Introduction To Game Design Csc 325

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Catalog: 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

Program: Computer Science (CSC) Major

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Computer Science (CSC) Major

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Requirements for Computer Science Major

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

System General Education Requirements*: 33

Institutional Graduation Requirements:** 5

Major Requirements: 45

Course Name Credits: Semester Grade CSC 150-150L - Computer Science I (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 250 - Computer Science II (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 300 - Data Structures (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 314 - Assembly Language (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 317 - Computer Organization and Architecture (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 346 - Object Oriented Programming (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 354 - Introduction to Systems Programming Credits: 3 CSC 445 - Introduction to Theory of Computation (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 303 - Ethical and Security Issues in Computing (G) Credits: 2 CSC 446 - Compiler Construction Credits: 3 CSC 456 - Operating Systems (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 461 - Programming Languages (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 470 - Software Engineering (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 484 - Database Management Systems (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 485 - Software Engineering II (AW) Credits: 3

Supporting Coursework: 27

Electives: 12

Total Required Credits: 120

Computer Networking Emphasis:

Course Name Credits: Semester Grade CSC 474/574 - Computer Networks Credits: 3 ET 252-252L - Electricity and Electronics II and Lab Credits: 3 ET 370-370L - Computer Systems and Lab Credits: 4 ET 472-472L - Networking I and Lab Credits: 4 ET 474-474L - Networking II and Lab Credits: 4

Game Programming Emphasis:

The Computer Science program offers an emphasis in game programming. This emphasis deals with a wide range of both hardware and software related topics relating to game development. The Game Programming course will provide the students with an understanding of some of the tools used in game development such as C/C++, DirectX and OpenGL. The Artificial Intelligence course will provide the students with a foundation that will allow the students to understand how games can make effective decisions based upon the current game state. The Computer Networks course will provide the students with a foundation that will allow the students to understand how to deal with multiplayer LAN and WAN based games. The Microcontroller Systems Design course will provide the students with a foundation that will allow the students to understand how to communicate with the microcontrollers found inside of console and handheld gaming systems. The Embedded Systems Programming course will provide the students with a foundation that will allow students to understand how to develop games for console and handheld gaming systems. Students interested in the Game Programming Emphasis are encouraged to take courses from the list of elective courses below.

Course Name Credits: Semester Grade CSC 450/550 - Game Programming Credits: 3 CSC 447/547 - Artificial Intelligence (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 474/574 - Computer Networks Credits: 3 EE 347-347L - Microcontroller Systems Design and Lab Credits: 3 SE 440 - Embedded Systems Credits: 3

Information Technology Management Emphasis:

Information is one of the most important assets of any organization. The use of the computer and software in the current Information Age requires business to employ individuals savvy in producing, manipulating, and analyzing data. Business leaders understand that management of the organizational information systems must be entrusted to a competent and knowledgeable person. Students interested in Information Technology Management Emphasis should take courses:

Course Name Credits: Semester Grade CSC 205 - Advanced Computer Applications (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 325 - Management Information Systems (COM) Credits: 3 CSC 474/574 - Computer Networks Credits: 3 CSC 484 - Database Management Systems (COM) Credits: 3

Software Engineering Emphasis:

The Computer Science Program offers an emphasis in Software Engineering. This emphasis deals with the engineering design aspects of software such as quality control, software assurance, requirements and specifications as well as the human-machine interface. Students interested in the Software Engineering Emphasis should take the courses below.

Course Name Credits: Semester Grade SE 320 - Software Requirements and Formal Specifications (AW) Credits: 3 SE 330 - Human Factors and User Interface (G) Credits: 3 SE 410 - Software Test and Quality Assurance Credits: 3 SE 440 - Embedded Systems Credits: 3

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