BSc (Hons) Games Computing with Virtual and Augmented Reality Bachelor's degree at the University of Lincoln

This module aims to equip students with an understanding of time and space efficiency, enabling them to select appropriate algorithms for the programming problems they are presented with. Students will be introduced to relevant theoretical concepts around algorithms and data structures in lectures, together with practical experience of implementing them in the workshops.

This module introduces students to software constructs and the development of programs using a high-level programming language. Students will learn about standard programming practices and develop software using the object-oriented programming paradigm. Attention is paid to the fundamentals that constitute a complete computer program including layout, structure, and functionality. There is also emphasis upon the use of debugging tools and unit testing.

This module explores the theoretical underpinning of the games design process, focusing on how design techniques can be employed to address a design brief or specific problem domain. Students can develop a first-hand understanding of how games concepts can be developed through a process of exploratory ideation. Concepts such as design patterns, gameplay, game mechanics, storyline, narrative, game architecture, randomness, and game balance are all studied, using a range of games examples from bot

This module is designed to provide grounding and context to the Games Computing programme, encompassing historical, societal, aesthetic, and ethical aspects of games as cultural artefacts, and strongly reflects the international level research contributions into game studies ongoing within the School. This module covers topics of understanding games in an academic context, focusing on a deeper understanding on the experience that players have when engaging with games, and emerging games communit

This module will outline the main components of the software design and development process that ensure software is fit for purpose and of sufficient quality. Students will develop their practical understanding and appreciation of frameworks for software development processes using case studies and practical implementations.

In industry, computer scientists and software developers work in teams to create solutions to a variety of different problems. This module aims to introduce the art of problem solving, teamwork, and the industry employment process to help equip students with the skillsets required for an industry setting.

The module aims to provide a modern introduction to the concepts of symbolic artificial intelligence, set in the context of intelligent agents. The module covers the concepts such as state space representations and search, heuristic and adversarial search methods, and optimization techniques. The module also covers knowledge representation, AI planning, and some nonstatistical, machine learning methods.

This module aims to develop students' applied design problem-solving and practical implementation skills. The module will be delivered over a semester. The delivery will be divided into two main cycles. The first half will be focused on game theory and paper prototyping. The second half will be about digital prototyping and development. The students will use the remaining workshop time to explore the problem-space and prototype a solution or artefact. Students will be expected to document their

This module will explore the 'full stack' of web application technologies. You will have the opportunity to learn how to design and develop both the frontend and backend of modern web applications. The module aims to cover the three-tier architecture approach for developing web applications: i) presentation tier, ii) application tier, and iii) data tier. You can learn how to use the relevant technologies for each tier, encompassing web presentation, application programmable interfaces (APIs), an

This module focuses on how to design and develop games for contemporary Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) platforms. The module will underpin practical development work with theoretical concepts of user experience in VR/AR platforms, such as immersion, presence, fidelity, and embodiment. These will be contextualised by VR game experiences, and students' previous knowledge of games development and design.

This module introduces second year students to the fundamentals, theories, and techniques of games programming. It is designed to give students a grounding in the development of video games, predominantly targeting PC systems, but with some attention to games consoles, mobile, and web platforms. The module is focused at the lower levels of games programming. It will use C++ to support the understanding and application of computer science components and bring them together appropriately within a

This purpose of this module is to provide students with the experience of working as part of a team within a simulated commercial setting. Students will go through the key phases of software development from ideation through to development, testing, delivery, and publishing. Through the module students will learn how to manage and deliver commercial software development projects. This will include ethical, social and professional issues, project management, communication, time management, and te

This module provides an opportunity for students in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences to spend a year abroad at one of the University's partner institutions. During the year abroad, students share classes with students at their chosen destination and study on a suite of locally delivered modules. This module will extend the length of your programme by one year and is taken between level 5 (year 2) and level 6 (year 3).

This module introduces the student to the theory, principles, methods, and techniques of 3D computer graphics. The specialised mathematical underpinnings are explored along with their practical application in algorithms commonly used in videogame development. The development of skills in implementing computer graphic applications with modern, standard graphics pipelines encourages students to develop their programming skills while observing the theory of 3D graphics in practice. This is delivere

Realistic physics simulation is a key component for many modern technologies including computer games, video animation, medical imaging, robotics, etc. This wide range of applications benefiting from real-time physics simulation is a result of recent advances in developing new efficient simulation techniques and the common availability of powerful hardware. The main application area considered in this module is computer games, but the taught content has much wider relevance and can be applied to

This module offers students the chance to demonstrate their ability to work independently on a significant, in-depth project requiring the coherent and critical application of computer science theory and skills. Students must initially produce a project proposal and related materials to frame the work, specifying clear, specific, academically justified, and appropriately scoped aims and objectives, as well as feasible means for fulfilling those aims and objectives. Students then work independent