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.
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. | Operations with numbers | Prepare Exercices & read lecture's material | 190分 |
| 4. | Boolean logic and gates | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 5. | Logic circuits and transmission | Prepare Exercices & Read lecture's material | 190分 |
| 6. | Turing machine | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 7. | Entropy; data compression | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 8. | Cryptography; introduction to quantum computing | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 9. | Computer architecture | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 10. | Hardware and sensors | Read provided lecture's material (pdf) | 190分 |
| 11. | Operating systems, software 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% | - |
Evaluation method: exam (50%), group work (30%), participation (20%)
Criteria: at least 60% of total evaluation is required to pass.
The main exam consists in a quiz and is personal. The score is integrated by a group work, which is presented in the last two weeks.
Active participation is also counted as a bonus.
Criteria: at least 60% of total evaluation is required to pass.
The main exam consists in a quiz and is personal. The score is integrated by a group work, which is presented in the last two weeks.
Active participation is also counted as a bonus.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
- 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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