The Undergraduate Program of Information Science aims to cultivate individuals who can play active roles across a wide range of fields by developing the ability to pioneer and advance computer technologies that support all aspects of modern society. Based on fundamental computer technologies, the program provides a well-balanced education in the latest technologies related to information, communication, networks, and system control—essential for realizing a richer and more human-centered advanced information society—from both hardware and software perspectives, as well as from both ideal and practical viewpoints.
Educational Objectives
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Design Capability
To develop the ability to create new information technologies and solve societal needs by collaborating with others under constraints of limited human, material, and time resources.
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Specialized Knowledge and Applied Skills
To acquire the ability to analyze and construct hardware and software systems based on specialized knowledge in the fields of Computer Science (CS) and Computer Engineering (CE).
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Communication Skills
To develop the ability to write logical documents, give oral presentations, and engage in discussions when working with individuals and organizations from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
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Learning Habits and Information Collection and Analysis Skills
To cultivate continuous learning habits that enable autonomous adaptation to future societal changes, as well as efficient information collection and analysis skills utilizing information technology (IT).
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Professional Literacy and Ethics for Engineers
To acquire the cultural literacy necessary to understand Japanese and international cultures, recognize the social responsibilities of engineers, and act logically and responsibly.
For the university-wide philosophy, see:
→ University Philosophy / University Characteristics (Kyoto Institute of Technology)