MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING | University of Parma

Professors: Dario LODI RIZZINI; Riccardo MONICA
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Field: Ambito aggregato per crediti di sede
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Course unit partition: INFORMATICS

Learning objectives

The goal of the course is to provide students with the ability to understand the principles of informatics and programming.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Course unit content

1. Introduction to informatics:
1.1. Programs and algorithms
1.2. Boolean algebra and logic
1.3. Data representations
1.4. Computer architecture
1.5. Operating systems

2. Python programming language:
2.1. Structured programming
2.2. Data structures and collections
2.3. Functions
2.4. Reading and writing files

Full programme

1. Introduction to informatics
1.1. Programs and algorithms
1.2. Boolean algebra and logic
1.3. Data representation and encoding
1.4. Computer architecture
1.5. Flowcharts
1.6. Finite state machines
1.7. Operating systems and command line

2. Programming in the Python language:
2.1. Data types
2.2. Basic operations (arithmetic, comparison, Boolean, strings)
2.3. Variables
2.4. Predefined functions and methods
2.5. User Input/Output
2.6. Graphics
2.7. Lists, tuples
2.8. Structured programming (if, while, for)
2.9. Functions and recursion
2.10. Reading and writing files
2.11. Sets, dictionaries
2.12. Tabular data processing
2.13. Introduction to classes and objects

Bibliography

Michele Tomaiuolo and Alberto Ferrari, Introduzione all'Informatica con Python, McGraw-Hill, 2024

Teaching methods

Classroom lectures involving the presentation of slides and the guided resolution of programming exercises.

Assessment methods and criteria

The examination is in two parts: a written test, with multiple-choice questions and numerical exercises; a programming test, with the development of short Python programs.

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student registry office

E. segreteria.ingarc@unipr.it
T. +39 0521 905111

Quality assurance office

Education manager:
Lucia Orlandini
T.+39 0521 90 6542
Office E. dia.didattica@unipr.it
Manager E. lucia.orlandini@unipr.it

President of the degree course

Barbara Bigliardi
E. barbara.bigliardi@unipr.it

Faculty advisor

Fabrizio Moroni
E. fabrizio.moroni@unipr.it

Career guidance delegate

Fabrizio Moroni
E. fabrizio.moroni@unipr.it

Tutor professor

Fabrizio Moroni
E. fabrizio.moroni@unipr.it

Erasmus delegates

Roberto Montanari
E. roberto.montanari@unipr.it
Fabrizio Moroni
E. fabrizio.moroni@unipr.it
Adrian Hugh Alexander Lutey
E. adrianhughalexander.lutey@unipr.it

Quality assurance manager

Fabrizio Moroni
E. fabrizio.moroni@unipr.it

INFORMATICS
Course unit partition: Cognomi H-Z

Learning objectives

Prerequisites

Course unit content

Full programme

Bibliography

Teaching methods

Assessment methods and criteria

Other information

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

Contacts

Toll-free number

Student registry office

Quality assurance office

President of the degree course

Faculty advisor

Career guidance delegate

Tutor professor

Erasmus delegates

Quality assurance manager

Tutor students

INFORMATICS Course unit partition: Cognomi H-Z

Learning objectives

Prerequisites

Course unit content

Full programme

Bibliography

Teaching methods

Assessment methods and criteria

Other information

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

Contacts

Toll-free number

Student registry office

Quality assurance office

President of the degree course

Faculty advisor

Career guidance delegate

Tutor professor

Erasmus delegates

Quality assurance manager

Tutor students

INFORMATICS
Course unit partition: Cognomi H-Z