Introduction to Information Science

Toru Hasegawa (Graduate School of Engineering Science)

Course Objective
   This class provides an introduction to information science.

Requirement / Prerequisite
   No background is required.

Course Content
   Students learn several topics in information science through lectures or exercise including software engineering, information security, bio-system analysis, dependability engineering, ubiquitous network, information sharing platform, and mobile computing.

Class Plan
   Week 1: Introduction
   Week 2&3: Software Engineering
   Week 4&5: Information Security Engineering
   Week 6&7: Bio-System Analysis
   Week 8&9: Dependability Engineering
   Week 10&11: Ubiquitous Network
   Week 12&13: Information Sharing Platform
   Week 14&15: Mobile Computing

Textbooks
   No particular textbook is used. Handouts will be distributed by lectures.

Grading Policy

• Class participation 40%
• Examination / Report 60%