Course title
330011001
Information Literacy

 ISHIWATA Tetsuya

FUKUDA Akiko
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Mathematical Sciences Course DP-4・1 研究者・技術者としての基礎的素養
代数、幾何、解析、応用数学、情報数学などの専門知識を修得し、課題を抽象化して数理的な問題設定をすると共に、適切な理論的考察・計算的手法を用いて問題解決策を構築できる。
Purpose of class
Using typesetting software TeX, students will learn to create documents and presentation manuscripts which contain many mathematical formulas. Additionally, through data processing using Excel, they will learn the fundamentals of data science. Furthermore, by working with Mathematica and Matlab, they will also learn about symbolic computation and numerical calculation. Finally, they will learn how to create web pages containing mathematical formulas.
Course description
For science and engineering students, internet use, document creation, and spreadsheet applications are essential. However, many students today are already familiar with the basic use of tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as PCs are utilized in homes and elementary, junior high, and high school education. Conversely, the ability to analyze vast amounts of data obtained from the internet and other sources using computers to extract meaningful information (data science skills) has become increasingly important in recent years. Therefore, this course will focus on learning TeX, a software known for its excellence in inputting and printing mathematical formulas, for document creation and presentations. Students will also learn to create web pages using TeX notation. For data science, students will utilize the spreadsheet software Excel. They will learn how to use Excel itself and also study the fundamentals of statistical processing. Furthermore, by utilizing mathematical software (formula processing systems and numerical calculation software), students will gain exposure to techniques for handling mathematical problems on a PC, extending beyond simple data processing.
Goals and objectives
  1. Learn TeX and be able to create documents containing mathematical expressions
  2. Be able to perform simple data analysis using Excel
  3. Be able to perform simple mathematical computations, such as solving and plotting equations, using Mathematica
  4. Understand the basic operations of MATLAB and be able to perform simple programming
  5. Be able to create simple web pages using HTML
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Weekly assignment Total.
1. 40% 40%
2. 20% 20%
3. 15% 15%
4. 15% 15%
5. 10% 10%
Total. 100% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Regular exercise participation and assignments (100%).
Students will pass if they demonstrate understanding of 60% of the course content covered in class.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Document creation and presentation (1) Guidance and fundamentals of PowerPoint Research on computers and programming 45minutes
2. Document creation and presentation (2) Fundamentals of TeX, and document decoration To do an assignment 45minutes
3. Document creation and presentation (3) Mathematical notation and formula in LaTeX To do an assignment 45minutes
4. Document creation and presentation (4) Structure of documents in LaTeX To do an assignment 45minutes
5. Document creation and presentation (5) Presentation by TeX To do an assignment 45minutes
6. Introduction to Spreadsheet Software (1): Number Notation, Information Representation, Logic Circuits To do an assignment 45minutes
7. Introduction to Spreadsheet Software (2): Excel Fundamentals, Data Analysis and Visualization To do an assignment 45minutes
8. Introduction to Spreadsheet Software (3): Algorithms and Flowcharts, Logical Expressions, Conditional Branching To do an assignment 45minutes
9. Introduction to Mathematica (1) Basic Operations, Equations and Data Processing To do an assignment 45minutes
10. Introduction to Mathematica (2) Visualizing Functions and Data, Simple Programs To do an assignment 45minutes
11. MATLAB Programming (1) Basic Operations and Built-in Functions To do an assignment 45minutes
12. MATLAB Programming (2) Matrices and Vectors, Loops, Conditional Branching To do an assignment 45minutes
13. Creating Web Pages (1) Basic Elements, Headings, Formatting, Bulleted Lists, Equations To do an assignment 45minutes
14. Creating Web Pages (2) Creating Web Pages with Various Materials To do an assignment 45minutes
Total. - - 630minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Reference books will be introduced at any time; handout will be available.
Prerequisites
Ensure that all software installed during the PC orientation in April is functioning properly before the first class.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Ishiwata: Thursday lunchtime (It is advisable to contact us in advance when visiting)
    Fukuda: In the hour of 4th class on Tuesday
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
  • 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
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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