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FRI100ZA(情報学フロンティア / Frontiers of informatics 100)
Introduction to Programming

Alfons Josef Schuster

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
Attached documents
Year 2025
Class code A6064
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月1/Mon.1
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 情報実習室E(0409)
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
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Open Courses
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Global Open Courses
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SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title
Category (commenced 2024 onwards) 100-level General Study Courses
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Category (commenced 2020-2023) 100-level General Study Courses
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Category (commenced 2016-2019) 100-level General Study Courses
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Outline and objectives

Today, computers and computer programs (software) are omnipresent in the world around us. This course is an introductory course on computer programming. Programming is a creative activity, and the course emphasizes hands-on computer programming. The course aims to familiarize students with fundamental programming concepts such as Variables, Strings, Arrays, Operators, Conditional Statements, Loops, Functions, and so on. The course also aims to apply these basic programming concepts to computer-based problem-solving methods.

Goal

By the end of the semester, students should: (i) understand fundamental programming concepts shared by most programming languages, (ii) be able to apply these concepts to a wide range of problem situations, and (iii) have gained an understanding of the popular Python programming language.

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

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2” and “DP 4”.

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 main elements of the course are lectures, assignments, programming exercises, and in-class discussions. The lectures relate to the topics mentioned in the course schedule below. A class typically provides feedback and guidance on assignments. In addition, each class provides various programming exercises that allow students to engage actively, discuss, and practice current issues in computer programming.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※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[オンライン/online]:Introduction to the course.

Introduction to the course and to programming in Python.

2[対面/face to face]:Introduction to basic programming elements.

For example, comments, variables, data types, numbers, or casting. Programming exercises.

3[対面/face to face]:Introduction to basic programming elements.

For example, strings, booleans, or operators. Programming exercises.

4[対面/face to face]:Introduction to basic programming elements.

Data structures. For example, lists, tuples, sets, or dictionaries. Programming exercises.

5[対面/face to face]:Introduction to basic programming elements.

Control statements. For example, if-else, while, or for loop. Programming exercises.

6[対面/face to face]:Introduction to basic programming elements.

Review and consolidation of material so far. Programming exercises.

7[対面/face to face]:Review and midterm exam.

Review and final tips. Midterm exam.

8[対面/face to face]:Introduction to basic programming elements.

Functions. Programming exercises.

9[対面/face to face]:Introduction to basic programming elements.

File handling. Programming exercises.

10[対面/face to face]:Introduction to basic programming elements.

Review and consolidation of basic programming elements. Programming exercises.

11[対面/face to face]:Introduction to more advanced Python programming elements.

Python modules. Programming exercises.

12[対面/face to face]:Introduction to more advanced Python programming elements.

Python Matplotlib. Programming exercises.

13[対面/face to face]:Introduction to more advanced Python programming elements.

Modern Python environments (e.g., Anaconda, Jupyter notebook). Programming exercises.

14[対面/face to face]:Final examination & wrap-up.

Review and final tips. Final exam.

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

Class preparation and review for this class are 2 hours each. Students are expected to read various course related materials carefully to acquire a thorough understanding of the ideas and concepts presented to them in class. In addition, students are given weekly assignments. These assignments are an important element in the course and contribute to the overall mark that a student may achieve.

Textbooks

There is no required textbook for this course. The course uses online materials. In addition, handouts and other reading materials will be provided by the instructor.

References

Python Basics: A Practical Introduction to Python. Authors: David Amos, Dan Bader, Joanna Jablonski, and Fletcher Heisler. Publisher: Real Python (realpython.com) (2021). ISBN-10: 1775093328. ISBN-13: 978-1775093329.

Grading criteria

Participation (10%).
Assignments (20%).
Midterm exam (30%).
Final exam (40%).

Changes following student comments

Not applicable.

Equipment student needs to prepare

The first class provides instructions about setting up a Python working environment on a PC/laptop.

Prerequisite

None.

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