07276 - Computer Science

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student has the knowledge and the ability to understand the basic computer skills necessary for the use of the main everyday computer tools, the management of the information systems of the services, the use of the network in research, in computer science medical, telemedicine and biomedical instrumentation.

Course contents

A) Fundamentals of computer science

• The computer, the algorithm, the software
• Computer and Internet networks

B) Introduction to health informatics

• Main areas of information technology in health activities
• Computer science and biomedical equipment - software as a medical device
• e-Health and online services - National Telemedicine experiences
• Dematerialization of documents in the clinical-health field.
• Life cycle of medical documents in public health companies.
• Document typologies and storage times
• Protection and processing of health data

C) How to process text documents

• Electronic writing: word processing software
• File formats
• Advanced features and functions of MS-Word

D) How to organize, process and analyze data with spreadsheets

• Features and functions of MS-Excel

1. Organize and summarize data in tables and prospects
2. Processing data (calculation operators, functions, Pivot tables)
3. Introduction to tools for performing complex data analysis Represent data with graphs
4. Import data into other applications
5. Export data to other applications and to the R platform for statistical analysis (formats)
6. Create spreadsheets with Google Docs and Microsoft Online
7. Store and share spreadsheets with Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive
8. How to present and communicate on screen (PowerPoint) the data processed with MS-Excel

E) How to search and select medical and scientific information on the Net

• Search the web for medical information
• Specialized and multi-resource websites
• Use of search engines
• How to set up a search
• Evaluate the reliability of the results and their usability
• Search strategies (word search, thesauri, use of Boolean logic operators, etc.)
• Research Morori - advanced features

F) How to present and communicate on screen the data to a forum

• Main functions of MS-PowerPoint
• How to import research data from the MS-PowerPoint spreadsheet and present it

Readings/Bibliography

• Albero Clerici - Maurizio De Pra, Informatics and Web, EGEA Editore, Milan, 2012 (ISBN / EAN 9788823827004). Book also available in e-pub format.
• Teaching materials and exercises included on the online Teaching platform.

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons on the theoretical part. Presentations of the applications to be known. Free and guided computer exercises.

Assessment methods

The exam consists of a written test that will take place with the computer in a single session. The written test is given a mark expressed in thirtieths that will average with the vote of physics and statistics. The student will be assigned a single grade for the integrated course in Physics, Statistics and Computer Science by the recording professor.

The written test consists of a test with multiple choice questions and exercises to be performed on spreadsheets. The test aims to ascertain the possession of the acquired knowledge and skills. The time for the test is thirty minutes

Teaching tools

Entry questionnaire in electronic mode.

Online collaborative teaching tools to integrate traditional classroom teaching activities: Moodle platform, forum, chat, web conf .. wiki.

Use of content (text and multimedia teaching materials, videos, exercises) available on the delivery platform Online courses for registered students.

Educational Resources on the Net: Sitography.

Office hours

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