James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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CP3408 - Game Engine and Simulation
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| 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
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Game Prototype Presentation - (40%) - Group
- Written > Self-reflection task - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - Individual
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 52, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 10 Jul 2023 to Friday, 13 Oct 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Lecturer(s): | MR XuanMing Zhou |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Jason Holdsworth |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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