Information Sciences for Computer Network Society

Knowledge about information processing and computers is essential for life in today’s highly information-oriented, networked society. What has the popularization of computers brought to our lives, and what will become possible in the future? These lectures explain the operating principles of computers in simple terms. We also consider fundamental technology for computers and networking and the current state of and problems with our information society.

history of computers, expression of information, circuits, systems, network mechanisms, the Internet and related laws

　Lectures are given on the following topics:
1) Orientation
2) History of computers
3) Functions and composition of computers
4) Amount of information and probability; entropy
5) Information expression (1)
6) Information expression (2)
7) Fundamentals of logical circuits
8) Functional circuits (1): Adding and subtracting circuits
9) Functional circuits (2): Memory circuits
10) Confirmation of previous learning and interim test
11) Computers and telecommunications
12) IP addresses and domain names
13) Communication models of the Internet
14) The Internet and copyright
15) Unauthorized access and security, and anonymity on the Internet
16) Final test

Syllabus (Japanese site only)