INTRODUCTION TO CODING AND DATABASE TECHNOLOGY MOD.1

Academic year
2021/2022 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
INTRODUCTION TO CODING AND DATABASE TECHNOLOGY MOD.1
Course code
FM0535 (AF:353589 AR:191122)
Modality
Blended (on campus and online classes)
ECTS credits
6 out of 12 of INTRODUCTION TO CODING AND DATABASE TECHNOLOGY
Degree level
Master's Degree Programme (DM270)
Educational sector code
INF/01
Period
1st Term
Course year
1
Where
VENEZIA
Moodle
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This module introduces students to the discipline of computer science, the different hardware and software platforms and how programming languages have evolved to facilitate the development of specialised applications. The relevance and application of databases in digital humanities will also be taught.
By the end of the course the students will have acquired:
- Basic knowledge of computer science
- Knowledge and understanding algorithms
- Ability to apply this knowledge to write simple programs
- Basic knowledge of database systems
Use of Internet browser and basic use of a computer.
We will start from the principles of data processing and management and review some hardware and software platforms as well as programming languages. The core of the module will be algorithms, their formularisation and implementation (with practical exercises). As a concrete example we will explore a query language for searching databases.
- Paul Vickers: How to think like a programmer, London 2008.
- David Harel, Yishai Feldman: Algorithmics: The Spirit of Computing, Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA, 3rd edition 2004
There will be regular assignments. The exam will be one for both mod. 1 and 2.
The first 12 and the penultimate 6 hours will be carried out in the conventional way (in presence), the 12 hours in between will be according to the switched classroom method, using moodle. The online lessions consist of assisted practical exercises, assisted by the teacher. Attendance of the first twelve hours is strongly recommended.
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In view of the practical exercises, attending the course in person is strongly recommended. Non-attenders should contact the teacher to arrange an alternative programme.
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Definitive programme.
Last update of the programme: 08/07/2021