CPSC 5555 Special Topics: Japanese
Contributions to Technology
Summer 2013 Syllabus (subject
to change)
Instructor
information
Dr. Wayne Summers
Office: CCT455 Office
phone: (706) 507-8193
Department phone: (706) 507-8170 Department FAX: (706) 565-3529
Office Hours: TBA
e-mail address: summers_wayne@ColumbusState.edu
homepage:http://csc.ColumbusState.edu/summers
Course
Description
Computer Science
5555 – Special Topics: Japanese Contributions to Technology: Study of topics of
special interest in computer science, or directed experience in computer
science by means of lecture, discussion, seminar, and research. May be taken for a maximum of nine hours.
Meets TBA
Mandatory
field trips in Japan include trips to
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・Orientation for
students of the short term study abroad program
・ Campus tour by Teikyo University students
・Discussions with
Japanese students and international students of Teikyo University (Possible topics
of the discussions will be Japanese anime, manga,
cultures and so on.)
・Exchanges with
members of Teikyo University’s clubs and group
activities.
(tea
ceremony club, manga study club, Judo medicine )
・Classes taught in
English by professors of Teikyo University
・Easy-to-use Japanese
Conversation Classes
・Farewell party and
SHOW&TELL by
students of the short term study abroad program (With participation of
Japanese students of Teikyo Uni.)
・Ceremony for
program completion certificate
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・Visit Edo-Tokyo Museum, the famous
shopping lane in Asakusa, Sensoji Temple, and Tokyo SkyTree
・Visit Nikko
shrine and Edo Wonderland Nikko
・Enjoy Tokyo with Teikyo University students!
(Cultures of comic cafes, Shibuya, Ginza, Harajuku, Akihabara)
・Experiencing of
Japanese food culture (Japanese food, Sushi, ramen, etc.)
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Prerequisite(s)
In the current
offering, there is a mandatory trip to Japan during the second and third weeks of the May semester.
This visit is at an additional fee that includes airfare, lodging and daily
field trips to places that use wireless technology in day-to-day operations and
applications.
Learning
objectives
1. Students
will have an understanding of the Japanese contributions to technology in
a. video games.
b. robotics
c. communications
2. Students
will understand the influence of Japanese anime and manga
on computer games.
3. Students
will gain valuable research, technical and interpersonal skills.
4. Students
will learn how to solve problems and communicate in a collaborative
environment.
5. Students
will gain a deep appreciation of the intertwined nature of technology in almost
all aspects of human endeavor. Through mandatory field trips, students will
experience the applications and future trends in a number of technologies.
6. Students
will gain a deep appreciation of Japanese culture and its influence on modern
technology.
Required textbook(s)
none
Supplementary materials
Class notes,
class handouts, in-class work, field trip experiences, journal reports, student
presentations and independent research (online and offline) will also count
toward course assessment criteria.
Assessment criteria
(see rubrics - -http://csc.columbusstate.edu/summers/NOTES/5555-japan/Grading%20Rubrics.htm)
(grad students will be assessed at a higher level)
Total points possible 100%
Grading scale
A: 90-100%
B: 80-89% C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: below 60%
Journal Assignment
Students will be expected to keep an electronic journal
that discusses material from the readings and the field trips in Japan and reflects on the experiences.
Field trip reports
Out of the 10+ field trips planned, five need to be
reported on for credit toward the course grade. Four of theses reports are due before
we return from Japan along with collaborating journal entries and notes from
the field. Field
trip report deadlines are not flexible for any reason. Make sure you maintain a detailed journal of the field
trips as they happen in order to provide an accurate and complete report later.
Presentation of research
You will discuss your research. Presentations should be
professionally completed and a copy of the slides provided as handouts to the
audience.
Research Papers (Japanese technology)
The Research Paper should focus on Japanese technology.
You can discuss the history of the selected technology and / or compare with the
chosen technology in other countries.
Extra credit
There are no provisions for extra credit in this course.
Special note to graduate students
In order to obtain graduate credit in this course, you
will be required to do an additional paper and additional field trip report.
Graduate students will be expected to submit higher quality work.
Instructor responsibilities
Student responsibilities
“I didn’t know” is not an acceptable excuse for failing to
meet the course requirements. If you fail to meet your responsibilities, you do
so at your own risk.
Summer 2013 (subject to change)
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Day
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Activity
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Location
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April
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Pre-trip
orientation
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Final trip
preparation
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CSU
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Monday,
5/13/2013
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Instruction
and coverage of fundamental concepts
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Introduction
to Japanese language and culture
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CSU
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Tuesday, 5/14/2013
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Orientation
lecture
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Flight to Tokyo, Japan
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Details TBD
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Wednesday, 5/15/2013
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Arrival at Narita Airport
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Transfer by from
the airport to Seminor House
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Tokyo- Seminor House
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Thursday, 5/16/2013
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Welcome to Teikyo University
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Guided bus and
walking tour of Teikyo University
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Japan Language
course
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Tea Ceremony,
Animation Club
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Tokyo- Seminor House / Teikyo University
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Friday, 5/17/2013
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Meeting session
with CSU professor in the morning (approx. 1 hours)
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Visit TEPIA
Robotics and Science Museum (http://www.tepia.jp/english/)
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Panasonic Center
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Tokyo- Seminor House
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Saturday, 5/18/2013
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Meeting session
with CSU professor in the morning at (approx. 1 hours)
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Visit Toei Animation Gallery
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HOME VISIT
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Tokyo- Seminor House
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Sunday, 5/19/2013
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Sensoji Temple / Asakusa / Edo Toyko Museum (http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/english/)
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free time (can visit Akihabara Otaku Paradise (http://wikitravel.org/en/Tokyo/Akihabara)
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Tokyo- Seminor House
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Monday, 5/20/2013
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Japanese Culture
classes
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Visit Ghibli Museum
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Tokyo- Seminor House
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Tuesday, 5/21/2013
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§ Utsunomiya Campus
tour
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Lecture on 3D
visualization (Dr. Shigeru Sasaki/Dr. Naoki Kondo)
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Meeting session
with CSU professor in the late afternoon at (approx. 1 hour)
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Evening games
competition with Teikyo students
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Tokyo -> Utsunomiya
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Wednesday, 5/22/2013
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Meeting session
with CSU professor (approx. 1 hour) and afterwards time for
journaling
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Field trip to Kawada
Industries (http://global.kawada.jp/mechatronics/index.html)
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Honda Collection Hall (http://world.honda.com/collection-hall/)
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Concere Hotel
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Thursday, 5/23/2013
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§
Meeting session
with CSU professor (approx. 1-2 hours)
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Visit to the Nikko Shrine Area(http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3800.html)
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Nikko Edo-mura (http://www.japan-i.jp/explorejapan/kanto/tochigi/nikko/4oa00l0000006rrk.html)
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Concere Hotel
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Friday, 5/24/2013
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Meeting session
with CSU professor (approx. 1-2 hours)
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Lecture on anime/manga (Dr. Shigeru Sasaki/Dr. Naoki Kondo)
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farewell party for students
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Utsunomiya – Tokyo (City Hotel)
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Saturday, 5/25/2013
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NHK Science and Technology Research
Labs (http://www.nhk.or.jp/strl/english/index.html)
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Tokyo(City Hotel)
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Sunday, 5/26/2013
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Meeting session
with CSU professor in the late-morning (after breakfast times)
at the hotel (approx. 1 hours)
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Free day…
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Tokyo(City Hotel)
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Monday, 5/27/2013
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Free day
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Tokyo(City Hotel)
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Tuesday, 5/28/2013
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Meeting session
with CSU professor on campus (approx. 1-2 hour)
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Prepare Show
& Tell
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Show & Tell
Ceremony
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Farewell Dinner (Teikyo University)
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Tokyo(City Hotel)
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Wed. 5/29/2013
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Transfer to the
airport
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Departure from
Narita airport to the USA
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Specific
travel information TBD
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Thurs.- . 5/30/2013
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Recuperate
from flight
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Friday
5/31 – 6/ 1/2013
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Post-trip
wrap-up
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Instructor/student
debriefing
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Student
presentations on experience
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Columbus State University
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Monday
6/4/2013
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· Student presentations on experience
· Survey
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any form will be tolerated. The penalty for the first occurrence of academic dishonesty
is a grade of F in this course. Other penalties
include suspension from the Computer Science program at CSU and/or
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