Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

COMP 160 - INTRO COMPUTER GAME CREATION

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GAME CREATION
Department: Computer Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Description: This class focuses on the mathematics and programming skills necessary to build computer games. math topics will include basic geometric primitives, transformations, texturing, lighting/shading and collision detection. Programming topics will include C# and XNA with students expected to construct two simple games that will be playable on the Microsoft Xbox. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Java Experience.
Course URL: http://www.clear.rice.edu/comp160/