Web Communication
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to launch a bridge between conventional communication techniques and web technologies, thereby enabling students to assess which technology is best suited to support which type of communication.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course students will acquire the ability to critically evaluate and discuss the impact, development and use of the topics covered during the course. The final exam aims to verify the expected learning outcomes in relation to these topics.
Lesson period: First trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First trimester
Course syllabus
The course aims to provide a wealth of knowledge useful to operate with the channels that the Network makes available. The course will touch on the following topics:
Elements of Knowledge and Statistics.
Data representation and standards for the Web.
Elements of Programming theories: complexity, computabitity, data organization, optimization.
Basis of HTML, CSS, DOM, Javascript.
Peer-to-peer communications: from email to social networks.
Security on the web: Digital Identity, privacy, GDPR, E-democracy.
Fast presentation generators.
Elements of Knowledge and Statistics.
Data representation and standards for the Web.
Elements of Programming theories: complexity, computabitity, data organization, optimization.
Basis of HTML, CSS, DOM, Javascript.
Peer-to-peer communications: from email to social networks.
Security on the web: Digital Identity, privacy, GDPR, E-democracy.
Fast presentation generators.
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Lectures and classroom exercises
Teaching Resources
All the topics covered in the program are widely described in the free resources available on the Web. In addoition, you can also consult:
J. Kleinberg, M. Easley "Networks, Crowds, and Markets: Reasoning About a Highly Connected World" (Cambridge University Press, 2010)
Paul Attewell, David Monaghan "Data Mining for the Social Sciences: An Introduction First Edition" (University of California Press, 2015)
J. Kleinberg, M. Easley "Networks, Crowds, and Markets: Reasoning About a Highly Connected World" (Cambridge University Press, 2010)
Paul Attewell, David Monaghan "Data Mining for the Social Sciences: An Introduction First Edition" (University of California Press, 2015)
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral presentation, in english, on a project decided with the teacher;
The project will be realised using Web technologies. The coherence and completeness of the communication methods suggested for the project and the management of the project itself will be assessed in relation to the topics of the course program. Finally it is required that the student has learned a basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript.
The project will be realised using Web technologies. The coherence and completeness of the communication methods suggested for the project and the management of the project itself will be assessed in relation to the topics of the course program. Finally it is required that the student has learned a basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript.
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Marchi Massimo
Shifts:
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Professor:
Marchi MassimoProfessor(s)