Geometric Modeling   [cis 6930-05D6, cis4930-3D55]     CISE UFL

This course teaches modeling geometry with curved (higher-order), typically smooth shapes. Topics include curves, surfaces and volumetric parameterizations and computing with it.
The course will use numerical computing techniques and 3D computer graphics programming. Check with the instructor, if you are unfamiliar with any two of: Blender/Maya, Numerical Computing or Computer Graphics
The course will combine lecture and seminar elements. Students give presentations of projects to illustrate their comprehension of the new material and of the literature.

Instructor: Prof. Jorg Peters jorggato at ufl.edu
Office Hours:
CSE 328
392-1200
Fr 1:30pm + by appt
grading: test 50%   projects and presentations 50% CANVAS
place and time: Little Hall 0109   M,W,F | Period 5 (11:45 AM - 12:35 PM)

syllabus       books & reading

    ABET: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
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