East Carolina University
Department of Computer Science
CSCI 4550
Computer Game Development
Standard Syllabus
| 3 credits |
Prepared by Bobby Hoggard, May 2018 |
Catalog entry
P: CSCI 3550. Animation development, multi-layer technologies,
haptic displays, spatial issues in gaming and 3D immersion
technology, terrain and special effects.
Course summary
This is a second-level course in game development. The purpose of the course is to expose students
to advanced game development concepts and topics, including artificial intelligence, sound effects,
and particle effects.
Course topics
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Create and setup players. Setting starting positions. Player movement.
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User input.
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Player bounds.
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Effects - Shooting. Lasers, triple shots, speed boosts, explosions.
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Enemy setup and behavior.
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Damage control.
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Shields.
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Animations.
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Character spawning.
Student learning outcomes
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Design and develop advanced computer games using Unity.
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Apply shaders that transform game backgrounds.
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Detect collisions, receive user input and create player movement.
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Implement sound effects, background music and particle effects.
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Create power-ups, including triple shots laser beams, speed boosts and shields.
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Create enemies with basic artificial intelligence behavior.
Textbook
No textbook. All course material supplied through web tutorials and resources.
Grading
Grading will be based on two tests, a final exam, and assignments.
The tests count 30%, the final exam 20%, and assignments 50%.
Grade meanings
| Grade |
Meaning |
| A |
Achievement substantially exceeds basic course expectations |
| A− |
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| B+ |
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| B |
Achievement exceeds basic course expectations |
| B− |
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| B+ |
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| C |
Achievement adequately meets basic course expectations |
| C− |
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| D+ |
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| D |
Achievement falls below basic course expectations |
| D− |
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| F |
Failure – achievement does not justify credit for course |