18067 - Computer Science Pass/Fail Examination

Learning outcomes

The goal of this course is to provide students with basic information technology notions, including: the use of a computer connected to the internet, spreadsheets, the Web and firm information systems. Considering both proprietary and open source technologies.
At the end of the course, students will be expected to have a basic skill for: - using personal computers and spreadsheets; - using the Web, search engines and communication mechanisms; - using firm information systems.

Course contents

Basic Notions on Operating systems and computer architectures.
Configuration and use of a PC connected to the Internet.
Spreadsheets and search engines.
Firms information systems, networks and Web infrastructure.
Databases and SQL queries.

Readings/Bibliography

Informatica per l'impresa tra soluzioni proprietarie ed open source.
Mauro GASPARI, Gianluigi ROVEDA, Sara ZUPPIROLI
Bonomo Editore 2023 (Fourth Edition)

Teaching methods

Lectures

Assessment methods

Written test including three exercises: an SQL query, a spreadsheet exercise; and an exercise on computer networks (including 3 open questions).

The exam will last 45 minutes. A pass/fail grade will be assigned, with a passing mark awarded if the student achieves at least 18 points on the proposed exercises.

Students with learning disabilities or temporary or permanent disabilities: please contact the relevant University office promptly ( https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it ). The office will advise students of possible adjustments, that will be submitted to the professor for approval 15 days in advance. He/she will evaluate their suitability also in relation to the academic objectives of the course.

Teaching tools

blackboard video projector + computer

Office hours

See the website of Mauro Gaspari