Dave Churchill Courses

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - Problem Solving and Search - Lecture 3

Explore problem-solving techniques and search algorithms in AI, applying learned concepts to simple games for practical understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - Assignment 1 Overview - Lecture 4

Explore AI fundamentals through grid world environments, implementing BFS and DFS algorithms. Learn code structure, GUI development, and key functions for search algorithms in game-like scenarios.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Game Programming: EntityManager and Game Math - Lecture 6

Explore EntityManager implementation and essential game math concepts for efficient game development and engine architecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: A* Search Algorithm and Optimizations - Lecture 6

Explore A* search algorithm implementation, heuristic functions, and optimization techniques for pathfinding in grid-based environments with varying object sizes and connectivity constraints.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to Artificial Intelligence - Heuristic Search and the A* Algorithm - Lecture 5

Explore heuristic search techniques and the A* algorithm for efficient problem-solving in AI, with practical applications in game development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - Agents and Environments - Lecture 2

Explore AI agents and environments, learning key concepts and structures for modern problem-solving in intelligent systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
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• Free Video

Game Programming: Introduction to Entity Component System - Lecture 5

Explore Entity Component System architecture for game development, learning its principles and implementation in C++ with SFML graphics library.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

COMP4300 - Game Programming - Intro to C++ - Lecture 3

Explore advanced C++ concepts for game programming, including object-oriented design, memory management, and efficient coding practices.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

COMP4300 - Game Programming - SFML and ImGui Tutorial - Lecture 4a

Explore SFML and ImGui for game development, covering rendering, animation, and user interfaces in C++. Learn to create functional games using ECS architecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Game Programming: Introduction to Course and Engine Architecture - Lecture 1

Explore game programming fundamentals, including vector math, rendering, AI, and ECS architecture. Learn to create functional games using C++ and SFML graphics library.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

COMP4300 - Game Programming - Intro to C++ - Lecture 2

Learn essential C++ concepts for game programming, including syntax, data types, and basic structures.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - Lecture 1: Course Introduction

Explore fundamental AI concepts, algorithms, and data structures for modern problem-solving, with hands-on applications in simple game environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Video Game AI - Tron AI Tournament - Lecture 19

Explore AI techniques for video games, including movement, search, planning, decision-making, and procedural content generation. Implement a Tron AI bot in C++ using SFML.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

StarCraft AI Research - Lecture 14

Explore AI techniques for video games, including movement, planning, decision-making, and procedural content generation. Implement a bot for a retail game using C++ and SFML.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to Procedural Content Generation and RNG in Video Game AI - Lecture 9

Explore procedural content generation and random number generation in video game AI, enhancing game design and player experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video