Ateneo - UPO

Basic knowledge of computer science: data representation, hardware, software, networks, security

Curtin, Foley, Sen, Morin, Informatica di base, 6e. McGraw-Hill Education
Albiero Roberto, Dispense ECDL CNR

The module aims to transmit the basics of the representation of information and its processing through IT tools. The basic principles of the structure and functioning of a personal computer are analyzed with its hardware and software components, completed by the theme of communication through computer networks, in order to make students understand the principles and mechanisms through which automatic data processing take place. The aim is also to acquire the terminology, to understand the interactions between the hardware and software components without neglecting the acquisition of skills that allow them to make correct decisions regarding the use of ICT tools.

The course is basic so no specific knowledge is required

Presentations in MS-Powerpoint format.
Practical lesson and exercises on e-learning platform

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The exam consists of a written test with multiple choice questions in proportion to the number of hours done.
The test aimed at verifying if the knowledge, skills and abilities expressed in the "Expected learning outcomes" are acquired.

Introduction and basic elements - Overview on the subject - What is information technology, functions performed by computers, information and data. - Iinformation encoding - Images - Vector encoding - Bitmap encoding: resolution and depth - Image compression: JPEG, GIFF, PNG, TIFF formats. - Sound - Data representation: analog and digital, bits and bytes - Boolean operators and bibliographic research Calculator and peripherals - Types of computers. - Computer architecture, architectural models. - CPU, memories, buses, secondary memories. - Interact with the computer: input and output devices. - Possible types of connections Software - what is software? - The operating system - User interfaces - Applications - Overview of health applications - Programming notes - Malware & C. - Privacy and data security - Software use licenses Information technology and communication - Information & Comunication Tecnology - The networks - Internet and e-mail General information on Artificial Intelligence and applications in healthcare

Knowledge and understanding At the end of the course students are able to: - know and understand the mechanisms of data representation through binary logic - to size the space necessary for data storage, including the advantages and disadvantages related to the greater / lesser degree of accuracy of representation - know the main components of a computer and the principles of network communication - distinguish between applications and operating system - know the basic security aspects of information treatment and privacy This knowledge is verified through the written test Ability to apply knowledge and understanding At the end of the course, students are able to: - Apply the acquired knowledge to choose the best interface between peripheral and computer - classify and choose the attributes and entities necessary for the representation of a specific reality - apply the basic operators of Boolean logic to formulate research