Game Programming

Hey /prog/ I've been offered a job to teach game programming. What games should I have my students make? I was thinking start off with a text-based RPG, then Tetris, Space Invaders, Pacman, Super Mario. Anything I should add or replace on the list? It's a 12 month course so, I don't want to overload them.

Aren't they going to want to learn 3D mostly?

It doesn't need to be said that game programming courses are bullshit. Focus on FSMs and linear algebra I guess. Then tell them to go read a couple of Sam's TY2HMA in 24 hours books and call it a day.

Also >>9 has an excellent point.