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.
In this course, you will systematically learn fundamental concepts related to computers, including computer hardware and software, binary calculations, logical operations, operating systems, computer networks, and interactions that determine the usability of devices.
In this course, you will systematically learn fundamental concepts related to computers, including computer hardware and software, binary calculations, logical operations, operating systems, computer networks, and interactions that determine the usability of devices.
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.
| short report | final report | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20% | 20% | 40% |
| 2. | 20% | 15% | 35% |
| 3. | 20% | 5% | 25% |
| Total. | 60% | 40% | - |
- The grading scale is out of 100 points, with in-class short reports accounting for 60 points and the final report for 40
points.
- In-class reports should be submitted in the specified file format after each class. Reports of students who have been absent from the class will not be graded.
- Students who have been absent from the class more than five times will be considered to have withdrawn from the course, and their grade will not be evaluated.
The passing criteria (60%) include the ability to provide a generally satisfactory explanation of the fundamental workings of computers and related technical terminology concerning the assigned tasks, as well as the ability to solve basic computational problems in computer science.
- In-class reports should be submitted in the specified file format after each class. Reports of students who have been absent from the class will not be graded.
- Students who have been absent from the class more than five times will be considered to have withdrawn from the course, and their grade will not be evaluated.
The passing criteria (60%) include the ability to provide a generally satisfactory explanation of the fundamental workings of computers and related technical terminology concerning the assigned tasks, as well as the ability to solve basic computational problems in 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. | 90minutes |
| 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. | 70minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| Solve exercises for information quantity and prepare for entropy calculation. | 70minutes | ||
| 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. | 70minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| Solve exercises for Turing machine algorithm and information volume (voice and image) calculation. | 70minutes | ||
| 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. | 70minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| Solve exercises for binary arithmetic. | 70minutes | ||
| 5. | Computer architecture · History of computer development · What is computer architecture · non-Von Neumann type computer · Supercomputer Exercise: complement arithmetic |
Prepare for complement arithmetic. | 70minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| Solve exercises for complement arithmetic. | 70minutes | ||
| 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. | 70minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| Solve exercises for binary, octal, hexadecimal numbers. | 70minutes | ||
| 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. | 70minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| Solve exercises for floating point representation. | 70minutes | ||
| 8. | Computers and Society, and Topics Related to Computer Technology 1 ·Trends in Computer Technology. ·Topics Related to Computers and Society. ·Challenges Arising from the Computer Society. |
Review the contents of lectures up to seven times. | 120minutes |
| Consider the Issues Related to the Interaction between Computers and Society and Discuss Potential Solutions. | 200minutes | ||
| 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. | 70minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| Solve exercises for logical operations. | 70minutes | ||
| 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. | 70minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| Solve exercises for calculation on file devices (1) storage capacity. | 70minutes | ||
| 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. | 70minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| Solve exercises for access time calculation of file devices. | 70minutes | ||
| 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. | 70minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| Solve exercises for various calculations on communication speed. | 70minutes | ||
| 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. | 70minutes |
| Read the handouts and deepen your understanding of the contents of the course. | 100minutes | ||
| Solve exercises for MTBF and MTTR calculation. | 70minutes | ||
| 14. | Computers and Society, and Topics Related to Computer Technology 2 ·Societal Transformation and the Information Society. A final report will be assigned based on the material covered from the first to the thirteenth class. |
Review the contents of lectures from 9 to 13 times to prepare for the final exam. | 120minutes |
| Required to create a final report based on the material covered from the first class to the thirteenth class. | 280minutes | ||
| Total. | - | - | 3550minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class | 授業内レポートの「質問・感想」欄で受けたコメントに対し、次回以降の授業で回答する。 |
Refer to the syllabus in advance and create a study plan by using the table of contents in the textbook as a reference, among
other methods.
- Omiya: 40 minutes before the class (Monday, 12:30-13:10)
Accept questions and consultations via email.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | In this lecture, I will be sharing my experiences in research and development of information communication systems that I engaged in during my time working in the corporate sector. Additionally, I will be providing insights into how computers have evolved within the industry and what technological advancements have been made. |
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