Information Technology Gaming and Simulation - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Information Technology Gaming and Simulation from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Bachelor Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. The Gaming and Simulation degree exposes students to the core skills that allow graduates to design and create applications for a range of existing and emerging fields, such as commerce, entertainment, education, training, emergency management, recruitment, and health sciences. The curriculum is designed to give students a well rounded knowledge in gaming and simulation design and programming, as well as knowledge in mathematics, physics, sciences, IT security, networking, Web applications, databases, communication, and liberal arts. Career Opportunities The Gaming and Simulation major prepares students for careers in computer game design, computer game programming, software application development, programming analyst, and system administration. Program Goals Graduates of an Information Technology (IT) bachelor-degree major should be able to: assess the needs of an IT related problem and select, develop, integrate, and administer an appropriate solution including the appropriate application of security to protect the user\\\'s interests. demonstrate proficiency in the core Information Technologies. identify and explain the underlying principles upon which the core information technologies are based and how information is generated and disseminated to address user requirements. identify and explain the importance of users and their requirements in the development and deployment of IT solutions. practice organizational and project planning skills. use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address IT needs and solve IT problems. communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, using language appropriate for the intended audience. practice sufficient skill with the mathematics and science that underlie the core information technologies and the technologies specific to the selected majors of interest. apply necessary collaborative skills. employ accepted practices and standards within the IT industry. identify and explain standards of professionalism as they pertain to personal and work-related endeavors. identify and explain the social, ethical and legal implications of Information Technology. identify, evaluate and explain how changes in the IT discipline affect business, industry and their work environment. identify and explain the need for continuing professional development in the IT discipline. understand the basic financial principles of business and how it affects the IT industry. Gaming and Simulation Major Specific goals: identify, explain, and apply available tools and technologies to create gaming and simulation applications. identify and explain the need for continuing professional development in the gaming and simulation discipline. understand, identify, and explain the social, ethical, and legal implications of creating and using gaming and simulation applications. identify and explain the importance of human computer interaction concepts when creating gaming and simulation applications. identify and explain the underlying core principles and operations in the gaming and simulation industry including the technologies that the industry in based upon. identify, evaluate, and explain the interaction between the gaming and simulation discipline and the business industry. employ and enhance accepted practices and standards within the gaming and simulation industry. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.