Program Overview
INFORMATIC SKILLS
Course Description
The INFORMATIC SKILLS course aims to introduce students to the use of computers and application programs through theoretical lessons and hands-on exercises. The course focuses on basic notions about the usage of computers in scientific applications, including hardware, software, information, representation, text editors, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Learning Outcomes
The course aims to make students capable of:
- Using Calc to process and display data, such as those acquired from databases available on the internet.
- Using Write to produce simple scientific documents.
- Using Impress to produce simple scientific presentations.
Prerequisites
To use spreadsheets properly, students should have basic mathematical, reasoning, and analytical skills, typically covered by mathematics courses in the first year.
Teaching Methods
Teaching takes place over 10-12 weeks, including either 2 hours of classroom lessons or guided laboratory. During the semester, there will be two assessments during class time and home exercises (working in a group).
Syllabus/Content
The course includes introductory lessons followed by guided workshops on how to:
- Process and visualize data using Calc
- Prepare documents using Writer
- Prepare presentations using Impress
Recommended Reading/Bibliography
The teaching material (including any video recordings) will be made available on AulaWeb.
Teachers and Exam Board
- Armando Carpaneto
- Exam Board:
- Armando Carpaneto (President)
- Paola Malaspina
- Gabriele Casazza (President Substitute)
- Enrica Roccotiello (Substitute)
Lessons
Class Schedule
The class schedule for INFORMATIC SKILLS is available.
Exams
Exam Description
The exam consists of laboratory exercises including:
- Data analysis with Calc
- Short document production using Writer or short presentation production using Impress
Assessment Methods
The laboratory exercise verifies the ability to properly use the LibreOffice suite.
Exam Schedule
The exam schedule is as follows:
- 21/01/2026, 10:00, GENOVA, Laboratorio
- 10/02/2026, 10:00, GENOVA, Laboratorio
- 16/06/2026, 10:00, GENOVA, Laboratorio
- 30/06/2026, 10:00, GENOVA, Laboratorio
- 14/07/2026, 10:00, GENOVA, Laboratorio
- 29/07/2026, 10:00, GENOVA, Laboratorio
- 09/09/2026, 10:00, GENOVA, Laboratorio
Course Details
- Code: 84031
- Academic Year: 2025/2026
- Credits: 3 cfu anno 2 SCIENZE AMBIENTALI E NATURALI 9916 (L-32) - GENOVA
- Scientific Disciplinary Sector: INF/01
- Teaching Location: GENOVA
- Semester: 1Ḟ Semester
- Teaching Materials: AulaWeb
