George Mason University
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
CS 551 - Computer Graphics - Fall 2013
Class 7:20 pm - 10:00 pm; T; Nguyen Engineering Building 4705;
Aug 26, 2013 - Dec 18, 2013
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DESCRIPTION:
- CS 551 is a 3-credit graduate course. It gives an introduction to graphics
principles, advanced graphics methods, OpenGL graphics library, and programming.
The programming platform is Java or C. The course is taught in Java.
- I am assuming you know the prerequisite material, Java or C programming,
vector analysis, and matrix calculations. After this class, you will be able
to do graphics modeling and animation of certain objects or behaviors of your
preference.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
- Apply trigonometry, geometry, vector analysis, and linear algebra to solve
real world problems.
- Analyze object positions and movements to define the computing methods and
solutions for multiple objects.
- Collaborate with classmates in teams in achieving the course project.
- Understand and use the current techniques, skills, and tools in GPU programming
for advanced lighting calculations.
- Understand advanced graphics capabilities such as texture mapping, ray-tracing,
pixel shading, bumped mapping, etc.
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GRADING POLICY:
There are all together 100 points:
- Homework assignments (20 points)
- In-class quizzes and exercises (20 points)
- One programming project (20 points)
- A Final Exam (40 points)
Your overall course score, S, will be the sum of these points.
- A: S is at least 90 points
- B: S is at least 75 points
- C: S is at least 55 points
- F: S is fewer than 55 points
Each assignment/project late may not be accepted. Therefore, you should plan
on working early. If there is an accident or emergency and you let me know,
I will consider it accordingly.
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TEACHING ASSISTANT AND OFFICE HOURS: (will be announced
in class)
Office hours are posted in my homepage.
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ASSIGNMENTS: (announced in class and due one day
before next class)
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HONOR CODE:
GMU Honor Code
will be enforced. You are supposed to do your own programmings, assignments,
and projects. Violations of GMU Honor Code will result in an F. You may form
into study groups, most of size 3. You can meet with your study group and
discuss all homework questions and projects freely and frequently in your
group. However, you must do your own programmings, assignments, and projects.
Disability Statement: If you have a learning or physical difference that
may affect your academic work, you will need to furnish appropriate documentation
to GMU Disability Resource Center. If you qualify for accommodation, the DRC
staff will give you a form detailing appropriate accommodations for your instructor.
If you have such a condition, you must talk to the instructor during the first
week of the term about the issue.
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SYLLABUS: (tentative)
Will mostly follow the notes posted accompanying the text book with additions/modifications:
"This course is delivered to the Internet section online using the
Moodle learning management system with MIST/C. Students in all
sections will have accounts on Moodle and download the slide files
from the Moodle course page. All enrolled students will be able to
play recordings of class sessions; however, only students in online
sections will be able to connect to live class sessions. Login
information will be sent to all enrolled students by email,
before the first scheduled class."
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TEXT BOOKS:
- Jim X. Chen and Chunyang Chen, Foundation of 3D Graphics Programming
Using JOGL and Java3D, Second Edition, Springer Verlag. (Required)
- Other reference books
- Jim X. Chen, Guide to Graphics Software Tools, Second Edition,
Springer Verlag, 2009. (Recommended. This is the accompany book in C.)
- Mason Woo, Jackie Neider, and Tom Davis, OpenGL Programming Guide,
Addison Wesley, latest version. (Recommended. This book is very popular
on OpenGL programming in C.)
- James D. Foley, Andries van Dam, Steven K. Feiner and John F. Hughes,
Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice, Second Edition in C,
Addison-Wesley. (Recommended. This book is the most comprehensive text reference
with details.)
- Edward Angel, Interactive Computer Graphics: A Top-Down Approach with
OpenGL, Addison Wesley. (Recommended. This book is based on OpenGL
programming.)
- Donald Hearn and M. Pauline Baker, Computer Graphics, C version,
2nd edition, Printice-Hall, latest version. (This book is excellent for
beginners.)
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2013 by Jim X. Chen, Department of Computer Science, George mason University