italian version

Aims :

The course aims to introduce the students to the basic concepts of informatics and to its applications, giving a comprehensive view of the subject as a well organized scientific discipline. The student will also acquire methodological and practical skills.

Topics :

Introduction to informatics: the concept of algorithm; architecture of data processing systems; applications of informatics. Computer architecture. Software. Binary representation of information. Extensions to the Von Neumann architecture: CISC and RISC architectures. The operating system. Archives and databases. Distributed systems and computer networks. Internet. User interfaces. Spreadsheets and word-processors.

Textbooks :

Ceri, Mandrioli e Sbattella: “Informatica: arte e mestiere”, McGraw-Hill, 2° ed.,

ISBN 88-386-6140-5

Exam :

Written and oral.

Tutorial Session :

Monday: 14:30 - 15:30