USER-COMPUTER INTERFACE METHODS AND INFORMATIC TOOLS (A)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Provide the student with a practical knowledge of basic computer science on the technologies available today
Course contents summary
Parts that make up the PC with its connectors
Access to the network and to an authentication system
Work with windows and recognize the various parts of a window on the desktop
Check the basic characteristics of the computer
Structure of folders/directories and file organization
Drawing tools and word processor
Use of the Intranet network (Printer and File server)
Components and types of printer and solving of printing problems
Use of the Internet network, navigating the Web
Collecting data from a URL address: Save, Copy, Download
Bookmarks and History
Search engines (search with Boolean operators or advanced search) and problems
The database directory and the image database in search engines
Recommended readings
ECDL texts
Lecture notes