1. Set a timer for one hour to read the Syllabus (including links), Schedule (see link below), and Blackboard (Bb) content.

2. In Bb, select the Assignments tab on the left. Complete the Orientation Exam. 

3. Begin work on the first assignment.

4. Maintain a daily commitment to studying and coding.

Course Description
The course covers an introduction to game scripting. It will both be an introductory programming course and an intro to game modification and design using scripting languages.

Course Rationale
This course is aimed at the student who is interested in pursuing a career in game development, design, or programming. Students are provided an opportunity to obtain game programming experiences. Practicing professionals may upgrade their job skills.

SCANS=Secretary’s Commission Achieving Necessary Skills

1.1 Effective Time Management
2.1 Participates as a Members of a Team
3.0 Information
3.1 Acquires and Evaluates Information
3.2 Organizes and Maintains Information
3.3 Uses Computers to Process Information
4.0 Systems
4.1 Understands Systems
4.2 Monitors and Corrects Performance
4.3 Improves and Designs Systems
5.0 Technology
5.1 Selects Technology
5.2 Applies Technology to Task
5.3 Maintains and Troubleshoots Technology
6.0 Basic Skills
6.1 Reading
6.2 Mathematics
6.4 Listening
6.6 Speaking
7.0 Thinking Skills
7.1 Creative Thinking
7.2 Decision Making
7.3 Problem Solving
7.4 Mental Visualization
7.5 Knowing How to Learn
7.6 Reasoning
8.0 Personal Qualities
8.1 Responsibility
8.2 Self-Esteem
8.3 Sociability
8.4 Self-Management
8.5 Integrity/Honesty

OER (Open Educational Resources) are used in this course and are listed in the Blackboard classroom.

Purchase of a textbook is not required.

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Course Requirements and Grading Rubric:

Tutoring Services (generally intended for entry-level subject material)

General Course Policies

Welcome Letter

Blackboard (Bb) course access 1st week of class:

Students must access the course in Bb during the 1st week of class to be counted as "Attending".  If a student does not access the course in Bb during the 1st week of class s/he will be classified as "Never Attended" and will be ineligible for financial aid and automatically dropped from the course.