Principles of Interactive Computer Graphics. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

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Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites – The course assumes familiarity with the organization of a computer system and knowledge of topics of CS 505 or equivalent courses. Graduate-level introduction to computer graphics concepts, algorithms, and systems. Includes 2-D raster graphics, algorithms, 2-D and 3-D geometric transformations, 3-D viewing, curves and surfaces. Emphasis on PC-based graphics programming projects. Principles of interactive graphics systems in terms of the hardware, software and mathematics required for interactive image production.