REQUIRED:Computer Graphics with OpenGL, 4
ed., Hearn, et al.,
Scientific/Graphing Calculator
Dr. Andrew Pounds,
Office: Rm. 105 Willett Science Center, (478) 301-5627
Rm. 203 Computer Science Building
e-mail: pounds_aj@mercer.edu
Alt Phone (SMS): (478) 227-3444
Office Hours: MWF 9:00-9:50 a.m. WSC 105 (or by appointment)
When asked about the complexity of the physical world, a physicists once said,
``There are forces in the world, and coordinates, and precious little else.''Since much of computer graphics involves transforming the physical world into another reality via mathematical abstractions, this statement only has to be slightly modified to describe computer graphics. It should read,
``There are transformations in computer graphics, and coordinates, and precious little else.''CSC 315 introduces students to the foundational principles of computer graphics. Students in CSC 315 will be exposed to the fundamentals of 2D and 3D graphics hardware and software. Graphics primitives, and the representations of lines, curves, and surfaces in 2D and 3D will be presented as well as the mathematics necessary to carry out the transformations of objects in these spaces. The importance of visual realism and elements of shading and achromatic light will also be introduced. OpenGL will serve as the API for the generation of the graphical elements, and the fundamentals of its use will be developed in tandem with the class objectives. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of C or C++. Strategies for code and project management with C/C++, OpenGL, and Git will also be developed. Students in CSC 315 are expected to read at the college level and also set up and solve algebraic and trigonometric equations.
Class Meeting Times and Locations
Lecture: TR 1:40-2:55; CSB 204
Course Materials
REQUIRED:Computer Graphics with OpenGL, 4
Scientific/Graphing Calculator
Course Structure
Portions from sixteen chapters of the text will be covered during the semester. The actual chapters, topics, and deliverables will be provided on the class website. Students are responsible for all material desseminated by the professor as well as the material from the textual sections listed on the class webpage. Three programming assignments and a group project will also be submitted for grading. Three 50 minute exams will be given per the schedule. A three hour final exam will be administered at the end of the term.
Grading Course Grade Scale
Tests ( 3 @ 100 pts) 300 pts A 900 pts
Programming Assignments (3 @ 100 pts) 300 pts B+ Group Programming Assignment 100 pts B Homework (4 @ 25 pts) 100 pts C+ Final Exam 200 pts C ___________ D Total Possible 1000 pts F 600 pts
The above course grading scale is assured, but may be slightly lowered based on class exam performance.
General Information
Honor Code: All students in CSC 315 are expected to adhere to the Mercer University Honor Code. Any suspected violations will be reported to the Honor Council for further investigation.
Many students have difficulty in determining how to apply the Mercer honor code to computer courses. A few general guidelines should help you in deciding whether you are violating the honor code or not.
Any violation of the above policies will be treated as academic dishonesty and a violation of the Mercer Honor Code.
Attendance: Except for the first ten class days of the semester, attendance will not be taken. However, students are still accountable for all material covered in class as well as any announcements made during the lecture period.
Homework: Students are encouraged to work together on homework assignments. Each person, however, must turn in their own assignments in their own words.
Homework Grading Policy: Individual homework assignments will be graded on a three point scale and the composite score from all homework assignments converted to a 250 point scale at the end of the semester. Points will be awarded as follows: 3 (essentially correct), 2 (minor errors or omissions), 1 (major errors or omissions), 0 (no effort). Homework will be considered late if it is not turned in by 5:00 p.m. on the date due. Late homework will be penalized 33% per day.
Code Deliverables: While you may use any operating system and IDE you desire to develop your code, final code must be written in C/C++ and be able to be built and run on the departmental linux workstations. For each project a makefile to compile and link the code should be constructed and maintained along with the code. All code must be maintained on the departmental git server (http://gitlab.cs.mercer.edu) and the last version of the code checked into the repository on the due date will be used for grading.
Electronic Submission of Materials: ``Students bear sole responsibility for ensuring that papers or assignments submitted electronically to a professor are received in a timely manner and in the electronic format(s) specified by the professor. Students are therefore obliged to have their e-mail client issue a receipt verifying that the document has been received. Students are also strongly advised to retain a copy of the dated submission on a separate disk. Faculty members are encouraged, but not required, to acknowledge receipt of the assignment.''
Missed Exams: Anyone missing an exam for any reason (personal illness, death in the immediate family, or other emergency) must notify Dr. Pounds in advance. The absence will be considered unexcused otherwise. Make-up exams will be individually scheduled.
Partial Credit: Partial credit will not be awarded on any exam unless individuals show their work and clearly delineate how they arrived at their answers.
Re-grading Policy: If a student suspects that an error was made in the grading of a submitted work, they may return the paper for re-grading with the understanding that the entire work will be re-graded and not only the portion in question.
Posting of Grades: Grades will not be posted. If you are curious about your cumulative grade, see Dr. Pounds.
Starfish: This course will use Mercer's web-based success platform, Starfish. Throughout the term, you may receive Starfish emails containing feedback. These communications are sent to support your success at Mercer. You can access Starfish through your MyMercer portal.
American Disability Act: ``Students requiring accommodations for a disability should inform the instructor at the close of the first class meeting or as soon as possible. The instructor will refer you to the ACCESS and Accommodation Office to document your disability, determine eligibility for accommodations under the ADAAA/Section 504 and to request a Faculty Accommodation Form. Disability accommodations or status will not be indicated on academic transcripts. In order to receive accommodations in a class, students with sensory, learning, psychological, physical or medical disabilities must provide their instructor with a Faculty Accommodation Form to sign. Students must return the signed form to the ACCESS Coordinator. A new form must be requested each semester. Students with a history of a disability, perceived as having a disability or with a current disability who do not wish to use academic accommodations are also strongly encouraged to register with the ACCESS and Accommodation Office and request a Faculty Accommodation Form each semester. For further information, please contact Carole Burrowbridge, Director and ADA/504 Coordinator, at 301-2778 or visit the ACCESS and Accommodation Office website at http://www.mercer.edu/disabilityservices''
Cell Phones and Pagers: ``Out of courtesy for all those participating in the learning experience, all cell phones and pagers must be turned off, or placed on vibrate, before entering any classroom, lab, or formal academic or performance event.''
E-mail Listserve: I communicate heavily with the class (and encourage you to do the same) via an e-mail listserve which I maintain myself. Please subscribe to the listserve by going tohttp://theochem.mercer.edu/mailman/listinfo/csc315and filling out the required fields. Once subscribed, you may send e-mail to the class by using the e-mail address csc315@theochem.mercer.edu I personally moderate all requests to limit e-mail spam.
Course Evaluations: In an ongoing effort to improve the quality of instruction, each student enrolled in this course is required to complete an end-of-semester course evaluation. Details about the evaluation process will provided at the end of the term.
| Division | Text Chapters | Lecture Topics |
| - ONE - | Chapter 1 | Survey of Computer Graphics |
| Chapter 2 | Graphics Hardware | |
| Chapter 3 | Coordinates and Representations | |
| Introduction toOpenGL | ||
| Keyboard and Mouse Interaction (Chap 20-6) | ||
| Chapter 4 | Coordinate Reference Frames | |
| Representation | OpenGL Graphics Primitives | |
| Polygons | ||
| Vertex Arrays | ||
| Chapter 5 | Display Lists | |
| Color | ||
| Blending | ||
| Graphical Attributes | ||
| EXAM #1, 9/20/16 | ||
| - TWO - | Chapter 6 | 2D Raster Graphics Algorithms |
| Lines, Circles, Conic Sections | ||
| Polygon Fills | ||
| Antialiasing | ||
| Chapter 7 | Linear Algegra | |
| Transformation | Geometrical Transformations (2D) | |
| Computing with Matrices | ||
| Chapter 8 | Viewing | |
| Windowing | ||
| Clipping | ||
| EXAM #2, 11/1/16 | ||
| - THREE - | Chapter 9 | 3D Objects |
| 3D Transformations | ||
| Chapter 10 | 3D Viewing | |
| Perspective and Projections | ||
| Viewport Transformations | ||
| OpenGL Buffers | ||
| Animation | Chapter 12 | Animation |
| The Animation Pipeline | ||
| Chapter 13 | Polyhedra | |
| Curved Surfaces | ||
| Quadric Surfaces | ||
| EXAM #3, 11/20/16 | ||
| - FOUR - | Chapter 17 | Light Sources |
| Illumination Models | ||
| Chapter 18 | Surface Detail | |
| Texture Mapping | ||
| Illumination | Chapter 19 | Color Models |
| Issues in High Performance Computer Graphics | ||
| Optimizing the Pipeline | ||
| Group Presentations | ||
| FINAL EXAM, 12/15/16, 7 p.m. | ||
| (Thursday) |
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