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CS1566 @ Pitt
Introduction to Computer Graphics

Spring 2009
Instructor: Dr. Liz Marai (marai@cs)
Time and place: Tue & Thu 11am-12:15pm, SENSQ

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Tentative schedule of topics:
  • Week 1: Introduction
  • Week 2: The Graphics Framework and OpenGL Basics
  • Week 3: Geometric Transformations; Linear Algebra Review
  • Week 4: Viewing
  • Week 5: Scan Conversion; Clipping
  • Week 6: Color and Image Processing
  • Week 7: Photorealism and Written Exam I
  • Week 8: Shading
  • Week 9: Texture Mapping
  • Week 10: Ray Tracing
  • Week 11: Visible Surface Determination
  • Week 12: User Interfaces
  • Week 13: Video Games
  • Week 14: Written Exam II
  • Week 15: Final Project Presentation