Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

CURRICULUM TIPO:
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further language skills
6
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Project work or stage
9
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
12
D
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Information technologies  (2026/2027)

Teaching code

4S012484

Teacher

Carlo Combi

Coordinator

Carlo Combi

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

INF/01 - INFORMATICS

Period

I semestre (Area Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Sep 21, 2026 al Dec 23, 2026.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in the field of information technologies, with particular attention to their application for languages and communication. The goal is to ensure a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of computer science and information technologies, encompassing key concepts, theories, and current practices in the field. Additionally, students will be encouraged to develop and apply a critical mindset towards information technologies, utilizing this knowledge in an ethical and responsible manner.

Prerequisites and basic notions

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Program

Information Retrieval and Natural Language Processing
- Inverted Index
- Boolean Search
- Tokenization
- Dictionaries
- Rank Queries
- Evaluation of Information Retrieval Systems
LLM and Prompt Engineering
- Introduction to LLMs
- LLMs and their Use in Education/University
- Prompt Engineering Techniques and Their Use

Didactic methods

Frontal lectures with group laboratory activities on the topic of prompt engineering

Learning assessment procedures

Oral exam on the topics covered during the lessons, including laboratory work.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

- Technical competence, completeness, clarity of exposition, terminological competence.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The proposed grade is based on the overall evaluation of all the evaluation criteria

Exam language

Italiano (possibile anche inglese)