CS 3370 - Computer Graphics
Spring 2005
Course Syllabus
Course Description:
In this course, the student will be introduced to principles of computer graphics.
The student will learn
2-D and 3-D mathematical models, including coordinate systems, transformations, projections and display pipeline,
hidden surface removal algorithms including Z-buffer, ray casting and ray tracing,
illumination models including lights and various reflection models,
modeling, including curves, surfaces, hierarchical representation of objects,
color models.
Emphasis is on implementation of these concepts using the Open GL graphics library.
Textbook:
"Computer Graphics with OpenGL'', by Hearn and Baker, Prentice Hall, 2004.
Covered Material:
In roughly this order, we will cover chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Exams and Grades:
There will be two tests and a final exam. The remainder of the grade will be based on programming assignments. The following percentages will be used in formulating the final grade:
Test 1 15%
Test 2 15%
Final 30%
Programming assignments 40%
Faculty Information:
Professor: Luc Longpre
Office: 227 CS Building
Phone: 747-6804
e-mail: longpre @ cs . utep . edu
Office Hours: Tu-Th 1:30-2:30, or by appointment
TA Information:
TA: Yaffa Al Bayyari
Office: 106c CS Building
Phone: 747-8012
e-mail: yalbayyar@utep.edu
Office Hours: M-W 9:00-11:00