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CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 389
SGD-274 SG Level Design II 3 (2-3) S
Prerequisites: SGD-174
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the advanced tools used to create levels for real-time
simulations and games. Topics include advanced level design and architecture theory,
concepts related to “critical path” and “flow,” game balancing, playtesting and
storytelling. Upon completion, students should be able to design complex levels
using industry standard tools. (2006 SP)
SGD-285 SG Software Engineering 3 (2-3) S
Prerequisites: SGD-212, SGD-213, or SGD-214
Corequisites: None
This course introduces object oriented software engineering concepts related to
simulation and game development. Topics include systematic approaches to the
development, operation and maintenance of simulations and games. Upon
completion, students should be able to apply software engineering techniques to the
development of simulations and games. (2009 FA)
SGD-289 SGD Project 3 (2-3) SS
Prerequisites: SGD-212, SGD-213, SGD-214, or SGD-285
Corequisites: None
This course provides students with the opportunity to create a functional simulation
or game with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed upon verbal and written
communication, skill documentation, professional presentation and user training.
Upon completion, students should be able to create and professionally present a fully
functional simulation or game. (2009 FA)
SOC Sociology
SOC-210 Introduction to Sociology 3 (3-0) FS SS
Prerequisites: ENG-070 and RED-070, or ENG-075
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social
interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality,
cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological
concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies. This
course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences for the A.A.,
A.F.A., and A.S. degrees. This course also satisfies the general education course
requirement in Social/Behavioral Sciences for the A.A.S. and A.G.E. degrees. (1997
SU)
SOC-213 Sociology of the Family 3 (3-0) FS SS
Prerequisites: ENG-085
Corequisites: None
This course covers the institution of the family and other intimate relationships.
Emphasis is placed on mate selection, gender roles, sexuality, communication, power
and conflict, parenthood, diverse lifestyles, divorce and remarriage, and economic
issues. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social
institution and the social forces which influence its development and change. This
course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation