Learning objectives
To give to the student the basic concepts for a precise and quick investigation of all the resources in medical databases. Especially how to refine a question and evaluate the outcomes of an investigation both for clinical and scientific purpose.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
A short history of computing. Database systems. Databases and web. The binary system and Boole’s logics. Informatic devices in medicine. Bibliographic research in medicine: the use of web resources. Key words employ in web investigation. Boole’s operators in database investigation. How to refine a research. What to do when an information cannot be directly found.
Full programme
General knowledges of computing. Medical database systems. Databases and the web. The binary system and Boole’s logics. Informatic devices in medicine. Bibliographic research in medicine: the use of web resources. Key words employ in web investigation. Boole’s operators in database investigation. How to refine a research. What to do when an information cannot be directly found.
Bibliography
Guerrini M. La biblioteca spiegata agli studenti universitari. Milano: Editrice Bibliografica, 2012
Corrao S. Conoscere e usare PubMed. Roma: Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore, 2008.
Teaching methods
Lessons and practical exercitations
Assessment methods and criteria
Final examination
Other information
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