プログラミングしながら学ぶコンピュータサイエンス入門 : Introduction to Computer Science and Programming from edX

ビッグデータやAI，いま，そういった言葉が世の中に満ち溢れています。それは，いろいろなことが計算に載るようになって，ビッグデータの利用や，それを使ったAI技術が本格化してきたからです。こうした潮流の中心となる「計算」の活用法を開発してきたのがコンピュータサイエンスという分野です。このコースでは，そのコンピュータサイエンスのエッセンスを学びます。ごく基礎的・入門的なところからはじめ，最先端のコンピュータサイエンスを概観できるまでの素養を身に付けられます。超入門的プログラミングで「計算」の設計法を体験しながら，コンピュータサイエンスの基礎を学びます。

Big data, data-mining, machine learning and AI are commonly used terms world-wide these days. We are now able to “compute” various things with computers, and it allows us to use big data and AI technology effectively. Computer Science is a field where the usage of computers and “computations” have continuously evolved.In this course, you will learn the essence of computer science. You will obtain an overview of cutting-edge computer science as well as learn the basics and introductory level knowledge of computer science, while experiencing, designing and writing your own simple programs. The video lectures in this course are delivered in Japanese and accompanied by Japanese transcripts. An English version of this course is also available on edX.

What you'll learn

・データ（データの原子に当たるもの）とは何か
・計算（計算の原子に当たるもの）とは何か
・情報セキュリティの基本：暗号化・復号・解読
・共通鍵暗号系と公開鍵暗号系
・現在社会において計算の活用の代表例
- コンピュータ・シミュレーション
- データマイニング
・プログラミング環境（エディタ，シェル）のインストール
・プログラミング環境（エディタ，シェル）の使い方
・プログラミング言語Ruby による基本的なプログラミング

・What is data (corresponding to an atom of data)?
・What is a computation (that corresponds to the atom of the computation)?
・Basic information security: encryption, decryption, and crypto-breaking
・Private key cryptosystems and public key cryptosystems
・Representative examples of utilization of computations in present society (Computer simulation, Data mining)
・Installation of software and the programming environments (editor, shell)
・How to use the programming environments (editor, shell) for computations
・Basic programming using “Ruby on Rails,” a programming language

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Explains concepts in computer science comprehensively, from the basics to advanced topics

Taught by Osamu Watanabe, a respected figure in the field of computer science

Emphasizes the practical applications of computer science in various fields, including data mining and computer simulation

Covers fundamental concepts such as data and computation, providing a solid foundation for beginners

Utilizes basic programming in Ruby on Rails to enhance understanding of computational design principles

Course videos are delivered in Japanese, which may limit accessibility for non-Japanese speakers

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Data Scientist

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Information Security Analyst

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