Course title
M20890001
Information Literacy

 TROVATO GABRIELE
Course description
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.
Purpose of class
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

 Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. Students can explain the concepts of representation of information
A-1
2. Students can explain the way computers work and their architecture
A-1
3.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Exam Group work Participation Total.
1. 25% 15% 10% 50%
2. 25% 15% 10% 50%
3. 0%
Total. 50% 30% 20% -
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. History and theory of information Read provided lecture's material (pdf) 190分
2. Syntax, semantics and digital data Read provided lecture's material (pdf) 190分
3. Operations with numbers Read provided lecture's material (pdf) 190分
4. Numbers and logic gates Read provided lecture's material (pdf) 190分
5. Logic circuits and transmission Prepare Exercices & Read lecture's material 190分
6. Cryptography and introduction to quantum computing Read provided lecture's material (pdf) 190分
7. Quantum logic Read provided lecture's material (pdf) 190分
8. Computer architecture Read provided lecture's material (pdf) 190分
9. 1979-1986 PC experience Read provided lecture's material (pdf) 190分
10. Operating systems and storage Read provided lecture's material (pdf); prepare for the exam 190分
11. Exam (quiz in computer room) and review Check the solutions; prepare group work 240分
12. Group work presentations (I) Present group work and evaluate other groups work 190分
13. Group work presentations (II) Present group work and evaluate other groups work 190分
14. Group work presentations (III) Present group work and evaluate other groups work 190分
Total. - - 2710分
Goals and objectives (Other Courses)
A:Fundamental Mechanical Engineering B:Advanced Mechanical Engineering C:Environment and Materials Engineering D:Chemistry and Biotechnology E:Electrical Engineering and Robotics G:Advanced Electronic Engineering F:Information and Communications Engineering L:Computer Science and Engineering H:Urban Infrastructure and Environment
Language
English
Evaluation method and criteria
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 (true/false questions) and is individual. The score is integrated by a group work, which is presented in the last weeks.
Active participation in class is also counted as a bonus.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Lectures' material provided in class (pdf)
Prerequisites
No pre-requisite
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Request for appointment by email: gabu@shibaura-it.ac.jp
    Possibility for online appointment or in Toyosu, depending on the day.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
N/A
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
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