Program Overview
LOGIC
Course Information
- CODE: 73029
- ACADEMIC YEAR: 2025/2026
- CREDITS: 6 cfu anno 1 INFORMATICA 11896 (L-31 R) - GENOVA
- SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR: MAT/01
- LANGUAGE: Italian
- TEACHING LOCATION: GENOVA
- SEMESTER: 1° Semester
- SECTIONING: This teaching is divided into the following fractions:
- A
- B
- MODULES: This teaching is a module of:
- __ALGEBRA AND LOGICS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE
- TEACHING MATERIALS: __AULAWEB
Aims and Content
Learning Outcomes
Learning the concepts of logical consequence and equivalence, the distinction between syntax and semantics for a formal language, the concept of interpretation for a formal language, and the ability to translate sentences from a natural to a formal language and vice versa.
Aims and Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student is expected to have acquired familiarity with propositional and first-order logics, and be able to solve exercises and problems on these topics.
Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises in presence.
Syllabus/Content
- Introduction to mathematical reasoning
- Syntax of propositional logic
- Semantics of propositional logic: truth tables
- Syntax of first-order logic
- Semantics of first-order logic: model theory
- The problem of formalisation
Recommended Reading/Bibliography
The notes of the course, discussed in the lectures, are available to the students. Any standard text in Mathematical logic includes the topics of the course.
Teachers and Exam Board
- RICCARDO CAMERLO: By appointment.
- JACOPO EMMENEGGER: By appointment, via email or after class.
- GIUSEPPE ROSOLINI: By appointment.
Exam Board
- ALDO CONCA (President)
- RICCARDO CAMERLO
- EMANUELA DE NEGRI (President Substitute)
- JACOPO EMMENEGGER (Substitute)
- ULDERICO FUGACCI (Substitute)
- GIUSEPPE ROSOLINI (Substitute)
Lessons
Lessons Start
According to the calendar approved by the Degree Program Board.
Class Schedule
The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy.
Exams
Exam Description
Written examination. Guidelines for students with certified Specific Learning Disorders, disabilities, or other special educational needs are available.
Assessment Methods
The exams consist of the resolution of four exercises or problems on the subjects of the course. The evaluation takes into account the correctedness of the solution, the clarity of the explanation, and the rigour of the arguments.
Exam Schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Degree Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/01/2026 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
| 12/02/2026 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
| 25/06/2026 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
| 17/07/2026 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
| 04/09/2026 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto |
