To learn how to use computers and some application programs through theoretical lessons and hands-on exercises. In particular, basic notions about the usage of computers in scientific applications (hardware, software, information, representation, text editors, spreadsheets, and presentations) are provided in this course.
The course aims to introduce the students to the use of the LibreOffice suite (in particular the Calc spreadsheet), aiming to make them capable of:
To use spreadsheets properly, the student should have basic mathematical, reasoning, and analytical skills, typically covered by mathematics courses in the first year.
Teaching takes place over 10-12 weeks, including either 2 hours of classroom lessons or guided laboratory.
During the semester there will be two assessments during class time (with booking and submission on AulaWeb) and home exercises (working in a group).
"Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Sara Ferrando (sara.ferrando@unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison.”
The course includes introductory lessons followed by guided workshops on how to
The teaching material (including any video recordings) will be made available on aulaweb.
It is also possible to consult and download the documentation in English on LibreOffice from https://documentation.libreoffice.org/en/english-documentation
VITO PAOLO PASTORE (President)
GIANNA REGGIO (President Substitute)
EUGENIO MOGGI (Substitute)
STEFANO ROVETTA (Substitute)
INFORMATIC SKILLS
The exam consists of laboratory exercises including:
The laboratory exercise verifies the ability to properly use the LibreOffice suite.
