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CODE 58020
ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021
CREDITS
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR INF/01
LANGUAGE Italian
TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di:
TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

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

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

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 (face-to-face and/or online) 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 on AulaWeb

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

DARIO MASSABO' (President)

GIANNI VIARDO VERCELLI (President)

LUCA REPETTO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

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
21/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Scritto
18/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Scritto
16/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Scritto
19/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Scritto
08/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Scritto

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students will be received by the teacher prior arrangement via email.