ARCHITECTURE
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	Fall	2	2	3	6

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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

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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.