Computer Science with Emphasis in Video Gaming

Associate in Science Computer Science & Information Systems · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Computer Science is the study and design of computer systems: both hardware and software. Computer scientists are primarily concerned with the design of algorithms, languages, hardware architectures, systems software, applications software and tools. Emphasis in the Computer Science program is placed on the ability to solve problems and think independently. The program offers a foundation in data structures, computer architecture, software design, algorithms, programming languages, and object-oriented programming. This program also introduces students to the video game industry, video game design and programming. See a Counselor for additional university transfer requirements in this major.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. This program will introduce students to the video game industry, video game design and programming. Upon completion of the course, student will create a 3D game using Microsoft's DirectX 9.0.
CourseTitleUnits
Program Requirements31
CSCI 112Programming Fundamentals I4
CSCI 114Programming Fundamentals II4
CSCI 160Overview of the Video Game Industry4
CSCI 161Video Game Design4
CSCI 210Data Structures4
CSCI 212Machine Organization and Assembly Language4
CSCI 222C++ and Object-Oriented Programming4
CSCI 260Video Game Programming I3
Total31

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