Computer Science, Game Development, BS (CS-GDP)

BS: Computer Science Degree Plan (CS)

University Requirements

Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.

Major Requirements

Computer Science

CS 120 - Programming I Credit Hours: 3
CS 130 - Programming II: Data Structures Credit Hours: 3
CS 220 - Computer Organization Credit Hours: 3
CS 230 - Object-Oriented Programming Credit Hours: 3
CS 332 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms Credit Hours: 3
CS 374 - Software Engineering Credit Hours: 3
IT 220 - Introduction to Databases and Database Management Systems Credit Hours: 3
IT 221 - Fundamentals of Networking and Data Communications Credit Hours: 3
ITC 110 - Introduction to Information, Technology, and Computing Credit Hours: 3
ITC 480 - Reflections on Faith and Work Credit Hours: 3 (capstone and writing-intensive course)

Total: 30 Credit Hours

Game Development (GDP)

DET 210 - Introduction to Digital Entertainment Credit Hours: 3
DET 310 - Digital Entertainment Technology II Credit Hours: 3
DET 350 - Digital Entertainment Development Credit Hours: 3
CS 330 - Human-Computer Interaction Credit Hours: 3
or
CS 381 - Computer Graphics Credit Hours: 3
CS 375 - Software Engineering II Credit Hours: 3
ITC 399 - ITC Research Credit Hours: 3
or
ITC 499 - Information, Technology, and Computing Internship Credit Hours: 3

Select 3 hours from:

DET 200-499 Credit Hours: 3

Select 12 hours from:

CS 300-499
DET 300-499
IT 300-499
ITC 300-499
IS 405 - Systems Analysis and Design Credit Hours: 3

Total: 33 Credit Hours

Supplement for Major

Mathematics

MATH 185 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 3 **
MATH 227 - Discrete Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 **
MATH 377 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 3
**Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Total: 3 Credit Hours

Electives

Minimum - 6 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 72

Other Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade of C in CS 120 , CS 130 , CS 220 , CS 230 ; IT 220 , IT 221 ; MATH 227
Minimum GPA in major and concentration courses: 2.00
Minimum GPA for graduation: 2.00
Minimum advanced hours: 33
Minimum total hours: 128

Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.