James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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CP3408 - Game Engine and Simulation
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | (CP1404 OR CP1804) AND 18 CP OF CP SUBJECTS |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- In this subject students gain applied knowledge in areas including artificial intelligence, intelligent agent simulation, system analysis and interactive software design. The skills developed and technologies used to further this knowledge include the design of game and simulation, intelligent agents required for the creation of game and simulation, and game and simulation programming methods and techniques.
Learning Outcomes
- examine the process of designing, implementing and producing games using a game engine
- design, program and test computer simulations or game programs using a variety of modern tools and technologies
- apply modelling concepts related to game and simulation development
- develop programming knowledge and skills with contemporary programming languages related to game engine
- demonstrate applied artificial intelligence and agent knowledge in game simulation design
Subject Assessment
- Game Prototype Presentation - (60%)
- Workshop Participation - (20%)
- Mid-term test - (20%)
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: CP3311
Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 16 Mar 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Roberto Dillon |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Dec 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 09 Nov 2020 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Roberto Dillon DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Nicodemus Chan |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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