Obiettivi formativi OBIETT_FORM 3800 Sì D1. Knowledge and Understanding. Students will acquire knowledge about natural and anthropic environments and learn about the main problems that threaten fauna and ecosystems in general, alongside the main aspects of the digital transformation at the societal and organizational level. D2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding. At the end of the course students will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of the main characteristics of terrestrial and aquatic environments to the analysis of the main current problems affecting natural and man-made environments and of some of the current management strategies. Besides, they will be able to apply their knowledge of data and digital technologies to examine their impact on specific organizational and social settings. D3. Making judgements. Students will develop a critical opinion on the current global environmental situation, as well as of the impacts of digital technologies on contemporary societies, and will be able to make basic judgements on the main current problems in terms of historical context, issues and theories. D4. Communication skills. At the end of the course, students will be able to clearly articulate their own opinions and will be able to ask questions and participate in discussions on the topics learned. D5. Learning ability. At the end of the course, students will have developed the critical skills essential to understand more complex texts and issues and complex texts and issues and to place them in multidisciplinary contexts. D1. Knowledge and Understanding. Students will acquire knowledge about natural and anthropic environments and learn about the main problems that threaten fauna and ecosystems in general, alongside the main aspects of the digital transformation at the societal and organizational level. D2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding. At the end of the course students will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of the main characteristics of terrestrial and aquatic environments to the analysis of the main current problems affecting natural and man-made environments and of some of the current management strategies. Besides, they will be able to apply their knowledge of data and digital technologies to examine their impact on specific organizational and social settings. D3. Making judgements. Students will develop a critical opinion on the current global environmental situation, as well as of the impacts of digital technologies on contemporary societies, and will be able to make basic judgements on the main current problems in terms of historical context, issues and theories. D4. Communication skills. At the end of the course, students will be able to clearly articulate their own opinions and will be able to ask questions and participate in discussions on the topics learned. D5. Learning ability. At the end of the course, students will have developed the critical skills essential to understand more complex texts and issues and complex texts and issues and to place them in multidisciplinary contexts.

Understanding of the English language is required. No other prerequisites are required.

The module has the following contents: 1. Introduction to Digital Transformation, its historical evolution, the related digital skills, the digital approach of EU and the relationships between digital and ecological transitions (twin transition). 2. An overview on the Emerging Technologies, focusing on their definition, content and main applications; insights on Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, 5G/6G, Blockchain & DLT, Extended Reality, Cloud and Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, their glossary, opportunities and challenges. 3. Analysis of digital transformation’s impact, focusing on the evolving role of digital tools within organizations and their influence on organizational processes.

The study material is provided by the teacher.

Frontal theoretical lectures with the support of power point presentations, hands-on and interactive activities, such as group games, seminars with external experts and practitioners.

The verification of the student's level of learning is done through a written text, including both multiple choice tests and open-ended questions. The objective is to verify the following: (i) the level of knowledge on the topics of the programme, (ii) the degree of mastery of technical vocabulary, and (iii) the ability to develop an argument by applying theoretical knowledge to concrete cases. GRADING SCHEME The final grade of the course will be the average of the grades obtained for each module. Overall, students will pass the test if their grade is equal or above 18/30. 18/30 will be awarded to those students who demonstrate minimal knowledge of the main topics of the course and of the technical language, as well as limited ability to apply theoretical knowledge adequately to concrete cases. Excellent grades (30 – 30 cum laude) will be warded to students demonstrating very good knowledge of the topics, very good use of the language, very good analytical skills; the student is able to apply theoretical knowledge to concrete cases in an excellent way.

This course explores topics closely related to one or more goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs): Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities Goal 13: Climate action Goal 14: Life below water Goal 15: Life on land Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions