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Game Software Development

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

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Gaming blends science, art, power, and playability, offering amusement, amazement, education, and entertainment in one exciting experience.

» Program Overview

Why LTU?
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration with the Game Design program prepares students for the teamwork expected of industry participants
  • Focus on technical communication skills prepares students for rigors of programming jobs.
  • Opportunities for professional networking such as school trips, expos, and meetups.

 

Community

Infinite Machine & Mobius Inventors

Two student organizations run by students from the Game Design and Computer Science degrees. IM&MI provide students of all majors with an inclusive community to meet like-minded individuals, work on projects, play games, watch movies, organize fundraisers, and do all sorts of fun activities.

 

Flowcharts/Summary Sheets

Game Software Development Flowchart 2024

Computer Science Course Sequences

Computer Science Concentrations

 

 

» Curriculum

First Year

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
College Composition
COM 1103
3
Intro to Game Dev
MCS1643
3
Foundations of CS
MCS1243
3
Introduction to Design
DES 1022
2
Calculus 1
MCS1414
4
Introductory Psychology
PSY1213
3

Total Credit Hours

18

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Engaging Ancient Texts
HUM1213
3
Engaging Modern Texts
HUM1223
3
Game Genre Development
MCS1653
3
Computer Science 1
MCS1514
4
Calculus 2
MCS1424
4

Total Credit Hours

17

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
College Composition
COM 1103
3
Intro to Game Dev
MCS1643
3
Foundations of CS
MCS1243
3
Introduction to Design
DES 1022
2
Calculus 1
MCS1414
4
Introductory Psychology
PSY1213
3

Total Credit Hours

18

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Engaging Ancient Texts
HUM1213
3
Engaging Modern Texts
HUM1223
3
Game Genre Development
MCS1653
3
Computer Science 1
MCS1514
4
Calculus 2
MCS1424
4

Total Credit Hours

17

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
College Composition
COM 1103
3
Intro to Game Dev
MCS1643
3
Foundations of CS
MCS1243
3
Introduction to Design
DES 1022
2
Calculus 1
MCS1414
4
Introductory Psychology
PSY1213
3

Total Credit Hours

18

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Engaging Ancient Texts
HUM1213
3
Engaging Modern Texts
HUM1223
3
Game Genre Development
MCS1653
3
Computer Science 1
MCS1514
4
Calculus 2
MCS1424
4

Total Credit Hours

17

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
College Composition
COM 1103
3
Intro to Game Dev
MCS1643
3
Foundations of CS
MCS1243
3
Introduction to Design
DES 1022
2
Calculus 1
MCS1414
4
Introductory Psychology
PSY1213
3

Total Credit Hours

18

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Engaging Ancient Texts
HUM1213
3
Engaging Modern Texts
HUM1223
3
Game Genre Development
MCS1653
3
Computer Science 1
MCS1514
4
Calculus 2
MCS1424
4

Total Credit Hours

17

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» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.