The BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation requires completion of at least 142 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.  The program usually spans eight semesters of 15 weeks each, or a total of four academic years. See Degree Requirements for more information.

This is a sample sequence of courses for a student in the 2017-2018 academic cohort.

Sample Course Sequence Chart

Semester Course Course Title Core Credits
Semester 1 MAT 140 Linear Algebra and Geometry X 4
CS 100 Computer Environment X 4
CS 120 High-level Programming I: The C Programming Language X 4
ENG 110 Composition 3
GAM 100 Project Introduction X 3
Semester Total 18
Semester 2 MAT 150 or MAT 180 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I or Vector Calculus I X 4
CS 170 High-level Programming II: The C++ Programming Language X 4
CS 230 Game Implementation Techniques X 3
COM 150 Interpersonal and Work Communication 3
GAM 150 Project I X 3
Semester Total 17
Summer One or more of the following courses may be taken in the summer for those who wish to reduce the Semester 3 and/or Semester 4 course load: CS 225, MAT 200, PHY 200
Semester 3 MAT 200 or MAT 230 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II or Vector Calculus II X 4
CS 180 Operating System I: Man-Machine Interface X 3
CS 200 Computer Graphics I X 3
CS 225 Advanced C/C++ X 3
GAM 200 Project II X 4
Semester Total 17
Semester 4 MAT 250 Linear Algebra X 3
PHY 200 Motion Dynamics X 4
PHY 200L Motion Dynamics Lab X 1
CS 250 Computer Graphics II X 3
CS 280 Data Structures X 3
GAM 250 Project II X 4
Semester Total 18
Summer One or more of the following courses may be taken in the summer for those who wish to reduce the Semester 5 and/or Semester 6 course load: CS 300, CS 315, MAT 258
Semester 5 MAT 258 Discrete Mathematics X 3
PHY 250 Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics 4
CS 260 Computer Networks I: Interprocess Communication X 3
CS 300 Advanced Computer Graphics I X 3
CS 330 Algorithm Analysis X 3
GAM 300 Project III X 4
Semester Total 20
Semester 6 Math Elective Any MAT course numbered 200 or higher X 3
CS 315 Low-Level Programming X 3
CS 350 Advanced Computer Graphics II X 3
Computer Science Elective Any CS course numbered 200 or higher X 3
CG 130 3D Computer Animation Production I X 3
GAM 350 Project III X 4
Semester Total 19
Semester 7 Math Elective Any MAT course numbered 200 or higher X 3
Computer Science Elective Any CS course numbered 200 or higher X 3
English Elective Any ENG course of three credits or more 3
ART and MUS Elective Select One: ANI 125, ART 105, FLM 115, FLM 151, FLM 152, or MUS 115 3
GAM 375* Project III X 4
COL 499 Career Search Preparation: Materials, Logistics, and Communication X 1
Semester Total 17
Semester 8 English Elective Any ENG course of three credits or more 3
Computer Science Elective Any CS course numbered 200 or higher X 3
Computer Science Elective Any CS course numbered 200 or higher X 3
HSS Elective Any HIS, PSY, or SOS course of three credits or more 5
GAM 400* Project IV X 4
Semester Total 16
Degree Total 142 minimum
*Note: Other courses may fulfill this requirement. See Degree program Requirements for details.
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