82202 - Informatic

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, the student will have the basic IT skills necessary to use the main computer tools, to manage information systems within healthcare services, and to use the internet for research and medical informatics purposes.

Course contents

1. Basic knowledge:
- The computer, algorithms, software, and hardware;
- Computer networks and the Internet.
2. Introduction to health informatics:
- Main areas of informatics applied to healthcare activities;
- Dematerialization of documents in the clinical and healthcare context;
- Tools for validation and transmission of electronic documents;
- Digital archives and storage of medical records in public healthcare organizations;
- Protection and processing of health-related data.
3. How to create and edit a text document using word processing software:
- Electronic writing and word processing software;
- File formats;
- Creating documents with MS Word.
4. How to organize, process, and analyze biometric and clinical data using spreadsheets:
- Organizing, summarizing, processing, analyzing, and visualizing data with MS Excel;
- Importing and exporting data;
- Creating, storing, and sharing spreadsheets with Google Drive and Google Sheets.
5. How to create a relational database:
- Database structure;
- Database architecture;
- Relational model;
- Designing a database.
6. How to present and communicate data on screen:
- Presentations using MS PowerPoint.
7. Introduction to bibliographic search engines.
8. The future: introduction to big data and telemedicine.

Readings/Bibliography

Antonino Letizia, Informatica. Seconda Edizione. 2024. Zanichelli.

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons.

Assessment methods

The assessment of learning is conducted through a written test that includes multiple-choice questions with 4/5 alternative answers or open-ended questions on topics related to the course objectives. The grade will be based on the correct answers and will range from 0 to 30 cum laude. A passing grade is achieved with a score of 18 or higher. The use of a regular scientific calculator is allowed, but not books, handouts, notes, or the internet.

 

Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) or temporary/permanent disabilities are advised to contact the University Office responsible in a timely manner (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ). The office will be responsible for proposing any necessary accommodations to the students concerned. These accommodations must be submitted to the instructor for approval at least 15 days in advance, and will be evaluated in light of the learning objectives of the course.

Teaching tools

Antonino Letizia, Informatica. Seconda Edizione. 2024. Zanichelli.

Links to further information

https://filippopiccinini.it/joomla/men-teachings

Office hours

See the website of Filippo Piccinini