Ateneo - UPO

Structure of the exam. Introduction to the course. What is a computer. Hardware: Internal components of a computer motherboard , CPU , memory ( RAM and hard disk) Hardware: Interfaces and Peripherals . Capacitive screens and resistive screens . Input and output devices Software: operating systems and application programs . The PC and file management. Computer viruses: what they are and how to treat them . ( 2h )
Software : word processing ( 2h )
Software : spreadsheet, and presentation tools ( 2h )
Internet , Web , identity and reputation ( 2h )
Online transactions and security ( 2h )
Latest analysis and IT innovations ( 2h )

All the reference material is published on the DIR website

The aim of the course is to provide information and methodologies to beginners for the use of PC and useful software packages to produce reports and theses .

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Lectures are given in a standard classroom , slides and videos are available for download

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

Computer test with multiple choice questions . The assessment gives rise to pass/no pass evaluation

Structure of the exam. Introduction to the course.
What is a computer. Hardware: Internal components of a computer motherboard , CPU , memory ( RAM and hard disk) Hardware: Interfaces and Peripherals . capacitive screens and resistive screens . input and output devices Software: operating systems and application programs . The PC and file management. Computer viruses: what they are and how to treat them . ( 2h )
Software : word processing ( 2h )
Software : spreadsheet, and presentation tools ( 2h )
Internet , Web , identity and reputation ( 2h )
Online transactions and security ( 2h )
Latest analysis and IT innovations ( 2h )

At the end of the course students will be able to tell what is a computer and what is not between devices, recognizing their components.
They will be able to manage and create a complex documents, spreadsheets and presentations, combining multimedia objects between different filetyepes.
Students will know the centrality of the software not only as a interface for the hardware, but even as an instrument that creates value and innovation.
Students will know what has a value in Internet and will be able to take care of their data, identity and reputation, knowing how a bad actor can act.
Ihey will know which are the most important changes in progress in this world and the ethical and moral implications of the new technologies