Course title
117603302
Information Technology and Information Society

YANG KUNHAO
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Fundamental Mechanical Engineering A 文化・芸術・歴史・政治経済などに基づく大局的な視野と倫理的な視点から、工学と社会の関わりを考察することができ、グローバル社会において多様な人々と意思疎通を図ることができる。 
Advanced Mechanical Engineering A 文化・芸術・歴史・政治経済などに基づく大局的な視野と倫理的な視点から、工学と社会の関わりを考察することができ、グローバル社会において多様な人々と意思疎通を図ることができる。
Environment and Materials Engineering D 的確な判断のもとに技術者として責任ある行動をとることができる。
Chemistry and Biotechnology D 的確な判断のもとに技術者として責任ある行動をとることができる。
Electrical Engineering and Robotics A 多様な視点から種々の文化や社会の発展の歴史を学び、多面的に物事を捉えることができる。
Advanced Electronic Engineering A 豊かな教養を持ち、幅広い視点から物事を考え理解する基礎的能力を身に付けることができる。
Information and Communications Engineering A-1 技術の進展と人間・社会の関わり合いを理解することができる。
Computer Science and Engineering E 種々の文化の理解に基づき社会的・地球的視点から多面的に物事を考える能力を身に付けることができる。
Urban Infrastructure and Environment A-1 ⾃然・⼈⽂・社会科学など、幅広く学問の英知を学び、地球的視野から多⾯的に物事を考える能⼒と素養を⾝に付けることができる。
Purpose of class
1. Understand the focus of computational social science and why social science knowledge is necessary alongside information science to solve social issues through specific research examples.

2. Experience how generative AI can be utilized in learning and understand the precautions for its use.

3. Understand the necessity of international and interdisciplinary perspectives in achieving SDG goals.

4. Recognize the ethical issues inherent in computational social science research processes.
Course description
***This course is offered in a ”fully on-demand” format, allowing you to study anytime and anywhere. Therefore, the main content differs from traditional lecture-style classes. The primary activity involves completing assignments using generative AI tools prepared by the instructor. If you wish to enroll, please be sure to check the first session guidance posted on ScombZ.***
Based on our university’s founding principle of ”nurturing engineers who learn from society and contribute to society,” this course explores how information science contributes to society and integrates with social sciences. Students will understand how computational social science, at the forefront of integrating humanities and sciences, contributes to SDGs, allowing them to visualize the connection between information science and social sciences.
The course introduces the latest research papers in computational social science, explaining their content and encouraging students to consider the social impact of information technology. Students will also experience how generative AI technologies, which have been attracting attention in recent years, can support their everyday learning.
While the course covers specific data analysis methods and mathematical models, explanations will be based on high school-level science knowledge, making it accessible even for students who are not confident in data or mathematical analysis.
Note: Some materials will be provided in English to accurately convey the content of the research papers, but assignments and communication with the instructor will be conducted in Japanese.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand the focus of computational social science.
  2. Understand how to use generative AI and its precautions.
  3. Understand international and interdisciplinary perspectives in achieving SDG goals.
  4. Recognize the ethical issues inherent in computational social science research processes.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Instructor evaluation Feedback Questionnaire (Attendance) Total.
1. 20% 5% 25%
2. 20% 5% 25%
3. 20% 5% 25%
4. 20% 5% 25%
Total. 80% 20% -
Evaluation method and criteria
This course emphasizes the use of generative AI.
The final grade is calculated based on 12 reading assignments using generative AI (total 80 points) + attendance (20 points). Detailed evaluation criteria will be explained in the first session guidance materials.
Based on the above, a comprehensive evaluation will be conducted, and a score of 60 or above out of 100 points is required to pass.
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction: Course Guidance Review distributed materials 250minutes
2. Political Science Focus 1 Reading Assignment 200minutes
3. Political Science Focus 2 Reading Assignment 200minutes
4. Sociology Focus 1 Reading Assignment 200minutes
5. Sociology Focus 2 Reading Assignment 200minutes
6. Economics Focus 1 Reading Assignment 200minutes
7. Economics Focus 2 Reading Assignment 200minutes
8. Large Language Models Focus 1 Reading Assignment 200minutes
9. Large Language Models Focus 2 Reading Assignment 200minutes
10. Media Studies Focus 1 Reading Assignment 200minutes
11. Media Studies Focus 2 Reading Assignment 200minutes
12. Information Ethics Focus 1 Reading Assignment 200minutes
13. Information Ethics Focus 2 Reading Assignment 200minutes
14. Q&A Session NA 0minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
Textbook: None, as the course content is based on the latest research papers.
Materials required for assignments will be distributed via ScombZ.
Prerequisites
The first session will provide detailed explanations about the course format, content, and grading criteria, so please be sure to watch it.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Contact via email to the address specified during class.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
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
  • 1.NO POVERTY
  • 5.GENDER EQUALITY
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
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