Information Technology Program

ITP484

Multiplayer Game Programming

Description (4 Units)

It’s no fun playing alone! This course introduces you to the tools and techniques you’ll need to make multiplayer games function seamlessly online. You’ll gain a solid understanding of interactivity theory and implementation as you’re led through the process of creating a fully functional online game, complete with a platform-independent network library and back-end database. For professional insight into online game development and design as well as various approaches to creating compelling interactivity, interviews with industry leaders will be examined.

Time Offered

Fall & Spring

Rating

(Level of Difficulty + Time [hrs/week])


Target Audience

Students studying Computer Science, Engineering and all other students interested in
learning about the technology behind video games


Prerequisites

Online/Podcast Available?

Online - No
Podcasted - No