Faculty of Information Science and Engineering
Educational/Research Objectives and Policies

Purpose of education and research

The purpose of the faculty is to train capable individuals who have sophisticated knowledge, skills, and practical abilities in the field of information sciences and engineering and to build a strong sense of ethics related to information. These individuals would use these in the cutting-edge areas of the information society that is progressing remarkably, and they would be capable individuals who actively engage in creating a new society.

Diploma Policy: Policies for conferring degrees

To achieve the following educational accomplishments, the students learn according to the curriculum stipulated by the faculty, and those students who satisfy the requirements for graduation stipulated by the faculties are given “Bachelor’s” degrees (in information science and engineering) and allowed to graduate.

The knowledge and skills to be acquired in specialized fields

a. Extensive skills and knowledge of the natural sciences that are fundamental to science and technology and related to information science and engineering.

b. Skills to create programs that are a basis for information sciences and engineering and learning sufficient fundamental skills to solve problems.

c. In-depth knowledge and skills related to specific areas and fields within information sciences and engineering.

d. An understanding and fundamental knowledge to work in professions that use information sciences and engineering as a member of society.

Acquiring generic knowledge and skills

a. An understanding and knowledge about the relationship between the information sciences and engineering and other natural sciences or the humanities and social sciences.

b. Skills in mathematical and logical thinking and understanding the scientific way of thinking about things that includes mathematics.

c. Understanding how to show quantitative and qualitative information and learning the skills and knowledge to write reports from an objective point of view.

d. Abilities to create new scientific technology or value or learning the abilities needed to use and apply specialized knowledge gained in classroom lectures to solve social problems or technological challenges by training with this specialized knowledge through seminars or experiment courses.

e. Ability to handle basic communication in English to build good relationships with diverse partners in the global community and exchange scientific and technical information.

Attitudes and intentions

a. Being able to make decisions and take actions according to a sense of ethics based on information ethics and engineering ethics when handling science and technology that is centered on information sciences and engineering.

b. Having the determination to actively use the ability to discover and solve problems and the skills and knowledge gained in the study of information sciences and engineering for the peace and happiness of society and human kind.

c. Having an understanding of the speed of development of science and technology related to information sciences and engineering and possessing the determination to continue to refine one’s specialization through constantly continuing to learn the latest content.

Curriculum Policy (the policies for organizing and executing the curriculum)

To achieve the goals set forth in our Diploma Policy (policy for graduation certification and degree awarding), the curriculum is systematically organized, combining general education subjects, specialized education subjects, and more. The following seminar and lecture courses are offered as specialized education subjects. Required faculty-specific subjects, such as programming seminars and experiments, form the foundation of students’ systematic learning. Students then select one or more courses in specialized fields or areas that extend beyond the required specialized subjects and are in demand, allowing them to delve deeper into those fields. Furthermore, special research courses focus on developing advanced specialized knowledge and application skills. To this end, we have organized a systematic curriculum in accordance with the following curriculum policy.
The curriculum uses numbering and a curriculum map to convey its systematic structure. Based on the faculty’s assessment plan, the curriculum will be optimized by conducting self-examination and evaluation of the educational outcomes of the curriculum.
The educational content, teaching methods, and assessment of learning outcomes are defined as follows:

Educational content and methods

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

First-year specialized education courses allow students to understand the general concepts and operating principles of computers, as well as the concept of mathematical interpretation, as the foundations of information science and engineering. In addition to learning about the history of information technology, students will gain a broad overview of the overall picture of information science and engineering and will understand the positioning and relationships of the content of each specialized course. Thus, they will build a foundation of knowledge for understanding various other specialized education courses.
Through programming practice courses from the first year through the first half of the second year, students will acquire basic computer programming knowledge and skills, solidifying their foundation in applied programming and gaining the knowledge and skills to verify the content learned in each specialized education subject through their programming. Thus, they will build a foundation of skills for understanding and practicing various other specialized education subjects.
Through second-year laboratory courses, students will gain a hands-on understanding of the operating principles of computer hardware, software, and networks, as well as the fundamental human characteristics that use them, and acquire the fundamental experimental skills to confirm these. This will help build a foundation for understanding and practicing various other specialized education courses using means other than programming.
In project-based seminars during the first half of the third year, students will engage in long-term experimental and development projects based on specific themes, building a foundation of skills that will enable them to acquire more practical, advanced expertise.
Several specialized education courses will be offered that build on the foundation of the knowledge and skills acquired in a–d. From these, multiple systematic courses tailored to the characteristics or demand of specific fields and areas will be established. By completing specialized education subjects aligned with one of the courses, students will acquire deep, systematic knowledge and skills in fields and areas related to that course. Furthermore, as each subject is not exclusive to one course but overlaps with other courses, students are free to select multiple courses. Selecting multiple courses will enable students to acquire deep, systematic, and inter-disciplinary knowledge and skills in each course. By independently selecting their courses, students will acquire specialized knowledge and skills developed within their chosen course.
Through special research courses from the second half of the third year through the fourth year, students will select a research topic related to information science and engineering and engage in research. By utilizing and further developing their previous specialized knowledge and skills, students will acquire deeper knowledge and practical research and development skills.

General Knowledge and Skills

Through first-year specialized education courses, students will gain an understanding of the history of information technology and an overview of information science and engineering. Additionally, by completing various general education courses, students will gain an understanding of the relationship between information science and engineering and other human sciences, as well as the issues that must be understood and resolved. They will also gain an understanding of the position of information technology in society and the direction of future development.
Through the completion of various specialized education subjects, including mathematics and programming education subjects, students will understand scientific thinking, develop mathematical and logical thinking, and adopt a logical thought process.
Through the writing of laboratory reports, reports in various specialized education subjects, and research reports in special research subjects, students will learn how to present quantitative and qualitative information and how to compile reports from an objective perspective.
Through various seminars, experiments, and special research courses, students will acquire the ability to utilize and apply previously acquired knowledge and skills to solve technical and social challenges. Alternatively, they will acquire the ability to create new science, technology, and value.
Through project seminars and special research courses, students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to make effective presentations using IT equipment.
Through the completion of English courses in general education and various specialized education courses, students will acquire basic English communication skills by mastering specialized English terminology and related English usage.

Attitudes and Orientations

Through several specialized education subjects and special research subjects in the first year, students will understand information ethics and engineering ethics and develop a sense of ethics.
Through several specialized education courses and special research courses in the first year, students will develop the determination to utilize the knowledge, skills, and problem-finding and problem-solving abilities acquired through their specialized studies for the peace and happiness of society and humanity.
Through all the specialized education courses, students will develop an understanding of the rapid advancement of information technology and changes in society, foster the determination to learn about the latest scientific and technological advances and social conditions continually, and hone their expertise.

Evaluation of Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for each subject will be assessed based on a grading system detailed in the syllabus.

The Admissions Policy (the policies for accepting new students)

Students with the following qualities are being sought out so that all the students who are admitted can grow into capable individuals who have sophisticated knowledge, skills, and practical abilities in the field of information sciences and engineering and a strong sense of ethics related to information. These will be individuals who use these in the cutting-edge areas of the information society that is progressing remarkably, and they would be capable individuals who actively engage in creating a new society.

Individuals who can persistently continue to learn and think and who have a strong interest in information sciences and engineering and the related fields
Individuals who have an interest in human interactions and using or employing computers and networks
Individuals who have the basic abilities of using a computer.
Individuals who already have a certain level of experience with writing programs

The selection of applicants for admission is done using a variety of methods according to the admissions policy stipulated by Kyoto Sangyo University. The Admissions Office Entrance Examination is a characteristic way of selecting individuals who will be admitted.

The purpose of the Admissions Office Entrance Examination is to check the achievements and actual abilities related to computer related abilities and skills according to this admissions policy or the knowledge and thinking abilities related to computers. It is offered in two forms: the and the .