SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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)	To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.