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CODE 61504
ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018
CREDITS
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR INF/01
LANGUAGE Italian
TEACHING LOCATION
SEMESTER 1° Semester
SECTIONING Questo insegnamento è diviso nelle seguenti frazioni:
  • A
  • B
  • 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

    TEACHING METHODS

    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

    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

    Exam Board

    MAURA CERIOLI (President)

    GIANNA REGGIO

    MARINA RIBAUDO

    LESSONS

    LESSONS START

    The first lesson will be held on the ......

    Class schedule

    I.T. - BASIC COURSE A

    EXAMS

    EXAM DESCRIPTION

    • Quiz consisting of multiple-choice questions
    • Pretty printing of a text using a word processor, and  elaboration of a spreadsheet following the given directions

    ASSESSMENT METHODS

    •    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

     

    Exam schedule

    Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note
    08/01/2018 09:30 GENOVA Orale
    29/01/2018 09:30 GENOVA Orale
    01/06/2018 09:30 GENOVA Orale
    18/06/2018 09:30 GENOVA Orale
    16/07/2018 09:30 GENOVA Orale
    13/09/2018 09:30 GENOVA Orale

    FURTHER INFORMATION

    Communications concerning the course and examinations will mainly take place using AulaWeb or mail.