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Introduction to Mathematics and Information Sciences

The Department of Mathematics and Information Sciences

In this modern world, we must confront many complicated problems which might be unsolvable unless they are considered from both theoretical side and practical perspectives. Moreover, to address such issues, it is necessary to have both the mathematical insight and the analytical capability to use computers to the extent of their capacity. Consequently, in this department, a parallel merging of study subjects of the two fields of mathematics (mathematical sciences) and information sciences is not adopted; rather, priority is given to the information-mathematical field, which should be called a fusion region, which is composed along with a curriculum in which mathematics and information sciences are mutually reinforcing. This structure can provide students with logical supplementary capability to understand the origins of objects of study and the opportunity to expansively apply creativity, in addition to technical knowledge. Specifically, to realize the smooth study of fusion region subjects, basic subjects such as mathematics and information sciences are studied initially during the first and second years. Subsequently, the fusion region subjects of mathematics system subjects and information system subjects are arranged for study during later academic years. Students can learn respective subjects according to their interests and the necessity of emphasis on fusion region subjects. (Refer here for additional curriculum details.) After graduation, the following courses are presumed: continuing to a graduate school related to information and mathematics and performing more advanced study and research; entering into a private enterprise that is mainly associated with information industries; becoming a teacher at the junior high school or high school level; and becoming a public official. We expect you to come our department and to have an ambition of an active part in the study of this fusion region with a challenging spirit.

Graduate Course in the Department of Mathematics and Information Sciences

In this modern world, we must confront many complicated problems which might be unsolvable unless they are considered from both theoretical side and practical perspectives. Moreover, it is necessary to have both the mathematical insight and the analytical capability to use computers to the extent of their capacity. In the field of research also, the following fields, which should also be called a fusion region of mathematical sciences and information sciences, are highly developed: theoretical fields related to the use and accumulation of information, cryptographic theory related to number theory, relations between statistics and computers, the basic field of intelligence sciences, and others. For studies within this major, the information-mathematical field is emphasized. Within this designated fusion region, special subjects are arranged from deeply related fields such as mathematics and the information sciences. These three disciplines are united, and educational research for the fusion region, mathematics, and the information sciences is performed. Educational research that incorporates these three disciplines is intended to cultivate researchers who have both mathematical insight and modeling capabilities with full use of computers. After completion of the Master Course, the following courses are presumed: In addition, advancement to the Doctor Course requires the pursuit of leading-edge research for research development in private enterprises that are mainly concerned with the information industry, for teachers at the junior high school and high school levels, for use in a career as a public official, etc.