Computer Science, Game Design and Programming Concentration, B.S.

Requirements for a Degree in Computer Science With a Concentration in Game Design and Programming

Note: A minimum of 60 credits in Liberal Arts is required.

1.0 Course requirements in Computer Science: 54-55 cr

CMPT 120L - Introduction to Programming 4 Credit(s)
CMPT 220L - Software Development I 4 Credit(s)
CMPT 221L - Software Development II 4 Credit(s)
CMPT 230L - Software Systems and Analysis 4 Credit(s)
CMPT 306L - Data Communications and Networks 4 Credit(s)
CMPT 308N - Database Management 4 Credit(s)
CMPT 307N - Internetworking 4 Credit(s)
CMPT 330L - System Design 4 Credit(s)
CMPT 422N - Computer Organization and Architecture 4 Credit(s)
CMPT 435L - Algorithm Analysis and Design 3 Credit(s)
CMPT 475N - CS Project I 3 Credit(s)
CMPT 476N - CS Project II 1 Credit(s)
Concentration Electives 11-12 credits:
CMPT 414N - Game Design and Programming I 4 Credit(s)
CMPT 415N - Game Design and Programming II 4 Credit(s)
Choose one from:
CMPT 404L - Artificial Intelligence 3 Credit(s)
CMPT 446N - Computer Graphics 4 Credit(s)

2.0 Course requirements in Related Fields: 17 cr

BUS 100L - Introduction to Business and Management 3 Credit(s)
MATH 130L - Introductory Statistics I 3 Credit(s)
MATH 241L - Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
MATH 205L - Discrete Mathematics 4 Credit(s)
PHYS 211L - General Physics I 3 Credit(s)

Total Credit Requirement for a Major in Computer Science with a Concentration in Game Design and Programming: 71-72 cr

3.0 Core/Liberal Studies Requirements

3.1 Foundation: 7 cr

FYS 101L - First Year Seminar 4 Credit(s)
ENG 120L - Writing for College 3 Credit(s)

3.2 Distribution

Breadth: 18 cr

PHIL 101L - Philosophical Perspectives 3 Credit(s)
Ethics 3 Credit(s) (CMPT 305L - Technology, Ethics, and Society recommended)
Fine Arts 3 Credit(s)
History 3 Credit(s)
Literature 3 Credit(s)
Mathematics 0 Credit(s) (fulfilled by major field req.)
Natural Science 0 Credit(s) (fulfilled by major field req.)
Social Science 3 Credit(s)

Pathway: 12 cr

Breadth and Pathway courses may overlap, but all students must take a total of 36 distribution credits (including related field requirements). Students majoring in Breadth areas may apply a maximum of 6 credits to their distribution total. If applicable to a Pathway, 3 credits may come from disciplines outside of Core Breadth areas. Although foreign language and culture courses are not required within the Core, some courses in these fields may be used to fulfill distribution requirements. See the Core/LS Program website for a detailed list of all courses that satisfy distribution requirements.

Courses addressing an interdisciplinary topic.

Total Core/Liberal Studies Requirement: 37 cr

4.0 Electives (and/or Internship): 11 cr

Total Credit Requirement for Graduation: 120 cr

Recommended Program Sequence for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science With a Concentration in Game Design and Programming

Recommended Program Sequence for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science With a Concentration in Game Design and Programming