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 B

Robert Michael SINCLAIR

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code A9619
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
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

Computer technology is developing rapidly and can be difficult to follow. By studying current developments and their historical background, it is possible to gain an understanding of how computer technology may impact future society. Topics will include A.I. and Big Data.

Goal

You will be able to understand the basic ideas behind the rapid developments in computer technology. The goal is to equip you with the understanding required to take part in discussions about the use of computer technology at your future workplace and as members of society.

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. )

The primary approach of this course will be active learning. This involves class discussions and also individual or group research. Lectures will be given as appropriate to guide this active learning. There will be homework assigments, usually essays on a given topic. 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:A.I.

What is "intelligence", and what kinds of intelligence do we see in nature?

2:A.I.

What kinds are Artificial Intelligence are possible?

3:A.I.

The history of Artificial Intelligence.

4:A.I.

What is the current level of Artificial Intelligence?

5:A.I.

Ethical and legal issues relating to Artificial Intelligence.

6:Project Work I

Individual and/or group research on an A.I.-related topic.

7:Project Work II

Class discussion of progress made in project work.

8:Project Work III

Presentation of the results of research projects.

9:Big Data

A history of Big Data, including a discussion of relevant technologies and privacy issues.

10:Big Data

The relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Big Data.

11:Big Data

Big Data in medicine, including DNA sequencing, and related privacy and ethical concerns.

12:Project work IV

Individual and/or group research on an Big Data-related topic.

13:Project work V

Presentation of the results of research projects.

14:The future of computing

Quantum and optical 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

References will be provided as appropriate.

Grading criteria

Regular assignments (50%) and two major projects (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. Class discussions will also be influenced by current news stories relating to computing.

Equipment student needs to prepare

It will be useful if students can bring their own laptop computer to class.

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.