Computer Simulation and Gaming, Design Option, B.S.C.S.G.

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Learning Outcomes

Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Simulation and Gaming will be able to:

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Design and Develop functional simulations and games that demonstrate good gameplay and game mechanics.

Tulsa Curriculum and First Year Experience (25 hours)

Core Curriculum and First Year Experience (7 hours)

General Curriculum (18 hours)

Block I Aesthetic Inquiry and Creative Experience (6 hours)

Block II Historical and Social Interpretation (12 hours)

Computer Simulation and Gaming, Design Option, Major Requirements (83 hours)

Computer Science (19 hours)

CS 1001 Introduction to Computer Science
CS 1043 Introduction to Programming and Problem-solving
CS 2003 Fundamentals of Algorithm and Computer Applications
CS 2123 Data Structures
CS 3513 Software Engineering
CS 4053 Interaction Design
Computer Science Elective (3 hours at the 3000-level or above selected with approval of faculty mentor from list)

Computer Simulation and Gaming (33 hours)

Art (12 hours)

ART 1103 Drawing I or
ART 1183 Design I
ART 2063 Digital Art: Survey and Practice
Art Electives (6 hours at the 3000 level or above selected with approval of faculty mentor from this list )

Film Studies (12 hours)

FLM 3273 Film History
9 hours of film electives (6 hours must be at 3000-level or higher)

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1163 Pre-calculus Mathematics

Physical Sciences (4 hours)

PHYS 1011 Introductory Physics I Laboratory * (Block III elective)
PHYS 1013 Introductory Physics I * (Block III elective)

General Electives (12 hours)

Selected with approval of the student’s faculty mentor.

Total: 120 hours

*Or higher level PHYS course.

To become a candidate for a degree in computer simulation and gaming, a student must complete all computer science and computer simulation and gaming courses in the curriculum with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and earn a grade point average of 2.0 or higher overall.

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