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redbar Computer Game Development Stream (New Program 2007 Fall-no changes) 2007-2008

Computer game development has become a sophisticated subject, drawing on advanced knowledge in a number of areas of computer science such as artificial intelligence and computer graphics. In this stream, you will learn about both the principles and practice of designing and developing modern computer games.

bluebar FIRST YEAR
COMP 1405 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
COMP 1805 Discrete Structures I
COMP 1406 Design and Implementation of Computer Applications
COMP 1402 Introduction to Systems Programming
COMP 1501 Introduction to Computer Game Design

MATH 1007 Elementary Calculus I
MATH 1104 Linear Algebra for Engineering and Computer Science

1.0 credit in Experimental Science

0.5 credit in Additional Requirements (see below).

Total: 5 credits

bluebar SECOND YEAR
COMP 2402 Abstract Data Types and Algorithms
COMP 2003 Computer Organization
COMP 2405 Internet Application Programming
COMP 2404 Programming in C++
COMP 2805 Discrete Structures II
COMP 2501 Computer Game Design and Development

MATH 2107 Linear Algebra II
MATH 2007 Elementary Calculus II
STAT 2605 Probability Models

0.5 credit in Additional Requirements (see below).

Total: 5 credits

bluebar THIRD YEAR
COMP 3000 Operating Systems
COMP 3004 Object-Oriented Software Engineering
COMP 3005 Database Management Systems
COMP 3007 Programming Paradigms
COMP 3104 Foundations of Software Engineering
COMP 3804 Design and Analysis of Algorithms I
COMP 3501 Foundations of Game Programming and Computer Graphics

1.5 credits in Additional Requirements (see below).

Total: 5 credits

bluebar FOURTH YEAR
COMP 4004 Software Quality Assurance
COMP 4104 Distributed Programming in Java
COMP 4501 Advanced Computer Game Design and Development
COMP 4905 Honours Project

3.0 credits in Additional Requirements (see below)

Total: 5 credits

bluebar ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1.0 credit in Science or Business electives
2.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Science electives
0.5 additional credit in Approved Arts or Social Sciences or Science or Business electives
1.5 credits in free electives
TOTAL FOR DEGREE: 20 credits

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