CS 415

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

A team and project-based course on the technical aspects of video game development and game engine internals: geometric modeling, game physics and AI, shader programming, real-time physically based rendering, and software engineering practices within the game industry. The central focus of the course is the development of a game by teams of 3 to 5 students. The course strongly emphasizes code development using a modern game engine. Students will gain skills necessary to develop games and to develop game engines.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: CS 225.

CS 415 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
76058
Discussion/
Recitation
Online
CSP
CSP
ARRANGED
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Illini Center
n.a.
Shaffer, E
Shaffer, E
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
This section is intended for Chicago City Scholars only. There may be online and in person components. You are responsible for completing homeworks, quizzes, and any in person activities that are required. Please speak with your professor regarding expectations. In-person exams scheduled in 200 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
Restricted to O/C Engineering City Scholars students.
74907
Online Lecture
GG
11:00AM -12:15PM
T
n.a.
Shaffer, E
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Info:
This course will be taught online synchronously. For up-to-date information about CS course restrictions, please see the following link: http://go.cs.illinois.edu/csregister
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Not intended for MCS:Computer Sci Online -UIUC, MCS: Computer Sci OFF - UIUC, MCS:Computer Sci Online -UIUC, or NDEG:Computer Science Onl-UIUC.
Not intended for First Time Freshman students.
74906
Online Lecture
GU
11:00AM -12:15PM
T
n.a.
Shaffer, E
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
This course will be taught online synchronously. For up-to-date information about CS course restrictions, please see the following link: http://go.cs.illinois.edu/csregister
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign. Not intended for MS:CS:BS/MS Program - UIUC or MCS:BS/MCS Computer Sci -UIUC.
76059
Discussion/
Recitation
Online
MC4
MC4
ARRANGED
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
ARR Illini Center
n.a.
Shaffer, E
Shaffer, E
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Info:
This section is intended for Chicago MCS only. There may be online and in person components. You are responsible for completing homeworks, quizzes, and any in person activities that are required. Please speak with your professor regarding expectations. In-person exams scheduled in 200 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Computer Science or Bioinformatics major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to MCS: Computer Sci OFF - UIUC.
Not intended for First Time Freshman students.
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