Department of Cognitive and Information Sciences

Department Features

You will strengthen your ability to create and develop user-friendly ICT services.

It goes without saying that to make information devices like computers and smartphones more useful, we need to better understand humans. The field dedicated to this study is cognitive science. This field explains how humans use their senses to gather information from the outside world, how it is processed, how it is output, and how sensory perception and thinking work, using scientific and psychological methods. The goal of this department is to acquire this knowledge while also learning about modern information technologies such as AI and XR, in order to create more user-friendly information technology.

• Diploma Policy

  The Department of Cognitive Informatics awards a degree to students who have completed the required credits and acquired the following skills:

   

  (1) Acquired broad knowledge of modern society, along with general skills and desirable attitudes necessary for professional and social life, including human qualities essential for a professional.

  (2) Acquired foundational knowledge and skills in areas related to information science and human cognitive functions, including software, networks, multimedia, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, mathematics, and more.

  (3) Possesses the ability to identify unresolved technical and social challenges within the field of information science, and has acquired specialized knowledge, logical thinking, and techniques related to software, networks, and project management, with the ability to apply these to solve problems from a broad perspective.

  (4) Possesses the ability to identify unresolved technical and social challenges within the field of cognitive science, and has acquired specialized knowledge, logical thinking, and techniques related to cognitive science, artificial intelligence, multimedia, and more, with the ability to apply these to solve problems from a broad perspective.

  (5) Has acquired presentation and communication skills to explain and convey their thought processes and judgments, supported by specific examples and evidence.

  (6) Has acquired the ability to effectively perform group tasks and research activities, using team-building techniques to develop cooperative relationships.

  (7) Understand the ethics and social responsibilities that must be upheld as a professional in the field of information science.
• Curriculum Policy

  To achieve the diploma policy of the Department of Cognitive and Information Sciences at a higher level, the curriculum will be structured according to the following guidelines.

   

  (1) Offer a range of subjects that deepen professional awareness, lifelong learning capabilities, attitudes towards intercultural understanding, social contribution, and knowledge of human culture, society, and nature.

  (2) Offer subjects that develop foundational knowledge and general skills necessary for the field of information science.

  (3) Offer core subjects in cognitive science, artificial intelligence, multimedia, software, networks, and more, to develop essential knowledge, techniques, and a broad perspective. Additionally, provide experimental, practical, and hands-on courses to help students engage in applied learning with a broad perspective.

  (4) Offer advanced specialized subjects that develop the ability to apply core knowledge, techniques, and general skills. These courses will help students set their own challenges and learn how to plan, execute, verify, and improve actions in collaboration with others. Seminars and graduation research courses will support practical learning and problem-solving.

  (5) Offer courses that promote an understanding of the ethics and social responsibilities that professionals must uphold, including respect for life, adherence to laws, and the prohibition of data manipulation, plagiarism, and theft.
• Admissions Policy

  Building on the foundational technologies of cognitive functions and information technology, we aim to develop professionals who can practically apply these technologies in real-world scenarios. These students will scientifically and empirically analyze cognitive functions and leverage the insights to drive advancements in information science. By studying both the mechanisms of computers and humans—and their interactions—through the lenses of information science and cognitive science, students will gain the ability to shape the future in an interdisciplinary manner. They will bridge ICT with human understanding, contributing to the realization of a highly digital society where people, objects, and services are seamlessly connected through digital technology.

   

  〈Ideal Student Profile〉

   

  1. Students with a strong interest in both software and the mechanisms and interactions involving humans.
  2. Students eager to collaborate with others and work together to advance projects.
  3. Students who think broadly, take initiative, and actively tackle challenges.