Computer Graphics and Games Requirements

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Total Required Hours (128)

This track emphasizes computer graphics in the context of game design and digital entertainment.

Specific General Studies Requirement (3)

  • MATH 155 Discrete Structures (3)

Core Computer Graphics and Games Requirements (33)

  • MATH 100 Freshman Seminar (1)
  • CIS 102 Computer Literacy and Microcomputer Applications (3)
  • CIS 104 Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences (3)
  • CIS 211 Computer Language Concepts (4)
  • CIS 234 Introduction to Networking (3)
  • CIS 314 Advanced Computer Language Concepts (4)
  • CIS 321 Data and File Structures (4)
  • CIS 386 Computer Organization (4)
  • CIS 388 Database Management Systems (4)
  • CIS 390 Operating Systems (3)

Must have a 'C' average in core requirements.

Computer Graphics and Games Concentration (41)

Mathematics Requirements(17)

  • MATH 207 Calculus I (4)
  • MATH 208 Calculus II (4)
  • MATH 254 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • MATH 307 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3)
  • MATH 321 Probability and Statistics OR MATH 314 Statistics (3)

Required CIS Courses (15)

  • CIS 302 Windows Programming (3)
  • CIS 324 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3)
  • CIS 405 Computer Graphics (3)
  • CIS 431 Algorithms and Data Structure (3)
  • CIS 450 Computer Game Design and Programming (3)

Required Electives (9)

  • Any CIS courses numbered CIS 300 or above.
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