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Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
SEN4515 | Introduction to Game Programming | Spring Fall |
2 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short 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 improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs. | |
2) | Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials. | |
3) | Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping | |
4) | Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge. | |
5) | Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system. | |
6) | Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench. | |
7) | Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches. | |
8) | Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects. | |
9) | ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits. | |
10) | Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis | |
11) | Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming | |
12) | Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers. |