Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Games)

The goal of the BS in Computer Science (Games) program is to graduate students with a solid grounding in computer science and a cross-disciplinary background in game development. Topics covered in the cross-disciplinary game development portion of the degree program include game production, visual design for games and interactives, computer animation, videogame programming, game hardware architectures, game engine programming, serious game development, introductory and intermediate game design, and two semester long final game projects. Students graduating from this program will be capable of engineering next-generation games and simulations and their technologies in the entertainment and serious game fields. Additionally, graduates from this program will be able to further their education in graduate programs in game development and computer science. This degree will be offered by the School of Letters Arts and Sciences.

Requirements for the BS in Computer Science (Games):

Computer Science & Computer Engineering (37 units)

COURSE	NAME	UNITS
CSCI 101L	Fundamentals of Computer Programming	3
CSCI 102L	Data Structures	4
CSCI 105	Object-Oriented Programming	2
CSCI 201L	Principles of Software Development	4
CSCI 271	Discrete Methods in Computer Science	3
CSCI 303	Design & Analysis of Algorithms	3
CSCI 377	Introduction to Software Engineering	3
CSCI 402x	Operating Systems	3
CSCI 460	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	4
CSCI 480	Computer Graphics	3
EE/CSCI352L	Computer Organization & Architecture	3
EE 450	Intro to Computer Networks	3

 

Game Development (42 units)

COURSE	NAME	UNITS
CSCI 180	Survey of Digital Games & Their Technologies	3
CSCI/ITP 280	Intro to Videogame Production	4
CSCI 281	Pipelines for Games & Interactives	3
CSCI/ITP 380	Videogame Programming	4
CSCI 487/ITP 485	Programming Game Engines	4
CSCI 486	Serious Games Development	3
CSCI 491aL	Final Game Projects	2
CTAN 452	Intro to Computer Animation	2
CTIN 484	Intermediate Game Development	2
CTIN 488	Game Design Workshop	4
CTIN 489	Intermediate Game Design Workshop	2
EE/CSCI 452L	Game Hardware Architectures	3
ITP 461x	Artificial Intelligence for Video Games	1
ITP 481x	Video Game Graphics	1

 

Math (11-12 Units)

COURSE	NAME	UNITS
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
MATH 225 or	Linear Algebra/Diff. Equations	4
EE 241	Applied Linear Algebra for Engineering	3

 

Science (4 units)

COURSE	NAME	UNITS
PHYS 151LG	Fund. Of Physics I: Mechanics & Thermodynamics	4

 

Writing (7 units)

COURSE	NAME	UNITS
WRIT 140	Writing and Critical Reasoning	4
WRIT 340	Advanced Writing – Communication for Engineers	3

 

General Education (20 units)* **

The major will comply with the university general education and diversity requirements.
* GE requirements total 24 units. However, PHYS 151 also satisfies the Category 3 GE.

**The foreign language requirement will be waived for students in this program.

 

Technical Electives:

Choose a minimum of 6 units from the following:

COURSE	NAME	UNITS
CSCI 351	Programming & Multimedia on the WWW	3
CSCI 410x	Translation of Programming Languages ***	3
CSCI 477	Design & Construction of Large Software Systems ***	3
CSCI 485	File and Database Management	3
CSCI 490x	Directed Research	2-4
CSCI 499	Special Topics	3-4
CTAN 330	Fundamentals of Animation	2
CTIN 401L	Interface Design for Games	2
CTIN 403	Advanced Visual Design	2
CTIN 404L	Usability Testing for Games	2
CTIN 405L	Design and Technology for Mobile Experiences	2
CTIN 406L	Sound Design for Games 2	2
CTAN 443	3D Animation & Character Design	2
CTIN 458	Business and Management of GameS	2
CTIN 459L	Game Industry Workshop ***	4
CTIN 462	Critical Theory and Analysis of Games	4
CTIN 463	Anatomy of a Game	4
CTIN 459L	Industry Workshop	4
CTIN 482	Designing Online Multiplayer Game Environments	2
CTIN 483	Programming for Interactivity	4
CTIN 492L	Experimental Game Topics
EE 320	Digital Media Basics for Multimedia	3
ENGR 395abc	Engineering Co-Op

***(students who take 3 units of Co-op may use it as one technical elective).

Other courses may be eligible subject to advisor approval.

NOTE: Students are strongly encouraged to take at least one unit of internship

*** highly recommended

*Free elective units: (0-1 units)

*Note: If a student chooses Math 225 (4), then no units of free electives would be needed to complete the degree requirements. If EE 241(3)is chosen, then the student would require 1 unit of free elective.

TOTAL UNITS required for degree: 128