96346 - INFORMATICA

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student has the basic knowledge on the following topics:systems of numeration, the four operations in binary basis. Elements of Boolean algebra and logical functions. The HW structure of a computer (CPU internal memory, mass memory, IO peripherals) and the SW (operating system and programs/apps). Basic principles of algorithms and programmimg. The student will also acquire knowledge of the main digital formats for images and 3D modeling software for medical applications.

Course contents

Introduction to Computer Science (CS) and its evolution:

• CS history and birth of Internet;
• the latest frontier of CS: Artificial Intelligence and its applications in Medicine

Representation of the Information:

• Encoding of numbers and numbering systems;
• The four operations in binary basis
• Digital coding of texts and images;

HW and SW structure of a computer;

Boolean algebra;

Programming and Algorithms;

Insights on personal utility tools (Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint) (EXERCISE IT Lab.).

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Section reserved to CdL Orthopedic Techniques:

Technologies for 3D modeling of anatomical structures;

Technologies and materials for additive printing in medicine;

Segmentation and 3D modeling software in the medical field;

Practical sessions of 3D design of customized devices (EXERCISES Computer Lab)

Readings/Bibliography

Lecture notes provided by the teacher. The lecture notes will be made available in "Teaching resources section" in Virtuale

Teaching methods

The course is structured in lectures and exercises

Assessment methods

The exam includes a written test. The test aims to assess the student's theoretical knowledge and his ability to solve simple exercises related to the topics covered.

Teaching tools

Projector, PC, computer workstations available to students for computer exercises

Office hours

See the website of Laura Cercenelli