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Human resource development objectives and educational goals

The Department of Information and Mathematical Sciences of the Faculty of Information and Mathematical Sciences aims to train personnel who constantly follow the rapidly changing and developing paradigm of modern information science and who have acquired the ability to apply and solve problems. To this end, mathematical skills (mathematical comprehension), which form the basis of information science, are positioned as the basis of the curriculum, and information science education is formed to cultivate the human resources required by the Faculty against the background of these basic mathematical skills. In addition, in order to realise the founding spirit and educational philosophy set out in the university's "Human Resource Development Objectives and Educational Goals" from the perspective of information science, the aim is not merely to acquire skills and technologies, but to train personnel who are always aware of how information technology can be used to pursue the happiness of human society and contribute to society, and who can think for themselves. The objective is to develop human resources who are always aware of how information technology can be used for the pursuit of the happiness of human society and how it can contribute to society.

Based on these objectives, the human resources to be trained are as follows.

1. Personnel who can acquire application and problem-solving skills based on mathematical understanding to cope with rapid technological innovations in information science, and who can expand their own expertise.
2. Human resources who can make use of advanced information and communications technology (advanced ICT), which will be important in the near future when humans and AI will coexist at a high level, and who have acquired international leadership skills.
3. Highly ethical individuals who are aware of the existence of diverse academic disciplines and who are able to realise Meiji Gakuin University's educational philosophy of "Do for Others" using the technology and knowledge of information science.

Policy on the recognition of graduation and the awarding of degrees (Diploma Policy)

The Department of Information and Mathematical Sciences of the Faculty of Information and Mathematical Sciences aims to nurture individuals who have acquired abilities in line with Meiji Gakuin University's "Policy on the Accreditation of Graduation and the Awarding of Degrees".

1. The basic academic skills in mathematics (mathematics) that will enable them to cope with future technological innovations and changes, such as the information processing paradigm and quantum information, which will come after deep learning.
2. Understand the mathematical principles behind information science methods (algorithms) and be able to solve a given specific problem using specialised data analysis and programming skills, with knowledge of examples of applications in adjacent areas such as the humanities and social sciences.
3. Have an understanding of the issues of the information society and be able to provide leadership in a wide range of interdisciplinary areas of information science and information ethics, with international communication skills.
4. Not only to acquire the skills and techniques of information science, but also to give consideration to ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Implications/Issues) and to embody the university's educational philosophy "Do for Others" (contribution to others). ) by means of the technologies and knowledge of information science.
5. The hypothesis-forming and problem-solving skills developed through Project Based Learning (PBL) subjects and graduation research enable students to become engineers, researchers, information technology managers and other professionals who are aware of their future career path, including starting their own business or changing jobs.

Policy on the organisation and implementation of curricula (curriculum policy)

The Department of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences of the Faculty of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences, based on the "Policy on the organisation and implementation of the curriculum" of Meiji Gakuin University and in line with the "Human resource development objectives and educational goals" and the "Policy on the recognition of graduation and awarding of degrees" stipulated by the Department of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences, has established the following "Policy on the organisation and implementation of the curriculum The following "Policy on the organisation and implementation of curricula" is established.

1. In order to acquire the mathematical skills that form the basis for inductive and deductive thinking, which form the backbone of the department's curriculum, small-group basic mathematics practice courses are arranged in the first year, taking into account differences in academic ability due to different forms of entrance examinations. In addition, an omnibus format is introduced in the Mathematics and Information subject in the first semester of the first year, led by full-time teachers, so that students can gain a broad understanding of information technology and learn about the role of mathematics in information science from a bird's eye view, and use this as a reference for selecting their future courses.
2. In the second year, there are two main groups of subjects: 'Basic subjects A' in information mathematics and 'Basic subjects B' in information systems. These basic introductory subject groups make students aware of the mathematics required for studying in the field of information science and, together with course selection guidance, help them to choose a course in the third year.
3. In order to develop the ability to use the mathematics acquired by the second year as a real-life tool and to understand the basic concepts of a wide range of information science fields, a course system is adopted from the third year onwards, with three subject groups - Mathematical and Quantum Information, AI and Data Science, and Information Systems and Security - arranged for students to select intensively from the subject groups corresponding to the course they have chosen. Students intensively select subjects from the subject groups corresponding to their chosen course, including those required for the course.
4. In the liberal arts, in addition to subjects that convey and carry on the educational philosophy of the University, such as Christian Foundations A and B, subjects that are useful as a bridge to specialist fields are designated and recommended in consideration of balance, and English language subjects are taken as compulsory subjects in order to acquire English communication skills that can be used anywhere in the world. Students are required to take English language courses that enable them to acquire English communication skills that can be used anywhere in the world.
5. Continue to place emphasis on information ethics and information security in order to create an awareness of information technology as a contribution to others.
6. In order to make students aware of the links between society and information science and their own future career paths, including starting a business or changing jobs, a 'Society and Information' subject group will be established, which will include subjects that are aware of the contact points and integration between information science and the humanities and social sciences, as well as career development subjects. In this subject group, we will actively accept courses offered by existing humanities faculties and also offer courses to other faculties.
7. Small-group exercise courses centred on PBL and active learning are arranged in order to develop the ability to form hypotheses (abduction) or solve generic problems by oneself in response to realistic social problems.
8. In assessing the results of academic learning, clear grading criteria are formulated and clearly stated in the syllabus of each subject, and in addition to written and practical examinations, multifaceted evaluation is carried out, including reports, presentations (presentations) and graduation research required in class. In addition, the learning portfolio function of the Learning Management System (LMS) is utilised to create an environment in which students can judge their own learning outcomes, and together with the implementation of class evaluations, appropriate educational guidance and curriculum evaluation and verification are carried out.

Admission policy

The Department of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences, in accordance with Meiji Gakuin University's "Policy on Admission of Students" and in light of the "Human Resource Development Objectives and Educational Goals" set out by the Department of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences, has established the following "Policy on Accreditation of Graduation and Degree Awarding" and "Policy on the Organisation and Implementation of Curriculum". The following "Policy on the admission of students" is established in line with the "Policy on the accreditation of graduation and the awarding of degrees" and the "Policy on the organisation and implementation of curricula" of the Department of Informatics and Mathematics.

1. The kind of people we are looking for
   • Understand modern advanced information technology and acquire the basic skills in knowledge, skills, thinking, judgement and expression that should be acquired in upper secondary school and elsewhere as a prerequisite for studying in the Faculty of Information Mathematics and Science.
   • Understand the significance of the university's educational philosophy "Do for Others" and have the motivation to learn to give back to society through information technology.
   • Strong motivation to apply and use information technology as a means of solving a wide range of problems in society.
2. Basic admission policy
   In the selection of applicants, whether or not they have the basic abilities and motivation listed in the above-mentioned 'Desired candidate profile' will be assessed through tests such as written examinations or interviews.
3. Types of admission and methods of assessment.
   • In the General Entrance Examination (All Faculties Schedule) and General Entrance Examination (Schedule A), applicants are assessed on whether or not they have the basic skills that they should have acquired at upper secondary school as a prerequisite for undertaking the curriculum at the Faculty of Information Mathematics and Science, through a written examination and verification of their school records. In addition, in the "Entrance Examination Using the Common University Entrance Test", whether or not the applicant has the basic skills that should have been acquired at upper secondary school is assessed together with the confirmation of the school survey report from the applicant's former school. In terms of subjects, emphasis is placed on mathematics, with questions covering units including differential and integral calculus and vectors, in order to assess whether or not the applicant has the ability to cope with basic mathematics education in the first year of school.
   • In the Self-Recommendation AO Entrance Examination, the first stage involves document screening, followed by a written test and interview in the second stage. In the document screening, applicants' abilities and experience (including qualifications, study abroad, extracurricular activities, volunteer work and professional experience) are assessed to see whether they match the above-mentioned 'desired characteristics'. In addition, in the written test, a mathematics writing test is conducted to assess whether the applicant has the same abilities as described in 3(1) above. Then, in the interview, applicants are comprehensively evaluated on whether they have curiosity about the studies offered by the Faculty of Information and Mathematical Sciences, willingness to work proactively in their studies, and expressive ability to communicate logically.
   • In the 'designated school recommendation entrance examination' and 'affiliated school special recommendation entrance examination', applicants who match the above-mentioned 'desired candidate profile' are selected based on the recommendation of the principal of the high school designated (or requested) by the University, by means of a written investigation report, a mathematics writing test and an interview. In the written examination, applicants are evaluated on whether they have the same abilities as in 3(1) above, and in the interview, applicants are comprehensively evaluated on whether they have the same qualities and abilities as in 3(2) above.
   • In the "Entrance Examination for Privately Financed International Students", applicants who match the above-mentioned "Desired Qualities" are selected through an interview and the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU). In the interview, in addition to the same qualities and abilities as in 3(2) above, the applicant's ability to cope with the content of study in subjects often offered in Japanese is assessed. In the EJU, applicants are assessed on whether they have the same qualities and abilities as in 3(1) above, and in particular whether their grades in Japanese and Mathematics (Course 1) meet the basic abilities required by the Faculty of Information Mathematics and Science.