My Courses

Gaming Classes:

1. CA190 Intro to Game & Simulation Development
2. CA195: Level Design & Modding
3. PR 125: Web Interactivity & Animation

Web & Office Classes:

1. CA 120: Intro to Computer Applications
2. CA 272: Web Page Development with XHTML
3. CA 273: Advanced Web Technologies
4. CA 274: Administering a Web Site (WebCT link)

Course Descriptions:

Gaming Classes:

CA190 Intro to Game & Simulation Development

Covers the gaming industry, careers, and the basic terminology. Topics include history of gaming; an industry overview; career paths, the state of the job market, and skills needed for success in various jobs; genres and platforms; societal issues; the study of games and "play"; the future of gaming; development of design, teamwork, business, and production skills. Four credits.

CA195 Building Game Worlds: Level Design, Mods and Quality Assurance

This survey course is designed to introduce students to the topics of level design, game modifications ("mods") and quality assurance and testing. Level design and testing are two of the most common entry level positions in the game industry, and this class exposes students to some of the basic skills involved.

In addition, growing communities of "mod" makers have transformed the interaction between game companies and game players by turning consumers into producers ("prosumers") of new game levels with innovative characters, stories and environments.

Mods, based on existing game engines, vary from individual hobby activities to full-fledged published AAA titles. For example, Counterstrike, one of the most popular online games, began as a mod created by college students, based on an existing game engine. Mods have become a powerful tool in an aspiring game developer's portfolio. Four credits.

PR 125: Web Interactivity & Animation

This survey course is designed to expose students to some of the predominant Web animation applications and technologies. We will focus on vector-based animation with Macromedia Flash. 4 credits.

Web & Office Classes:

CA 120: Intro to Computer Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access):

A practical introduction to concepts and techniques of effective computer usage in various disciplines. This course is designed to provide an overview of the most widely used types of software packages. This course will provide hands-on experience using computer applications currently used in business. 3 credits.

CA 272: Web Page Development with XHTML:

Web pages containing graphics and other basic enhancements will be developed in XHTML and in a Web authoring program. Topics include home page development and emerging and converging technologies. Trends and responsibilities pertaining to Web usage and construction will also be explored.

CA273: Advanced Web Technologies:

This course is designed to introduce students to the newest Web Technologies and explore the more advanced content of existing technologies. Contents of the course will include advanced HTML, advanced features of a Web authoring program, CGI and JavaScript, creating and modifying PDF files, streaming audio and video, and video conferencing.  Three hours lecture/discussion per week. 3 semester credit hours. Prerequisite: CA272 (or successful completion of the department skills assessment).

CA274 Administering a Web Site (WebCT link opens in a new window)

This course is designed to guide students through the construction and maintenance of a sophisticated Web site. Contents of the course will include an overview of server hardware and software, as well as networking considerations. 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CA272 (or successful completion of the department skills assessment).