BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
| 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 |
| SEN4515 | Introduction to Game Programming | Spring Fall |
2 | 2 | 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 : | Instructor BARIŞ YÜCE |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to help students explore the game programming world by combining basic design and programming skills and to introduce the frequently used terms, techniques and algorithms in game development projects. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Describes the vocabulary, environments, theories and methodologies used in game design. 2. Analyze game designs in terms of user interface design 3. Design data structures and algorithms. 4. Prepare the prototype. 5. Design educational games. 6. Analyze game development phases and project them. 7. Use basic game development environments and apply algorithms 8. Describes the stages of testing. |
Course Content
| This course will support students the emerging trends, and frameworks of game design and development, why it has a great potential to apply in IT projects, and how to use it effectively. The course allows students to understand game design fundementals, develop practical skills in using game elements using industrial case studies. There is no strict design and development environment for this course. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | What Is a Game? | |
| 3) | Design Components and Processes | |
| 4) | Game Programming: Languages And Architecture | |
| 5) | Mechanics and Dynamics | |
| 6) | Data structures and algorithms in game development | |
| 7) | Design a board game* | |
| 8) | Prototyping* | |
| 9) | Designing User Interfaces | |
| 10) | Design of instructional games | |
| 11) | Design of Instructional Games II | |
| 12) | Games as a Teaching Tool | |
| 13) | Game Production And The Business Of Games | |
| 14) | Project presentation |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Beginning Java Game Programming, Jonathan S. Harbour Cutting-Edge Java Game Programming, Bartlett, N., et. al. |
| References: |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | % 30 |
| Project | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| 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 | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| Project | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Homework Assignments | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| Midterms | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Total Workload | 138 | ||
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) | Being able to identify problems and ask right questions | |
| 2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | |
| 3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | |
| 4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | |
| 5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | |
| 6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | |
| 7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | |
| 8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | |
| 9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | |
| 10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | |
| 11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | |
| 12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | |
| 13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | |
| 14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | |
| 15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment |