Blog

Educational Objectives and Core Competencies:

The Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering (CSIE) at National Dong Hwa University (NDHU) is guided by the university’s founding principles of academic freedom, excellence, simplicity, and harmony. With these values at its core, the Department aims to cultivate distinctive strengths that contribute meaningfully to academic research, industrial development in Eastern Taiwan, and innovation in the information and electronics industries:

I. Educational Objectives

University-Level (NDHU) Educational Objective: 
To nurture outstanding individuals who combine innovative thinking, scientific acumen, and a strong foundation in the humanities.

College-Level (College of Science and Engineering, CSE) Educational Objective:
To cultivate professional expertise and enhance students’ capacity for lifelong learning. 

Department-Level (CSIE) Educational Objectives:

1. To equip students with disciplinary knowledge and develop professional skills. 
2. To foster innovative thinking and the ability to analyze and solve problems. 
3. To cultivate team spirit and the ability to communicate and cooperate.
4. To enhance professional ethics and a sense of social responsibility. 
5. To cultivate humanistic literacy and a global perspective. 

II. Student Core Competencies and Fundamental Literacies

• NDHU Core Competencies and Foundational Literacies:
  1. Demonstrate outstanding professional knowledge and the capacity for lifelong learning.
  2. Exhibit sound physical and mental well-being, along with qualities of freedom, simplicity, and sincerity. 
  3. Demonstrate an appreciation for the arts and the ability to think creatively.
  4. Understand and fulfill civic responsibilities within a democratic society governed by the rule of law. 
  5. Communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and actively engage in social practices.
  6. Show concern for local communities while maintaining a global perspective. 
  7. Develop a broad, interdisciplinary outlook and strong humanistic library.
  8. Demonstrate proficiency in language expression and the ability to integrate and apply information. 
• CSE Core Competencies and Foundational Literacies:
  1. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in mathematics and science, along with logical reasoning, and the ability to analyze and solve problems. 
  2. Communicate effectively in both Chinese and foreign languages, and develop teamwork abilities. 
  3. Cultivate the mindset and ability for lifelong learning. 
• CSIE Core Competencies and Foundational Literacies:
  1. Engage in lifelong learning in the field of information science and technology.
  2. Validate and verify computer science concepts through experimentation.  
  3. Integrate and apply information technology tools effectively. 
  4. Design, develop, and implement information systems and applications. 
  5. Communicate, coordinate, and collaborate effectively in team settings.
  6. Analyze and solve problems in information and communication technologies (ICT).
  7. Understand the diverse impacts of information technology on individuals and society. 
  8. Uphold professional ethics and fulfill social responsibilities as an IT professional.