SE 3250 - Introduction to Game Development

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course introduces students to game development, game programming, and the computer game industry. It reviews games in a social and historical context and covers the basics of game design and development. Game development and programming fundamentals are covered. Students complete a final game project based on course material. (prereq: CS 2852)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe an overview of the computer gaming industry
Explain the basics of computer game design
Describe the challenges associated with modern computer game design
Describe the applicability of advanced software engineering and computer science techniques to game development
Apply advanced software engineering and computer science techniques to problems associated with computer game development
Discuss issues related to computer games in the greater societal context

Prerequisites by Topic

Proficiency in high level programming language
Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures, and basic software design techniques
Interest in computer games

Course Topics

Introduction and history of computer gaming
Elements of fun and basic game design
Game programming fundamentals
Advanced game programming issues e.g. memory, sound, physics, AI
Visual design
Game industry overview
Legal and ethical issues

Coordinator
Dr. Derek Riley

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