INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
SEN4515 | Introduction to Game Programming | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Beginning Java Game Programming, Jonathan S. Harbour Cutting-Edge Java Game Programming, Bartlett, N., et. al. |
References: |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions | 2 |
2) | To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance | 1 |
3) | To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments | 2 |
4) | To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness | 2 |
5) | To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life | 1 |
6) | To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets | 2 |
7) | To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations | 3 |
8) | To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life | 2 |
9) | To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications | 2 |
10) | To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes | 1 |
11) | To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life | 2 |
12) | To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize | 2 |