2023 Faculty Courses School of Computing Major courses
Practical Artificial Intelligence and Data Science B 1
- Academic unit or major
- Major courses
- Instructor(s)
- Asako Kanezaki / Tsuyoshi Murata / Norio Tomii / Kei Miyazaki / Keiji Okumura / Jun Sakuma / Isao Ono / Katsumi Nitta / Takao Kobayashi / Yoshihiro Miyake / Kazuhiro Sasao / Hideaki Nishimoto / Ryo Inokuchi / Takehiko Nomura / Masahiro Miura / Katsutoshi Takizawa
- Class Format
- Lecture (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 7-8 Fri
- Class
- 1
- Course Code
- XCO.T494
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The purpose of this course is to understand the current status of social implementation of AI and data science technologies and cutting-edge technologies, and to examine the applicability and challenges of these technologies. Trends and issues in technology and product development in the fields of fintech, IT telecommunication, manufacturing etc. will be explained as shown in the course schedul
Course description and aims
The goal of this course is for students to acquire knowledge of AI and data science technologies in various fields, and to gain a broader perspective that will enable them to play an active role in the real world by discussing social applications and explaining new ideas in assignment reports.
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
In this course, lectures based on practical experience are given by lecturers of (class 1) NS Solutions Inc., Dai-ichi Life Group Inc., Mizuho Financial Group Inc., Furukawa Electric Inc., Fanuc Co., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Inc., (class 2) Hitachi Ltd., Kajima Co., Mitsui Chemicals Inc., NTT East Co., and SUBARU Co.
Keywords
Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Life Insurance, Fintec, Material, Manufacturing Industry, Heavy Industry, Construction
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Class1－Class7： Lectures
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to Ambient Computing - Development of Ambient Computing | This lecture will outline the development of XR/IoT/AI and other component technologies of ambient computing, which is a technology for use in an era when computers are integrated into all environments. |
| Class 2 | アンビニエントコンピューティング概論－アンビエントコンピューティングと Introduction to Ambient Computing - Ambient Computing and People | Understanding human behavior is important for ambient computing. This lecture will provide an overview of techniques for understanding human behavior and explain various issues, including the ethical aspects of using human subjects. |
| Class 3 | The Use of Data Science in Life Insurance Companies | The role of data science in the life insurance business and its applications will be introduced, using the analysis of medical data in the development of life insurance products as a case study. |
| Class 4 | Financial Data Analytics in Practice | Machine learning and statistical science are increasingly being used in banks and other financial institutions. This lecture will explain the characteristics and approaches of data analytics in the financial domain. Challenges and issues to be addressed in the future will also be explained, focusing on the technical aspects. |
| Class 5 | Examples of AI Applications Focusing on Manufacturing Company | Introduce examples of AI applications in the manufacturing industry to understand the expectations and future vision of digital technology from the manufacturing industry's perspective |
| Class 6 | Manufacturing and AI - Machine Tools and AI Applications | Participants will understand the challenges facing manufacturing and the need for AI, as well as the real issues and solutions for AI application at manufacturing sites, through specific application examples. The resentation will focus on machine tools. |
| Class 7 | Manufacturing and AI - Industrial Robots and AI Applications | Participants will understand the challenges facing manufacturing and the need for AI, as well as the real issues and solutions for AI application at manufacturing sites, through specific application examples. The resentation will focus on industrial robots. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
none
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Materials will be provided on T2SCHOLA in advance and shared in the Zoom lecture
Evaluation methods and criteria
Mainly assignment reports required in each class will be considered
Related courses
- XCO.T487 ： Fundamentals of data science
- XCO.T488 ： Exercises in fundamentals of data science
- XCO.T489 ： Fundamentals of artificial intelligence
- XCO.T490 ： Exercises in fundamentals of artificial intelligence
- XCO.T483 ： Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Data Science A
- XCO.T484 ： Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Data Science B
- XCO.T485 ： Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Data Science C
- XCO.T486 ： Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Data Science D
Prerequisites
Both credits of Practical Artificial Intelligence and Data Science B-1 and B-2 cannot be obtained.
Other
Slide distribution and report acceptance will be done by T2SCHOLA.