The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Game Design requires completion of at least 142 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. The program usually spans eight semesters of 15 weeks each, or a total of four academic years. For more information, see Degree Requirements.
This is a sample sequence of courses for a student in the 2020-2021 academic cohort. This sequence should not be used for advising purposes. Instead, contact your Student Success Advisor for assistance.
| Semester | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | GAM 100 Project Introduction | 3 |
| CS 100 Computer Environment | 4 | |
| CS 120 High-Level Programming I: The C Programming Language | 4 | |
| MAT 106 Precalculus | 3 | |
| ENG 110* Composition | 3 | |
| COL 101 College Life and Academic Skills | 1 | |
| Semester Total | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | GAM 150 Project I | 3 |
| CS 170 High-Level Programming II: The C++ Language | 4 | |
| CS 230 Game Implementation Techniques | 3 | |
| MAT 140 Linear Algebra and Geometry | 4 | |
| COM 150 Interpersonal and Work Communication | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | GAM 200* Project II | 4 |
| CS 180 Operating System I, Man-Machine Interface | 3 | |
| CS 225 Advanced C/C++ | 3 | |
| MAT 150* Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 | |
| DES 115 Introduction to Game Design | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | GAM 250* Project II | 4 |
| CS 280 Data Structures | 3 | |
| MAT 200* Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 | |
| DES 212 System Design Methods | 3 | |
| PHY 200 Motion Dynamics | 4 | |
| PHY 200L Motion Dynamics Lab | 1 | |
| Semester Total | 19 | |
| Semester 5 | GAM 300* Project III | 4 |
| CS 330 Algorithm Analysis | 3 | |
| CS 380* Artificial Intelligence for Games | 3 | |
| MAT 258 Discrete Mathematics | 3 | |
| DES 214 Level Design Methods | 3 | |
| PHY 250 Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics | 4 | |
| Semester Total | 20 | |
| Semester 6 | GAM 350* Project III | 4 |
| CS 325* User Interface and User Experience Design | 3 | |
| Computer Science Elective Any three-credit CS course numbered 200 or higher. | 3 | |
| DES 315 Technical Design Methods | 3 | |
| MAT 250 Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 19 | |
| Semester 7 | GAM 375 or GAM 400* Project III or Project IV | 4 |
| STEM Elective Any three-credit CS, ECE, MAT, or PHY course numbered 200 or higher. | 3 | |
| Design Elective Any three-credit DES course numbered 200 or higher. | 3 | |
| Mathematics Elective Any three-credit MAT or PHY course numbered 200 or higher. | 3 | |
| Art, CG, or Music Elective Any three-credit ART, CG, or MUS course. | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Semester 8 | GAM 400 or GAM 450* Project IV | 4 |
| STEM Elective Any three-credit CS, ECE, MAT, or PHY course numbered 200 or higher. | 3 | |
| Design Elective Any three-credit DES or UX course numbered 200 or higher. | 3 | |
| English Elective Any three-credit English course. | 3 | |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Elective Any three-credit course from the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, except those with the COL designation. | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Degree Total (minimum credits required) | 142 | |
*Other courses may fulfill this requirement. Reference the Degree Requirements for this program for more information.