CODE 58020 ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017 CREDITS 1 cfu anno 1 MEDICINA E CHIRURGIA (LM-41) - SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR INF/01 LANGUAGE Italiano TEACHING LOCATION SEMESTER 1° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: MEDICAL PHYSICS, BIOPHYSICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE OVERVIEW Most of the students know how to use quickly and efficiently their smartphones, often being seen by older people as "computer geniuses". However, they often ignore the basics of how computers work and what happens behind a friendly graphical interface. The course aims to provide a basic computer literacy for those who will become health professionals and will have to deal with computers in all aspects of their work. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO) The student will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge to understand the basic operation of computers (hardware and software), use competently major web services (e-mail and browsing) and know how to select the information technology tools that will need during medical practice. TEACHING METHODS Teaching will take place through four lectures of two hours each, carried out with theoretical and practical approach. The student will practice at home by applying the knowledge gained. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Hardware: how computers work Software: operating systems and licenses Networks, Internet, Cloud Computing Web browsing, email, encryption, security and defense from attacks Digital images, videos, files and formats, office suites and utilities RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Corse slides uploaded in AulaWeb TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD LUCIO MARINELLI Ricevimento: Please contact prof. Marinelli by email: lucio.marinelli@unige.it to schedule a meeting Exam Board PIERO CALVINI (President) LUCA REPETTO (President) LUCIO MARINELLI UGO VALBUSA (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course) LUCA REPETTO (President) LUCIO MARINELLI UGO VALBUSA LESSONS Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Six multiple choice questions with one correct answer, no penalty for incorrect answers. Each correct answer is worth 5 points. ASSESSMENT METHODS The student will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge to understand the basic operation of computers (hardware and software), use competently major web services (e-mail and browsing) and know how to select the information technology tools that will need during medical practice Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 14/06/2017 09:00 GENOVA Scritto 14/06/2017 09:00 GENOVA Scritto 21/06/2017 09:30 GENOVA Scritto 12/07/2017 09:00 GENOVA Scritto 12/07/2017 09:00 GENOVA Scritto 12/07/2017 09:30 GENOVA Scritto 13/09/2017 09:00 GENOVA Scritto 13/09/2017 09:00 GENOVA Scritto 02/10/2017 14:00 GENOVA Orale FURTHER INFORMATION Students will be received by the teacher prior arrangement via email.