Compulsory
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATICS
ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΑ ΒΟΥΤΥΝΙΩΤΗ
- GENERAL
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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
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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
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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
Office automation software
- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
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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
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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.