The course provides the basics to understand the principles of operation of modern digital technologies and allows students to develop, through programming techniques, computational thinking, a logical-creative process that allows you to solve complex problems efficiently.

Theoretical aspects: understanding the representation of information in the electronic calculator, linking the binary numbering system with the physical characteristics of the digital circuits (which make managing only two values very convenient); understand Boolean algebra (whose variables and functions can take only two values) in relation to the representation of Boolean expressions in terms of logical circuits; understand the structure and operating principles of an electronic calculator in terms of hardware (physical components) and software architecture; understand the concept of algorithm and the principles of programming; understand the main features of modern computer networks, communication protocols and web architecture; understand the concept of database and the potential of Big Data as a decision support tool; understand the key concepts of cyber security; be aware of the risks deriving from the use of malicious software and from the exposure of sensitive corporate and personal information. Practical aspects: carry out basic level programming activities, useful for developing a creative and efficient approach to solving problems; understand types and structures of data; understand the concepts of constants and variables; knowing how to write simple programs according to a sequential logic; know how to write programs that provide alternative flows through the use of conditional instructions; knowing how to use iterative instructions to repeat the execution of portions of code.

The program consists of a theoretical part (traditional lessons) and a practical part (classroom exercises with Python programming language). The contents of each part are described below. Theoretical part: - Binary system and Boole algebra. - Hardware and software architecture. - Networks, Internet, communication protocols and web services. - Database / DBMS and Big Data - Encryption, information security and privacy. Practical part: - Introduction to Python - Types and data structures - Constants and variables - Iterative control structures. - Conditional control structures

1) "Informatica di base" by D. Curtin, K. Foley, K. Sen, C. Morin, A. Marengo, A. Pagano, McGraw-Hill Education; 7th edition 2) "Logica" by A. Varzi, J. Nolt, D. Rohatyn, McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition 3) "A Whirlwind Tour of Python" by Jake VanderPlas, Ed. O’Reilly Media Inc. (freely downloadable)

Teaching methods used during the course: - frontal or online teaching and exercises.

Teaching methods used during the course: - frontal or online teaching and exercises.

The exam consists of an oral interview in which the student must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of computer science, programming, the calculation of propositions and mathematical logic introduced in class, and to have achieved the study method and learning skills necessary to continue the study of the subject autonomously. For the purposes of attributing the suitability judgment, the following evaluation criteria will be taken into account: knowledge and understanding of the principles of the matter and ability to apply them to concrete cases (65%); lexical property and ability to consult and evaluate relevant sources and acquisition of the study method (35%).

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