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This course employs case studies in its discussion of mobile and distributed programming space programming context-aware programming intellectual information space construction and ubiquitous service architecture.
Wireless network and wireless technology are extensively used in communication infrastructure such as mobile network, smart grid network and space communication system and also in WiFi, BLE and radar system. This course covers fundamental theory and techniques of digital wireless communication such as information theory, modulation, source and channel codings, radio propagation, multiple acces, and their applications.
The basic software of a computer is called its operating system (OS). The operating system loads other programs to create processes. Programs use the file system, network, and other services provided by the OS. There are many operating systems, including Windows and MacOS, but in this class we will focus on Unix and Linux. The basic concepts of processes, system calls, memory management and virtual
memory, file systems, networking, security and other subsystems will be presented. Because concurrency and parallelism are fundamental, and are becoming increasingly important at the application level, students will write at least one concurrent program.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is the central technology in image and voice recognition, sound processing, remote sensing and wireless communication. The penetrations of tiny and affordable sensors and computers and the high performance computing available with cloud services result in DSP everywhere. However, because of the discrete nature of digital signal, DSP needs to be properly implemented and the results should be properly comprehended. Otherwise, DSP may lead us to a solution which is artificially produced by its discrete nature. In this class, students learn the theory and principles of digital signal processing through hands on using MATLAB/Simulink. This class proceeds with the hands-on-first, theory-later policy. Every topic, we basically start with the implementation of signal processing system or application , then later study how and why it works that way with the minimum set of theoretical study.
We have so many programming languages in the world. In this course, we investigate common concepts behind various programming languages. Our main goal is to gain the fundamental knowledge of computer science such as formal grammar, data types, programming paradigms, etc. through the concepts found in programming languages. Note that we focus on theoretical understanding, not practical skills of programming.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is the central technology in image and voice recognition, sound processing, remote sensing and wireless communication. The penetrations of tiny and affordable sensors and computers and the high performance computing available with cloud services result in DSP everywhere. However, because of the discrete nature of digital signal, DSP needs to be properly implemented and the results should be properly comprehended. Otherwise, DSP may lead us to a solution which is artificially produced by its discrete nature. In this class, students learn the theory and principles of digital signal processing through hands on using MATLAB/Simulink. This class proceeds with the hands-on-first, theory-later policy. Every topic, we basically start with the implementation of signal processing system or application , then later study how and why it works that way with the minimum set of theoretical study.
In this lecture, we will discuss computing systems that deal with Behavior and Affective (human internal states such as emotion and mood). We will discuss the background, concepts, technologies, construction methods, application examples, utilization, social implementation, and challenges of advanced research in this field. Students will learn practically through assignments to actually create such programs, and at the end of the semester, two or three students will work on a mini-project.
Ecology is the scientific study of the relation of living organisms to each other and their surroundings. Landscape ecology integrates biophysical and analytical approaches with humanistic and holistic perspectives across the natural sciences and social sciences. Landscapes are spatially heterogeneous geographic areas characterized by various interacting patches or ecosystems, ranging from relatively natural terrestrial and aquatic systems such as forests, grasslands, and lakes to human-dominated environments including agricultural and urban settings. You will learn the fundamental theories and methods of landscape ecology, and the application to nature conservation and restoration.
The occurrence of complex crises globally brought considerable impact on the progress in achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in creating more resilient, peaceful, and equitable societies. At the center of these crises and stalled progress are various communities and populations confronting the consequences at present, and they will impact their future. This course invites students to examine this issue by addressing three key questions: (1) What are the current crises we face? (2) How can the human-centered approach address these crises and challenges? and (3) What are the ways to achieve the SDGs amidst these challenges? These questions will be addressed through combined lectures, workshops, and presentations. Students are expected to report (one A4 page) and present a country/region describing the crises confronted and the actions taken to achieve the SDGs.
The occurrence of global complex crises greatly impacted the progress in achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in creating more resilient, peaceful, and equitable societies. At the center of these crises and stalled progress are various communities and populations confronting the consequences at present and will impact the future. This course invites students to examine these issues by addressing three key questions: (1) What are the crises we face now? (2) How can a people-centered approach address these crises and challenges? and (3) What are the ways to achieve the SDGs given the current challenges, and where do we stand in achieving these goals by 2030? This course is designed to guide the students in answering these questions through combined lectures, workshops, and presentations. Students are expected to discuss the current crises and issues comprehensively in class and submit a final written report detailing their impact on our lives and the actions taken towards achieving the SDGs.
Many people feel powerless in the face of the climate crisis, but the choices that we make as individuals have social, political and economic consequences that affect our living environment. By addressing some of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, students in this course will investigate ways that people can start living their lives in a sustainable way. The course will be divided into four units: 1) Supporting Local Business, 2) the Satoyama Concept / Organic Farming, 3) Waste Prevention, and 4) Corporate Responsibility. Students will be expected to research a short profile (one A4 page) of a business or community organisation for each unit to share with the class. These may be done as individuals or in pairs.
Music is ubiquitous in our environment. A question in this course is how music is processed in our brain and how we can design the environment and change our brain functions with music. Recently, an emerging research field of Music and Neuroscience (“Neuromusic”) has been elucidating the neural correlates of music perception, cognition, and performance. In this course, I will overview what has been known so far in the Neuromusic research from the integrated point of view of Neuroscience, Evolutional Biology, Developmental Brain Science, Human Movement Science, and Cognitive Science.
Forest Science and Engineering covers forests/timberland, forestry, lumber production and wooden architecture. The subject of this course focuses on forests/timberland and forestry operations situated upstream, and the other subject focuses on lumber production and wooden architecture located downstream. This course teaches specialized knowledge and examines the current overall situation together with the technologies and social systems that are associated with the existing issues and problems. Students are expected to gain specialized knowledge, deepen their understanding of the subject matter, and develop their own views and opinions.
The forests/timberland which account for 67% of Japan’s total land and all the related industries are closely tied to our daily life. The currently observed issues associated with forests/timberland, lumber production and wooden architecture are serving as a mirror that clearly reflects those aspects that Japan’s technology development and social system designing have lost sight of.
In the future, the students taking this course may not choose a profession that requires the knowledge covered in this course, but it is intended to equip them with expansive and deep thinking needed for each crucial decision making.
Music is ubiquitous in our environment. A question in this course is how music is processed in our brain and how we can design the environment and change our brain functions with music. Recently, an emerging research field of Music and Neuroscience (“Neuromusic”) has been elucidating the neural correlates of music perception, cognition, and performance. In this course, I will overview what has been known so far in the Neuromusic research from the integrated point of view of Neuroscience, Evolutional Biology, Developmental Brain Science, Human Movement Science, and Cognitive Science.
Objective of this course is to obtain fundamental knowledge on information security to equip with skills to build secure system in business environment.
This course provides fundamental knowledge and skills of information security which widely required for practice and design of Information Technology. This include technology, management, legal issues, certification and privacy issues etc. The newest trends on techniques used by attackers and their countermeasures are to be covered. This course is intended to comply with standardized body of knowledge in information security and students can be prepared for certification such as "information security specialist" or CISSP. Expect students who seek carrier as information technology/information security manager in organizations, consultants, researchers etc.
Music is ubiquitous in our environment. A question in this course is how music is processed in our brain and how we can design the environment and change our brain functions with music. Recently, an emerging research field of Music and Neuroscience (“Neuromusic”) has been elucidating the neural correlates of music perception, cognition, and performance. In this course, I will overview what has been known so far in the Neuromusic research from the integrated point of view of Neuroscience, Evolutional Biology, Developmental Brain Science, Human Movement Science, and Cognitive Science.
Objective of this course is to obtain fundamental knowledge on information security to equip with skills to build secure system in business environment.
This course provides fundamental knowledge and skills of information security which widely required for practice and design of Information Technology. This include technology, management, legal issues, certification and privacy issues etc. The newest trends on techniques used by attackers and their countermeasures are to be covered. This course is intended to comply with standardized body of knowledge in information security and students can be prepared for certification such as "information security specialist" or CISSP. Expect students who seek carrier as information technology/information security manager in organizations, consultants, researchers etc.
This lecture offers students to learn the principles and applications of global and local environmental issues in systems perspective. We will start from the global movements on the global warming and then learn the basic elements of environment including air, soil, water and plants. Then we will learn the stocks and flows of the elements in the perspective ecosystems and services. With this fundamental knowledge, students will be able to understand the background of global environmental policies and think to act proactively in research and daily life.
Sketchpad, developed by Ivan Sutherland in 1963, is a pioneer of CG/CAD systems that revolutionized the way computers interact with humans. With the technological development of computers, CG/CAD has become not only a medium for visualizing physical simulations of light, rigid bodies, and fluids in the real world, but has also invented unique expressions in games, art, and movies in the virtual world. This lecture will focus on the mathematical understanding of 2D/3D CG/CAD and its practical application with general-purpose algorithms, taking into account such advanced applications.
Sketchpad, developed by Ivan Sutherland in 1963, is a pioneer of CG/CAD systems that revolutionized the way computers interact with humans. With the technological development of computers, CG/CAD has become not only a medium for visualizing physical simulations of light, rigid bodies, and fluids in the real world, but has also invented unique expressions in games, art, and movies in the virtual world. This lecture will focus on the mathematical understanding of 2D/3D CG/CAD and its practical application with general-purpose algorithms, taking into account such advanced applications.
Sketchpad, developed by Ivan Sutherland in 1963, is a pioneer of CG/CAD systems that revolutionized the way computers interact with humans. With the technological development of computers, CG/CAD has become not only a medium for visualizing physical simulations of light, rigid bodies, and fluids in the real world, but has also invented unique expressions in games, art, and movies in the virtual world. This lecture will focus on the mathematical understanding of 2D/3D CG/CAD and its practical application with general-purpose algorithms, taking into account such advanced applications.
Analytical chemistry is one of the essential sciences needed in advancing medical, pharmaceutical, food and environmental researches. Due to technological advancement in analytical instruments, operators can now obtain analytical results easily without the need of understanding the underlying principles of the instruments. The purpose of this lecture is to discuss the basis of analytical chemistry that is used in advanced biosciences.
Analytical chemistry is one of the essential sciences needed in advancing medical, pharmaceutical, food and environmental researches. Due to technological advancement in analytical instruments, operators can now obtain analytical results easily without the need of understanding the underlying principles of the instruments. The purpose of this lecture is to discuss the basis of analytical chemistry that is used in advanced biosciences.
Genome science is one of the leading subjects in the 21st century. For students who major in life science, the filed of genome science is very necessary to understand the modern biology. By taking this class (Genome Molecular Biology 1) as well as Genome Molecular Biology 2 class (autumn semester), you can understand the genome biology from basics to frontiers. The required book for this class is the 4th edition textbook called Genome 4 (ed. by T. A. Brown).