I can't believe US schools aren't #1 in the world

Nimrod's Son · 02-02-2009, 10:41 PM

Course Credit for Playing Video Games at Berkeley | NBC San Diego
Course Credit for Playing Video Games at Berkeley
Starcraft gaming syllabus includes lab time, Sun Tzu's "Art of War"
By JACKSON WEST
Updated 9:48 AM PST, Fri, Jan 30, 2009

Studio MPM
Cal class has students playing video games as homework.

Enterprising video game enthusiast and student at the University of California, Berkeley Alan Feng has created a course in "the art of competitive Starcraft" through the school's Democratic Education in Cal program.
Those taking the course are expected to play at least five hours of the game a week during lab time and read books like Sun Tzu's seminal treatise on strategy and tactics, The Art of War.
Starcraft, produced by California game publisher Blizzard Entertainment, pits rival players against each other in a futuristic space environment where they must gather resources, build technology and battle units while stopping a rival player from doing the same.
The game is especially popular in South Korea, where professional players earn sponsorships and compete in televised tournaments complete with cheering fans.
The course is not just an excuse to goof off and play games — according to the course description, "Calculus and Differential Equations are highly recommended for full understanding of the course."
Students will have weekly homework assignments and will be expected to present a final project.
Video games have become a multi-billion dollar industry, rivaling and even surpassing the Hollywood film industry as an entertainment business.
Game publisher Electronic Arts, based in Redwood City, reported $3.65 billion in revenue during their last full fiscal year ending in March of 2008.
Copyright NBC Local Media

peanut · 02-02-2009, 10:57 PM

well it's probably more useful than some p.e. bullshit class.

ohnoitsbonnie · 02-02-2009, 11:01 PM

I wish didn't have autism

ravenguy2000 · 02-02-2009, 11:18 PM

did you accidentally the whole autism or what bonnie

The Jesus · 02-02-2009, 11:19 PM

I created a cure for autism in 2005.

ravenguy2000 · 02-02-2009, 11:29 PM

What did it consist of?

neopryn · 02-02-2009, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Jesus

I created a cure for autism in 2005.

is this just your way of coming on to bonnie?

ohnoitsbonnie · 02-02-2009, 11:30 PM

Alright nobody is going to come unto me without my consent

The Jesus · 02-02-2009, 11:32 PM

Bonnie, can I come onto you?

neopryn · 02-02-2009, 11:33 PM

i guess that's a pretty dated expression.

publius clodius · 02-03-2009, 01:33 AM

is the art of war actually a worthwhile read

Toast · 02-03-2009, 01:44 AM

well our universities are the best in the world. our high schools on the other hand...

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
this <sp3 person is annoying	bardy	General Chat Archive	52	01-15-2008 02:28 AM
Monthly dean_r_koontz appreciation / positive comments thread	Warsaw	General Chat Archive	10	12-06-2007 07:32 AM
I MTHE ONE WHO GETS AWAY	bardy	General Chat Archive	4	10-28-2007 08:53 PM
mine rescue workers die	ChrisChiasson	General Chat Archive	31	08-17-2007 12:03 PM
im pretty keen to get rid of this rake fighter bit	sweetturpentine	General Chat Archive	27	06-17-2007 10:10 AM

02-02-2009, 10:41 PM	#1
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	I can't believe US schools aren't #1 in the world Course Credit for Playing Video Games at Berkeley \| NBC San Diego Course Credit for Playing Video Games at Berkeley Starcraft gaming syllabus includes lab time, Sun Tzu's "Art of War" By JACKSON WEST Updated 9:48 AM PST, Fri, Jan 30, 2009 Studio MPM Cal class has students playing video games as homework. Enterprising video game enthusiast and student at the University of California, Berkeley Alan Feng has created a course in "the art of competitive Starcraft" through the school's Democratic Education in Cal program. Those taking the course are expected to play at least five hours of the game a week during lab time and read books like Sun Tzu's seminal treatise on strategy and tactics, The Art of War. Starcraft, produced by California game publisher Blizzard Entertainment, pits rival players against each other in a futuristic space environment where they must gather resources, build technology and battle units while stopping a rival player from doing the same. The game is especially popular in South Korea, where professional players earn sponsorships and compete in televised tournaments complete with cheering fans. The course is not just an excuse to goof off and play games — according to the course description, "Calculus and Differential Equations are highly recommended for full understanding of the course." Students will have weekly homework assignments and will be expected to present a final project. Video games have become a multi-billion dollar industry, rivaling and even surpassing the Hollywood film industry as an entertainment business. Game publisher Electronic Arts, based in Redwood City, reported $3.65 billion in revenue during their last full fiscal year ending in March of 2008. Copyright NBC Local Media

02-02-2009, 10:57 PM	#2
peanut Oblivious Virgin Posts: 36	well it's probably more useful than some p.e. bullshit class.

02-02-2009, 11:01 PM	#3
ohnoitsbonnie Banned Location: somerville, nj Posts: 23,383	I wish didn't have autism

02-02-2009, 11:18 PM	#4
ravenguy2000 NO FATS Location: NO FEMS Posts: 29,008	did you accidentally the whole autism or what bonnie

02-02-2009, 11:19 PM	#5
The Jesus Minion of Satan Location: Kiltworld Posts: 5,945	I created a cure for autism in 2005.

02-02-2009, 11:29 PM	#6
ravenguy2000 NO FATS Location: NO FEMS Posts: 29,008	What did it consist of?

02-02-2009, 11:30 PM	#8
ohnoitsbonnie Banned Location: somerville, nj Posts: 23,383	Alright nobody is going to come unto me without my consent

02-02-2009, 11:32 PM	#9
The Jesus Minion of Satan Location: Kiltworld Posts: 5,945	Bonnie, can I come onto you?

02-02-2009, 11:33 PM	#10
neopryn let's see your penis! Location: i had a few beers, but i'm cool to drive Posts: 31,862	i guess that's a pretty dated expression.

02-03-2009, 01:33 AM	#11
publius clodius Apocalyptic Poster Location: thank you mario but our princess is in another castle Posts: 3,209	is the art of war actually a worthwhile read

02-03-2009, 01:44 AM	#12
Toast Apocalyptic Poster Location: Woodinville, Wa. Posts: 3,193	well our universities are the best in the world. our high schools on the other hand...