This course aims to provide the basics of word processing and spreadsheets, distinguishing concepts from the demonstration of how they can be put into practice using a particular software system.
For this purpose, the concepts are presented disregarding, as far as possible, how they are implemented by specific applications and examples of use are used in different applications to allow comparison and facilitate abstraction.
This is a hands-on course on the main office computer programs: word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Learn to use word processing and spreadsheet systems, regardless of the specifics of the single application.
Learn basic reference concepts for such applications
Get acquainted with the use of office automation applications
The course will be delivered in blended mode, using online lessons and online exercises, self-assessment quizzes to help students focus the study and labs in attendance to facilitate the overcoming of the main practical difficulties in applying independently of the techniques learned
The course is divided into three macro-topics: a first part with general content, a second dedicated to word processing systems, and a third dedicated to spreadsheets. Each macro argument is in turn subdivided into arguments.
General part: applications and operating system, differences and interactions
Word processing: types of applications for word processing, basic concepts of word processing, character formatting and paragraphs; Tabs and alignment; lists and numbered lists; Formatting documents, margins, headers, and footers; tables; styles; templates; Inserting special content: images, figures, symbols and formulas
Spreadsheets: Introduction to Spreadsheets; Inserting and formatting values (numbers, currencies, percentages, and dates); Operations and functions on values, relative and absolute references in Microsoft Excel and their use in formulas; Association of names to values or ranges; Automatic generation, import and export of data; Generation and manipulation of graphics; Sorting, focusing and filters.
No textbook is required: the needed material will be freely available online.
Ricevimento: On request by email
MAURA CERIOLI (President)
GIANNA REGGIO
MARINA RIBAUDO
I.T. - BASIC COURSE B
• Delivering the documents on EduOpen (when the support course is open) or directly on AulaWeb before the exam. • Quiz in attendance and discussion of the presented documents
Communications concerning the course and examinations will mainly take place using AulaWeb or mail.
