CSC 245 - The Computer Science of Computer Games

Course Units: 1.0

This course surveys the field of computer science from the perspective of computer games. Topics explored include: rendering of graphics to a screen, implementation of realistic simulation, use of artificial intelligence in games, handling user input, game physics, collaborative development. Final course project is a complete computer game. Prerequisite(s): C- or higher in one course from CSC 103 , CSC 104 , CSC 105 , CSC 106 , CSC 107 , CSC 108 . CQ: SET ISP: STS