07276 - Computer Science

Academic Year 2021/2022

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Orthopaedics techniques (cod. 8483)

    Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in Dietistic (cod. 8470)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, the student acquires basic knowledge on the following topics: Numbering systems, the four operations in binary basis, boolean algebra, the digital coding of images and texts, the history of the internet, network technologies, e-mail, search engines. The student is able to: transform numbers from base 10 to binary base and vice versa, carry out the four operations with binary numbers, write algorithms for theoretical performers and implement them in practice by writing customized functions with excel, build truth tables and simplify logical expressions, use the most appropriate graphic formats for the digital processing of images, use network services.

Course contents

Historical notes and introductory concepts relating to information technology;

Representation of information:

  • Coding of numbers and numbering systems;
  • The four operations in binary basis;
  • Digital encoding of text and images;

Boolean algebra;

HW and SW architecture of a computer;

Programming and Algorithms;

Insights into personal utility tools (Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint) (COMPUTER LAB EXERCISE).

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Technologies for 3D modeling of anatomical structures;

Technologies and materials for additive manufacturing in medicine;

Virtual reality and augmented reality applications in medicine;

3D segmentation and modeling software in the medical field;

Practical sessions of 3D design of customized surgical devices and tools (COMPUTER LAB EXERCISES)

Readings/Bibliography

Lecture notes provided by the teacher. The notes will be made available in IOL

Teaching methods

The course is structured in lectures and exercises

Assessment methods

The exam consists of a written test.

The test aims to evaluate the student's theoretical knowledge and his ability to solve simple exercises related to the topics covered.

Teaching tools

Video projector, PC, computer stations available to the student for computer exercises

Office hours

See the website of Laura Cercenelli