IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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PRI100CB(情報学基礎 / Principles of informatics 100)
Basic Computer Skills A

Robert Michael SINCLAIR

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code A9618
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月5/Mon.5
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category General Education Courses/総合教育科目
Information Technology/情報学分野
Faculty Sponsored Department IGESS

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Outline and objectives

This course is about understanding how computers and developments in computer technology will impact society and the workplace from both short-term and long-term points of view. There will be some exercises involving the use of office productivity software. We will also follow current news and discuss developments as they occur.

Goal

You will be able to use spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software after this course, and be prepared for the future.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

IGESS Dipromapolicy DP2/DP9

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Demonstrations will be given of the use of software in class. Students will be encouraged to try to perform the same tasks on their own computers. There will also be regular assignments, some to allow students to demonstrate that they can complete selected tasks and some involving essays on developments in computer technology. Homework assignments are to be submitted in class, and will be returned at the beginning of the following class. Individual written feedback will be provided as appropriate, and general comments regarding the homework submissions will be made in class.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1:An introduction to computing

The parts of a computer. Input, storage, processing and output.

2:Spreadsheet calculations I

Calculating using cells. Cell addresses and formulae.

3:Spreadsheet calculations II

Data import and visual presentation of results.

4:Spreadsheet calculations III

Data validation and conditional cell formatting.

5:Spreadsheet calculations IV

Macros and programming.

6:Word processing I

Document formatting.

7:Word processing II

Lists and tables.

8:Word processing III

Figures and equations.

9:Word processing IV

File properties. Author information. Tracking changes.

10:Project I

Group work. Creating a composite document.

11:Project II

Class discussion of documents produced.

12:Presentation

Presentation software.

13:Web pages

Basics of HTML.

14:The future of computing.

Big Data and AI. Quantum computing.

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

No preliminary preparation for the class is required.The standard preparation and review time for this class is 2 hours each.

Textbooks

There is no need to buy a textbook.

References

There is no need to prepare references.

Grading criteria

Regular assignments (50%) and one major project (50%).

Changes following student comments

Classes will be discussion-based, so students can give immediate feedback during class. Teaching will be done in a flexible manner, taking these comments into account, and making changes where appropriate. For example, if all students are already able to use office productivity software at a high enough level, it will be possible to focus more on current news reports relating to developments in computer technology.

Equipment student needs to prepare

It will be assumed that students bring a laptop computer to class with Microsoft Office installed. Windows laptop computers will be provided to those who do not or can not bring their own.

Others

Please note that if the number of students attending the first class significantly exceeds expectations, in order for the instructor to effectively manage the class, the number of students who are allowed to register for the course may be limited.