Software Engineering Technology - Interactive Gaming Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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• Objectives
  This advanced diploma in Interactive Game Software Development prepares students to work as software developers in the game software industry. Graduates will be able to participate in various phases of the game programming life cycle, such as game design, three-dimensional graphics programming, game engine design, multiplayer online game programming, etc. The course work will emphasize object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, Microsoft's .NET, DirectX, XNA, Software Testing and QA, C#, Java, J2EE, Oracle, MS-SQL Server, Unix/Linux, HTML/XML, Rational/WebSphere, etc. To underscore the applied focus of the curriculum, the program will include two software development projects. These real-world business applications will require learners to utilize all the technical and business skills acquired during their studies for building higher quality software.
• Practical experience
  There is an optional co-op aspect of this program.
• Academic title
  Software Engineering Technology - Interactive Gaming Ontario College Advanced Diploma
• Course description
  Semester 1 Courses
  Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
  COMP-100     Programming I     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-120     Software Engineering Fundamentals     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-122     Introduction to Database Concepts     2 hrs     2 hrs
  MATH-175     Functions and Number Systems     2 hrs     1 hr
  COMM-170/171     College Communication 2 / (ESL)     3 hrs     
  GNED-119/GESL-119     Introduction to Canadian Business/Introduction to Canadian Business (ESL)     3 hrs     
  Semester 2 Courses
  Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
  CNET-124     Network Technologies     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-123     Programming II     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-213     Web Applications Development         4 hrs
  COMP-225     Systems Analysis & Design I     4 hrs     
  MATH-185     Discrete Mathematics     2 hrs     1 hr
  ELECT     Elective     3 hrs     
  Semester 3 Courses
  Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
  COMP-214     Advanced Database Concepts     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-228     Advanced JAVA Programming I     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-229     Advanced WEB Application Development     2 hrs     2 hrs
  ENGL-253     Advanced Business Communications for Accountants     3 hrs     
  MATH-210     Statistics and Research Methods     2 hrs     2 hrs
  GNED-500     Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action     3 hrs     
  COOP-221     Employment Pre-placement     1 hr    
  Semester 4 Courses
  Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
  CNET-229     Introduction to Business and ICT     2 hrs     
  COMP-212     Programming III     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-246     Systems Analysis & Design II     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-301     Unix/Linux Operating Systems     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-311     Software Testing and Quality Assurance     2 hrs     2 hrs
  ELECT     Elective     3 hrs    
  Semester 5 Courses
  Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
  CNET-307     IT Project Management     3 hrs     
  COMP-231     Programming Project     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-303     Advanced JAVA Programming II     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-305     Game Programming     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-391     Introduction to Game and Simulation     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-392     Advanced Graphics     2 hrs     2 hrs
  Semester 6 Courses
  Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
  COMP-308     Emerging Technologies     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-313     Software Development Project II     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-394     Practical Game Design     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-395     Simulation Design     2 hrs     2 hrs
  COMP-396     Game Programming II     2 hrs     2 hrs
  ELECT     Elective         
  
  NOTES
  
  * Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results. Students in two- or three-year programs must complete GNED-500 as part of their general education requirements.
  
  ** Minimum of 80 per ceny of Year 1 courses, a minimum C grade in COMM-170/171, and a 2.5 GPA or greater for COOP-221.
  
  *** See TECHNICAL ELECTIVES list as provided by the dept:
      COMP-304 Wireless Programming
      COMP-306 Web Services Programming
      COMP-321 Systems Integration
  
  1. Minimum C grade average required for graduation.
  
  2. The dynamic curriculum presented here will be revised as appropriate to retain its currency. Internal curriculum development/review is ongoing.