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Graphics, Gaming & Simulation Programmers

...A specialization in Computer Science Technology

In this specialization, students learn to design and create systems and programs to meet the graphics and simulation programming needs of business and industry. As a graduate, you can seek positions in the industry as an entry-level programmer with knowledge and skills applicable to computer graphics, gaming and simulation.

Upon successfully completing the required course-work, TSTC will award you an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Science Technology. Full-time, academically prepared students can complete the program in approximately two years.

Graphics, Gaming and Simulation Programmers
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Total Credits: 72

First Semester			Credits
GAME	1301	Computer Ethics	3
ITSE	1307	Introduction to C++ Programming	3
GAME	1309	Introduction to Animation Programming	3
GAME	1303	Introduction to Game Design and Development	3
Semester Total 12

Second Semester			Credits
GAME	1349	Open GL Programming I	3
MATH	1314	College Algebra	3
ITSE	2305	Windows Programming (C#)	3
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
Semester Total 12

Third Semester			Credits
GAME	2353	Open GL Programming II	3
GAME	1343	Graphics and Simulation Programming I	3
GAME	2302	Mathematical Applications for Game Development	3
ITSE	2345	Data Structures	3
Semester Total 12

Fourth Semester			Credits
ITSE	2337	Assembler Language Programming	3
GAME	1359	Graphics and Simulation Programming II	3
GAME	2303	Artificial Intelligence Programming I	3
GAME	1353	Multi-User Game Programming I	3
Semester Total 12

Fifth Semester			Credits
ENGL	2311	Technical and Business Writing (or ENGL 1302)	3
GAME	2343	Multi-User Game Programming II	3
GAME	2349	Artificial Intelligence Programming II	3
ITSE	1378	Software Development	3
Semester Total 12

Sixth Semester			Credits
HUMA	1301	Introduction to Humanities^*	3
GAME	2333	Graphics and Simulation Programming III	3
INEW	2332	Comprehensive Software Project II (Coding, Testing and Implementation)	3
PSYC	2301	General Psychology (or SOCI 1301)	3
Semester Total 12

^See the department for a list of approved* academic/general education electives, including cooperative educational opportunities that can be substituted for this course.


Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.

Courses are subject to change. Contact the department chair for an update.

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