Learning objectives
The course aims to achieve a good command in computer and
information technology and communication to perform activities of study
and work.
The lessons and exercises in the Laboratory and through the use of
information technologies, taking into account the initial knowledge base
of students, will have as their objective the achievement of competence,
skill and autonomy in the use of the software tool and the main
applications in view of the formation of the jurist.
The aspects most closely linked to the legal sector (forexample, drafting
a thesis in law, finding legal precedents and normativereferences, the
editing of legal proceedings and knowledge of essentialpaths in future
“data transmission processes”) will be within the program provided, at
European level, to pass the ECDL test (ECDL - European Computer
Driving Licence).
This setting will also allow students to earn a useful training for the
eventual preparation of the official ECDL, at one of the accredited test
centre.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The course will focus on the following subjects, for which one can refer
tothe analytical descriptions contained in the modules of the syllabus for
the ECDL certificate (European Computer Driving Licence) according to
the indications in the syllabus version 5.0:
- Basic concepts in information technology (ICT);
- Computer use and file management;
- Word processing;
- Computer networks, Internet and email;
- Use of databases and legal searches on internet;
- Basic concepts on IT security;
- Outline of the main features of Excel and PowerPoint.
For students attending, the course will also focus on specific themes
relating to the Computer law and Legal computer science law subjects:
legal protection of software and databases; computer crimes; computer
forensics; computer investigations; computer documents; digital
signatures and certified email.
The practice will take place using the Microsoft Office 2010 and Windows
8.
Full programme
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Bibliography
In order to prepare for the exam it is recommended to choose one of the
manuals available to prepare the ECDL Full Standard (seven modules).
Among the manuals on the market:
TIBONE, La patente del computer. Nuova ECDL, Zanichelli, 2014.
LUGHEZZANI-PRINCIVALLE, Nuova ECDL 1-2: ECDL Base-ECDL Full
Standard Extension, in 2 volumi, Hoepli, 2014.
Or any other manual useful for the preparation of the ECDL FULL
STANDARD (AICA).
In addition, for further information on Computer law and Legal computer
science: DEL SOLE-SARCINELLA, Appunti di diritto e informatica, currently
being published.
During the lessons, notes and material will be provided to students
attending.
Teaching methods
The course will take the form of traditional lessons, and practice in the
Computer Laboratory. Seminars may also be organised during the course.
For students attending the course: some topics in Computer law and
Legal computer science may be explored further during the lessons.
Mid-term tests will be carried out for students who attend the course.
Assessment methods and criteria
Theoretical and practical exams.
Only students who have passed the test on the Module I (Prof. Zanichelli)
can take the test on Module II (Profs. Del Sole and Sarcinella).
The student, you sign up via the Internet, will do before the test on the Module I; in case of a positive outcome he/she will be admitted to the test
on the same day the exam on Module II. There will be a final assessment
on thirty, resulting outcome of both tests and possible integration oral
final.
The student, who have passed the test on Module I, does not attend the
same day the test on the Module II, will have to retake the entire exam.
The student, who has passed the test on Module I, undertakes the same
day the test on Module II and does not pass it, may keep the positive
outcome of the test on the Module I and retake the test within six months
only on the Module II. Expiry of the period of six months, the student
should retake the entire exam.
Students holding a final certificate ECDL (seven modules) may do only
the part of the examination covering the search for legal documents in
databases and on the Internet, while the remaining part of the program
of the module II of Legal computer science will be recognised; in this
case, students will have to register via the Internet (in the notes it is to
be indicated the ECDL) and present the ECDL certification on the
examination day.
To take the exam, it is necessary that each student brings with him/her
the day of the exam of e-credentials of the University "Appost @ perte",
i.e. those formed by firstname.lastname @ studenti.unipr.it and password.
Other information
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