B8396 - Basic IT Skills

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student: understands the functionality of software for online information research and for creating text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; is able to create a text document and apply the desired formatting; is able to use the basic functions of a spreadsheet; is able to create a professional presentation.

Course contents

This Course is part of the Integrated Course "Transversal Skills".

The Integrated Course aims to provide the student with fundamental competences in digital literacy, evidence-based approach, and personal and professional well-being.

The Integrated Course "Transversal Skills" contributes to the achievement of the following ESEVT Day One Competences: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15.

Specific Course contents:

• 3h: usage of writing and presentation tools with a focus on formatting (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Latex).
  - 2h lecture + 1h practical
• 3h: usage of spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel).
  - 2h lecture + 1h practical
• 2h: basics of generative artificial intelligence and prompt engineering (ChatGPT, Gemini, ...).
  - 1h lecture + 1h practical

Readings/Bibliography

The teaching materials (Lecture Slides) for this course are available on the Virtuale Learning Environment (https://virtuale.unibo.it/?lang=en)

Teaching methods

The course includes both theoretical lectures and practical/laboratory sessions.

Assessment methods

The final exam of the Integrated Course "Transversal Skills (I.C.)" consists of two parts (scheduled on the same day).

The first part is a written test comprising 18 multiple choice questions and 1 open question covering topics from the 2 courses “Information literacy and Evidence-based medicine” and “Basic It Skills” of the Integrated Course, and a practical exercise on the use of Excel and it is designed to assess the student's comprehensive knowledge of the subject matters of these 2 courses.

Each correct question will earn 1 point (multi choice) and 2 points (open question); the practical part in Excel will earn 10 points. No points will be subtracted in case of wrong answer or unanswered question. The use of supporting material such as books, notebooks, class notes, etc. is not authorized during the test. Students can use their laptop/tablet only for the practical exercise in Excel.

The test assignment will last 1h and will be considered as successful with a minimum grade of 18/30. If needed, a follow-up discussion will allow the Candidate to comment on the wrong answers.

The second part is an oral exam. The oral exam will consist in an oral presentation of an individual assignment report covering topics from the course “Promoting personal and professional wellbeing” aimed at evaluating the acquisition of knowledge and competences in this course. The report should be presented through a power point presentation not exceeding 5 slides for a total of 10 minutes oral discussion. A minimum score of 18/30 is required to pass the oral exam.

The final grade of the Integrated Course is determined by averaging the scores of the two assessments (if a minimum of 18/30 is obtained in both exams). Students can register for the exam through the online AlmaEsami platform (http://almaesami.unibo.it/ ). In case of failure, the exam may be retaken after a minimum of three weeks. In accordance with Unibo teaching regulations, Article 16, Paragraph 5, students are entitled to refuse a passing grade on one occasion.

In compliance with Law 104/1992 and Law 170/2010, and in alignment with institutional inclusion policies, students with certified disabilities or specific learning disorders—as well as those with recognized special educational needs—will receive appropriate accommodations during assessments. Such students should promptly contact the course instructor and inform the University’s Disability and SLD Support Service [https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ] . A faculty member is appointed to oversee this service within the Department [https://scienzemedicheveterinarie.unibo.it/it/dipartimento/organizzazione/referenti-istituzionali] .

Teaching tools

Teaching materials are available on the Virtuale platform and can be reached through the link on the teacher webpage.

In case of difficulty understanding the course content, the instructor is available for clarification meetings, which must be scheduled via email.

Office hours

See the website of Federico Montori