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21. Interim Measures
Revision of the "Ruling on the University of Aizu" and the "University Regulation Concerning Completion of the University of Aizu Studies" in AY 2008
Revision of the “Ruling on the University of Aizu” and the “University Regulation Concerning Completion of the University of Aizu Studies” as of AY 2008Following of the partial revision of the “Ruling on the University of Aizu” and the “University Regulation Concerning Completion of the University of Aizu Studies,” the revised “Ruling on the University of Aizu” and “University Regulation Concerning Completion of the University of Aizu Studies” (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “NEW CURRICULUM”) shall apply to students admitted to the University in AY 2006 and on, and these students shall be affiliated with the “Department of Computer Science and Engineering.”
With regard to students admitted to the University in AY 2005 or before, the “Ruling on the University of Aizu” and the “University Regulation Concerning Completion of the University of Aizu Studies” depending on the year of admission (hereinafter collectively refereed to as the “OLD CURRICULUM”) shall be applicable. These students shall be affiliated either with the “Department of Computer Software” or the “Department of Computer Hardware.” Accordingly, these students can register for new courses for the Department of Computer Science and Engineering as optional courses.
However, effective as of April 1, 2009, all students enrolled in the “Department of Computer Software” and the “Department of Computer Hardware” shall be transferred to the “Department of Computer Science and Engineering” and the NEW CURRICULUM shall become applicable to these student.
Based on these transitional measures, students admitted to the University in AY 2005 or before (hereinafter referred to as “OLD CURRICULUM STUDENTS”), and students admitted to the University in AY 2006 or AY 2007 shall be handled in a different way from that for students admitted to the University in AY 2008 and after. The following matters describe the differences in handling.
1. Change of the Number of Academic Credits Allotted to Courses
- （a）
- The allotted number of credits will change for the following courses for all enrolled students as of AY 2008 and beyond. This includes previously earned credits for these courses.
| Course Title | Number of Credits Allotted to the Course BEFORE the Revision | Number of Credits Allotted to the Course AFTER the Revision |
|---|---|---|
| Linear Algebra I and II | 1.5 | 2 |
| Calculus I and II | 1.5 | 2 |
| Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | 2 |
Students who have already graduated from the University before the revision will have the same number of academic credits according to the old curriculum.
- （b）
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Courses allotted with different number of credits depending on the year of completion, regardless of students’ admission years
Example: “Computer Languages”
Up to AY 2008, this course was consisted of lecture sessions and two exercise sessions for each lecture. 4 credits were allotted to this course. Starting from AY 2009, this course has been consisted of lecture sessions and one exercise session for each lecture. 3 credits are allotted to this course.
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Course Title *The titles in parentheses ( ) refer to old titles for the courses according to old curriculum. |
Number of Credits to be Allotted to the Course before AY 2008 | Number of Credits to be Allotted to the Course in AY 2009 | Number of Credits Allotted to the Course after AY 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
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C++ Programming (Programming II) |
4 | 3 | 3 |
| Computer Languages | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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Applied Mathematics (Complex Analysis) |
4 | 3 | 2 |
| Database Systems | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Language Processing Systems | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Numerical Analysis | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Computer Organization and Design | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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Electronics (Electrical Circuits) |
4 | 3 | 3 |
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Advanced Electronics (Electric Circuits) |
4 | 3 | 3 |
| Embedded Systems | Not Offered | 2 | 3 |
| VLSI Design | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Computer Graphics | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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Software Engineering I (Software Engineering) |
4 | 3 | 3 |
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Software Engineering II (Advanced Software Engineering) |
4 | 3 | 3 |
| Advanced Algorithms | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Parallel Computer Architecture | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| VLSI Device Technology | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Computer Network Organization and Design | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Performance Analysis | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Image Processing | 4 | 3 | 3 |
2. Alleviation of Requirements for Graduation
- （a）
- Students admitted before AY 2006
- The minimum credit requirement from the fundamental computer course category will be 9 credits. In addition, the minimum credit requirement from the programming course category will be 4 credits.
- （b）
- Students admitted in AY 2007
- The minimum credit requirement from the fundamental computer course category will be 9 credits. In addition, the minimum credit requirement from the programming course category will be 8 credits.
3. Alleviation of requirements regarding prerequisites
Measures for alleviation of requirements regarding prerequisites for students enrolled in AY 2010 and after are as follows:
- （a）
- Courses which will not be applicable as prerequisites for students admitted before AY 2006:
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Applied Algebra, CSE Laboratories, Information Security, Communication Networking I
(Example: students admitted in AY 2006 and before ? they are allowed to take Communication Networking II even though they have not completed Communication Networking I.) - （b）
- Courses which will not be applicable as prerequisites for students admitted in AY 2007:
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Speaking and Writing 2
(Example: students admitted in AY 2007 are allowed to take Speaking and Writing 3 even though they have not completed Speaking and Writing 2.)
4. Handling of Course not to be Offered under the New Curriculum
Some courses in the old curriculum are not offered under the new curriculum.
Credits of those courses earned in the old curriculum in the past are valid, and can be included in 128 academic credits, which are necessary for graduation.
| Applied Mathematics | Other elective Courses of Mathematics |
| Applied Electromagnetism | Other elective Courses of Natural Science |
| Introduction to Computer Systems II | Other elective Courses of Computer Fundamentals |
5. Change of Old Courses’ Names in the New Curriculum
Names of some courses completed under the old curriculum will be changed according to their transfer to the new curriculum.
| OLD CURRICULUM | NEW CURRICULUM | |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Education | Academic English | Speaking and Writing 1 |
| Technical Reading 1 | Listening and Reading 3 | |
| Technical Reading 2 | Listening and Reading 4 | |
| Academic Listening and Speaking 1 | Listening and Reading 1 | |
| Academic Listening and Speaking 2 | Listening and Reading 2 | |
| Academic Writing 1 | Speaking and Writing 2 | |
| Academic Writing 2 | Speaking and Writing 3 | |
| Pronunciation |
Pronunciation: Comparing English and Japanese Sound Systems Pronunciation: Acoustic Analysis Using Software |
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| Technical Writing | English Resume Design and Development | |
| Research Methods | An elective English course (excluding Pronunciation: Comparing English and Japanese Sound Systems, Pronunciation: Acoustic Analysis Using Software and English Resume Design and Development) | |
| Topics in Current English | An elective English course (excluding Pronunciation: Comparing English and Japanese Sound Systems, Pronunciation: Acoustic Analysis Using Software and English Resume Design and Development) | |
| Thesis Writing | Thesis Writing and Presentation | |
| Upper Division Courses | Introduction to Computer Systems I | Introduction to Computer Systems |
| Organizational and Marketing Management | Fundamentals for IT Engineers | |
| Programming I | C Programming | |
| Programming II | C++ Programming | |
| Specialized Courses | JAVA Programming | JAVA Programming I |
| Communication Networking | Communication Networking I | |
| Software Engineering | Software Engineering I | |
| Advanced Software Engineering | Software Engineering II | |
| Electrical Circuits | Electronics | |
| Electronics | Advanced Electronics |
Academic credits of the optional courses of English Language Courses which are not described in the table, such as Standardized Test Taking, will be recognized as other English elective courses.
6. Authorization of Completion of Tracks
- （1）
- Students admitted before AY 2006
- At the time of graduation, authorization of completion of tracks will be conducted. However, the courses, “Introduction of Computer Science and Engineering”, “Introduction to Programming”, “JAVA Programming I”, “Computer Science and Engineering Laboratories”, “Information Security”, “Applied Algebra” and “Communication Networking I” will not be counted towards fulfillment of requirements to complete tracks.
- （2）
- Students admitted before AY 2007
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At the time of graduation, authorization of completion of tracks will be conducted. However, the courses, “Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering” and “Introduction to Programming” will not be counted towards fulfillment of requirements to complete tracks.
The course, “Automata and Languages” will not be counted towards fulfillment of requirements to complete VH track.
7. Handling of Basic Knowledge Courses on Starting Up Ventures I～IV and Factories for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures ①～④
Basic Knowledge Courses on Starting Up Ventures I～IV and Factories for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures ①～④ completed in AY 2007, when these courses were categorized as optional courses, did not count towards the 128 academic credits necessary for graduation. However, for AY 2008 and beyond, completion of these courses will count towards credit requirements for graduation as other courses.
Basic Knowledge Courses on Starting Up Ventures I～IV are different courses, and the maximum of 8 credits can be earned by taking these courses. Up to 4 credits can be earned from Factories for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures ①～④.