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Computer Games and Simulation Design

Computer Games and Simulation Design 

Associate of Applied Science

This program is designed to prepare individuals for transfer or employment ina variety of positions including game/simulation designer, programmer or developer. The focus of the program is development of multidisciplinary skills necessary for a career in game and simulation design with emphasis on creation of real games.  Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College's University Partnership. The courses in the Computer Games and Simulation Design are available for interested students. The degree will not be available until the approval process is completed.

 

Fall Semester (First Year)
CGSD 120 Introduction to Computer Games and Simulations 3
CGSD 271 Raster Based Imaging 3
CISS 221 Introduction to Programming in C# OR > 3
CMPR 166 Introduction to Computer Science >
MTHM 171 College Algebra > 4
PSYH 151 Introduction to Psychology OR 3
SOCY 151 Introduction to Sociology
SDEV 101 College 101 ^ 1

Spring Semester (First Year)
CGSD 121 2D Game Programming > 3
CGSD 125 Flash for Games and Simulations > 3
CGSD 272 Vector Based Imaging 3
ENGL 161 College Composition I 3
Science Elective (with lab) ** 4

Fall Semester (Second Year)
BADM 261 Entrepreneurship 3
CGSD 221 3D Game Programming > 3
CGSD 276 3-D Modeling and Animation > 3
CMPR 168 Object Oriented Programming > 4
Arts and Humanities Elective *** 3

Spring Semester (Second Year)
CGSD 222 3D Game Level Design > 3
CGSD 223 Serious Games and Simulations > 3
CGSD 225 Advance Game Programming > 3
Science Elective ** 3
Arts and Humanities Elective *** 3
Social Sciences Elective + 3
Total Credit Hours: 67

 

1. > Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.
2. OR Indicates that a student may select either course in the shaded region.
3. ** Science Elective selected from the General Education/Transfer Module (See current LCCC catalog). At least one science elective must include a laboratory. Recommended course sequence is ASTY 151 and CHMY 155. See Current LCCC catlog for additional information about transfer module courses.
4. *** To be selected from: ARTS 243, 244, 245, 246, HUMS 271, 274, 281, THTR 151, 185 or the equivalent number of credit hours to meet the non-technical elective credit hour requirement for the AAS degree. Students intending to tranfer should consult with the intended transfer institution or with an LCCC counselor or advisor for transfer information. See current LCCC catalog for information about transfer module courses.
5. + Students intending to transfer should select a course from the Social Science courses in the General Education/Transfer Module (See current LCCC catlog). Students not intending to transfer should consult with LCCC counseling to ensure that they will meet the credit hour requirements for the AAS degree.
6. ^ A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six cedit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of thirteen or more credit hours.