ECTS - Computer Games and Simulation
Computer Games and Simulation (CMPE376) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Computer Games and Simulation | CMPE376 | Area Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Technical Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is the design and implementation of interactive, rapidly executable and visually attractive game development. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | History of games and current trends in games, the main concepts on game design and development, evaluating commercial games; main game design issues; creating simulations; using artificial intelligence in games; using physics and mathematics in games; main computer graphics concepts used in games; human computer interaction concepts for developing |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of games and current trends in games | Other Sources: 4 |
| 2 | Main concepts on game design and development | Chapter 19 (main text) |
| 3 | Evaluating commercial games | Other Sources: 1 Chapter 4 |
| 4 | Main game design issues | Chapter 15, 16, 17 |
| 5 | Creating simulations | Other Sources: 3 Chapter 1-3 |
| 6 | Using artificial intelligence in games | Other Sources: 8 |
| 7 | Using physics and mathematics in games | Chapter 7 |
| 8 | Main computer graphics concepts used in games | Other Sources: 3 Chapter 6-8 |
| 9 | Human Computer Interaction concepts for developing a game | Other Sources: 1 Chapter 6 |
| 10 | Game Engines and game development | Other Sources: 5,6,8,9 |
| 11 | Animations | Chapter 6 |
| 12 | Algorithms and techniques used in games | Chapter 8 |
| 13 | Algorithms and techniques used in games | Chapter 9 |
| 14 | Algorithms and techniques used in games | Chapter 11 |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Software Engineering and Computer Games, Rudy Rucker, Addison Wesley, Pearson Education, 2003. |
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| Other Sources | 2. Game Design Perspectives François Dominic Laramee, Charles River Media, 2002. |
| 3. Game Architecture and Design, Andrew Rollings, Dave Morris. Coriolis, 2000. | |
| 4. 3D Games, real-time rendering and software technology, Watt, A., Policarpo, F., Addison Wisley, 2001. | |
| 5. http://historicgames.com/gamestimeline.html | |
| 6. http://nehe.gamedev.net/ | |
| 7. http://www.opengl.org/documentation/specs/version1.1/glspec1.1/node1.html | |
| 10. Rouse III, R. (2010). Game design: Theory and practice. Jones & Bartlett Learning. | |
| 11. https://unity3d.com/ | |
| 12. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_game_engines | |
| 13. AI for game developers, Bourg, D., Seemann, G. OReilly, 2004 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | 1 | 20 |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 30 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 20 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 20 |
| Toplam | 6 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | X |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | The ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 4 | The ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5 | The ability to gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | X | ||||
| 7 | Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 8 | The knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 9 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development | |||||
| 10 | The ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge of the standards utilized in software engineering applications. | |||||
| 12 | Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management. | |||||
| 13 | Awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation. | |||||
| 14 | Knowledge on sustainable development. | |||||
| 15 | Knowledge of the effects of software engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment, and safety. | |||||
| 16 | Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 17 | An ability to apply algorithmic principles, mathematical foundations, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems with the trade-offs involved in design choices. | X | ||||
| 18 | The ability to apply engineering approach to the development of software systems by analyzing, designing, implementing, verifying, validating and maintaining software systems. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 124 | ||