Computing

Computing

This Learning Object is part of Master AGRITECH EU – Digital Agriculture for Sustainable Development, an Italian one-year specialisation programme organised by University of Pisa, University of Macerata, National Research Council (CNR) and Quinn Consortium (Consorzio Quinn)

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Module details

The module introduces the key computing paradigms shaping modern agriculture, including cloud and edge computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and blockchain technology. Students will also examine cybersecurity challenges in connected agricultural environments, and explore the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence across these computing infrastructures.


Proposer: University of Pisa (UNIPI)

Organization: University of Pisa (UNIPI), National Reasearch Council (CNR), University of Macerata (UNIMC)

Duration: 8h

ECTS: 5

Shortcut access code: No

Year of pubblication: 2026

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Delivery methods: On Line

Teaching methods: Lectures, Working Group

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Learning objectives
  • Introduction to the fundamentals of cloud computing
  • Edge computing
  • Blockchain
  • Cybersecurity
  • HPC and the impact of AI in this field.
     
  • Developing data communication paradigm

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    Duration: 8h
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    Delivery method: On Line
    Teaching method: Lectures, Working Group

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