Course Catalog - 2007-2008

     

COMP 260 - INTRO COMPUTER GAME CREATION

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GAME CREATION
Department: Computer Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
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 Mircrosoft Xbox. Recommended Pre-requisite: COMP 212
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~comp260