The BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation (RTIS) degree program requires completion of at least 142 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. The program usually spans eight semesters of 15 weeks each, or a total of four academic years. For more information, see Degree Requirements.
This is a sample sequence of courses for a student in the 2025-2026 academic cohort. This sequence should not be used for advising purposes; please contact your Student Success Advisor to receive a copy of this program’s Curriculum Flowchart.
| Semester | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | GAM 100 Project Introduction | 3 |
| CS 100 Computer Environment | 4 | |
| CS 120 High-level Programming I: The C Programming Language | 4 | |
| MAT 140 Linear Algebra and Geometry | 4 | |
| ENG 110 Composition | 3 | |
| COL 101 College Life and Academic Skills | 1 | |
| Semester Total | 19 | |
| Semester 2 | GAM 150 Project I | 3 |
| CS 170 High-level Programming II: The C++ Programming Language | 4 | |
| CS 230 Introduction to Game Engine Architecture | 3 | |
| MAT 150 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 | |
| COM 150 Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Summer Semester | Summer courses are offered for those who wish to reduce future semester loads. Courses from previous semesters are also offered. | |
| Semester 3 | GAM 200 Project II | 4 |
| CS 180 Operating Systems I | 3 | |
| CS 200 Computer Graphics I | 3 | |
| CS 225 Advanced C/C++ | 3 | |
| MAT 200 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 | |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | GAM 250 Project II | 3 |
| CS 250 Computer Graphics II | 4 | |
| CS 280 Data Structures | 3 | |
| MAT 250 Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| PHY 200 Motion Dynamics | 4 | |
| PHY 200L Motion Dynamics Lab | 1 | |
| Semester Total | 18 | |
| Summer Semester | Summer courses are offered for those who wish to reduce future semester loads. Courses from previous semesters are also offered. | |
| Semester 5 | GAM 300 Project III | 4 |
| CS 300 Advanced Computer Graphics I | 3 | |
| CS 330 Algorithm Analysis | 3 | |
| MAT 258 Discrete Mathematics | 3 | |
| CG 130 3D Computer Animation Production I | 3 | |
| PHY 250 Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics | 4 | |
| Semester Total | 20 | |
| Semester 6 | GAM 350 Project III | 4 |
| CS 315 Low-Level Programming | 3 | |
| CS 350 Advanced Computer Graphics II | 3 | |
| Computer Science Elective Any Computer Science course numbered 200 or higher | 3 | |
| Arts & Media Elective Any three-credit Art, Digital Art, Film, Game Design, or Music course | 3 | |
| Math Elective Any Mathematics course numbered 200 or higher | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 19 | |
| Summer Semester | Summer courses are offered for those who wish to reduce future semester loads. Courses from previous semesters are also offered. | |
| Semester 7 | GAM 400* Project IV | 4 |
| CS 260 Computer Networks I: Interprocess Communications | 3 | |
| Computer Science Elective Any Computer Science course numbered 200 or higher | 3 | |
| Math Elective Any Mathematics course numbered 200 or higher | 3 | |
| English Elective Any three-credit English course | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Semester 8 | GAM 450* Project IV | 4 |
| Computer Science Elective Any Computer Science course numbered 200 or higher | 3 | |
| Computer Science Elective Any Computer Science course numbered 200 or higher | 3 | |
| HSS Elective Any Communication, History, Psychology, or Social Sciences course of three credits or more | 3 | |
| HSS Elective Any Communication, History, Psychology, or Social Sciences course of three credits or more | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Degree Total (minimum credits required) | 142 | |
*Other courses may fulfill this requirement. Reference the Degree Requirements for this program for more information.
