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.

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Laurea in Biotecnologie - Enrollment from 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:
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
BIO/04
6
A
FIS/07
English B1 level
6
E
-

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Teaching code

4S00093

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

INF/01 - INFORMATICS

Period

II semestre dal Mar 1, 2021 al Jun 11, 2021.

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to introduce the basic notions in computer science that are necessary for a knowledgeable use of computer systems. In particular, the course will address several central topics including information coding, computer architectures, operating systems, computer networks, Internet, and programming languages in order to provide the students with the ability to solve practical and theoretical problems regarding the use of the computer in biological and biotechnological fields. In the experimental part students will experience with specific examples information coding issues and algorithm organization and deal with basic programming elements useful in handling of biological data.

Program

Introduction to computer science

HW architecture of a computer:
Von Neumann model
CPU
Memory
External devices

Operating Systems:

Networks and Internet:
Local Area Networks
Internet and the Web
Information Transmission

Algorithms and Programs:
database, SQL language

Programming: an introduction

Cryptography, electronic signature and digital signature
Blockchain: an introduction

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Dennis Curtin, Kim Foley et al., Informatica di base (Edizione 6) McGraw Hill 2021 9788838615375

Examination Methods

The exam is written and available On-line. An oral exam is available upon request. Physical presence at the dates of possible oral examination is compulsory for the exam to be registered. No aid (text, drafts, ...) is allowed during test.

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