CODE 61504 ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021 CREDITS 3 cfu anno 3 SCIENZE INTERNAZIONALI E DIPLOMATICHE 8768 (L-36) - GENOVA 3 cfu anno 3 SCIENZE POLITICHE E DELL'AMMINISTRAZIONE 8776 (L-36) - GENOVA 3 cfu anno 3 SCIENZE POLITICHE E DELL'AMMINISTRAZIONE 8776 (L-16) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR INF/01 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW 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. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES This is a hands-on course on the main office computer programs: word processing and spreadsheet applications. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES 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 PREREQUISITES Familiarity with computer use coud help, but it is not required. TEACHING METHODS The course will be delivered using online lessons and online exercises, self-assessment quizzes to help students focus the study. Those material and activities will be available at any time from the beginning of the semester and the students will be able to participate at any time. Moreover, there will be synchronous labs, in which the teacher will interact with the students to facilitate the overcoming of the main practical difficulties in applying independently of the techniques learned. The course will be held remotely through the Teams (code wfvw853) and Aulaweb (https://2020.aulaweb.unige.it/course/view.php?id=183) platforms. SYLLABUS/CONTENT 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. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY No textbook is required: the needed material will be freely available online. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD MAURA CERIOLI Ricevimento: On request by email Exam Board MAURA CERIOLI (President) GIANNA REGGIO MARINA RIBAUDO LESSONS LESSONS START The first lesson will be held on Monday September 14th at 8:00 am on Teams (code wfvw853) Class schedule I.T. - BASIC COURSE EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION A test consisting of multiple-choice questions delivered on a digital platform. The questions concern the basic concepts and, to a greater extent, the use of applications. To be able to answer, it is essential to have acquired a reasonable practical mastery of the same. ASSESSMENT METHODS The test questions are of two different types: • generic, or related to available functionalities and good practices of use of the applications • operational, or that require the use of applications during the examination to create or modify documents and thus be able to answer specific questions on the final status of the document The answers to the generic questions require less time and aim at verifying that the student has acquired sufficient knowledge of computer tools. Those for operational questions need more time, because they must carry out exercises to find the answers, and are intended to ascertain that the candidate knows how to use the applications in practice and did not limit their preparation to studying functionalities at a general level. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 12/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale 02/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale 24/05/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale 15/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale 22/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale 16/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale FURTHER INFORMATION Communications concerning the course and examinations will mainly take place using AulaWeb or mail.
