Ateneo - UPO

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows 11 operating system. Office 365 modules: word, excel and power point. General indications on how to present a thesis. Hints of content research on the internet and bibliographic research in the health sector on specialist resources.

Curtin, Foley, Sen, Morin, Informatica di base, 7ed.
Lecture notes from the "Matematicamente" site and from the CNR on the use of Microsoft Office
Various material promptly cited in the presentation relating to research in the biomedical field.
Teacher's web pages with in-depth material.

The module aims to provide the skills necessary for a basic use of the computer and office automation tools necessary for the drafting of a degree thesis. The student will acquire the basic notions of bibliographic research in the health sector and elements to create an effective presentation.

The course is basic, hence no specific knowledge is required

Presentations in MS-Powerpoint format.
Some topics are covered in flipped classroom mode (via the DIR platform) with in-depth analysis, clarification, and discussion in the classroom with the teacher.
Practical lesson and exercises supported by on-line documentation available through the e-learning platform

Lessons will be delivered in the computer lab and students will be assisted by the teacher for the resolution of problems that may arise during the exercises.
The module enriches and complements the theoretical informatica module with practical aspects.
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.

The exam consists of an oral test where students will be questioned on what they have done to write a thesis on a topic they have chosen related to the course of study.

The operating system - Windows interface elements - Control panel in general and meaningful settings - Operational aspects relating to security and backup - The keyboard
Word - Interface and work environment - Documents: creation and management - Summary
Excel - Interface and work environment - Tables: creation and management - Relative and absolute references - Formulas - Charts - Pivot - Exercises
Power Point - Interface and work environment - Presentations: Creation and management - Effects and animations Elements to create an effective presentation
Internet and bibliographic research in the health sector - Explanation of the network of networks - Internet research - The sources - Evidence Base Medicine - Biomedical databases and search engines
General information on Artificial Intelligence and applications in healthcare

Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students are able to:
- carry out scientific research using internet
- avoid the most common errors related to the drafting and discussion of a thesis
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students are able to apply the knowledge acquired to:
- use office automation tools for writing a thesis: writing a complex document (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS excel) and presentation (MS Power Point)
- perform simple data analysis and manage the graphical representation
- carry out research on the internet in the biomedical field on sector databases

Transversal skills
At the end of the course, students are able to:
- Distinguish between research results from scientific, reliable and generalist sources
- Prepare an effective summary document or presentation
Knowledge and skills are verified through the drafting of a paper that will be discussed, in the technical aspects, during the oral exam