INFORMATICA E SALUTE DIGITALE M - Z

Academic Year 2024/2025 - Teacher: FRANCESCO PAPPALARDO

Expected Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will gain familiarity with the fundamental concepts of computer science. They will possess a comprehensive knowledge of programming systems and the reasoning process. They will also understand the fundamental concepts of databases and computer networks and will be able to identify the main concepts associated with them. Finally, they will have a global vision of the computer applications to life and pharmaceutical sciences.

Course Structure

Through lessons and practical sessions at the end of each learning unit (when planned).

If the lessons are given in a mixed or remote way, the necessary changes with respect to what was previously stated may be introduced, in order to meet the program envisaged and reported in the syllabus.

To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and / or dispensatory measures, based on the didactic objectives and specific needs.

It is also possible to contact the referent teacher CInAP (Center for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD) of our Department, Prof. Santina Chiechio

Required Prerequisites

Not required

Attendance of Lessons

Ruled by https://www.dsf.unict.it/it/corsi/l-29_sfa/regolamento-didattico

Detailed Course Content

Computer Science

Fundamental concepts of Information Theory; General concepts: Hardware, Software; Information Technology; Types of computers; Main components of a PC; Computer performance. Hardware: Central Processing Unit; Memory; Input peripherals; Output peripherals; Input/output peripherals; Memory devices. Software: Types of software; System software; Application software; Graphical User Interface; System development. Data mining. Data computerization. Systems for database management. Introduction to computer networks.

Applications

Examples of computer applications in the field of Life Sciences and Drug Discovery.

Textbook Information

Teacher's notes will be available through studium website or made available during the lessons

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

By written test and oral test.

Verification of learning can also be carried out electronically, should the conditions require it.