CIS 125G Software Tools 1: Game Development

This course is an introduction to the field of game development. It includes a survey of computer game categories and platforms, an overview of the game design and development process, and an introduction to tools used for graphics development and game development. Students in this course will create several elementary computer games.

Credits

Prerequisite

Basic computer literacy

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Differentiate between different genres of games.
2. Compare and contrast games meant for education and entertainment
3. Design computer based games
4. Create computer based games
5. Apply programming principles to game implementation