Information Technology
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The main educational objective is the learning of the methods, techniques and tools used in the most widespread digital systems, the knowledge of the main hardware and software technologies and network systems, for the strengthening of digital competence, foreseen by the Recommendation of the European Council, on key competences for lifelong learning.
Expected learning outcomes
This competence is declined according to the axes indicated in DigComp 2.2 (the reference framework for citizens' digital competences) elaborated by the Human Capital and Employment Unit (Joint Research Centre) on behalf of the Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Information and Data Literacy:
a. information management
b. databases
c. spreadsheet
d. advanced functions of a spreadsheet
2. Communication and Collaboration:
a. text processing
b. advanced text processing (bibliography, fields, etc)
c. Natural language processing; automatic translation;
d. AI: from Eliza to ChatGPT; hints of robotics
3. Digital Content Creation
a. Image editing
b. Advanced presentation
c. The language of the web: HTML
d. Interactivity on the web: HTML5 + JS
e. Data visualization
4. Safety:
a. Internet and networks
b. Use of Search Engines & IT Security
c. Cryptography, Blockchain & IoT
5. Problem solving:
a. Architecture of a computer
b. Operating systems
c. Problem solving
d. Introduction to programming and coding
a. information management
b. databases
c. spreadsheet
d. advanced functions of a spreadsheet
2. Communication and Collaboration:
a. text processing
b. advanced text processing (bibliography, fields, etc)
c. Natural language processing; automatic translation;
d. AI: from Eliza to ChatGPT; hints of robotics
3. Digital Content Creation
a. Image editing
b. Advanced presentation
c. The language of the web: HTML
d. Interactivity on the web: HTML5 + JS
e. Data visualization
4. Safety:
a. Internet and networks
b. Use of Search Engines & IT Security
c. Cryptography, Blockchain & IoT
5. Problem solving:
a. Architecture of a computer
b. Operating systems
c. Problem solving
d. Introduction to programming and coding
Prerequisites for admission
Basic computer literacy
Teaching methods
Synchronous teaching
Teaching Resources
Avaliable on the Ariel site of the course
Assessment methods and Criteria
Multiple choice survey (20 questions) and open-ended question for the evaluation of acquired computer skills. Students can acquire up to 20 points with the multiple choice part and up to 10 points (and possible honors) with the open-ended question.
Educational website(s)
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)