Basic Information Technology for the Humanities
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide a basic introduction of the disciplines of computer science in a humanistic way. For this reason, alongside elements of presentation of the fundamentals of information systems theory, computability theory, algorithm theory, distributed systems theory, the evolution of the discipline will be examined from historical and anthropological perspectives. The theoretical tools acquired in the course should also be used to stimulate competence in object design and communication tools as well as provide the ability to interact profitably with IT professionals. For this reason, the course offers elements of methodological knowledge, terminology and design skills for databases and human machine interaction, as well as a monographic theme covered annually.
Expected learning outcomes
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge:
Information-coding processes
Algorithm theory basics
Digital architecture
Distributed architecture
Database modeling basics
Human machine interaction
Information schematics
Skills:
Basic terminologyof the discipline
Critical-writing tools for a computer project
Knowledge:
Information-coding processes
Algorithm theory basics
Digital architecture
Distributed architecture
Database modeling basics
Human machine interaction
Information schematics
Skills:
Basic terminologyof the discipline
Critical-writing tools for a computer project
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
During the ongoing covid emergency, the course syllabus will be maintained with the following changes made to enhance the effectiveness of the online version of the course, which was originally designed for face-to-face teaching.
The lessons will be held in dual mode. The face-to-face lessons will allow the participation of students connected with MSTeams as well as students in the classroom.
The recordings of the lessons will remain available for the entire academic year
Online environments used:
Ariel: https://pceravolofisu.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3a746a6168e2e34fb3ab366a850546729e%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=8e0a89b1-bb2c-4230-9f75-eb31928a14f6&tenantId=13b55eef-7018-4674-a3d7-cc0db06d545c
Students wishing to participate in face-to-face lessons must refer to the following University provisions: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/teaching-activities-campus
Students wishing to participate in MSTeams lessons must refer to the following technical guides: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/technology-and-online-services/microsoft-office-365-education
To participate in the exam sessions, students must refer to the following provisions:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/sitting-exams
The lessons will be held in dual mode. The face-to-face lessons will allow the participation of students connected with MSTeams as well as students in the classroom.
The recordings of the lessons will remain available for the entire academic year
Online environments used:
Ariel: https://pceravolofisu.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3a746a6168e2e34fb3ab366a850546729e%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=8e0a89b1-bb2c-4230-9f75-eb31928a14f6&tenantId=13b55eef-7018-4674-a3d7-cc0db06d545c
Students wishing to participate in face-to-face lessons must refer to the following University provisions: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/teaching-activities-campus
Students wishing to participate in MSTeams lessons must refer to the following technical guides: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/technology-and-online-services/microsoft-office-365-education
To participate in the exam sessions, students must refer to the following provisions:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/sitting-exams
Course syllabus
Introduction to computer science
- Encoding and measuring information
- The notion of algorithm
Introduction to hardware and software architectures
- Computer architecture
- Network architectures
- Software and programming languages
- The WWW standards
Introduction to databases and data conceptualization
- Introduction to databases
- Conceptual and logical design of a database
- Conceptualization design
Aspects of technology acceptance
- Human-machine interaction
- Information architecture and usability
- Communication dynamics in distributed networks
Graph databases
- Representation model
- Incremental design model
- Data querying
- Encoding and measuring information
- The notion of algorithm
Introduction to hardware and software architectures
- Computer architecture
- Network architectures
- Software and programming languages
- The WWW standards
Introduction to databases and data conceptualization
- Introduction to databases
- Conceptual and logical design of a database
- Conceptualization design
Aspects of technology acceptance
- Human-machine interaction
- Information architecture and usability
- Communication dynamics in distributed networks
Graph databases
- Representation model
- Incremental design model
- Data querying
Prerequisites for admission
Mathematical notions acquired in any secondary school program.
Teaching methods
The topics of the course will be addressed through lectures, with the help of transparencies and teaching materials that the teacher will make available from time to time on the Ariel platform. During the lessons exercises and demonstrations will also be carried out to help the student's learning path. A lesson will be dedicated to exam simulation.
Attendance, although not mandatory, is strongly recommended
Attendance, although not mandatory, is strongly recommended
Teaching Resources
Mandatory texts:
- Slides and notes presented in class
- Lazzari Marco, Informatica umanistica, McGraw-Hill (primi 5 capitoli per parte generale, gli altri possono essere utili per l'approfondimento di un tema a scelta)
Mandatory texts for the monographic part:
- Castano Silvana, Ferrara Alfio, Montanelli Stefano. Informazione, conoscenza e Web per le scienze umanistiche, Pearson
- Ian Robinson, Jim Webber and Emil Eifrém. Graph Databases, O'Reilly
https://neo4j.com/books/
Optional texts:
- Mauri, Buonanno, Sciuto, Informatica e cultura dell'informazione, McGraw-Hill
- Fiormonte Domenico, Numerico Teresa, Tomasi Francesca, L'umanista digitale, Il Mulino
- Slides and notes presented in class
- Lazzari Marco, Informatica umanistica, McGraw-Hill (primi 5 capitoli per parte generale, gli altri possono essere utili per l'approfondimento di un tema a scelta)
Mandatory texts for the monographic part:
- Castano Silvana, Ferrara Alfio, Montanelli Stefano. Informazione, conoscenza e Web per le scienze umanistiche, Pearson
- Ian Robinson, Jim Webber and Emil Eifrém. Graph Databases, O'Reilly
https://neo4j.com/books/
Optional texts:
- Mauri, Buonanno, Sciuto, Informatica e cultura dell'informazione, McGraw-Hill
- Fiormonte Domenico, Numerico Teresa, Tomasi Francesca, L'umanista digitale, Il Mulino
Assessment methods and Criteria
The verification consists of a compulsory oral exam and an optional project that can complement the exam.
The oral exam verifies the acquisition of the concepts presented during the course and the logical argumentative abilities of the students. The optional project allows the student to deepen a topic related to his training plan. The vote will be expressed in thirtieths.
In order to access the oral exam, it will be necessary to prepare an exercise that the teacher will publish through Ariel 24 hours before the call. The correct exposition and understanding of the solution of the exercise is a necessary condition to continue the oral exam.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and / or with DSA must be agreed with the teacher and the competent Office. International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the course teacher in a timely manner.
The oral exam verifies the acquisition of the concepts presented during the course and the logical argumentative abilities of the students. The optional project allows the student to deepen a topic related to his training plan. The vote will be expressed in thirtieths.
In order to access the oral exam, it will be necessary to prepare an exercise that the teacher will publish through Ariel 24 hours before the call. The correct exposition and understanding of the solution of the exercise is a necessary condition to continue the oral exam.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and / or with DSA must be agreed with the teacher and the competent Office. International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the course teacher in a timely manner.
Unita' didattica A
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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