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School of
Technology Studies
122 Sill Hall
Ypsilanti, MI,48197
734-487-1161
EMU Information:
734-487-1849
SAG Courses
A list of course policies specific to the SAG program can be found here.
Simulation, Animation, and Gaming Major
For more information, refer to Eastern Michigan University's requirements to earn a degree in the Simulation, Animation, and Gaming Major.
General Education Requirements
For specific requirements refer to the General Education Program.
Required Courses: 57 hours
The following courses must be completed by all Simulation, Animation, and Gaming students in order to earn their degree.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ART 122 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 123 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 131 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| CMT 131 | Introduction to Computer Graphic Systems | 3 |
| COSC 111 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| COSC 156 | Introduction to Alice | 3 |
| CTAT 141 | Audio and Video Production for Nonmajors | 3 |
| SAG 105 | Introduction to Simulation, Animation and Gaming | 3 |
| SAG 175 | Graphics for Simulation I | 3 |
| CMT 205 | Digital Photo-Technology | 3 |
| COSC 211 | Programming Data Structures | 3 |
| COSC 215 | Scientific Simulation | 3 |
| SAG 225 | Graphics for Simulation II | 3 |
| SAG 235 | Flash I | 3 |
| SAG 245 | Story Development | 3 |
| SAG 285 | Studio I Simulation | 3 |
| MGMT 386 | Organizational Behavior and Theory | 3 |
| STS 300W | Research and Writing: The Technology Career Perspective | 3 |
| MGMT 486 | Organizational Change and Team Building | 3 |
Cognate A: 24 hours
This cognate allows students to continue in the graphic and design aspect of simulation, animation and gaming.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SAG 275 | Texturing and Mapping | 3 |
| SAG 305 | Environment Design | 3 |
| SAG 355 | Lighting and Camera Techniques | 3 |
| SAG 375 | Studio II | 3 |
| SAG 470 | Simulation and Animation Dynamics | 3 |
| SAG 485 | Senior Projects in SAG | 3 |
Cognate B: 26 hours
This cognate allows the students to pursue their final two years in the Computer Science Department, learning the skills needed to succeed as a programmer in simulation, animation, and gaming. The courses in this cognate utilize existing courses within the Computer Science Department.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MATH 205 | Mathematical Structures for Computer Science | 4 |
| COSC 221 | Computer Organization I | 3 |
| COSC 311 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| COSC 456 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| COSC 457 | Computer Game Programming | 3 |
| COSC 461 | Heuristic Programming | 3 |
| COSC 481W | Software Engineering and Senior Project | 3 |
| COSC 486 | Cooperative Education in Computer Science | 1 |
| COSC 485 | Senior Projects in SAG | 3 |