Learning objectives
The main aim of the course is to provide students with the ideas related to computer architecture and information representation. Moreover, the course introduces the main concepts of the language HTML and offers an insight into the creation of Web pages. Finally, the course provides monographic semiars related to crucial topics of computer science, such as artificial intelligence and the history of personal computer.
Taking Dublin Indicators into account:
Knowledge and understanding
The main aim of the course is to introduce the ideas related to information representation in computers, focusing in particular on multimedial files, such as images, sounds, videos, and on their different formats. A large parte of the course is also dedicated to Web and to basic instruments which can be used to create Web pages. During the course, some monografic lectures are given, concerning, for instance, the history of Personal Computers and Artificial Intelligence. Most of the suggested literature is in italian, even though proper english words are used during classes, in order to help students in reading also international scientific papers and books.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Theoretical knowledge is also applied in specific and real contexts, through the creation of Web pages and the discussion on different multimedial files.
Making judgments
Exercises proposed during classes can be solved individually or in groups and they often can be solved in different ways. Students can compare their approach to the solutions proposed by other students and to the solutions shown during classes.
Communication skills
Discussions during classes and exercise sessions allow students to improve their communications skills.
Learning skills
The study of topics related to media, computers, and Web allows student to learn modern and interdisciplinary themes. Acquired knowledge can be adapted to solve problems which may be different from those specifically seen during classes.