CMPE 360

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

CMPE 360

Course Title

Computer Graphics

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Junior

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Catalog Description

Advanced application of computer graphics techniques. Shading. Deformation. Ray tracing. Radiosity. Texture mapping. Fractal representation. Concepts of motion are introduced for the generation of digital animation. Concepts of graphical workstation design, especially with respect to user interfaces and window managers are introduced.

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to introduce the mathematical foundations of computer graphics, various computer graphics techniques, and implementation tools used in generating computer graphics.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Model a computer graphics scene
2. Use a graphics library for implementing computer graphics
3. Use various techniques of computer graphics for rendering life-like scenes
4. Design efficient and friendly user interfaces
5. Compute mathematical and physical properties of graphical scenes
6. Use advanced CG techniques such as shaders for rendering scenes

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

Recommended Reading

1. F.S. Hill, Computer Graphics using OpenGL, Prentice Hall, 2nd edition, 2001.

Required Reading

1. Peter Shirley, Michael Ashikhmin, Steve Marschner, Fundamentals of Computer Graphics.

Grading

Mid-terms - 30% 
Quizzes and Homeworks - 30% 
Final - 40%

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

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