Degree Plan

Bachelor Applied Arts and Sciences - Digital Gaming and Simulation Concentration

Core Curriculum Requirement

10 - English Composition – 6 semester hours

  • ENGL 1301
  • ENGL 1302

20 - Mathematics – 3 semester hours

  • MATH 1314 - College Math or Higher

30 - Natural Sciences – 6 semester hours

  • Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, or Bio/Physical Science

40 - Humanities – 3 semester hours

  • Literature, Philosophy, Modern or Classical Language/Literature or Cultural Studies

50 - Visual/Performing Arts – 3 semester hours

  • Art, Drama, Music, Dance, Photography, or any other course in the Visual or Performing Arts

60 - American History – 6 semester hours

  • HIST 1301
  • HIST 1302

70 - Political Science – 6 semester hours

  • PSCI 2305
  • PSCI 2306

80 - Social/Behavioral Sciences – 3 semester hours

  • Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology

90 - Institutionally Designated Option – 6 semester hours

  •  SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, or 1321
  • COSC 1301 or 1401, or BCIS 1305

Major Requirements

General Program Requirements – 10 semester hours

  • ENGL 3430 – Professional Writing
  • UD ENGL
  • COMM 4326, 4318 or 4330

AAS Requirements for GMNG Concentration – 15 semester hours

  • SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, or 1321 (CORE)
  • COSC 1301 or 1401, or BCIS 1305 (CORE)
  • COSC 1436
  • LD Elective
  • LD Elective
  • LD Elective
  • HUMA 4322 – Computer Ethics or HUMA 4322

9 semester hours in gaming, modeling, art, or animation

AAS LD Specialization – 24 - 44 semester hours

  • LD Vocational or Technical Credits (AAS track)

AAS UD Specialization Requirements for Gaming Concentration – 15 semester hours

  • MATH 3321 – Gaming Math for Non-Programmers
  • GMNG 4317 – Art for Gaming
  • GMNG 4312 – Game Engines
  • GMNG 4316 – Advanced Level Design
  • GMNG 4321 – Game Development Project Mgmt.

AAS UD Specialization – 18 semester hours

  • GMNG 4318 – Advanced Animation for Gaming
  • GMNG 3310 – Advanced 3D Modeling for Gaming
  • GMNG 4310 – Advanced Game Modeling and Direct X
  • GMNG 4314 – Game Networks Architecture
  • GMNG 4322 – Game AI and Behavioral Modeling
  • GMNG 4340 – Senior Project

UD Free Electives

NOTES:

  1. s.h. = semester hours
  2. LD = Lower Division (Community College-Level: Freshman, 1000-level /Sophomore, 2000-level)
  3. UD = Upper Division (University-Level: Junior, 3000-level /Senior, 4000-level)
  4. The student is responsible for fulfilling all requirements on this degree plan and is encouraged to review the catalog that governs this degree plan.
  5. Substitutions in this degree plan must be approved by following the same procedures as for the degree.
  6. This document is an unofficial guide to your degree. Please contact an advisor for an official degree plan.
  7. Must meet minimum requirements: 120 s.h. overall, 40 s.h. UD, of which 30 s.h. must be completed at UHV.