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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI151

Course Name:

Introduction to Serious Gaming

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. IŞIK ATEŞ KIRAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Dr. Işık Ateş KIRAL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The main aim of this course is to nurture discussions on what computer games are about, how games can be used in teaching / learning, and how games affect players. This course will help students build a solid foundation that will help them understand the basic problems of computer games and simulations.
Course Content:	Bu ders, ciddi oyun oynamanın temel kavramlarına ve tanımına kapsamlı bir giriş sağlar. Şu konular işlenir: oyunlaştırma, oyunlaştırma ve davranış, ciddi oyunlar ve oyunlaştırma yoluyla davranışı geliştirme, ciddi oyun tasarım belgesi geliştirme, öğrenme teorilerini ciddi oyunlara entegre etme.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learning the definition of serious gaming, differences from gamification
2) Learning basic definitions, concepts and theories surrounding gamification.
3) Learning how the behavior can be influenced by gamification.
4) Learning how to develop a serious game design
5) Learning how to implement learning theories into the serious game design

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Orientation, Introduction
2)	Introduction to Gamification Foundation and Underlying Theories - Part 1
3)	Introduction to Gamification Foundation and Underlying Theories - Part 2
4)	Introduction to Gamification Foundation and Underlying Theories - Part 3
5)	Introduction to Gamification Foundation and Underlying Theories - Part 4, Gamification and Behavior - Part 1
6)	Gamification and Behavior - Part 2
7)	Serious Game Design Document – Requirements Specification - Part 3, System Design
8)	Serious Game Design Document – Requirements Specification
9)	Serious Game Design Document – Technical Architecture
10)	Serious Game Design Document – Game Design Part 1
11)	Serious Game Design Document – Game Design Part 2
12)	Serious Game Design Document – Programming, Asset Acquisition and Development
13)	Integrating Learning Theories Part 1
14)	Integrating Learning Theories Part 2
15)	Integrating Learning Theories Part 3

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

• Bergeron, B. (2005). Developing serious games (game development series). Charles River Media, Inc.
• Brockmann, T., Zarnekow, R., Robra-Bissantz, S., Lattemann, C., Stieglitz, S. (2017). Gamification: Using Game Elements in Serious Contexts. In Progress (pp. 19-29). IS Springer.
• Dörner, R., Göbel, S., Effelsberg, W., Wiemeyer, J. (2016). Serious Games. Springer International Publishing.
• Michael, D. R., Chen, S. L. (2005). Serious games: Games that educate, train, and inform. Muska & Lipman/Premier-Trade.
• Loh, C. S., Sheng, Y., Ifenthaler, D. (2015). Serious games analytics. Edited by Christian Sebastian Loh, Yanyan Sheng, and Dirk Ifenthaler. Cham: Springer International Publishing. doi, 10, 978-3.

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
1) Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
2) They have knowledge and skills about different functions and interactions of the enterprise.
3) They can use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business problems.
4) Being aware of the needs of society, they use business knowledge to meet these needs.
5) They have knowledge depthly about current problems of Turkey and Global Business World’s
6) They can determine the objectives of the institution in which they are involved, taking into account the market needs and economic conditions.
7) They can solve complex business problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analysis by using statistical programs effectively.
8) They can use a foreign language at least B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the education level of a foreign language.
9) They can develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10) They have the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient level of labor law.
11) They can identify the individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them by developing positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
12) They can express their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and if required they can present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
1)	Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
2)	They have knowledge and skills about different functions and interactions of the enterprise.
3)	They can use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business problems.
4)	Being aware of the needs of society, they use business knowledge to meet these needs.
5)	They have knowledge depthly about current problems of Turkey and Global Business World’s
6)	They can determine the objectives of the institution in which they are involved, taking into account the market needs and economic conditions.
7)	They can solve complex business problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analysis by using statistical programs effectively.
8)	They can use a foreign language at least B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the education level of a foreign language.
9)	They can develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10)	They have the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient level of labor law.
11)	They can identify the individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them by developing positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
12)	They can express their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and if required they can present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13)	They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	4	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	15	0	2		30
Project	1	0	50		50
Homework Assignments	7	0	6		42
Total Workload					122