DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
COP4419	Wissen Akademi Network Systems Engineering	Spring	3	0	3	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. YÜCEL BATU SALMAN
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. TAŞKIN KOÇAK Assist. Prof. TARKAN AYDIN Assist. Prof. CEMAL OKAN ŞAKAR Assist. Prof. YÜCEL BATU SALMAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None.
Course Objectives:	The students will use the state-of-the-art Cisco wireline infrastructure equipment in our Computer Networks and Mobile Communications Laboratory. The equipments are given by Wissen Academy. The students are expected to acquire a very valuable knowledge on fundamentals of networking switching and routing standards as well as gain hands-on experience using, programming, setting up and maintenance of the Cisco networking equipments.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Learning basics of Cisco networking equipment
2. Improving students' practical experiences
3. Learning the basic requirements for a network switching
4. Learning to provide programming and installation
5. Equipment maintenance and use of the achievements of providing information about

Course Content

This course covers comprehensive overview of networking;

1)switching;
2)local area networks;
3)routing;
4)Cisco router series,
5)Cisco switches,
6)wireless network security,
7)firewalls.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Intro. To Cisco Catalyst switches, Principles of switching and MAC adresses
2)	Boot procedure of a switch, How to use IOS operating system
3)	Virtual Local Area Networks, VLAN Trunking (802.1Q, ISL)
4)	STP, VTP and DTP protocols, IP addresses, IP address classes
5)	Subnetting/supernetting, VLSM / CIDR
6)	DHCP, DNS
7)	Cisco Router Series, WAN cards and other modules
8)	IOS operating system, Resetting the password of a router
9)	Static Routing, RIPv2 Dynamic Routing Protocol, EIGRP Protocol
10)	OSPF Protocol, Wireless Network Technologies, Wireless Network Devices
11)	SSID, BSSID concepts , Wireless LAN security , Attacks from inside of Network , Attacks from outside of Network
12)	Network Security Criteria, Network Security Devices, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Address Translation (NAT)
13)	Secure access with Access Control Lists (ACL) and Firewalls, WAN Principles
14)	WAN Modules, HDLC, PPP, Frame Relay

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	None.
References:	None.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Laboratory	14	% 20
Homework Assignments	5	% 10
Project	1	% 10
Midterms	2	% 20
Final	1	% 30
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	12	3	36
Project	1	20	20
Homework Assignments	5	4	20
Midterms	2	2	4
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			124

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.