> Can I just add this: if I were to go into AI programming, would you
> recommend changing to a computer science degree?
Please people let me know if I say anything here grossly outdated or
just wrong
Having studied computer science at uni myself (albeit over 10 years
ago) i would have to say that it's a lot of overhead just for what you
would learn that's directly relevant to graphics or AI programming.
But, if you are already studying then it's no loss to swtich, and you
sound as if you are more interested in the computer science than in the
maths.
Closely check what subjects are on offer, specialise for exactly what
you wish to achieve. Forget, or try for an exemption, for any stupid
"business related" class or "IT and society" class or similar, these
time-wasting no brainers and in no way are going to help you as a
programmer or get a job. Employers care about programming skills.
Do, on the other hand, try and get onto programming-related special
projects and volunteer to work for lecturers for free. This is a great
way to get your name on a paper (if you are lucky) and will impress
employers, while giving you experience of real programming and access
to cutting edge AI ideas (the researchers have already sifted out all
the crap ideas). Also, helping lecturers couldn't hurt your marks, now,
could it ?
If you can youself into a course in which at least 2 / 3 or classes are
directly math or programming oriented you are doing well. Anyone agree
/ disagree ?
The most important math to understand for games (nowhere near a
complete list) :
- boolean logic / set theory
- vectors / matrix maths
- algebra
- trigonometry
- calculus (for physics models)
- any sort of discrete maths not covered above.
I would have to say I've learnt more about programming by
experimentation than in sitting in class at college
- Jason