Computer Skills Test

A.Y. 2023/2024
3
Max ECTS
20
Overall hours
SSD
INF/01
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to deepening students' knowledge on the use of popular software applications, improving their digital skills, and promoting computational thinking.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will
recognize and explain the fundamental structure of an algorithm and programming;
process a text with advanced tools
use spreadsheet to analyze data
create a presentation or use a tool of data visualization
recognize image formats and perform image processing
use advanced internet search
recognize and avoid the main digital threats
understand networks structure and working
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
Third trimester
Course syllabus
1. Information and data literacy: information management; advanced functions of a spreadsheet, artificial intelligence
2. communication and collaboration: advanced word processing (bibliography, fields, etc.)
3. digital content creation: Image editing; Advanced presentation; The language of the web: HTML + JS; Data visualization
4. Security: Internet and networks; Use of search engines; IT Security (Cryptography, Blockchain & IoT)
5. Problem solving: problem solving techniques; elements of programming and coding
Prerequisites for admission
Basic computer literacy
Teaching methods
Consolidation of digital skills with the use of sw suitable to put in a position to face and get reality tasks
Teaching Resources
Available on Ariel site
Assessment methods and Criteria
Survey with 20 multiple choice questions and one open-ended question
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor: Ambrosetti Nadia
Professor(s)
Reception:
from January to March and after the third trimester: on Thursday from 15.00 (by appointment); during the third trimester: after the lesson or by appointment
Room 105 (Via Passione)