Learning objectives
Provide the student with a theoretical knowledge of basic computer science on the technologies available today.
Prerequisites
none
Course unit content
Short account of historical evolution from the first inventions in the 1600s to the present
Introduction to computer science and the use of computers
General concepts on the operating principles
Functional analysis of the structure of a processor
Hardware: CPU Memory I/O devices
Binary system and Boolean operators
Information (text, numbers, images, sounds) and its digital representation
Software
Basic software and operating systems
Application software
Notes on programs and algorithms
Full programme
Short account of historical evolution from the first inventions in the 1600s
to the present Introduction to computer science and the use of
computers
General concepts on the operating principles
Functional analysis of the structure of a processor
Hardware: CPU Memory I/O devices
Binary system and Boolean operators
Information (text, numbers, images, sounds) and its digital
representation
Software
Basic software and operating systems
Application software
Use of Excel to organize data and charting
Use of MS Word for reports
Notes on programs and algorithms
Computer networks
Local networks and geographical networks
Internet and its applications
Functional classification of application programs
Presentation of application programs for processing texts, presentations,
spreadsheets, programs
Use of the Internet network (navigation, electronic mail)
General concepts on the relationship between computer science and
medicine
Introduction to computer security, legal references and general concepts,
and a mention of the digital signature.
Bibliography
Introduzione ai sistemi informatici
D. Sciuto, G. Buonanno, W. Fornaciari, L. Mari,
Mc Graw Hill, 2004
Teaching methods
classrom lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
written examination
Other information
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