Objectives and competences
The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the basics of informatics and modern information technology, which they will need when working with the media: information systems, software, internet technology, privacy and security on the internet, and artificial intelligence
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Introduction: what is informatics, what does it include, what is its role, information society, the role of informatics in media.
• Information technology: evolution of computer technology, computer systems, periphery, data and information, representation of data within computers.
• Software: operating systems, system software, user software, office systems support software, group-work support software, software integration systems for media.
• Internet: network and communications evolution, network organisation, technical protocols - TCP/IP Internet protocol, user protocols, media protocols.
• Internet Security: Basic aspects and principles of security on the internet, an overview of threats to user security, measures to ensure security, including passwords, firewalls, antivirus software, and secure networks.
• Internet Privacy: Basic aspects and principles of privacy on the internet, an overview of threats to user privacy, methods to ensure privacy, such as encryption, anonymization tools, and careful sharing of personal information.
• Information technology impacts: privacy, security, ergonomics, impacts on people, society and the environment.
• Artificial intelligence: the basics of artificial intelligence systems and their impact on society and individuals.
Learning and teaching methods
• Lectures
• Case studies
• Lab work
• Individual work
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
• Understand the basics of informatics and its impact on society.,
• Understand and analyze the impact of information technology on people and the environment.,
• Design, implement, and publish web pages.,
• Demonstrate knowledge of both technical and user aspects of the Internet.,
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of computer and communication networks.,
• Participate in the implementation of information systems within the business environment.,
• Understand the concepts of information systems and their development.,
• Perform assignments according to the basic system approach.,
• demonstrate knowledge of data, information, and understand the representation of data within computers,
• Demonstrate knowledge of information technology and understand the basic principles of hardware and software.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
• Communication skills: communication with electronic media, web publishing.
• Use of information technology: use of web design and system modeling software tools.
• Problem-solving: designing models for information solutions.
• Working in a group: teamwork within a seminar project assignment.
Readings
• Mohar, M, 2017. Varnost v internetu stvari (Doctoral dissertation, Univerza v Ljubljani).
• Kovačič, M, Vuković, O, Kramberger, A. and Trček, F, 2003. Zasebnost na internetu. Mirovni inštitut, Inštitut za sodobne družbene in politične študije.
• B. Williams, S. Sawyer: Using Information Technology, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2002.
• R. Greenlaw: Fundamentals of the Internet and WWW, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Prerequisits
Basic knowledge on computer use (e-mail, web browser).
Additional information on implementation and assessment A written exam may replace midterm written exams with a weight of 70%.
