Programming and Game Development, AAS

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This program prepares students for entry into the field of software programming and game development. It provides students with a foundation in Java, windows programming, and mobile application programming. Game development includes game theory, game programming, and a course in virtual/augmented reality. It should be noted that game platforms and technologies are often used in other non-gaming applications. Both the areas of programming and game development complement each other in terms of problem solving, programming, software analysis, software development, and practical applications. These skills are in demand by the software development community and this program is designed to meet those demands. Upon completion of this program, students will

Program Java SE applications;
Program Windows applications;
Program Android mobile applications;
Understand foundation game design theory; and
Program 2D and 3D games.

Required Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

CSCI 111 - Programming with Java I Credit(s): 4 *
M 094~ - Quantitative Reasoning Credit(s): 4 *
MART 231 - Interactive Web I Credit(s): 4
WRIT 101W - College Writing I Credit(s): 3 *

First Semester Total: 15

Spring Semester

CSCI 113 - Programming with C++ I Credit(s): 4 *
CSCI 121 - Programming with Java II Credit(s): 4 *
CSCI 122 - Game Design Theory Credit(s): 3
CSCI 240 - Databases and SQL Credit(s): 3

Second Semester Total: 14

Second Year

Fall Semester

CSCI 206 - .NET Applications Credit(s): 4 *
CSCI 208 - Game Programming I Credit(s): 4 *
CSCI 238 - Standards-based Mobile Applications Credit(s): 4 *
Electives Credit(s): 3-4¹

First Semester Total: 15-16

Spring Semester

BGEN 204 - Business Fundamentals Credit(s): 3
COMX 115C - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
CSCI 209 - Game Programming II Credit(s): 4 *
Elective Credit(s): 6-8²

Second Semester Total: 16-18

Total Credits: 60-63

¹Choose elective courses from the “Group 1 Electives” list below.

²Choose elective courses from the “Group 2 Electives” list below. Students must select courses with enough credits to meet the 60-credit program minimum.

*Indicates prerequisite/corequisite needed. Check course description.

Group 1 Electives:

Please note which semester elective courses are offered and plan accordingly.

ARTJ 231 - 3D Jewelry Design and Modeling I Credit(s): 4
DDSN 135 - Solidworks Credit(s): 3
EMEC 103 - CAE I - Engineering Graphics Communication Credit(s): 3
ETEC 100 - Introduction to Maker Skills Credit(s): 3

Group 2 Electives:

Please note which semester elective courses are offered and plan accordingly.

CSCI 132 - Basic Data Structures and Algorithms Credit(s): 4 *
and
CSCI 232 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credit(s): 4 *
CSCI 210 - Web Programming Credit(s): 4 *
and
CSCI 220 - Virtual/Augmented Reality Credit(s): 4 *
EGEN 102 - Introduction to Engineering Computer Applications Credit(s): 3 *
GPHY 150 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology and Land Information Credit(s): 2
GPHY 250 - Web GIS Credit(s): 2
GPHY 284 - Introduction to GIS Science and Cartography Credit(s): 4
GPHY 286 - Advanced GIS Credit(s): 4 *
ITS 164 - Networking Fundamentals Credit(s): 3
ITS 224 - Introduction to Linux Credit(s): 3
MART 232 - Interactive Web II Credit(s): 4 *
MART 234 - Emerging Web Technologies Credit(s): 3 *

Advising Information:

For more information, contact the FVCC Student Support Center or the Faculty Advisor.

Student Support Center Advisor	Faculty Advisor
Jori Bullemer	Jim Goudy, M.S.
LRC 129	BSS 129
(406) 756-3905	(406) 756-3617
jbullemer@fvcc.edu	jgoudy@fvcc.edu