UF CISE Computer Graphics cap 6701

Advanced Computer Graphics builds on the introductory graphics course.
Students learn advanced concepts of interactive graphics, illumination, modeling of geometry, collision, as well as game physics.
Topics:

Bounding Hierarchies and Bounding Boxes

Trajectories and Frames

Game Physics (basic ODEs, PDEs, collisions)

Interactive Pixel-accurate Rendering,

Advanced Shader Programming,

Curved Objects, Subdivision

Fractals

Implicits
Familiarity with C or C++ and OpenGL is expected, (cap4730 or cap5705 is a bonus)
course catalog description: cap6701,2501 Credits: 3; Disability info

Instructor:	Dr. Jorg Peters


programming environment:	C , C++, other OpenGL 3.3 and up or webGL Splines
grading:	tests 20%+20% projects/presentations 20%+20%+20%
reading:	Textbook(s)	syllabus
prerequisites:	see course catalogue
place and time:	TUR L011	M,W,F Period 7 (1:55 PM - 2:45 PM)
attendance:	your problem if you miss material notify me if I do not see your face for 1 week	make-up: notify me by e-mail 1 week ahead

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