Teaching

Here are courses provided by Prof. YoungSoo Kim at Yonsei University. While undergraduate courses at Department of Pharmacy are offered every year, undergraduate courses for UIC and graduate students open every other year. If you have any specific questions about course topics, feel free to send emails to Prof. Kim or Teaching Assistants, and we will respond as soon as possible.

PHM2012: 화학생물학 및 생유기화학 (Chemical Biology & Bioorganic Chemistry)

Semester: Spring

Offered: Every Year
Offered To: Undergraduates (Pharmacy)

Students will study the core theories and applications of chemical biology, an interdisciplinary research field that uses chemical methods and techniques to investigate living organisms and biological phenomena. Through courses connecting chemistry with biology, physiology, pharmacology, and medicine, you will learn about innovative drug development methods for treating human diseases and novel approaches to exploring biological processes. Students will learn about various biomolecules from a chemical perspective, including genes, DNA, RNA, proteins, glycans, lipids, and terpenes.

PHM3112: 의약품분석학 (Pharmaceutical Analysis)

Semester: Fall

Offered: Every Year
Offered To: Undergraduates (Pharmacy)

Pharmaceutical analysis is an essential academic discipline within the pharmacy curriculum, considering the pharmacist's unique responsibilities such as drug purity testing, formulation analysis, quality control of pharmaceuticals, and the study of drug metabolism in the body. To comprehensively understand qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, and instrumental analysis, and to develop integrated problem-solving skills, this course aims to extensively cover relevant theories and applications over the course of a semester.

PHM3051: 고급약품분석 (Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis)

Semester: Fall

Offered: Every Year (Until 2026)

Offered To: Undergraduates (Pharmacy)

Advanced pharmaceutical analysis is an essential academic discipline within the pharmacy curriculum, given the pharmacist's unique responsibilities such as drug purity testing, formulation analysis, pharmaceutical quality control, and the study of drug metabolism in the body. This course comprehensively covers qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, and instrumental analysis, aiming to develop integrated problem-solving skills by broadly addressing relevant theories and application methods.

PHM4130: 제약산업 및 약무행정 실무실습 (Pharmaceutical Industry & Pharmacy Administration Externship)

Semester: Fall

Offered: Every Year
Offered To: Undergraduates (Pharmacy)

As an essential practical training to develop professional skills as a pharmacist, this course provides hands-on experience in pharmaceutical practice at public health centers, pharmaceutical companies, and new drug development research institutions.

PHM4300: 선택실무실습 (Pharmacy Externship in Selected Areas)

Semester: Spring

Offered: Every Year
Offered To: Undergraduates (Pharmacy)

This externship aims to prepare students for an expanded range of professional roles after graduation by providing practical training in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, public institutions, and research laboratories. To achieve this, the program aims to offer professional and practical education, giving students opportunities to acquire real-world knowledge and experience through hands-on training.

PHM7750: 화학생물학특론 (Advanced Chemical Biology)

Semester: Spring

Offered: Every Other Year
Offered To: Graduate Students

This course targets students who are interested in advanced level chemistry and biology courses. Chemical biology is a scientific discipline spanning the fields of chemistry, biology, and physics. It involves the application of chemical techniques, tools, and analyses, and often compounds produced through synthetic chemistry, to the study and manipulation of biological systems. Chemical biologists attempt to use chemical principles to modulate systems to either investigate the underlying biology or create new function.

PHM6610: 과학적작문 (Scientific Writing)

Semester: Spring

Offered: Every Other Year
Offered To: Graduate Students

This course teaches the essential skills of writing scientific papers in English, crucial for modern scientists. Graduate students will learn the structure of a basic research paper, the roles and differences of each section, and the writing techniques needed to maintain the overall flow of the manuscript. The course also covers technical aspects necessary for preparing research papers, such as using Endnote and creating figures. During the lectures, students will write, share their work, and engage in discussions. This course does not teach English language skills, so participants must have a basic proficiency in English beforehand. Grades will be based on assignments and attendance.

PHM8810: 고체상합성 (Solid-Phase Synthesis)

Semester: Fall

Offered: Every Other year
Offered To: Graduate Students

This course provides comprehensive insights into the principles, methods, and applications of protein and peptide synthesis research through solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS). Students will learn about the advancements in SPPS from various perspectives, including the improvement of synthesis efficiency and selectivity through the development of materials and equipment. The course will cover how the development of protecting and deprotecting strategies for amino acid functional groups impacts the efficiency of peptide synthesis. Beyond studying synthesis methods, the course also explores how advancements in peptide synthesis are applied in pharmaceutical development and life science research. The objective is to deeply understand these advancements and integrate them into the students' own research fields.

UBC4002: Chemical Biology

Semester: Spring

Offered: Every Other Year
Offered To: Undergraduates (UIC)

 This course focuses on the interface between chemistry and biology with an emphasis on the identification, design, synthesis, and application of biologically active small molecules. Such small molecules may be used to study fundamental biological processes or they may be developed as therapeutic agents targeting specific diseases. 

UBC4004: Neurodegenerative Disorders

Semester: Spring

Offered: Every Other Year
Offered To: Undergraduates (UIC)

 This course targets students who are interested in Neurobiology and Drug Discovery of Neurodegenerative Disorders.