INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATICS

Course Code

01.03Κ

ECTS Credits

Semester

1st Semester

Course Category

Compulsory

Professor

ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΑ ΒΟΥΤΥΝΙΩΤΗ

Course Description

GENERAL

COURSE SCHEDULE	TEACHING HOURS (WEEKLY)
Lectures	3
COURSE TYPE:	Background knowledge
PREREQUISITE COURSES:	None
TEACHING LANGUAGE:	Greek
THE COURSE IS OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS:	NO

LEARNIING RESULTS

The course objective is the acquisition of basic knowledge regarding the fields of information science, computer architecture, networks/communications, and office automation. It focuses on modern operating systems, multimedia technologies, and office automation software, as well as internet applications.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding on:

- Basic concepts and computing principles, data management, computing systems, software, and networks/communications.

- Cultivating team working ability under specific deadlines for problem-solving, which depict real situations in information systems.

- Using basic tools of information technology to be prepared for next semesters’ courses.

Skills

Decision-making

Autonomous working

Collaborative working

Advancement of free, productive, and inductive mind

Work in an interdisciplinary environment

CONTENT

Introduction in computer science and Information systems. Evolution of computer systems

Computer architecture

Numeric systems, logical circuits

Computer Software. Operating Systems and communication software

Application Software.

Data management and organization (files- databases and database management systems

Multimedia technologies

Computer networks and data transfer

The internet and its services

Security of information systems and internet safety

Office automation software (i.e., Word processors; Spreadsheets; Presentation programs; Electronic mail)

Office automation software

TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures in class

USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

The teaching and learning process is supported by the electronic platform of e-class

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

Activities	Semester workload
Lectures	(13X3)=39
Homework	(1x20)=20
Self-Study	(13X7)=91
Course total	150

STUDENT ASSESSMENT

Written examination at the end of the semester (100%). This examination includes:

Multiple-choice questions

Short answer questions

Open answer questions

Role analysis and related parts in a short case study

Problem-solving in business and organizations

RECOMMENDED-BIBLIOGRAPHY

O' Leary T., O 'Leary L., O 'Leary D., (2021), «Basic Issues in Computers», (in Greek), Broken Hill Publishers

Vermaat M., Sebok S., Freund S., Campbell J., Frydenberg M., (2016), «Exploring the Computers», (in Greek), Broken Hill Publishers

Νοrton’s P., (2015) «Introduction to Computers» (in Greek), Τζιόλας Publisher

Behrouz Forouzan, (2015), « Introduction to Computer Science», in Greek), Κλειδάριθμος Publisher

Evans A., Martin Kendall, Poatsy M. A., (2018), «Introduction to Informatics» (in Greek), Κritiki Publisher.

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