Course Topics
File handling, basic computer usage, Windows, computer networks and security requirements, data management, information systems Microsoft Excel, graphs, formulas, functions, data management in Excel Microsoft Access basic, querying a database.

Propaedeutic courses
tbd

Teaching format
Front-of-class teaching in standard classroom, Front-of-class teaching in computer lab with examples and exercises assigned in class, interactive exercises in standard classroom and in computer room held by teaching assistant.

Educational objectives
Knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course, students will have acquired the following knowledge and understanding: knowledge of mathematical techniques for solving optimisation problems; knowledge of probabilistic and inferential tools that allow the use of statistical models; ability to model social and economic phenomena; ability to interpret the results of various mathematical-statistical models applied to economics; basic knowledge of data management and computer programming for statistical and econometric analysis of socio-economic data; knowledge of the technical vocabulary used in this area of learning. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: Ability to manage simple databases and perform socio-economic data analysis with the support of software. Autonomy of judgement: Acquisition of the capacity for judgement and of the methodological tools useful for the critical analysis of data, sources, assumptions and implications of scientific practice, of the political, ethical and legal context within which economic phenomena are set and with which they interact Communication skills: The courses contributes to the overall objectives: Fostering fluency (oral and written) in Italian, German and English, including translation between these languages; intercultural competence, conceptual awareness, ability to summarise and express oneself in writing, particularly with regard to the drafting of scientific or science-based document. Learning skills: Promotion of critical thinking and analytical skills to focus on complex problems in their long-term dynamics and in the variety of their implications, including ethical ones

Additional educational objectives and learning outcomes
tbd

Assessment
Written test to assess knowledge on theoretical concepts (basic computer usage, computer networks and security requirements etc.). Practical assessment to test data organization, handling and modification through Excel. Practical assessment to test data extraction and handling ability on Access. The possibility of having mid-terms on item 1 and 2 will be evaluated during the course.

Evaluation criteria
Grade is the weighted average of assessment 1 (30%), assessment 2 (50%), assessment 3 (20%). File handling and severe basic computer errors count negatively on the final grade. Particular emphasis is given to solutions which are optimal, efficient and extensible. No differences in the assessment between attending and non-attending students.