GAM 400

GAM 450

Project IV (5 Cr. Each)

Prerequisites (GAM 400): GAM 350, CS 250/ Concurrent Courses (GAM 400): GAT 300

Prerequisites (GAM 450): GAM 400, GAT 300, MAT300/ Concurrent Courses (GAM 450): None

Description: This is a two-semester project, with a focus on PC-based 3D games. This course will cover the requirements of modeling in a 3D (as opposed to sprite-based) game. Students will work in teams to design and develop a fully functional 3D game or simulation. These projects should include an AI, physics, and networking. Course topics will range from creating a 3D game, to working on job and interview skills, to Web site design for promotional purposes of the students and of the game itself. 3D games push the student to manage their memory effectively in order to sustain a high frame rate for polygonal animation. The course may cover advanced techniques such as pixel shading.