Computer Science: Game Development Concentration, B.S.

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NY State Program Code: 79405
HEGIS Code: 0701.00
CIP Code: 11.0101

(70 credits)

(Dr. L. Stemkoski x4495)

Concentrations

Although not required for the major, undergraduates majoring in Computer Science or Computer and Management Information Systems are eligible to enroll in the 1 of 2 concentrations in Game Development or Information Security.

Game Development

This program focuses on the development of computer games and the relevant skills needed to create interactive software in a graphical, multi-player environment.

General Education Requirements

All students must satisfy the University’s General Education requirements , in addition to the requirements for the major in mathematics, computer science, or computer and management information systems.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Computer Science

Required GPA: 2.0
Credits Required for Major: 70
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

CSC (0145) 156 - Discrete Structures Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 171 - Intro to Comp Programming (Lecture) Credits: 4.00
CSC (0145) 172 - Introduction To Algorithms and Data Structure (Lecture) Credits: 4.00
CSC (0145) 174 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 270 - Survey of Programming Languages Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 271 - Software I: Utilities and Internals Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 272 - Principles Of Programming Languages Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 343 - Data Structures Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 344 - Algorithms and Complexity Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 371 - Systems I Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 480 - Senior Seminar in Information Systems Credits: 3.00
Computer Science Electives Credits: 9.00
MTH (0144) 130 - Calculus 1 A Credits: 3.00 and
MTH (0144) 131 - Calculus 1 B Credits: 4.00
or
MTH (0144) 141 - Calculus I Credits: 4.00 ¹
MTH (0144) 142 - Calculus II Credits: 4.00
MTH (0144) 253 - Linear Algebra Credits: 4.00
MTH (0144) 361 - Introduction To Probability Theory Credits: 3.00
Mathematics Elective Credits: 3.00
Laboratory Science Sequence Credits: 8.00 ²

Mathematics Electives

Choose one:

MTH (0144) 351 - Number Theory Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 355 - Symbolic Logic Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 362 - Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 366 - Queueing Theory Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 383 - Numerical Calculus Credits: 3.00

Computer Science Electives

Choose three:

CSC (0145) 233 - Graphical User Interface Programming Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 237 - Game Programming Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 290 - Software Seminar: Interactive Fiction Credits: 1.00
CSC (0145) 302 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 333 - Computer Graphics and Image Processing Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 372 - Computer Architecture II Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 390 - Special Topics Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
CSC (0145) 440 - Software Engineering Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 443 - Data Base Management Systems Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 450 - Computer Networks Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 453 - Operating Systems Credits: 3.00

Laboratory Science Sequence

Choose one of the following sequences:

BIO (0105) 111 - Biological Concepts and Methods I Credits: 4.00
and
BIO (0105) 112 - Biological Concepts and Methods I I Credits: 4.00
CHE (0106) 111 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4.00
and
CHE (0106) 112 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 113 - Physics For Science Majors I Credits: 4.00
and
PHY (0156) 114 - Physics for Science Majors II Credits: 4.00

Concentration Requirements

CSC (0145) 233 - Graphical User Interface Programming Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 237 - Game Programming Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 440 - Software Engineering Credits: 3.00

In addition, choose 2 of these 3 courses:

CSC (0145) 302 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 333 - Computer Graphics and Image Processing Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 450 - Computer Networks Credits: 3.00

Semester Sequence

Degree: B.S. Required GPA: 2.0 Credits Required for Major: 70 Credits Required to Graduate: 120

Requirements
Course	Credits	Freshmen		Sophomore		Junior		Senior
		Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring
CSC (0145) 171 Introduction to Computer Programming	4	✓
MTH (0144) 130 Calculus IA and MTH (0144) 131 Calculus IB or MTH (0144) 141 Calculus I¹	3 4 4	✓ ✓	✓
CSC (0145) 156 Discrete Structures	3	✓	or ✓
CSC (0145) 172 Intro. Algorithms & DataMTH (0144) 142 Calculus II	4		✓
MTH (0144) 142 Calculus II	4		✓	or ✓
CSC (0145) 270 Survey of Programming Language	3			✓
CSC (0145) 271 Software I	3			✓
MTH (0144) 253 Linear Algebra	4		✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓
CSC (0145) 174 Computer Organization and Assembly Language	3		✓	or ✓
CSC (0145) 272 Software II	3				✓
CSC (0145) 343 Data Structures	3					✓	or	✓
CSC (0145) 371 Systems I	3					✓	or	✓
MTH (0144) 361 Intro. To Probability Theory	3					✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓
CSC (0145) 344 Algorithms & Complexity	3						✓	or	✓
CSC (0145) 480 Senior Seminar	3								✓
Mathematics Elective	3					✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓
Computer Science Electives	9					✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓
Laboratory Science Sequence²	8		Courses may be taken during any semester.
¹To register for this course, student must have earned a grade of C or higher in MTH (0144) 140 - Precalculus or passed a department examination. ²While the Laboratory Science Electives can be completed during any semester, students considering the joint degree program with Columbia University should complete the Laboratory Science sequence in Physics during the sophomore year.