********** This course may be conducted online for Fall Semester 2022 depending on the covid19 pandemic situation, etc. **********
Computers are essential part of engineers' activities and it is important to understand their way of working and how they process information.
Thus, this course aims at providing the required knowledge to understand the basic principles of information and computers; this lecture will introduce concepts of Information Theory, as well as go through an overview of all aspects of computer architecture and operating systems.
Computers are essential part of engineers' activities and it is important to understand their way of working and how they process information.
Thus, this course aims at providing the required knowledge to understand the basic principles of information and computers; this lecture will introduce concepts of Information Theory, as well as go through an overview of all aspects of computer architecture and operating systems.
The objectives of this class is to make students become familiar with information, and with computers and their way of working:
from the low-level (bits) to the hardware architecture.
| Goals and objectives | Course Outcomes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Understanding the concepts of representation of information |
A-1
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| 2. | Understanding the way computers work and their architecture |
A-1
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| 3. |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | History of information and computers | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 180分 |
| 2. | Syntax, semantics and digital data | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 3. | Boolean logic and gates | Prepare Exercices & read lecture's material | 190分 |
| 4. | Representation of numbers | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 5. | Entropy and transmission | Prepare Exercices & Read lecture's material | 190分 |
| 6. | Cryptography | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 7. | Introduction to Quantum computing; information theory | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 8. | Computer architecture | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 9. | Hardware and sensors | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 10. | Software and operating systems; 80s-90s PC demonstration | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 11. | Security and viruses | Read provided lecture's material (pdf); prepare for the exam | 190分 |
| 12. | Exam | Check the solutions; prepare group work | 190分 |
| 13. | Group work presentations | Present group work and evaluate other groups work | 190分 |
| 14. | Group work presentations | Present group work and evaluate other groups work | 190分 |
| Total. | - | - | 2650分 |
| Exam | Group work | Participation | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 25% | 15% | 10% | 50% |
| 2. | 25% | 15% | 10% | 50% |
| 3. | 0% | |||
| Total. | 50% | 30% | 20% | - |
The main exam is written and individual. The score is integrated by a group work, which is presented in the last two weeks.
Active participation is also counted as a bonus.
Active participation is also counted as a bonus.
- Request for appointment by email: gabu@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Possibility for online appointment or in Toyosu, depending on the day.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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