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Academic year 2015/2016
Bachelor's Degree (BSc) on COMPUTER SCIENCE

Coordinator Prof. Simona Ester Rombo
Class of Bachelor's Degree (BSc) on Computer Science (L-31)
3 years
PALERMO
Number of seats in local planning: 102
Department of Mathematics and Informatics
Course Code
2086

Course info
Graduates of this course should have knowledge in various fields of science and technology aimed at both the use and management aware of existing computer systems , both in the design and development of new computer systems. To this end, the graduate must acquire an ' adequate knowledge of the basic areas of computer science as well as of the fundamental aspects and support tools of mathematics. Therefore, in accordance with the guidelines of National Associations ( GRIN ) and international ( ACM) in the field, the trail provides : - The acquisition of basic knowledge of physics and mathematics is that of the continuous discrete; - Knowledge of the principles, theoretical models and architectures of computer systems and communication networks; - Knowledge and use of operating systems; - The acquisition of elements of design and analysis of algorithms and data structures; - The acquisition of modern programming methodologies as well as knowledge of programming languages representative of the main programming paradigms; - Assimilation of the principles for the design and the systems for the management of databases and related technologies; - The acquisition of the techniques for the design and implementation of computer systems; - The acquisition of methods and techniques for the analysis and computer processing of experimental data . The course also includes : - The acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge in related fields also; - An appropriate number of credits reserved for lab courses as well as the laboratory exercises provided in other courses; - Outdoor activities such as internships in companies, public administration and laboratories, as well as periods of study at other Italian and foreign universities, also within international agreements. - An appropriate number of credits for elective courses in order to better enable students to complete their preparation targeting it to specific interests, in consideration of the pervasiveness of information science and technology in the modern information society; - external activities such as internships in companies, public administration and laboratories , as well as periods of study at other Italian and foreign universities, also within international agreements. The educational programme, over the three years , is divided in the following way : 1. In the first year , in addition to learning basic math, the course provides the scientific foundations of computer science, the first courses about programming and data structures , and the basics of architectures and operating systems needed to address the following years 2. In the second year the mathematical- physical preparation considered necessary for the professional figure of computer scientists is completed and the courses in the various areas prepared by GRIN, in order to provide the student with a thorough preparation on major aspects of computer science. 3. The third year, in addition to specific professional computer activities, provides internships or apprenticeships enabling students to make their first experiences in the world of work.
Companies producing goods and services. Public and/or private organisations. Positions: - computer programmer, - specialists in programming languages. - director of e-learning platform; - graphic web pager; - operator in data processing centre; - technician of computer cataloguing; - interconnection technician for complex systems; - programming technician of numerically controlled machines; - expert office automation technician; - computer graphics technician; - technical specialist in computer applications. - WebMaster; - Data Bases Manager; - testing and system integration; - network administrator; - manager of computer systems; - Support technician for intranet (LAN). - procedures analyst; - programs analyst; - programmer analyst; edp programmer analyst; Employment or self-employment in the ICT sector: - consultant for business applications; - consultant for industrial applications; - software engineer. - system analyst; - information systems analyst; - designer of computer systems; - responsible for information systems; - auditor of information systems.
The degree in Computer Science is obtained after passing a final examination consisting of the discussion of a paper, prepared under the guidance of a supervisor, related to the development of a plan regarding the analysis of a specific problem and the choice of the most adequate methods and technologies for its solution. The project work might be carried as a completion or integration of the internship period at research facilities, companies or public administration facilities. The final examination is considered as the conclusion of an important activity for the professional development of students, and therefore it is awarded with a significant credit amount.

course outline
Teachings first year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
01238 - CALCULUS Details MANISCALCO (CU) 12.0 1 V
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I MANISCALCO (CU) 6.0 A MAT/05
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS II CAPONETTI (PA) 6.0 A MAT/05
03245 - PHYSICS Details PERES (CU) 12.0 1 V
ELECTROMAGNETISM AND OPTICS ZIINO (PA) 6.0 C FIS/04
POINT MECHANICS PERES (CU) 6.0 C FIS/05
03675 - GEOMETRY Details UGAGLIA (PA) 6.0 1 V A MAT/03
04677 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3.0 1 G E
05880 - PROGRAMMING AND LABORATORY - INTEGRATED COURSE Details SCIORTINO (PO) 12.0 1 V
ABSTRACT DATA STRUCTURES SCIORTINO (PO) 6.0 A INF/01
STRUCTURED C PROGRAMMING LANGIU (PC) 6.0 A INF/01
16448 - MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE Details MANTACI (PA) 6.0 1 V A INF/01
16450 - COMPUTER ARCHITECTURES Details ROMBO (PO) 6.0 2 V B INF/01
Teachings second year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
01736 - PROBABILITY THEORY Details SANFILIPPO (PO) 6.0 1 V C MAT/06
04758 - PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES Details FICI (PA) 9.0 1 V B INF/01
16671 - THEORETICAL COMPUTER SCIENCE Details CASTIGLIONE (RU) 9.0 1 V B INF/01
16784 - OPERATING SYSTEMS Details TEGOLO (PA) 9.0 1 V B INF/01
01525 - DATA BASES Details MANTACI (PA) 9.0 2 V B INF/01
01746 - NUMERICAL ANALYSIS Details VETRO (PA) 6.0 2 V C MAT/05
16670 - ALGORITHMS AND DATA STRUCTURES Details GIANCARLO (PO) 9.0 2 V B INF/01
Teachings third year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
06232 - COMPUTER NETWORKS Details TABACCHI (PC) 9.0 1 V B INF/01
15833 - DIGITAL IMAGE ANALYSIS Details VALENTI (PA) 6.0 1 V B INF/01
03968 - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Details FICI (PA) 6.0 2 V B INF/01
05917 - FINAL EXAMINATION 6.0 2 G E
07553 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 8.0 2 G S
13351 - ADVANCED SKILLS RELATED TO THE LABOUR MARKET 1.0 2 G F
14049 - COMPILERS Details MANTACI (PA) 6.0 2 V B INF/01
17611 - ALGORITHMS - LABORATORY Details SCIORTINO (PO) 6.0 2 V B INF/01
Free subjects (suggested) 18.0 D
Elective activities
Free subjects (suggested) credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
02006 - CYBERNETICS Details MIGLIORE (PC) 6.0 2 V D INF/01
Explaination
Term Term/Semester
Val. Valutation: V = mark in 30/30, G = note
(*) Teaching attended in english
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