This course provides an introduction to computer science with basic knowledge about how the computer system works. Participants
who attend this course will be able to systematically study computer science according to the standard curriculum J 97 - CS.
The objectives of this course are as follows.
1. Overview of computer science and understanding the significance of learning this information engineering.
2. Learn basic concepts related to computers, basic mechanisms and major technical terms.
3. Learn about how information engineering is useful in society through case studies.
1. Overview of computer science and understanding the significance of learning this information engineering.
2. Learn basic concepts related to computers, basic mechanisms and major technical terms.
3. Learn about how information engineering is useful in society through case studies.
- Be able to systematically explain the basic concepts of computers and the basic structure of computers.
- Be able to explain technical terms related to computer science.
- Be able to solve basic calculation problems related to computer science.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Information Technology / Computer Technology · How to proceed lessons · Overall composition of the curriculum · Frontiers of computer technology · Attractiveness of computer science / information engineering |
Read the syllabus and understand the overall picture of this course. | 60minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| 2. | Core concept of computer engineering (part 1) ·Discrete mathematics ·Arithmetization of symbols · Quantification of information and concept of bits Exercise: Calculating information volume and entropy |
Understand the concept of information quantity and prepare for entropy calculation. | 100minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| 3. | Core concept of computer science (part 2) · Turing machine · Analog and digital Exercise: Turing machine algorithm and information volume (voice and image) calculation |
Prepare for Turing machine algorithm and information volume (voice and image) calculation. | 100minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| 4. | Core concept of computer science (part 3) · Automatic programming (separation of software and hardware) · Von Neumann type computer Exercise: binary arithmetic |
Prepare for binary arithmetic. | 100minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| 5. | Computer architecture · History of computer development · What is computer architecture · non-Von Neumann type computer · Supercomputer Exercise: complement arithmetic |
Prepare for complement arithmetic. | 100minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| 6. | Operating system (OS) · What is OS · Think of a multimedia oriented OS Exercise: Binary number, octal number, hexadecimal number |
Prepare for binary, octal, hexadecimal numbers. | 100minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| 7. | Programming language · Significance of programming · The role of programming language · History and development of programming languages Exercise: Floating point display |
Prepare for floating point representation. | 100minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| 8. | Intermediate test Evaluate the achievement target for the range from the first time to the seventh time. Also, the contents of the test will be explained. |
Review the contents of lectures up to seven times in order to prepare for intermediate examination. | 300minutes |
| After the examination, review the first half part. | 100minutes | ||
| 9. | Algorithm and data structure · What is an algorithm? · Power and limit of algorithms · What is a data structure? · Four criteria for determining data structure Exercise: logical operation |
Prepare for logical operations. | 100minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| 10. | Human computer interaction · Ergonomics / Human Interface / Human Computer · Interaction · Four perspectives on human principle · HCI technical objectives and development trends Exercise: Various calculations on file devices (1) Storage capacity |
Prepare for calculation on file devices (1) storage capacity. | 100minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| 11. | Digital media processing · Significance of multimedia · Content structure and flow of information · Various digital media processing technologies Exercise: Various calculations on file devices (2) Access time |
Prepare for access time calculation of file devices. | 100minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| 12. | Computer network · Basic concept of information communication and information network · Social meaning and economic meaning of information network · Development of information and communication technology Exercise: Various calculations on communication speed |
Prepare for various calculations on communication speed. | 100minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| 13. | Topics related to computers and society · Social change and information society · Four characteristics of information technology · Computer + network · Android Exercise: MTBF and MTTR |
Prepare for MTBF and MTTR calculation. | 100minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| 14. | Final exam Examine the range from the 9th to the 13th. |
Review the contents of lectures from 9 to 13 times to prepare for the final exam. | 300minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 3060minutes |
| Midterm exam | final exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 17% | 17% | 34% |
| 2. | 17% | 17% | 34% |
| 3. | 16% | 16% | 32% |
| Total. | 50% | 50% | - |
Japanese Textbook
「コンピュータ科学序説: コンピュータは魔法の箱ではありませんーそのからくり教えます」、米村 俊一 (著)、 徳永 幸生 (著)、コロナ社（2019年3月13日発売予定）
「コンピュータ科学序説: コンピュータは魔法の箱ではありませんーそのからくり教えます」、米村 俊一 (著)、 徳永 幸生 (著)、コロナ社（2019年3月13日発売予定）
- Omiya: Monday lunch break
Taking an appointment by e-mail in advance
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | Utilizing the experience of engaging in research and development of information communication systems in companies. Describe the history of computer and technology development in the context of industry. |
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