The Game Design and Development minor is intended for students who have a general understanding of the basic principles of computer science and who are interested in pursuing careers in game development. The minor covers the design of games from their initial conceptualization through iterative implementation and public release. Students complete 20 credits of required coursework, which includes a final project that strengthens their skills in team coordination and game development project management in a collaborative setting. Enrollment in the minor requires the completion of COMP2000: Data Structures as a prerequisite course.