Teaching in the department - Aims and philosophy

• an understanding of IT fundamentals that will enable them to adapt readily to constant changes in the technology, together with an attitude of mind that makes them willing to adapt;
• an understanding of how real systems get put together;
• the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to be able to select and use appropriate tools, data structures and algorithms;
• an understanding of data models, how to construct them and how to implement them;
• an understanding of the commercial and industrial context in which they will build systems and in which those systems must operate;
• a level of technical competence that allows them to handle a reasonable range of technical problems themselves and to recognise when they need to call for assistance;
• the intellectual curiosity that welcomes the opportunity to find out about new techniques and new application areas;
• a willingness to take responsibility for their own work and an understanding of why they need to gain practical experience;
• a platform of knowledge and understanding that will serve as a basis for the development of new skills in the future;
• the personal skills to deal successfully and independently with the staff of client companies;
• experience of quality management procedures in software development and a positive attitude towards quality management.