Spring 2008
CRN: 42086 Tue. &Thu. 1:00 – 4:00pm Room: WLOP 154 Digital
Gaming and Simulation
Syllabus: GAME
2302
Mathematical Applications for Game Development
Course
Description
A study of basic concepts of matrices and
vectors. Fundamentals of motion and
examination of mathematical concepts that apply to game programming and
simulations. Instruction in code
optimization.
Prerequisites: Math 1314 and Departmental
Approval
Instructor Information
Name: Reni
Abraham
Telephone Number: 713-718 - 5728
Email: reni.abraham@hccs.edu
Learning Webpage: http://learning.swc.hccs.edu/members/reni.abraham
Office Hours:
by appointment
Office:
Course
Goals
Explore the
concepts of collision detection, approximation, statistics, and
probability. Solve problems in matrices,
vectors, transformations, complex numbers, and examine how these mathematical
concepts apply to game programming and simulation. Identify techniques for
optimization and increased programmatic efficiency. Relate these methods to
non-gaming applications.
The following SCANS competencies will be incorporated in the
course through the semester:
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C17 Improves and Designs Systems |
F1 |
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F3 Arithmetic |
F4 Mathematics |
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F5 Listening |
F8 Decision making |
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F12 Demonstrates Thinking Skills |
F13 Exhibits Personal Qualities |
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F15 Social |
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Textbook Information
Fundamentals Of Math and Physics For Game Programmers, Wendy Stahler ISBN: 0-13-168742-5
Lab Requirements
Some hours of class time will be used for lab time. In
addition, students will be expected to spend at least four hours for the course
at their own time.
Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability (e.g., physical,
learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective
college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide
only the accommodations
requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
For more information, go to the HCC ADA Web site at: http://www.hccs.edu/students/disability/faculty/index.htm
Faculty Handbook/ Faculty Orientation information is also available on this
site. For questions, call Donna Price at 713-718-5165 or the College Disability
Counselor.
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is expected. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not
limited to, cheating on tests, plagiarism and collusion. Students are expected
to complete all materials (exams & exercises) on their own. This does not
prevent the student from seeking assistance from the instructor or other
students. Dishonesty will result in dismissal from this course and the student
may be expelled from HCCS.
Attendance and Withdrawal Policies
Students are expected to regularly attend and be on time for
all classes. They are responsible for all materials covered during an absence. Attendance
is required and monitored; a student may be dropped after missing 12.5% of a
class (this includes lecture and lab time).
Each individual instructor will provide their policy for tardiness. If a student desires to be withdrawn from a
course, it is their responsibility to drop the course before the published
deadline (usually about ¾ of the way through a course).
If you stop attending you will be “Withdrawn” from the
course by the instructor. Students for
various reasons (Veteran's benefits, foreign students on a visa, students
claiming student status to be covered on parents' health plans, etc.) claim
that they cannot receive a “W” and need an “F” for the course. All students beware; if you stop attending or
stop participation the only appropriate grade is a “W”. It is the college’s policy that attendance is
mandatory. If your situation can be
adversely affected by receiving a “W”, you must make sure that you attend and
participate in a course so that the instructor can appropriately assign you a
grade (even if the grade is an “F”).
NOTICE: Students who repeat a course three or more times will
face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other
Course Requirements and Grading policy
The
|
Grade |
Score |
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A-Excellent |
90-100 % |
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B-Good |
80-89 % |
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C-Fair |
70-79 % |
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D-Minimal |
60-69 % |
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F-Failure |
0-59 % |
The grade for the semester will be
determined as follows:
Percent
|
Item |
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30% |
Chapter Tests |
|
10% |
Programs |
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40% |
Assignments |
|
20% |
Final Exam (Comprehensive) |
|
100% |
Total |
Make-up Policy
·
NO late assignments will be given credit, even if you are absent, unless previous
arrangements were made with the instructor.
No assignments will be accepted after the last day of instruction.
·
NO make-up exams will be given, even
if you are absent,
unless previous arrangements were made
with the instructor.
Other Instructions:
·
Students
will be assigned assignments by the
instructor.
·
Students
are expected to be prepared to take a Chapter Test over the current chapter the
week after the chapter is covered in class. ONE test will be allowed to be dropped.
·
Students
are expected to be on time for class.
·
If
a student is absent for any reason, it is the student’s responsibility to find
out what was covered in class and if there were any assignments or quizzes from
their peers.
·
Students
are not expected to buy their own software. The open lab has all the softwares
needed for the students to complete the work. It is the responsibility of the
students to use class time wisely and if work is not completed they are
expected to go to open lab and complete the work.
Course
Content
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Overview |
Vectors |
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Matrices |
Transforms |
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Collision Detection |
Visibility Determination |
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Fluid simulation |
Polygonal Techniques |
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Complex numbers |
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Course Calendar with Reading Assignments
(Tentative)
Students are expected to read the assigned chapter before coming to class:
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Week |
Date |
Topic
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Chapter |
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1 |
Jan. 15, 17 |
Introduction and Basic Algebra Review |
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2 |
Jan. 22, 24 |
Basic Algebra Review |
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3 |
Jan. 29, 31 |
Points and Lines |
1 |
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4 |
Feb. 5, 7 |
Geometry Snippets |
2 |
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5 |
Feb.12, 14 |
Trigonometry Snippets |
3 |
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6 |
Feb. 19, 21 |
Vector Operations |
4 |
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7 |
Feb. 26, 28 |
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8 |
Mar. 4, 6 |
Matrix Operations |
5 |
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Spring Break Holidays March 10 – 16, 2008 |
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9 |
Mar. 18, 20 |
Matrix Operations (contd.) |
5 |
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10 |
Mar. 25, 27 |
Transformation |
6 |
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11 |
Apr. 1, 3 |
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12 |
Apr. 8, 10 |
Unit Conversions |
7 |
|
13 |
Apr. 15, 17 |
Motion in One Dimension |
8 |
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14 |
Apr. 22, 24 |
Motion in Two and Three Dimension |
10 |
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Friday, April 25 – Gaming Showcase
(9:00am.-12:00pm.) (attendance mandatory) |
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15 |
Apr. 29 |
Motion in Two and Three Dimension (contd.) |
10 |
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May 1 |
Review |
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16 |
May 6 (Tuesday) |
Final Test –
Tuesday @ 1:00 – 3:00pm |
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Other Students Information
Department website: http://swc2.hccs.edu/digiGAME