COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: 
   cap5705 Computer Graphics 

URL:
   https://www.cise.ufl.edu/research/SurfLab/gfxNotes/cap5705idx

CLASS PERIODS, LOCATION, TERM
   see URL

INSTRUCTOR and TEACHING ASSISTANT
   see URL

UCC = https://gradcatalog.ufl.edu/graduate/courses-az/computer_and_information_science_and_engineering/index.html?find=CAP%205705

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 
Display device characteristics; system considerations, display algorithms. Curve and surface generation. Lighting models and image rendering.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES:
COP 3530


COURSE OBJECTIVES: 
This is an introductory graduate-level course on
the concepts and principles underlying
interactive gaming and graphics environments.

The goal is to be able to build, not just use
such environments, inluding the lighting and modeling of geometry.
To make the concepts and principles concrete and
prepare students for the  workplace or graduate studies,
the course uses the industry-standards of OpenGL and C/C++.
In particular, students are expected to work with,
understand and modify OpenGL example programs.
Students will also benefit from refreshing their knowledge
of linear algebra and calculus to understand structures
rather than just examples.

MATERIALS and SUPPLY FEES
none

USEFUL PREREQUISITES:

   is assumed: 
   Familiarity with programming in a high-level language 
   basic knowledge of algorithms, data structures and discrete math 
   Understanding matrix operations, curves and surfaces.

   not assumed:
   familiarity with OpenGL

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: 
none, class notes 

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: 
  see URL


COURSE SCHEDULE: 

   Introduction & test      
   OpenGL 
   Curves
   Interaction  
   Test 1, Discussion

   polyhedra + basic geometry
   3D data structures 
   basic 3D viewing, coordinates 
   Modeling Hierarchy
   Projection 
   Test 2, Discussion  

   Surfaces
   Textures
   Z-buffer & Smooth shading  
   Graphics Pipeline 
   (shape grammars, Contouring & Voxels)
   Test 3, Discussion
   fractals, particles

ATTENDANCE:
   see URL

MAKE-UP POLICY
   loose 10% of grade points per day late

EVALUATION OF GRADES: 
   tests (50% of final grade) 
   projects (50% of final grade)
   Some homework assignments in the early part of the course.

GRADING POLICY
   Curved distribution

   More information on UF grading policy may be found at: 
   UF Graduate Catalog 
   Grades and Grading Policies


WORKLOAD: 
   Students who take this course comment that the course
   uses (and motivates) earlier CS and Math course work (see prerequisits).