COS 426:
Computer Graphics
Spring 2015

General | Syllabus | Coursework

General Information

Description: This course will study topics in computer graphics, covering methods in image processing, modeling, rendering, and animation.
Prerequisites: The course is appropriate for students who have taken COS217 and COS226 (or the equivalent). Javascript will be used as the main programming language.
Coursework: The grade will be based on four programming assignments (50%), two exams (25%), a final project (25%).
Textbook: Computer Graphics with OpenGL, 4th Ed., Hearn, Baker, and Carithers. Prentice Hall, 2010. ISBN: 978-0136053583.
Instructors: Professor Adam Finkelstein with TAs: Huiwen Chang and Maciej Halber.
Students: requires PU login
Time/place: Lecture:
  • Tue & Thu 3-4:20pm, Friend 006
Precepts:
  • Wed 7:30-8:30pm, Friend 008.
Office Hours:
  • Mon 3-4pm (Prof, CS Bldg 424)
  • Tue 4:30-5:30pm (TA, CS Bldg 414)
  • Fri 11am-noon (TA, CS Bldg 414)
Questions: We will use Piazza to handle Q&A this semester. Please post your questions there instead of mailing the staff, if possible.