasive fixed frame like the existinggamma-knife so the difficulties which patients usually undergo during treatment

are minimized, allowing them to enjoy daily life during treatment. In addition, animage-guidance system mounted on the Cyber Knife System checks in real timewhether high doses of radiation are hitting a malignant tumor correctly. Accordingly,it is possible to expose the malignant tumor to high radiation levels while exposingthe surrounding normal tissue to lower radiation levels. Real-time tracking also al-lows us to accurately hit even malignant tumors that move as a patient breathes.Based on these facts, usage can expand into treatment for cancers in the brain,head, and neck, as well as the spine, lung, liver, pancreas and prostate.The Cyber Knife System is a world-class Stereotactic Radiation surgical systemwhich directs radiation to an exact location. This is GNU’s Cyber Knife.

GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY70 71Campus Life

Frontier Daedong FestivalEvery October in celebration of the school’s anniversary, the Fron-tier Daedong Festival holds events for students and local residents.The events include Mr. Gyeongsang, Taekwondo performances, arock music festival, exhibitions, school bars and celebrity shows.

Thosewho workhard

Our campus is full of life, happiness, interesting things

to do, and even romance. Young people are everywhere,

energetic and free-spirited.

GNU supports you

ClubsThere are 86 clubs on campus, including sports, music, danceand English clubs. These club activities provide more oppor-tunities for students to enjoy university life and develop re-lationships that will be more important as time goes on.

Arts Trace, Geurim Youngguel Teo, Baekwoohae, Focus,Grill FreedomMartial Arts Jikimee, Munda, Chunghak, Chunshim,Hwaranghae, Ssawool Ahbi, Gyeongsang Jungdohae,M&A Class, MaekLiterature Renaissance, MinervaInternational Gyeongsang Rover Scout, YOUTH_JC,HAM, Gyeongsang Red Cross, Jinju RotaractPerforming Arts Sorisareum, Hatgwee, Sori Oolim, Ak-sang, Gyeongsang Performing Arts Society, Traditional ArtSociety, Babystrings, Namgaram, Daegeumsori, Baroque,Bitsori, Tornado, Akdong, Big Eagle, Fyllam, KirasungCommunity Service Forest, Mud, Marine Association,Sonsorinanum, Hanwulhae, COUNTRY, Leo Club Religion Jeungsando, Student Buddhist Organization,Student Catholic Organization, YMCA, SFC, ESF, CMI, CCC,Inter COP, JDM, IVF, NavigatorsSports Gyeongsang Volleyball League, Gyeongsang TableTennis Family, Gyeongsang SCUBA, Jumbo, Haneul-gareugi, Mountain Climbing, E.B., K.T.C., Goollim Dol,ELEVEN, FC B.B., Team Laser, Gaechook Foot VolleyballTeam, Two WheelsLanguage Newsweek, V.E.C., T.I.M.E., K.T., JapaneseStudiesLife and Cultur Dolbat, Jookrodawoo-hae, Neulpureun-solStudy Ulsarang, Gonapus, Hasoyeon, Frontier, Scarecrow,Marineboy, Computopia