OVERVIEW

Computer Science concerns the representation, organization and automatic processing of information.

This course is an introduction to computer science focused on the applications and tools related to computer science, including  computers, networks and personal productivity softwares

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To provide a set of knowledge and skills in the field of information technology to support the student in both academic path and professional activity. The course aims to provide theoretical and applicative knowledge for the understanding and use of computers and computer networks. The topics discussed in the theoretical part will be the following: digital representation of information, computer architecture, software and operating system, computer networks, the Internet and network application services. The theoretical part will be complemented by a part designed to provide practical knowledge on productivity software (Word and Excel). 

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course LCM students (6 CFU) will:
- be familiar with a set of basic knowledge on information and communication technologies
- have gained a deeper understanding of text encoding
- have acquired basic knowledge about image, audio and video coding
- have acquired basic knowledge about computer security
- have acquired advanced competences in the use of software tools (word processors and spreadsheets)

At the end of the course TTMI students (3 CFU) will:
- be familiar with a set of basic knowledge on information and communication technologies
- have gained a deeper understanding of text encoding
- have acquired advanced competences in the use of software tools (word processors and spreadsheets)

TEACHING METHODS

Blended course composed of in class (6 hours) and online (30 hours) learning activities. Online lessons and activities are delivered through the AulaWeb learning platform.

Lessons will be held in the second semester

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Reading/bibliography is available at the course webpage on AulaWeb platform.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ILARIA TORRE (President)

SIMONE TORSANI

GIANNA REGGIO (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Lessons will be held in the second semester

Blended course (in-class and online lessons).

Class schedule

COMPUTER SCIENCE B

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Online tests with practical excercises

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Exam test on the thoretical and the practical part.

- The theoretical part is different for LCM course and TTMI course, according to their programme respectively

- The practical part concerns  Word and Excel software and is similar to exercises that are available on AulaWeb learning platform.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students are required to get a Competence Badge on AulaWeb learning platform in order to be admitted to the exams.