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
INE3003	Engineering Economy	Spring	3	0	3	5

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. ELİF HAKTANIR AKTAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. ADNAN ÇORUM Assist. Prof. ETHEM ÇANAKOĞLU Assist. Prof. ALPER CAMCI
Recommended Optional Program Components:	N.A.
Course Objectives:	The purpose of this course is to supplement engineering student’s technical training with the knowledge and capability to perform financial analysis especially in the area of capital investment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Explain the role of engineering economy and the concepts of time value of money
II. Define financial factors regarding time and interest effect on money
III. Define nominal and effective interest rates and inflation rate
IV. Perform present worth and annual worth analysis to evaluate projects and investments
V. Define the Rate of return and perform rate of return analysis to evaluate projects and investment

Course Content

Foundations of engineering economy
Factors: How time and interest affect money
Combining factors
Nominal and effective interest rates
Present worth analysis
Annual worth analysis
Rate of return analysis
Inflation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Foundations of engineering economy
3)	Factors: How time and interest affect money
4)	Factors: How time and interest affect money
5)	Combining factors
6)	Nominal and effective interest rates
7)	Nominal and effective interest rates
8)	Present worth analysis
9)	Present worth analysis
11)	Rate of Return Analysis: Multiple Alternatives
12)	Breakeven and payback analysis
13)	Effects of Inflation
14)	Effects of Inflation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Chan S Park, Contemporary Engineering Economics, Global Edition, 6th edition, Pearson. 2. Blank & Tarquin (2012) Engineering Economy, 8th Ed. McGraw-Hill Inc.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Laboratory	14	% 15
Quizzes	3	% 15
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
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	2	28
Application	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Quizzes	3	1	3
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			119

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.