Undergraduate Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Major in Network and Information Security

The Network and Information Security (NIS) program focuses on the interconnection of various devices over a network in relation to the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), while at the same time, understanding the vulnerability of these devices and the methods by which they can be secured.

The objective of the program is to prepare graduates that who will be capable of contributing to the growth of the Internet of Things and implementing security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data from the billions of connected devices and users. Specialization courses emphasize network technologies, platform-based development, and information security.

BSCS-NIS graduates can pursue careers as network technology specialists, threat and vulnerability analysts, and system software developers. Possessing excellent technical and soft skills, NIS graduates are ready to be productive individuals in the IT and allied industries.

• Program Educational Outcomes
• Program Requirements
• Detailed Curriculum

Program Educational Outcomes

In 3-5 years after graduation, BSCS-NIS students are expected to:

• Demonstrate professional computing competence through:
  • the responsible and ethical practice in the advancement of computer science, and
  • providing innovative services and solutions, aligned to Ethical and Christian principles to the industry, academe, and/or the public sector
• Exhibit capability to manage, lead, interact, motivate, encourage, influence and collaborate with a broad range of people (in diverse and multi-cultural environments) to achieve goals and effect positive changes, recognizing the individuality and diversity of needs, ideas, opinions and cultures; preferably at mid-management levels
• Adapt to technological, organizational and societal changes by engaging actively in computing professional activities, learning, and professional development opportunities

Program Requirements

• Total of 176 academic units and 9 non-academic units
• Completion of a practicum program
• Completion of a thesis project focusing on NIS specialty areas

General Education	53 units
Lasallian Studies	3 units  (non-academic)
Common Computing Courses	27 units
Common Math Courses	8 units
Computer Science Professional Courses	37 units
NE Specialization Track	33 units
Professional Electives	9 units
Thesis	6 units
Practicum	3 units
National Service Training Program (NSTP)	6 units (non-academic)
Total No. of Units	176 (9)

Detailed Curriculum

General Education		Units
GEUSELF	Understanding the Self	3
GERPHIS	Readings in Philippine History	3
GEWORLD	The Contemporary World	3
GEMATMW	Mathematics in the Modern World	3
GEPCOMM	Purposive Communication	3
GEARTAP	Art Appreciation	3
GESTSOC	Science, Technology, and the Society	3
GEETHIC	Ethics	3
GERIZAL	Life and Works of Rizal	3
GEFILI1	Introduksyon sa Filipinohiya	3
GEFILI2	Mga Usaping Pangwika sa Iba’t Ibang Larangan	3
GELITE1	Literatures of the Philippines	3
LCFAITH	Faith Worth Living	3
LCENWRD	Encountering the Word in the World	3
LCASEAN	The Filipino and ASEAN	3
LSLSONE	Lasallian Studies 1	1 (non-acad)
LSLSTWO	Lasallian Studies 2	1 (non-acad)
LSLSTRI	Lasallian Studies 3	1 (non-acad)
GEFTWEL	Physical Fitness and Wellness	2
GEDANCE	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Dance	2
GESPORT	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Individual Sports	2
GETEAMS	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Team Sports	2
Computer Science Professional Courses		Units
BASMATH	Algebra and Trigonometry	5
BASSTAT	Algebra and Statistics	3
CCICOMP	Introduction to Computing	3
CCPROG1	Logic Formulation and Introductory Programming	3
CCPROG2	Programming with Structured Data Types	3
CCPROG3	Object-Oriented Programming	3
CCDSTRU	Discrete Structures	3
CCDSALG	Data Structures and Algorithms	3
CCINFOM	Information Management	3
CCAPDEV	Web Application Development	3
CCINOV8	Innovation and Technology Management	3
CSMATH1	Differential Calculus	3
CSMATH2	Linear Algebra for Computer Science	3
CSMODEL	Modelling and Simulation	3
CSADPRG	Advanced Programming Techniques	3
CSSWENG	Software Engineering	3
CSALGCM	Algorithms and Complexity	3
CSNETWK	Introduction to Computer Networks	3
CSARCH1	Introduction to Computer Organization and Architecture 1	3
CSARCH2	Introduction to Computer Organization and Architecture 2 (Lecture and Laboratory)	4
CSOPESY	Introduction to Operating Systems	3
CSINTSY	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	3
CSSECDV	Secure Web Development	3
Network Engineering Specialization Track		Units
NSCOM01	Network Application Protocols	3
NSCOM02	Network Connectivity and Data Delivery	3
NSCOM03	Data Communications	3
NSSECU1	Introduction to Security
NSSECU2	Advanced and Offensive Security	3
NSSECU3	Defensive Security	3
NSETRON	Practical Electricity and Electronics	3
NSEMBED	Embedded Platform Development	3
NSAPDEV	Server Application Development	3
NSDSYST	Introduction to Distributed Systems	3
NSRESME	Network and Information Security Research Methods	3
Professional Electives		Units
NSELEC	Students will take 3 courses (3 units each) of advanced topics in NIS specialty areas such as: Programmable Networks Cloud Computing Mobile Platform Development Cyber Threat Analysis  Cryptography Advanced Software Security	9
Practicum		3
Thesis for Network and Information Security		6

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Major in Software Technology

The Software Technology (ST) program is a multidisciplinary program that covers fundamental computing theories and principles, focusing on logic formulation, algorithm design, application development, computer architectures and operating systems as well as advanced topics on platform-based development, software engineering, computational science, technology management, intelligent systems, and machine learning.

Software Technology graduates are equipped both for professional and academic work in the field of computing and software development and can pursue careers as software designers, software developers, technical team leads or researchers. They are knowledgeable in the design and development of a wide range of software solutions in various domains. They are also capable of innovating technology to adapt to new and ever-changing requirements, which may have an immediate impact to society or can further advance the field of computing.

On top of this, graduates of the program are also equipped with soft skills that enables them to be strong team leaders and team players that are able to effectively and confidently communicate to various audiences. Guided by a strong sense of professionalism and sound ethics, these are graduates that are industry or academe ready, equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in the fields of computing and software development.

• Program Educational Outcomes
• Program Requirements
• Detailed Curriculum

Program Educational Outcomes

In 3-5 years after graduation, BSCS-ST students are expected to:

• Demonstrate professional computing competence through:
  • the responsible and ethical practice in the advancement of computer science, and
  • providing innovative services and solutions, aligned to ethical and Christian principles to the industry, academe, and/or the public sector.
• Exhibit capability to manage, lead, interact, motivate, encourage, influence, and collaborate with a broad range of people (in diverse and multi-cultural environments) to achieve goals and effect positive changes, recognizing the individuality and diversity of needs, ideas, opinions and cultures; preferably at mid-management levels.
• Adapt to technological, organizational and societal changes by engaging actively in computing professional activities, learning, and professional development opportunities.

Program Requirements

• Total of 173 academic units and 9 non-academic units
• Completion of a practicum program
• Completion of a thesis project focusing on ST specialty areas

General Education	53 units
Lasallian Studies	3 units  (non-academic)
Common Computing Courses	27 units
Common Math Courses	8 units
Computer Science Professional Courses	37 units
ST Specialization Track	27 units
Professional Electives	12 units
Thesis	6 units
Practicum	3 units
National Service Training Program (NSTP)	6 units (non-academic)
Total No. of Units	173 (9)

Detailed Curriculum

General Education		Units
GEUSELF	Understanding the Self	3
GERPHIS	Readings in Philippine History	3
GEWORLD	The Contemporary World	3
GEMATMW	Mathematics in the Modern World	3
GEPCOMM	Purposive Communication	3
GEARTAP	Art Appreciation	3
GESTSOC	Science, Technology, and the Society	3
GEETHIC	Ethics	3
GERIZAL	Life and Works of Rizal	3
GEFILI1	Introduksyon sa Filipinohiya	3
GEFILI2	Mga Usaping Pangwika sa Iba’t Ibang Larangan	3
GELITE1	Literatures of the Philippines	3
LCFAITH	Faith Worth Living	3
LCENWRD	Encountering the Word in the World	3
LCASEAN	The Filipino and ASEAN	3
LSLSONE	Lasallian Studies 1	1 (non-acad)
LSLSTWO	Lasallian Studies 2	1 (non-acad)
	Lasallian Studies 3	1 (non-acad)
GEFTWEL	Physical Fitness and Wellness	2
GEDANCE	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Dance	2
GESPORT	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Individual Sports	2
GETEAMS	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Team Sports	2
Computer Science Professional Courses		Units
BASMATH	Algebra and Trigonometry	5
BASSTAT	Algebra and Statistics	3
CCICOMP	Introduction to Computing	3
CCPROG1	Logic Formulation and Introductory Programming	3
CCPROG2	Programming with Structured Data Types	3
CCPROG3	Object-Oriented Programming	3
CCDSTRU	Discrete Structures	3
CCDSALG	Data Structures and Algorithms	3
CCINFOM	Information Management	3
CCAPDEV	Web Application Development	3
CCINOV8	Innovation and Technology Management	3
CSMATH1	Differential Calculus	3
CSMATH2	Linear Algebra for Computer Science	3
CSMODEL	Modelling and Simulation	3
CSADPRG	Advanced Programming Techniques	3
CSSWENG	Software Engineering	3
CSALGCM	Algorithms and Complexity	3
CSNETWK	Introduction to Computer Networks
CSARCH1	Introduction to Computer Organization and Architecture 1	3
CSARCH2	Introduction to Computer Organization and Architecture 2 (Lecture and Laboratory)	4
CSOPESY	Introduction to Operating Systems	3
CSINTSY	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	3
CSSECDV	Secure Web Development	3
Software Technology Specialization Courses		Units
ST-MATH	Integral Calculus for Computer Science Students	3
STALGCM	Advanced Algorithms and Complexities	3
MOBDEVE	Mobile Development	3
STSWENG	Advanced Software Engineering	3
STADVDB	Advanced Database Systems	3
STHCIUX	Human Computer Interactions	3
STINTSY	Advanced Intelligent Systems	3
STDISCM	Distributed Computing	3
STMETRE	Software Technology Research Methods	3
Professional Electives		Units
STELEC	Students will take 4 courses (3 units each) of advanced topics in ST specialty areas such as: Natural Language Processing Advanced Machine Learning 3D Graphics Data Analytics Complex Systems Foreign Languages	9
Practicum		3
Thesis for Software Technology		6

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Computer Science and Master of Science in Computer Science

The Computer Science Honors program is a multidisciplinary five-year program that bridges the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with specialization in Software Technology undergraduate program with the Master of Science in Computer Science program. It covers fundamental computing theories and principles focusing on logic formulation, algorithm design, application development, computer architectures and operating systems, as well as advanced topics on platform-based development, software engineering, computational science, technology management, intelligent systems and machine learning.

Graduates of the Honors program receive both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Computer Science. Students who apply for the program transition from the Bachelor’s to the Master’s program seamlessly on their Junior year.  They would also be exposed to the research laboratories of the College during their Senior year, which would prepare them for their Master’s thesis on their Fifth year. They can pursue careers in software engineering, technical team management, or as researchers in the academe. They will be knowledgeable in the design and development of a wide range of software solutions in various domains, and will be capable of innovating technology to adapt to new and ever-changing requirements that can have an immediate impact to society or can advance the field of computing.

On top of this, graduates of the program are also equipped with soft skills that enables them to be strong team leaders and team players that are able to effectively and confidently communicate to various audiences. Guided by a strong sense of professionalism and sound ethics, these are graduates that have skills necessary to succeed in the fields of computing and software development.

• Program Educational Outcomes
• Program Requirements
• Detailed Curriculum

Program Educational Outcomes

In 3-5 years after graduation, CS Honors students are expected to:

• Demonstrate professional computing competence through:
  • the responsible and ethical practice in the advancement of computer science, and
  • providing innovative services and solutions, aligned to Ethical and Christian principles to the industry, academe, and/or the public sector.
• Exhibit capability to manage, lead, interact, motivate, encourage, influence, and collaborate with a broad range of people (in diverse and multi-cultural environments) to achieve goals and effect positive changes, recognizing the individuality and diversity of needs, ideas, opinions and cultures; preferably at mid-management levels.
• Adapt to technological, organizational and societal changes by engaging actively in computing professional activities, learning and professional development opportunities.

Program Requirements

• Total of 197 academic units and 9 non-academic units
• Completion of a practicum program
• Completion of a master’s thesis specializing in a CS area

General Education	53 units
Lasallian Studies	3 units  (non-academic)
Computer Science Professional Courses	72 units
ST Specialization Track	24 units
Master in Computer Science Courses	18 units
Professional Electives	3 units
Master’s Electives	12 units
Laboratory Exposure	6 units
Thesis	6 units
Practicum	3 units
National Service Training Program (NSTP)	6 units (non-academic)
Total No. of Units	197 (9)

Detailed Curriculum

General Education		Units
GEUSELF	Understanding the Self	3
GERPHIS	Readings in Philippine History	3
GEWORLD	The Contemporary World	3
GEMATMW	Mathematics in the Modern World	3
GEPCOMM	Purposive Communication	3
GEARTAP	Art Appreciation	3
GESTSOC	Science, Technology, and the Society	3
GEETHIC	Ethics	3
GERIZAL	Life and Works of Rizal	3
GEFILI1	Introduksyon sa Filipinohiya	3
GEFILI2	Mga Usaping Pangwika sa Iba’t Ibang Larangan	3
GELITE1	Literatures of the Philippines	3
LCFAITH	Faith Worth Living	3
LCENWRD	Encountering the Word in the World	3
LCASEAN	The Filipino and ASEAN	3
LSLSONE	Lasallian Studies 1	1 (non-acad)
LSLSTWO	Lasallian Studies 2	1 (non-acad)
	Lasallian Studies 3	1 (non-acad)
GEFTWEL	Physical Fitness and Wellness	2
GEDANCE	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Dance	2
GESPORT	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Individual Sports	2
GETEAMS	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Team Sports	2
Computer Science Professional Courses		Units
BASMATH	Algebra and Trigonometry	5
BASSTAT	Algebra and Statistics	3
CCICOMP	Introduction to Computing	3
CCPROG1	Logic Formulation and Introductory Programming	3
CCPROG2	Programming with Structured Data Types	3
CCPROG3	Object-Oriented Programming	3
CCDSTRU	Discrete Structures	3
CCDSALG	Data Structures and Algorithms	3
CCINFOM	Information Management	3
CCAPDEV	Web Application Development	3
CCINOV8	Innovation and Technology Management	3
CSMATH1	Differential Calculus	3
CSMATH2	Linear Algebra for Computer Science	3
CSMODEL	Modelling and Simulation	3
CSADPRG	Advanced Programming Techniques	3
CSSWENG	Software Engineering	3
CSALGCM	Algorithms and Complexity	3
CSNETWK	Introduction to Computer Networks	3
CSARCH1	Introduction to Computer Organization and Architecture 1	3
CSARCH2	Introduction to Computer Organization and Architecture 2 (Lecture and Laboratory)	4
CSOPESY	Introduction to Operating Systems	3
CSINTSY	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	3
CSSECDV	Secure Web Development	3
Software Technology Specialization Courses		Units
ST-MATH	Integral Calculus for Computer Science Students	3
STALGCM	Advanced Algorithms and Complexities	3
MOBDEVE	Mobile Development	3
STSWENG	Advanced Software Engineering	3
STADVDB	Advanced Database Systems	3
STHCIUX	Human Computer Interactions	3
STINTSY	Advanced Intelligent Systems	3
STDISCM	Distributed Computing	3
Professional and Master’s Electives		Units
STELEC MSELEC	Students will take one 3-unit course of advanced topics and four 3-unit elective master’s courses in areas such as: Natural Language Processing Advanced Machine Learning 3D Graphics Data Analytics Complex Systems	3 12
Master’s in Computer Science		Units
MSCORE	Students will take five 3-unit courses of Master’s courses	15
MSLABS	Students will take three 2-unit exposure courses to the various research laboratories in CCS	6
CSC701M	Methods of Research	3
Practicum		3
Thesis for Master’s in Computer Science		6

Bachelor of Science in Data Science

The Bachelor of Science in Data Science is a four-year interdisciplinary program designed to develop foundational skills in computing, data engineering, data governance, artificial intelligence, and ethical practices. It aims to train undergraduates to understand effective and ethical ways of using vast amounts of data, and to develop foundational techniques for data analysis and decision-making. The curriculum covers statistics, computing, visualization, and ethical governance, and incorporates hands-on experience through various projects. Additionally, the program integrates students’ selection of concentration areas through professional electives and a required minor, training them as multidisciplinary professionals and preparing them for data science roles or further studies, which addresses the growing demand for data-literate professionals in the Philippines and globally.

• • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Job Opportunities
  • Program Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, graduates will be equipped to:

1. Apply foundational methodologies for data collection, organization, and analysis to support organizational decision-making.
2. Extract insights ethically, addressing issues like bias and privacy in diverse domains.
3. Develop practical skills with industry tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau) through real-world applications.
4. Communicate data-driven findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Job Opportunities

Graduates of the program can explore various roles in data science. Some of the common roles available in the field are:

• Data Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Machine Learning/AI Engineer
• Business Intelligence Developer
• Data Steward
• Data Storyteller
• Data Governance Officer

Program Requirements

• Total of 187 units: 178 academic units and 9 non-academic units
  • General Education: 45 units
  • Computing Courses: 21 units
  • Mathematics and Statistics: 14 units of Math, 12 units of Statistics
  • Data Science and Professional Courses: 45 units
  • Specialization: 12 units of Professional Electives, 12 units of Required Minor
  • Practicum: 3 units,  designed to provide real-world work experience
  • Thesis: 6 units, meant to showcase mastery by solving a complex problem or conducting independent research
  • PE: 8 units
  • Non-academic, including Lasallian Studies: 9 units

Bachelor of Science in Information Security

The Bachelor of Science in Information Security program offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates theoretical computing foundations with practical, hands-on experience. Designed to develop professionals capable of defending digital assets against evolving cyber threats, the program’s core knowledge areas are: data, software, component, connection, system, human, organizational, and societal security. This comprehensive approach is anchored in experiential learning, ensuring student mastery through immersive labs, simulations, internships, and capstone projects.

• • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Job Opportunities
  • Program Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Security program are expected to be able to:

1. Apply computing and information knowledge, including fundamentals, standards, and best practices, to analyze problems and develop appropriate solution models.
2. Analyze information security challenges by identifying technology, user, and domain needs, and applying mathematical, computing, and security principles to inform decision-making.
3. Design, implement, and evaluate secure IT solutions by selecting and using appropriate methods, frameworks, standards, and modern computing tools that meet varying security requirements.
4.  Communicate and collaborate effectively as ethical and responsible professionals, functioning individually or in diverse, multidisciplinary teams, and conveying complex security concepts through written, oral, and visual means.
5. Demonstrate professional responsibility and lifelong learning by upholding ethical standards, Lasallian core values, and legal and societal considerations, while continuously developing skills and adapting to evolving information security practices.

Job Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Security program are equipped with a robust set of skills and knowledge, making them highly valuable in various industries that prioritize digital security and data protection. Key job opportunities available for graduates are as follows:

• Security Operations and Analysis
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
  • Incident Response Analyst
• Engineering and Infrastructure
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Systems Security Administrator
  • Security Architect
  • Cloud Security Associate
  • Data Center Analyst
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance
  • Compliance Officer
  • Data Privacy Officer
  • IT Security or Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Associate
• Offensive Security and Testing
  • Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
• Secure Development
  • Applications Developer (Secure)
  • Software Security Analyst
• Specialized Investigations
  • Digital Forensics Analyst

Program Requirements

• Total of 169 units: 160 academic units and 9 non-academic units
• Completion of the practicum program
• Completion of a capstone project involving the development and implementation of an information system for a target organization

Bachelor of Science in Interactive Entertainment Major in Game Art and Design

Students begin with theoretical foundations in drawing, principles of design, and color in both traditional and digital art. Skills are enhanced by applying the basics in designing games, game objects, levels, 2D concept art, 3D modeling, texturing and real-time lighting. Students also learn the principles of gaming, balance, and usability to ensure a worthwhile gaming experience. All of these are experienced using the same kinds of technology professional use.

• Career Outlook
• Program Educational Objectives
• Admission Information
• Detailed Curriculum

Career Outlook

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Interactive Entertainment major in Game Art and Design program are ready to pursue a variety of entry-and intermediate-level positions in the areas of multimedia in general, and video game development, in particular, including the following roles:

• Game Artist
• Technical Artist
• Creative Programmer
• Creative Content Developer
• Ad Builders
• Technical Specialist for Modeling /Rigging /Lighting
• Art Quality Assurance Specialist
• Level Designer
• Game Designer
• Digital 2D or 3D Art Content Producer
• Digital 2D or 3D Production Designer

Program Educational Outcomes

• Demonstrate professional competence by:
  • Responsibly practicing and adhering to professional and ethical standards in the advancement of the interactive entertainment industry; and
  • Providing innovative products and solutions, aligned to ethical and Christian principles to the industry, academe, and/or the public sector
• Exhibit capability to manage, lead, interact, motivate, encourage, influence, and collaborate with a broad range of people (in diverse and multicultural environments) to achieve goals and effect positive changes, recognizing the individuality and diversity of needs, ideas, opinions and cultures; preferably at mid-management levels
• Able to adapt to technological, organizational, and societal changes by engaging actively in professional activities, learning, and professional development activities

Admission Information

Applicants to the BS Interactive Entertainment major in Game Art and Design program must be passionate about visual arts, but don’t necessarily need any prior experience in drawing.

Applicants should also be passionate about designing and making games. The ideal candidate should have strong math, science, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, and have completed pre-calculus subjects prior to attending De La Salle University. Subjects in physics and computer science (i.e. computer programming, logic formulation, etc.), or multimedia arts (i.e. drafting, 2D/3D graphics and animation, etc.) are also recommended.

Applicants who need additional topics for physics and mathematics will be required to take additional courses prior to the start of their program.

Detailed Curriculum

Knowledge Area	Course Title	Course Code	Academic Units (Non-Academic)
GENERAL EDUCATION			53
Lasallian Core Curriculum	Purposive Communication	LCC..01	3
	Understanding the Self	LCC..02	3
	Mathematics in the Modern World	LCC..03	3
	Art Appreciation	LCC..04	3
	Ethics	LCC..05	3
	The Contemporary World	LCC..06	3
	Science, Technology, and Society	LCC..07	3
	Mga Babasahin asa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas	LCC..08	3
	Ang Buhay at mga Akda ni Rizal (Life and Works of Rizal)	LCC..09	3
	The Philippines and the ASEAN	LCC..10	3
	General Education Elective Science and Technology	LCC..11	3
	General Education Elective Social Sciences and Philosophy	LCC..12	3
	General Education Elective Arts and Humanities	LCC..13	3
	Faith Worth Living	LCC..14	3
	Encountering Jeesus, the Word in the World	LCC..15	3
Physical Fitness and Wellness	Physical Fitness and Wellness	PE1CRDO	2
	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Dance	PE2FTEX	2
	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Individual Sports	PETHREE	2
	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Team Sports	PEDFOUR	2
National Service Training Program	NSTP Orientation	NSTP101	(0)
	National Service Training Program Phase 1	NSTP-01	(3)
	National Service Training Program Phase 2	NSTP-02	(3)
Lasallian Studies	Lasallian Studies 1	LCLSONE	(1)
	Lasallian Studies 2	LCLSTWO	(1)
	Lasallian Studies 3	LCLSTRI	(1)
	Lasallian Recollection 1	LASARE1	(0)
	Lasallian Recollection 2	LASARE2	(0)
	Lasallian Recollection 3	LASARE3	(0)
Career Planning and Selfcare	Student Affairs Services 1000	SAS1000	(0)
	Student Affairs Services 2000	SAS2000	(0)
	Student Affairs Services 3000	SAS3000	(0)

CORE COURSES			48
Computational Thinking	Computational Thinking	IECMPTK	3
Game Studies	Introduction to Computer Game Theory	IETHEOR	3
	Introduction to Game Design	IEDESGN	3
	Serious Games	IESERGA	3
Software Engineering & UI/UX	Introdution to Game Engines	IEENG01	3
	Application of User Interfaces and User Experiences in Games	IEUI-UX	3
Audio Design	Game Audio Design	IEAUDIO	4
Production & Business in Games	Interactive Entertainment Fundamentals	IEFUNDA	3
	Advanced Professional Practice in the Game Industry	IEPRFDV	3
	Introduction to Game Business and Entrepreneurship	IEGMBIZ	3
	Project Management	IEPRJMG	3
	IEt Project Development 1	IE-PRJ1	1
	IEt Project Development 2	IE-PRJ2	1
	IEt Project Development 3	IE-PRJ3	2
Capstone and OJT	Interactive Entertainment Capstone 1	CAPIET1	3
	Interactive Entertainment Capstone 2	CAPIET2	2
	Interactive Entertainment Capstone 3	CAPIET3	2
	Practicum Course for IET Students	PRCIENT	3

MAJOR IN GAME ARTS AND DESIGN			72
Game Art Foundations	Game Art Fundamentals	AD-FUND	3
	Drawing Art Foundations	ADART-1	3
	Figure Drawing of Human Anatomy	ADART-2	3
	Environment Art	ADART-3	3
	Concept Art 1 (Characters and Props)	ADCON-1	3
	Concept Art 2 (Creatures and Environments)	ADCON-2	3
Technical Game Art	Introduction to 2D and 3D Game Art	ADGAM-1	3
	Advanced 2D and 3D Game Art	ADGAM-2	3
	Game Prop Modeling	ADGAM-3	3
	Game Environment and Level Design	ADGAM-4	3
	Introduction to Rendering Techniques	ADRNDER	3
	Lights, Camera, and Visual effects	AD-VSFX	3
	User Interface and Design	ADUIDGN	3
Game Studies	Art Studies and History	ADSTUDY	3
Narratives	Basic Games Naratives	ADNARA1	3
	Visual Narratives	ADNARA2	3
Game Design	Game Mechanics	ADRULES	3
Animation	Character Design	ADCHR-1	3
	Advanced Game Character and Materials	ADCHR-2	3
	Animation 1: Modeling and Rigging	ADANI-1	3
	Animation 2: Advanced Rigging and Animation Execution	ADANI-2	3
Professional Electives	Game Art and Design Elective 1	ADELEC1	3
	Game Art and Design Elective 2	ADELEC2	3
	Game Art and Design Elective 3	ADELEC3	3
	– Foreign Language
	– Technical Art
	– Pixel Art
	– Animated Film Development

Bachelor of Science in Interactive Entertainment Major in Game Development

The Bachelor of Science in Interactive Entertainment Major in Game Development is a 4-year degree program aimed to prepare students to become innovators and leaders in the growing game development industry in Asia.

Students begin with theoretical foundations in computer science to enhance their skills in critical thinking, problem analysis, and software development. Armed with these skills and knowledge, students design and develop games; creating immersive game environments and believable characters, developing innovative gameplay and interfaces. Students will not only experience developing games for entertainment, but also invent games for learning, for innovating practices in various disciplines, and for promoting local culture and global citizenship.

• Career Outlook
• Program Educational Objectives
• Admission Information
• Detailed Curriculum

Career Outlook

Graduates of the program are ready to pursue a variety of entry- and intermediate-level positions in the areas of software engineering in general and video game development, in particular, including the following roles:

• Computer Programmer
• Gameplay Programmer
• Tools Programmer
• Artificial Intelligence Programmer
• Mobile Applications Programmer
• Web Developer
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Software Analyst
• Game Designer

Program Educational Objectives

• Demonstrate professional competence by:
  • Responsibly practicing and adhering to professional and ethical standards in the advancement of the interactive entertainment industry; and
  • Providing innovative products and solutions, aligned to ethical and Christian principles to the industry, academe, and/or the public sector
• Exhibit capability to manage, lead, interact, motivate, encourage, influence, and collaborate with a broad range of people (in diverse and multicultural environments) to achieve goals and effect positive changes, recognizing the individuality and diversity of needs, ideas, opinions and cultures; preferably at mid-management levels
• Able to adapt to technological, organizational, and societal changes by engaging actively in professional activities, learning, and professional development activities

Admission Information

Applicants to the BS in Interactive Entertainment major in Game Development program must be passionate about software development, but they don’t necessarily need any prior programming experience to be successful.

Applicants should be passionate about designing and making games. The ideal candidate will have strong math, science, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, and have completed pre-calculus subjects prior to attending De La Salle University. Subjects in physics and computer science (i.e. computer programming, logic formulation, etc.), or multimedia arts (i.e. drafting, 2D/3D graphics and animation, etc.) are also recommended.

Applicants who need additional topics for physics and mathematics will be required to take additional courses prior to the start of their program.

Detailed Curriculum

Knowledge Area	Course Title	Course Code	Academic Units (Non-Academic)
GENERAL EDUCATION			53
Lasallian Core Curriculum	Purposive Communication	LCC..01	3
	Understanding the Self	LCC..02	3
	Mathematics in the Modern World	LCC..03	3
	Art Appreciation	LCC..04	3
	Ethics	LCC..05	3
	The Contemporary World	LCC..06	3
	Science, Technology, and Society	LCC..07	3
	Mga Babasahin asa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas	LCC..08	3
	Ang Buhay at mga Akda ni Rizal (Life and Works of Rizal)	LCC..09	3
	The Philippines and the ASEAN	LCC..10	3
	General Education Elective Science and Technology	LCC..11	3
	General Education Elective Social Sciences and Philosophy	LCC..12	3
	General Education Elective Arts and Humanities	LCC..13	3
	Faith Worth Living	LCC..14	3
	Encountering Jeesus, the Word in the World	LCC..15	3
Physical Fitness and Wellness	Physical Fitness and Wellness	PE1CRDO	2
	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Dance	PE2FTEX	2
	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Individual Sports	PETHREE	2
	Physical Fitness and Wellness in Team Sports	PEDFOUR	2
National Service Training Program	NSTP Orientation	NSTP101	(0)
	National Service Training Program Phase 1	NSTP-01	(3)
	National Service Training Program Phase 2	NSTP-02	(3)
Lasallian Studies	Lasallian Studies 1	LCLSONE	(1)
	Lasallian Studies 2	LCLSTWO	(1)
	Lasallian Studies 3	LCLSTRI	(1)
	Lasallian Recollection 1	LASARE1	(0)
	Lasallian Recollection 2	LASARE2	(0)
	Lasallian Recollection 3	LASARE3	(0)
Career Planning and Selfcare	Student Affairs Services 1000	SAS1000	(0)
	Student Affairs Services 2000	SAS2000	(0)
	Student Affairs Services 3000	SAS3000	(0)

CORE COURSES			48
Computational Thinking	Computational Thinking	IECMPTK	3
Game Studies	Introduction to Computer Game Theory	IETHEOR	3
	Introduction to Game Design	IEDESGN	3
	Serious Games	IESERGA	3
Software Engineering & UI/UX	Introdution to Game Engines	IEENG01	3
	Application of User Interfaces and User Experiences in Games	IEUI-UX	3
Audio Design	Game Audio Design	IEAUDIO	4
Production & Business in Games	Interactive Entertainment Fundamentals	IEFUNDA	3
	Advanced Professional Practice in the Game Industry	IEPRFDV	3
	Introduction to Game Business and Entrepreneurship	IEGMBIZ	3
	Project Management	IEPRJMG	3
	IEt Project Development 1	IE-PRJ1	1
	IEt Project Development 2	IE-PRJ2	1
	IEt Project Development 3	IE-PRJ3	2
Capstone and OJT	Interactive Entertainment Capstone 1	CAPIET1	3
	Interactive Entertainment Capstone 2	CAPIET2	2
	Interactive Entertainment Capstone 3	CAPIET3	2
	Practicum Course for IET Students	PRCIENT	3

MAJOR IN GAME DEVELOPMENT			74
Programming	Basic Computer Programming in C	GDPROG1	3
	Advanced Computer Programming in C	GDPROG2	3
	Object Oriented Programing in C#	GDPROG3	3
	Advanced Programming Concepts	GDADPRG	3
Mathematics	Foundation course in statistics	STT101A	3
	Foundation course in Mathematics	MTH101A	5
	Discrete Structures	CCDSTRU	3
	Differential Calculus for Computer Science Students	CSMATH1	3
	Linear Algebra for Computer Science Students	CSMATH2	3
	Mathematics for Game Development	GD-MATH	3
	Integral Calculus for Computer Science Students	ST-MATH	3
Algorithms	Data Structures and Algorithms for Game Development	GDDASGO	3
Computer Graphics	Introduction to Computer Graphics	GDGRAP1	3
AI for Games	Introduction to AI in Games	GDINTAI	3
Physics	Game Physics	GDPHYSX	3
Web and Mobile	Web Application Development	CCAPDEV	3
	Information Management	CCINFOM	3
Networking	Introduction to Computer Networks	CSNETWK	3
Game Engines	Game Engines 2	GDENG02	3
	Game Engines 3	GDENG03	3
Operating Systems	Parallel Computing in Game Development	GDPARCM	3
Professional Electives	Game Development Elective 1	GDELEC1	3
	Game Development Elective 2	GDELEC2	3
	Game Development Elective 3	GDELEC3	3
	– Foreign Language
	– Machine Learning
	– Data Science
	– Technical Art
	– Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

Minor in Cybersecurity

Cybercrime is increasing as more and more people go online for their daily activities.  The minor program in Cybersecurity introduces the students to the different attacks that can happen over the network, and the different techniques and tools to protect against these threats.  The program emphasizes skills development in identifying security risks and developing strategies to protect the system and data from cyber attacks using appropriate tools.

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Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, learners will be able to:

• Identify security risks present in an organization’s information systems
• Apply industry best practices and tools for the protection of systems and data
• Effectively document the vulnerabilities and prevention recommendations in reports

Course List

 

Introduction to Computing (CCICOMP)	3 units
Introduction to Networks – Lecture (ITNET01)	3 units
Introduction to Networks – Laboratory (LBYITN1)	1 unit
Introduction to Security (NSSECU1)	3 units
Advanced and Offensive Security (NSSECU2)	3 units
Total	13 units

Course Details

Introduction to Computing (CCICOMP)
This course provides an introduction to the ICT industry and an understanding of how a computer works.  Hands-on laboratory activities will teach the students how to assembly a computer, install an operating system, solve basic hardware and software issues, and connect the computer to the Internet.  

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Understand the breadth of the ICT industry,professional ethics and core values
• Build knowledge in the key areas of computing that includes information processing, hardware and software components of computer systems, databases, programming languages and program development, the Internet and security
• Develop skills in assembling a computer, installing operating systems, troubleshooting basic computer problems, connecting the computer to the Internet, and configuring it with basic security measures using actual equipment and tools

Introduction to Networks (ITNET01 and LBYITN1)
This course covers the fundamentals of networking concepts and technologies. It introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for succeeding computer networking courses. By the end of the course, students will have the ability to understand data networking using concepts learned throughout the course, as well as to plan small networks across a range of applications.  Fundamental understanding and comprehension shall be developed through reading, assignments, and classroom discussion; while critical thinking and technical skills shall be developed though supplemental hands-on activities in a laboratory co-component that should be enrolled simultaneously with the lecture component.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Apply knowledge of network media, devices, protocols and services considering their functionality, advantages and limitations to conceptualize solution models for computer communication requirements
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot a simple Ethernet network based on required specifications exhibiting usage of correct addressing schemes and networking devices
• Comprehend written instructions to complete a laboratory activity
• Source knowledge independently to accomplish tasks

Introduction to Security (NSSECU1)

This course provides an introduction to concepts and applications in computer security. Mainly focusing on lectures and practical discussions on the principles of secure design and different aspects of computer security from data, access, host, network, and enterprise. Security policies and management would also be discussed together with issues on ethics as well as legal concerns. This course serves as a foundation for future courses that would involve concepts in computer security. The main output of the course is to create a security survey in order to better understand the process of determining threats and risks to the different elements of a computer system.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Design a security survey and a security awareness campaign in order to better understand the risks and implications from a security standpoint of an organization
• Use and test various techniques and strategies of good security practices for the protection of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information
• Pursue knowledge in various domains of the cyber security field

Advanced and Offensive Security (NSSECU2)
This course  provides an introduction to the ethical method of proving computer system vulnerabilities and providing countermeasures to mitigate them. The course covers topics on reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, system hacking, trojan and backdoors, sniffers, denial of service, web application hacking, and others. Lectures and demonstrations would allow students to understand different vulnerabilities that may exist in computer systems, network, and software. Hands-on laboratory would allow students to implement topics discussed in a control environment in order to fully understand the effect of each hacking technique as well as to provide a venue for students to exchange ideas with each other.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Use knowledge of vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, and software to design and implement penetration testing techniques 
• Perform penetration testing following ethical methods using existing offensive and security applications to determine system and network vulnerabilities
• Modify and develop software utilities that can be used for information gathering or penetration testing
• Effectively document findings and reports of a penetration test for proper reporting

Schedule of Course Offerings

Term 1

• Introduction to Computing

Term 3

• Introduction to Networks – Lecture
• Introduction to Networks – Laboratory

Term 2

• Introduction to Security

Term 1

• Advanced and Offensive Security

 

Minor in Digital and Technology Solutions

The industrial revolution eras have evolved different organizations and how they use technology to increase productivity to gain competitive advantage. In an environment where there is prevalence in technology use and disruptions, companies need to be constantly innovating their products, services, and processes in order to improve customer experience and satisfaction. This program provides an opportunity to explore how different industries and organizations can benefit from the adoption of digital solutions, methods, and strategies which fit their current needs and business challenges.

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By the end of the program, learners will be able to:

• Recommend an appropriate digital strategy to support organizational operations
• Design an information system/business application/ICT solution that can help improve core business function
• Determine business data and corresponding analytics to determine organizational aspects for improvement

Course List

Digital Strategy and Transformation (ITDIGIT)	3 units
Emerging Technologies (ITEMTEC)	3 units
Design Thinking (ISDESTH)	3 units
Data and Business Analytics (ISBUSAN)	3 units

Course Details

Digital Strategy and Transformation (ITDIGIT)
This course enables students to achieve a fundamental understanding of digital transformation and how it both positively and negatively affects various industries and sectors. The course also covers how a digital strategy gives an opportunity for organizations to create shifts in their core business functions in order to gain and sustain competitive advantage.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Understand the foundations and principles of digital transformation and its impact on different industries 
• Analyze an organization’s existing digital strategy/need for a digital strategy and the challenges and opportunities that go with it
• Identify and present appropriate actions for the successful implementation of a digital strategy in an organization’s functional unit

Emerging Technologies (ITEMTEC)
This course provides an in-depth exploration of emerging technologies and trends and their historical backgrounds. The current and future impacts of these technologies on various organizations, industries, and sectors will be examined in order to determine whether they are viable for adoption. Moreover, different perspectives, including economic, social, and cultural ones, will be used to analyze the effects of new innovations in the Philippine context and around the world.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Be familiar with the historical and new emerging technology trends in various industries
• Determine the advantages and disadvantages of adopting emerging technologies in a particular organization/industry
• Recognize the current and potential impact of technologies on economic, social, and cultural landscapes, on a local and global scale

Design Thinking (ISDESTH)
This course involves the development of skills in innovative thinking and strategic problem solving with the goal of addressing customer needs. With regard to creating ICT solutions, such as business applications and information systems, this design thinking course provides a systematic approach to new product development, covering human-centered processes of ideation, prototyping, and testing. Additionally, contemporary tools and methods that are used in design thinking will also be tackled.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Understand the design thinking framework and its principles
• Apply the design thinking framework, processes, techniques, and strategies in identifying problems and understanding customer/user requirements
• Apply the design thinking framework, processes, techniques, and strategies in crafting innovative ICT solutions for identified problems and customer/user requirements
• Develop, present, and test a prototype of the proposed ICT solution

Data and Business Analytics (ISBUSAN)
This course exposes students to the strategic value of information for the analysis of the organization, its businesses, requirements, and trends. In this course, students will learn how to design and develop a database that can support online and batch transaction processing, considering the characteristics of transactional data, including data integrity, and information persistence. Basic concepts and skills in developing data warehouses to support online analytical processing (OLAP) will also be covered. Furthermore, the course introduces the students to data mining and producing information through business intelligence tools and techniques as part of descriptive analytics.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Explain and understand the importance of business intelligence and descriptive analytics in organizations
• Identify and understand the various techniques of mining data from a data warehouse
• Design and develop a database that can support transaction processing
• Apply knowledge in data warehousing in designing one for descriptive analytics

Schedule of Course Offerings

Term 1

• Digital Strategy and Transformation
• Emerging Technologies*

Term 2

• Design Thinking

Term 3

• Data and Business Analytics
• Emerging Technologies

*Emerging Technologies can either be taken on Term 1 or Term 3.

 

Minor in Information & Communications Technology for Business Agility

Risks are an inherent part of any organization, thus minimizing the cost and impact of risks has become a major area of focus and concern. Moreover, the risks and uncertainties brought about by fast-changing technology and digital adoption can increase doubts in moving forward for a company or its industry as a whole. In general, this program introduces concepts and strategies in business agility, which allows organizations to quickly adapt to changes in their internal and external environments and remain resilient in the face of uncertainty. This program also provides means to develop skills and knowledge for the integration of business continuity planning into the organization to address corporate-threatening incidents/events, regardless of their source. These skills empower businesses and individuals in becoming change leaders, ensuring creativity, quality, and cost-effectiveness in their operations.

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Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, learners will be able to:

• Identify security risks, threats, and measures to ensure the protection of data and information in the organization
• Determine appropriate business performance evaluation frameworks, tools, techniques, metrics, and analytics for an organization
• Apply agile project management principles and perform agile methods and strategies
• Recommend ICT solutions that can help mitigate organizational risks and allow planning for continuous business operations

Course List

Introduction to Information Security (ISINSEC)	3 units
Business Performance (ISBPERF)	3 units
Agile Project Management (ITAGILE)	3 units
Data and Business Analytics (ISBUSAN)	3 units

Course Details

Introduction to Information Security (ISINSEC)
Information Security is a broad set of theories and practices that can include technology acquisition up to enterprise governance. This course provides an overview into the inclusion of information security considerations into the IT services lifecycle which includes the selection, implementation, and management of IT services by guiding organizations.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Identify the phases in IT security life cycle
• Recognize the fundamental technical knowledge requirements in identifying security requirements, their current state, and the importance of data privacy act
• Understand how to implement data privacy
• Evaluate potential data and information security solutions and their business case

Business Performance (ISBPERF)
The value of businesses and the information systems they use could be assessed and evaluated based on several frameworks including value chain, benchmarking, value network analysis, and investment performance. Students learn to appreciate that ICTs as an investment for an organization need to have articulated business value, that must be assessed and monitored.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Identify, describe and explain the concepts of business performance management and related IT applications
• Effectively use frameworks/models/standards, appropriate metrics, and corresponding IT tools for an organization
• Analyze and evaluate an organization’s business performance management approach
• Provide business performance recommendations/solutions that have positive impact for the organization

Agile Project Management (ITAGILE)
This course involves the practice and discussion of principles, processes, methodologies, tools, and techniques in agile project management. Students will get to identify and assess IT project constraints, including scope, time, cost, and quality in performing various activities throughout the project lifecycle to ensure project success. The course also provides an opportunity for students to hone their knowledge, skills, and attitude as an effective IT project manager, considering the continuously changing requirements, technology, resources, and schedule in an agile environment.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Understand the agile principles and phases in managing a project
• Apply appropriate tools and techniques in order to manage project resources effectively and efficiently
• Evaluate and present the result of agile project management activities and recommend areas for improvement

Data and Business Analytics (ISBUSAN)
This course exposes students to the strategic value of information for the analysis of the organization, its businesses, requirements, and trends. In this course, students will learn how to design and develop a database that can support online and batch transaction processing, considering the characteristics of transactional data, including data integrity, and information persistence. Basic concepts and skills in developing data warehouses to support online analytical processing (OLAP) will also be covered. Furthermore, the course introduces the students to data mining and producing information through business intelligence tools and techniques as part of descriptive analytics.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Explain and understand the importance of business intelligence and descriptive analytics in organizations
• Identify and understand the various techniques of mining data from a data warehouse
• Design and develop a database that can support transaction processing
• Apply knowledge in data warehousing in designing one for descriptive analytics

Schedule of Course Offerings

Term 1

• Introduction to Information Security

Term 2

• Business Performance

Term 3

• Agile Project Management
• Data and Business Analytics

 

 

Minor in Game Design

Games have evolved from having simple, singular mechanics and visuals to expansive worlds that blur the line between simulations and entertainment. From requiring a controller with a few buttons and a knob to having your entire body as a controller, games have revolutionized the way we consume entertainment and the way we engage with it. However, for every great game, there are a couple of poorly designed or developed ones, hastily put together to capitalize on this growing trend. This puts a great emphasis on understanding proper game design, which is the focus of this minor offering. 

In this minor offering, students would be exposed to various principles of Game Design, including theories surrounding games, principles surrounding the creation of game mechanics as well as techniques to improve player experiences through intentionally designed user interfaces. Upon its completion, students would be able to craft well-designed games anchored in theories, principles and best practices, preparing all the associated game design artifacts (High Concept Document, Game Design Document, Art Bible, etc.).

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Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, learners will be able to:

• Relate various theories around games and game design
• Articulate well-designed game mechanics that adhere to best practices and sound mechanics design and induces intentional and desired player experiences
• Properly design games, preparing all the associated game design artefacts (High Concept Document, Game Design Document, Art Bible, etc.), adhering to accepted game design theories (MDA, GameFlow, etc.)

Recommended Prerequisities
(Note that these are not required prerequisites; taking these courses, however, could help prepare you for the requirements for this minor.)

• Design Thinking
• Entertainment Theories

Course List

Computer Game Theory (IETHEOR)	3 units
Introduction to Game Design (IEDESGN)	3 units
Game Mechanics (ADRULES)	3 units
Game Design Minor Elective	3 units

Course Details

Computer Game Theory (IETHEOR)
It is recommended that this course is taken at the beginning of the minor program.
This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary study and applications of video games, with a heavy emphasis on Serious Games. It discusses the cultural, societal, and individual impact of video games. It also introduces the concept of game deconstruction and the research process.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Understand various educational, psychological, and philosophical theories related and applicable to video games
• Execute game deconstruction and the research process in the field of game research
• Apply various educational, psychological, and philosophical theories in conceptualizing a serious gam
• Manifest intellectual honesty and punctuality in various class activities

Introduction to Game Design (IEDESGN)
It is recommended that this course is taken after Computer Game Theory.
This is an introductory course that aims to equip students with the necessary skills to design their own game through a play-centric approach. The fundamentals of game design is explored through various activities, including lectures, reflections and play-testing of non-digital tabletop games (e.g. board, card games). Students will be exposed to the iterative process of game design involving conceptualization, prototyping, play-testing and evaluation by reinventing a classic game and creating an entirely original game.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Explain why there are different kinds of games and why some feel more fun than others
• Categorize the kinds of play experiences by the target demographics they appeal towards
• Critique ideas for a game and evaluate its feasibility or scope
• Apply the basic iterative process of game development on an original game idea or in the analysis of a finished product

Game Mechanics (ADRULES)
It is recommended that this course is taken after Introduction to Game Design, along with Application of User Interfaces and User Experience in Games.
The Game Mechanics course explores the theories and principles employed in rule–based systems found in games. Students will learn how pacing and thematic structures incorporate conflict resolution and generate a plausible challenge-and-reward system. Students will understand the use of feedback mechanisms by employing a heuristic testing process. After completing this course, students will have a better idea of how to sync gameplay decisions to a specified target audience.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Explain theories of game mechanics, including Emergence & Progression, Internal Economies & the Machination Framework, Game Balancing, and Progression Mechanisms
• Build game mechanics that adhere to the various theories of Emergence & Progression, with respect to given requirements
• Assess the appropriateness and balance of game mechanics, adhering to concepts of Emergence
• Compose Machination Diagrams describing Emergence mechanics, either from existing games or from their own designs

Game Design Minor Elective
It is recommended that this course is taken after Introduction to Game Design, along with Game Mechanics.
The final 3 units of the Game Design Minor Offering may be customized to where the student would wish to specialize in the domain of game design. Students can select any of the following courses for this elective:

• User Interfaces and User Experiences in Games (IEUI-UX, normally offered on Term 3) – As computers become more and more integral in our everyday activities, a key design decision is how they can provide effective interfaces that are accessible, meaningful, visually consistent, comprehensive and oriented around the tasks that users need to perform. The course on HCI (human-computer interaction) explores the principles, process and different techniques in designing interactions between human activities and the computational systems that support them.
• Game Story Essentials (ADSTORY, normally offered on Term 1) – This course covers storytelling in games. Concepts of linear and branching narratives would be discussed, along with other unique properties of stories told through a game-based medium.
• Visual Narratives (ADVISNA, normally offered on Term 3) – The course surveys how people have used the visual arts to communicate stories and concepts throughout history and across disciplines. Visual narratives have been used by early ancestors who painted on cave walls and by modern means through digital media to communicate emotions, break sociocultural boundaries and share ideas. Special attention is given to emerging forms of art and media that have developed through the workings of human-computer interaction and implications of these new forms on the future of visual narratives.
• Introduction to Game Business and Entrepreneurship (IEGMBIZ, normally offered on Term 3) – This course covers entrepreneurship in technology ventures, and takes the student through the commercialization of technology ideas into viable enterprises. The course examines how technology ideas may be developed into opportunities and eventually into viable businesses; it takes the students through the process of crafting the business model canvas, which will be the final (team) output in this course.
• Game Development Fundamentals (GDFUNDA, normally offered on Term 3) – This course introduces students to game development, with emphasis on developing games using the Unity Engine. Much of the material in this area could be taught under the auspices of a traditional computer science or software engineering curriculum. However, games do present a very specific set of programming challenges, such as asset optimization to make games work even on low-end devices or creating efficient algorithms for complex agent behavior. The major output of this course is a 3D game with several systems implemented such as, but not limited to scene lighting, complex animations, physics, materials, particle systems, AI, scripting, and audio.

Schedule of Course Offerings

Term 1

• Computer Game Theory

Term 2

• Introduction to Game Design
• Game Mechanics

Term 3

• Game Design Minor Elective (may also be taken on another term, depending on course availability)