Informatics

Learning Outcomes

Understanding basic terms on Informatics and Telematics:

Computers and processors, classification of computers, structure of computers, programming languages, 

Operating systems, software technologies, introduction in applications for informatics and telematics, e-commerce, e-health, e-government. Social implications

The course aims at:

• providing an overview of the applications related to informatics and telematics, with a special focus on e-health and nutrition related applications
• describing the role of the world wide web in providing information for research

The course offers to students the knowledge and expertise necessary for understanding Information and Communication Technologies, as a fundamental prerequisite to investigate the role of ICT in health-related domains.

General Abilities