PHYSICS, STATISTICS AND INFORMATICS

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Physiotherapy
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2020/2021
Year: 
1
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2020/2021
Seat of the course: 
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Credits: 
3
Period: 
First Semester
Standard lectures hours: 
44
Requirements: 

Statistics and Informatics: None
Physics: Basic maths (no calculus required)

Final Examination: 
Orale

In-class written test for statistics and for physics; in-class computer test for informatics.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

Physics:
Knowledge in outline of phenomena and physical principles underlying medical applications of physics of reevance for the students.Resolution of problems requiring easy calculations and use of units.

Statistics:
The main aim of the course is to illustrate the basic elements needed to critically read and correctly interpret the results of quantitative medical research. Descriptive and inferential statistics are framed into the scientific knowledge process. We read the “results” section of a scientific article on a study topic of relevance for the students.

Informatics:
The aim of the course is to learn the main functionalities of software for personal productivity. In particular of text editor and spreadsheet. Applications of interest to be used for study activities. The lectures take place in the computer lab showing the use of product features.

Physics: lectures
Statistics: lectures and homeworks
Informatics: lectures and homeworks

Modules

  • Credits: 1
    Place of teaching: Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
  • Credits: 1
    Place of teaching: Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
  • Credits: 1
    Place of teaching: Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria