Introduction of  the College
Intro. of  the College Brief History Intro. of  the Departmemts Notice Courses Inha university Campus Map	1. Introduction  The College of Natural Sciences opened in 1971 and unified the Faculty of Mathematics & Statistics (mathematics major, statistics major) and the Faculty of Natural Science (physics major, Chemistry major, Biology major, Oceanography major) by reorganizing six departments (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Oceanography) in 2004. This reorganization aims at an efficient and qualitative elevation of education to train creative men and women of ability and inclusive thought through knowledge of various professional fields rather than a limited few fields. The College of Natural Sciences has produced 6,128 graduates for the purpose of training manpower for researching, developing, producing and educating in the basic science fields needed by industries, research institutes, and educational institutions, etc. They are achieving an important role in society by servicing several industries, research institutes, educational institutions, etc. This college has about 1,186 students at present, who are concentrating their efforts for linking basic research, technology, and science throughout all of the natural sciences with industrial technology in order to secure technological power in the future. The college ensures this progress by having superior professors, a college staff of sixty-four people and the newest hardware and laboratories.  In addition, this college is achieving a leading role in the natural science arena by newly inviting many large national policy businesses--such as Brain Korea 21 (BK21), Superior Research Center (SRC), National Research Lab (NRL)?as well as other frontier businesses through the recognition of its excellent staff and faculty. 2. Purposes of Education  The educational purpose of the College of Natural Sciences is, in general, studying, teaching and researching, and, specifically, trying to link basic science with industrial technology. The College exists to train competent people to contribute to industry development as well as becoming superior educators and investigators who can contribute to scientific development. ． Education in all fields of natural science. ． Studying and researching basic learning and technology. ． Linking basic science with industrial technology. 3. Aims of Education ． Fostering intellectuals possessing analytical ability in mathematical principles     and bringing forward superior students majoring in Mathematics. ． Fostering specialists in the informational analysis of statistics for information,     finance, life and the quality of industrial fields. ． Bringing forward competent students possessing grounding in physics for the     newest fields of science and technology. ． Bringing forward Chemistry specialists for current industry and technology. ． Bringing forward competent students with an understanding in biology, who     can contribute to the improvement of the biological industry. ． Bringing forward specialists in Oceanography and Earth Science who can be     conduce to the improvement of maritime industry and the marine products     industry.