WLU Physics and Computing CP411 Computer Graphics Course Outline

Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada
Department of Physics and Computing

CP411 -- Computer Graphics, Course Outline -- Fall 2002

Course Description

Principles, Algorithms, Techniques of Computer Graphics. Topics include, introduction to graphics hardware, output primitives, 2- and 3-dimensional geometric transformations, object representation and viewing, illumination models, surface-rendering methods. Graphics software tools that will be introduced: OpenGL, GLUT, Postscript.

Prerequisites CP264, MA122 (or permission of the Department)

Instructor Ilias Kotsireas, Office 2076A,
Office Hours 24/7, Phone 884-0710 ext. 2218 E-Mail ikotsire@wlu.ca

Textbook

Francis S. Hill, Jr.
Computer Graphics Using OpenGL
2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall, 2001

Textbook Support Web Site http://www.prenhall.com/hill/

Course Website http://sauron.wlu.ca/kotsireas

Class Schedule

Monday 13:30 - 14:20 Room N1042
Wednesday 13:30 - 14:20 Room N1042
Friday 13:30 - 14:20 Room N1042

Fall Semester Timetable

              |    Mon       |    Wed      |     Fri     |
              | 13:30-14:20  | 13:30-14:20 | 13:30-14:20 |      
	      |	  room       |   room      |    room     |
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              |              |             |             |
Week 1:       |  Sep 9       |   Sep 11    |    Sep 13   |         
Week 2:       |  Sep 16      |   Sep 18    |    Sep 20   |      
Week 3:       |  Sep 23      |   Sep 25    |    Sep 27   |      
Week 4:       |  Sep 30      |   Oct 2     |    Oct 4    |     
Week 5:       |  Oct 7       |   Oct 9     |    Oct 11   | 
Week 6:       | Thanksgiving |  Midterm    |    Oct 18   |  
Week 7:       |  Oct 21      |   Oct 23    |    Oct 25   | 
Week 8:       |  Oct 28      |   Oct 30    |    Nov 1    |   
Week 9:       |  Nov 4       |   Nov 6     |    Nov 8    |     
Week 10:      |  Nov 11      |   Nov 13    |    Nov 15   | 
Week 11:      |  Nov 18      |   Nov 20    |    Nov 22   |   
Week 12:      |  Nov 25      |   Nov 27    |    Nov 29   |     
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Last Class    |  Dec 2       |             |             |

Computing Facilities

OpenGL, GLUT, Postscript viewers are installed in the Windows and SUN labs.

Assignments/Project Schedule

Assignment 1 due date: Friday, October 4, 2002
Assignment 2 due date: Friday, November 1, 2002
Assignment 3 due date: Friday, November 29, 2002
Master Project due date: Monday, November 25, 2002 (views of the Solar System, more details in class)

Midterm

The Midterm examination will be on October 17, 2002.

Student Evaluation

The 3 assignment marks will account for 15% of the final mark (5% each).
The project mark will account for 25% of the final mark.
The midterm examination mark will account for 20% of the final mark.
The final examination mark will account for 40% of the final mark.
The final mark will be computed by scaling appropriately the 4 marks (assignment-project-midetrm-final).

New Course Drop Dates 2002/2003:

September 6: final day to cancel Fall term and Fall/Winter session registration with no tuition charge (cancelation fee applies).
September 20: final day to drop 12-week and Fall/Winter course(s) or withdraw at 10% tuition charge
November 4: final day to drop course(s) or withdraw from 12-week course(s) without failure and for tuition adustment.
January 3: final day to cancel Winter term registration with no tuition charge (cancellation fee applies).
January 17: final day to drop 12-week course(s) or withdraw at 10% tuition charge
March 10: final day to drop course(s) or withdraw from two-term or 12-week Winter term course(s) without failure and or tuition adjustment.

WLU FOOT PATROL

WLU FOOT PATROL -- Ext. 3668 or 886-FOOT This is a service provided to evening students by students. If you feel unsafe walking home or uncomfortable walking to your vehicle, call WLU FOOT PATROL and someone will escort you.

Ethical Conduct, Academic and Research Misconduct

Academic misconduct is an act by a student, or by students working on a team project, which may result in a false evaluation of the student(s), or which represents a deliberate attempt to unfairly gain an academic advantage. Academic misconduct includes: please refer to the 2002/2003 Undergraduate Calendar. Please read the University statement on Academic and Research Misconduct. Incidents of plagiarism and/or failure to comply with the University Regulations on Academic and Research Misconduct will be reported to the Dean of Science. Sanctions and Procedures for investigation and discipline in cases of allegations of academic or research misconduct are clearly laid out in the Laurier Undergraduate Calendar.

Plagiarism Detection Software

Wilfrid Laurier University uses software that can check for plagiarism. Students may be required to submit their written work in electronic form and have it checked for plagiarism.

Final Exam Date, Examination Deferrals

The Academic Date section of the Calendar (Printed and Web Site Versions) clearly states the examination date period for each semester. Students must note that they are required to reserve this time in their personal calendars for the examinations. The examination period for this course is DECEMBER 5-19, 2002. Students who are considering registering to write MCAT, LSAT or GMAT or a similar examination, should select a time for those examinations that occurs outside the University examination period. For additional information that describes the special circumstances for examination deferment, consult the University calendar.
The final exam date will be announced as early as possible (as soon as it has been scheduled by the Registrar's office). The Academic Dates section of the Calendar (Printed and Web Site Versions) clearly states the examination date period for each semester. Students must note that they are required to reserve this time in their personal calendars for the examinations. The examination period for this course is xx/xx to xx/xx. Students who are considering registering to write MCAT, LSAT, or GMAT or a similar examination, should select a time for those examinations that occurs outside the University examination period. For additional information that describes the special circumstances for examination deferment, consult the University calendar.

Special Needs Students, Special Needs Office

Students with disabilities or special needs are advised to contact Laurier's Special Needs Office for information regarding its services and resources. Students are encouraged to review the Calendar for information regarding all services available on campus.